ALL RECIPES
DINNER RECIPES
Mexican-Inspired Grain Bowl
Spicy and fresh, this Mexican-inspried grain bowl check all the boxes; it’s healthy, nourishing, and delicious!
Buddha Bowl
Our homemade half-and-half artisan pizza is as good as any restaurant recipe! So simple and delicious to make, you’re sure to add this to your weekly rotation.
Mediterranean-Inspired Grain Bowl
Our homemade half-and-half artisan pizza is as good as any restaurant recipe! So simple and delicious to make, you’re sure to add this to your weekly rotation.
Basil Food Journal Grain Bowl Template
Our homemade half-and-half artisan pizza is as good as any restaurant recipe! So simple and delicious to make, you’re sure to add this to your weekly rotation.
Homemade Half and Half Artisan Pizza
Our homemade half-and-half artisan pizza is as good as any restaurant recipe! So simple and delicious to make, you’re sure to add this to your weekly rotation.
Cherry Tomato Tart
Few dishes are more beautiful than a classic French tomato and mustard tart. In this recipe, I put a vegan spin on the puff pastry and cheese, and it’s every bit as delicious as the original.
Roasted Acorn Squash Stuffed w/ Basil Fried Rice and Garlic Tahini Sauce
One of my tried and true crowd-pleasers, roasted acorn squash stuffed to the brim with veggie fried rice, drizzled with our homemade garlic tahini sauce. Everyone you feed will ask for seconds, so be sure you make enough!
Basil Fried Rice
Few things hit the spot like Chinese takeout after a long week, and no order is complete without a large order of fried rice! Bring that takeout goodness to your own kitchen with our versatile and delicious basil fried rice!
Oven Roasted Acorn Squash
This simple recipe is the most stress-free way to approach those big green things that have been in the back of your fridge for a few weeks! Delicious and easy as can be to throw together and forget about until your oven timer goes off.
Pot Pie with Vegan Puff Pastry
These days I make meatless vegan pot pies, and I’ve perfected and tweaked my mom’s recipe to the extent that even SHE loves my updated version… I know this because she doesn’t seem to think it’s changed at all!
Chickpea Sandwich with Avocado, Fresh Dill, and Tahini
I make this delicious chickpea salad sandwich with fresh ingredients, crunchy chickpeas, and homemade tahini. I stack it high and dig in!
Vegan Stuffed Shells
These vegan stuffed shells are cheesy, flavorful comfort food. They’re filled with my homemade vegan ricotta cheese, fresh spinach, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt.
Homemade Marinara
This marinara sauce is so simple and once you’re tried it you will never go back to store-bought sauce. It has a rich, fresh tomato flavor without the additives!
Vegan Corn Chowder
Vegan corn chowder is comfort food. Its creamy and smooth, with some chunks of potato and grilled corn for texture. It’s delicous and satisfying on a cool, crisp fall day. Enjoy!
Vegan Pesto Pasta
This Peach and Arugula Salad is pretty much the perfect salad. The peppery arugula pairs beautifully with the sweet peaches for a lovely summer salad.
Cherry Tomato Pasta
This Cherry Tomato Pasta is the perfect summer dinner. It’s filling and delicious and spotlights fresh, in-season cherry tomatoes. It’s full of flavor and bursty tomatoes which everyone is sure to enjoy.
Peach & Arugula Salad
This Peach and Arugula Salad is pretty much the perfect salad. The peppery arugula pairs beautifully with the sweet peaches for a lovely summer salad.
Cherry Tomato Couscous Salad
This fresh Mediterranean couscous salad recipe is chock full of raw & roasted cherry tomatoes, vegan feta, chickpeas & herbs. The simple ingredients complement each other perfectly. Use fresh, fresh, fresh ingredients! Roast the tomatoes in advance so it comes together more quickly.
Garlic Sauteed Swiss Chard with Stir Fry
This garlic-sauteed swiss chard is packed with nutrients and is mild, sweet, earthy, and just slightly bitter. I love swiss chard in salads, as a side dish, or a stand-alone quick lunch.
Easy Black Bean Burger
This chipotle black bean burger recipe really sticks to your ribs! It’s quick and easy to make in only 30 minutes. It’s bold and flavorful.
Collard Greens Wraps
Collard greens are the new ‘It Girl’ of the culinary world. This Collard Green Wraps recipe is fresh and delicious with a variety of fillings.
Grilled Tofu
Grilled tofu comes together quickly and is full of texture and flavor. We grilled it with peppers and paint it with a delicious sauce!
THE BASICS
Easy, Homemade Pizza Sauce / Marinara / Red Sauce
Take your homemade pizza to a new level with our easy pizza dough. It makes a flavorful, chewy crust using only five ingredients.
Homemade Pizza Dough
Take your homemade pizza to a new level with our easy pizza dough. It makes a flavorful, chewy crust using only five ingredients.
How to Make Lattice Pie Crust (tutorial)
Roasted cashew makes a delightfully creamy, smooth nut butter. It’s endlessly versatile when baking and holds its own when spread on a modest toast.
How To Cut an Avocado Perfectly
The easiest and least messy way to cut an avocado perfectly! Yes! Every time!
How To Make Vegan Pie Dough
Making vegan pie crust was one of a few early achievements in my beginning years of vegan baking. I’ve tried many versions many times and made many mistakes. I’ve cried over vegan pie crust and then eventually rallied, and now I can say, “I enjoy making my vegan pie crust – classic AND lattice! I get a lot of satisfaction and a sense of redemption these days from making vegan pie crust.
Garlic Lemon Tahini Dressing
Garlic Lemon Tahini Dressing This quick and easy garlic tahini dressing (and variations) takes tips and tricks from the many authentic tahini recipes I’ve tried and combines them to make a perfect...
Easy Vegan Dinner Rolls
Light and airy, these vegan dinner rolls are easy to make and taste much better than store-bought.
Vegan Puff Pastry
This vegan puff pastry is delicate, airy, and guaranteed to rise to the occasion for any dish. And, It comes together in about 30 minutes.
Simple Apple Compote
This delicious cinnamon apple compote goes together quickly and easily and is endlessly versatile. It elevates any dessert, toast, or pastry quickly and is ever so elegant.
Vegan Loaf Bread
This homemade vegan loaf bread requires only five ingredients. Soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside, it’s a vegan basic!
Thick Vegan Greek Yogurt
Vegan Greek Yogurt is a REAL thing and you can make it yourself! It’s just as thick and creamy as what you’re used to, but BETTER!
Soy Milk
Soy milk is a great alternative to daily milk. Fresh, clean homemade soy milk is delicious and affordable and it’s easier to make than you might think!
Vegan Ricotta Cheese
Vegan Ricotta Cheese is light, creamy, and endlessly versatile. I use only three ingredients, and I use it like dairy-made ricotta – only vegan is better!
Almond Milk
Almond milk is super easy to make as is an excellent replacement for dairy milk. It’s just as smooth and silky, but better for you.
Homemade Hamburger Buns
These homemade hamburger buns will take any burger or sandwich to another level! Once you try them you’ll never go back to store-bought again!
DESSERT RECIPES
Easy Homemade Chocolate Mini Croissant Recipe
With a handful of ingredients and a touch of love, these easy homemade chocolate mini croissants bring the magic of a French bakery into your home.
Dairy-Free Raspberry Tart
Our Raspberry Tart with Dairy-Free Pastry Cream is just as good as the traditional. You can whip it up in about 30 minutes!
The CREAMIEST Vegan Peppermint Chocolate Mousse Parfaits
Vegan peppermint chocolate mousse parfaits are a delectable dessert that combines rich and creamy chocolate mousse with refreshing mint flavors, creating a delightful and indulgent treat.
The ULTIMATE Vegan Cannolis
This homemade vegan loaf bread requires only five ingredients. Soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside, it’s a vegan basic!
Coconut Whipped Cream
With its light and billowy texture and subtly sweet flavor, this dairy-free coconut whipped cream is the perfect topping for pies, fruit, and sundaes!
Chocolate Coconut Cream Pie
A vegan treat that’s wonderfully easy to throw together while still looking like you picked it up at the nearest bake shop! And it tastes like it, too!
How To Make Vegan Pie Dough
Making vegan pie crust was one of a few early achievements in my beginning years of vegan baking. I’ve tried many versions many times and made many mistakes. I’ve cried over vegan pie crust and then eventually rallied, and now I can say, “I enjoy making my vegan pie crust – classic AND lattice! I get a lot of satisfaction and a sense of redemption these days from making vegan pie crust.
Vegan Whipped Cream
Vegan Whipped Cream Vegan whipped cream with firm peaks IS a possibility! Fluffy and stable, this recipe is as tasty and fun as the original. Vegan whipped cream is a vegan baking basic in our...
Apple Pie with Vegan Pie Crust
Baked in individual Dutch ovens these little gems come out of the oven with a piping hot apple-y, cinnamon-y filling and perfectly flaky, browned crust.
Vegan Greek Yogurt Dessert
This Vegan Greek Yogurt Dessert is fresh, healthy, and not too sweet. It’s a visually interesting and beautiful dessert and is one of my personal favorites!
Candied Pecans
Eating candied pecans is like eating little crunchy bites of sweet and salty heaven. Easy to make and delicious, candied pecans are one of our healthy vegan basics.
No-Cook Strawberry Syrup
My fresh strawberry syrup adds sweetness, freshness, and a touch of fun and glamour to ice cream, yogurt, and many other desserts.
Blackerry-Peach Cobbler
Blackberry Peach Cobbler is the ultimate summer dessert. This recipe comes together quickly and easily – within an hour. This recipe comes together quickly and easily – within an hour. You CAN use canned or frozen fruit. Served up with vanilla ice cream – it’s a sure hit! (Did I mention my recipe has a special ingredient – green cardamom?)
Blueberry-Baked Oatmeal
This blueberry-baked oatmeal recipe is a hearty, wholesome breakfast! Keep it interesting and swap in whatever seasonal fresh fruit you like.
VEGAN BAKING RECIPES
Easy Homemade Chocolate Mini Croissant Recipe
With a handful of ingredients and a touch of love, these easy homemade chocolate mini croissants bring the magic of a French bakery into your home.
Dairy-Free Raspberry Tart
Our Raspberry Tart with Dairy-Free Pastry Cream is just as good as the traditional. You can whip it up in about 30 minutes!
The CREAMIEST Vegan Peppermint Chocolate Mousse Parfaits
Vegan peppermint chocolate mousse parfaits are a delectable dessert that combines rich and creamy chocolate mousse with refreshing mint flavors, creating a delightful and indulgent treat.
The ULTIMATE Vegan Cannolis
This homemade vegan loaf bread requires only five ingredients. Soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside, it’s a vegan basic!
Coconut Whipped Cream
With its light and billowy texture and subtly sweet flavor, this dairy-free coconut whipped cream is the perfect topping for pies, fruit, and sundaes!
Chocolate Coconut Cream Pie
A vegan treat that’s wonderfully easy to throw together while still looking like you picked it up at the nearest bake shop! And it tastes like it, too!
How To Make Vegan Pie Dough
Making vegan pie crust was one of a few early achievements in my beginning years of vegan baking. I’ve tried many versions many times and made many mistakes. I’ve cried over vegan pie crust and then eventually rallied, and now I can say, “I enjoy making my vegan pie crust – classic AND lattice! I get a lot of satisfaction and a sense of redemption these days from making vegan pie crust.
Vegan Whipped Cream
Vegan Whipped Cream Vegan whipped cream with firm peaks IS a possibility! Fluffy and stable, this recipe is as tasty and fun as the original. Vegan whipped cream is a vegan baking basic in our...
Apple Pie with Vegan Pie Crust
Baked in individual Dutch ovens these little gems come out of the oven with a piping hot apple-y, cinnamon-y filling and perfectly flaky, browned crust.
Vegan Greek Yogurt Dessert
This Vegan Greek Yogurt Dessert is fresh, healthy, and not too sweet. It’s a visually interesting and beautiful dessert and is one of my personal favorites!
Candied Pecans
Eating candied pecans is like eating little crunchy bites of sweet and salty heaven. Easy to make and delicious, candied pecans are one of our healthy vegan basics.
No-Cook Strawberry Syrup
My fresh strawberry syrup adds sweetness, freshness, and a touch of fun and glamour to ice cream, yogurt, and many other desserts.
Blackerry-Peach Cobbler
Blackberry Peach Cobbler is the ultimate summer dessert. This recipe comes together quickly and easily – within an hour. This recipe comes together quickly and easily – within an hour. You CAN use canned or frozen fruit. Served up with vanilla ice cream – it’s a sure hit! (Did I mention my recipe has a special ingredient – green cardamom?)
Blueberry-Baked Oatmeal
This blueberry-baked oatmeal recipe is a hearty, wholesome breakfast! Keep it interesting and swap in whatever seasonal fresh fruit you like.
SIDE RECIPES
Cue Ball Squash Stuffed with Rice Recipe
These round, cue-ball-sized squash are delicious and fun to cook and eat! We stuff our cue balls squash with rice stir-fry, and it’s a hit!
Roasted Asparagus
Roasted asparagus is not only delicious, but it also offers versatility in terms of serving options. It can be served as a side dish alongside a variety of main courses, such as grilled chicken, fish, or roasted meats. The vibrant green color and enticing aroma of the roasted asparagus make it visually appealing, adding a touch of elegance to any meal
Easy Chickpea Salad Recipe
My easy chickpea salad recipe is delicious as it is fresh and colorful. Chickpeas go by several names, including garbanzo beans and Egyptian peas, to name a few. They’re very high in protein and, as such, as a favorite amongst vegans and vegetarians. Chickpeas are essential in Mediterranean cuisine, used in hummus and when dried and ground for falafel.
Roasted Rainbow Carrots
Brighten up your plate with these roasted rainbow carrots. Lightly caramelized around the edges and crisp-tender in the center, they are a wonderful side dish!
Gremolata
Gremolata is an Italian condiment made of parsley, lemon, and garlic. You can sprinkle it on pasta, veggies, or even sandwiches for a flash of fresh, bright flavor.
Grilled Corn On The Cob
My Grilled Corn on the Cob actually calls for being grilled AND steamed at the same time. Your grilled corn on the cob will be crisp and juicy, sweet and smoky, and it’s easy to make. I’ll show you how!
Vegan Basil Pesto
This Peach and Arugula Salad is pretty much the perfect salad. The peppery arugula pairs beautifully with the sweet peaches for a lovely summer salad.
Peach Salsa
Fresh peaches + salsa is a winning combination. The peaches bring a sweetness to the acidic classic salsa. The combination is zesty and zingy – yet, sweet. Versatile and delicious it’s one of our basics.
Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas
This Crispy Roasted Chickpea recipe takes very little energy or time but adds crispiness and crunchiness to so many dishes. Chickpeas – also known as garbanzo beans – are a mainstay for vegans and vegetarians. These Crispy Roasted Chickpeas are
Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
These Roasted Cherry Tomatoes are sweet and juicy. This Roasted Cherry Tomato recipe calls for slow oven cooking fresh cherry tomatoes.
Quick Pickled Cauliflower
This zesty and spicy garden fresh quick pickled cauliflower is simple to put together. It’s perfect as a side condiment or it livens up a salad, burger, taco, or sandwich perfectly.
Quick Pickled Radishes
This super, easy Quick Pickled Radish Recipe is crunchy with a real zesty kick. Pickled radishes work as a side dish, or on a salad, burger, taco, or sandwich. These Quick Pickled Radishes only take 15 minutes to put together and they are colorful and full of flavor.
Simple Pasta Salad
This simple pasta salad recipe is a classic. It comes together quickly in less than 30 minutes and is a sure hit at a summer BBQ or picnic.
Roasted Broccoli
Roasting broccoli is as easy as cutting up the florets, adding a little olive oil, and putting them in the oven. Roasted broccoli is tasty!
Baby Beet Greens Salad
Baby Beet Greens Salad with Romaine and Fresh Garden Veggies. Crisp, crunchy, clean baby beet greens salad with garden-fresh veggies. Beets are best known for their roots (the actual bright red ‘beet’ we’re familiar with), but the greens are delicious and nutritious too and often go overlooked and under appreciated. The leafy greens of the beet have a mild and delicate “beet’ flavor which is often quite sweet if harvested at the right time. While there are MANY skeptics out there when it comes to beet greens this simple salad (packed with nutrients) can get you started on the road of feeling comfortable eating beet greens and also serving them to family and friends.
Roasted Cauliflower
I make roasted cauliflower almost every week. It’s SO simple, it’s healthy, and it’s absolutely delicious. The florets come out of the oven with crisp, golden brown edges and a rich, nutty flavor. They’re perfect for serving as a side dish, tossing into a salad, a grain bowl, or a pasta…or eating straight off the baking sheet.
