Tag Archives: plant based meals

Kale Sweet Potato Lentil Stew

This soup is a product of St. Louis weather being…well…crazy. Last week it snowed (I think? It’s been a blur), and this week it’s 60-70 degrees and sunny. I guess I should expect this, as I’ve lived in St. Louis … Continue reading

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Herbed Quinoa Salad with Roasted Carrots and Pomegranate

When the weather gets slightly warmer and fresh herbs and vegetables are in season, I start making lots of salad. This herbed quinoa salad is one of my favorite things I’ve made lately. The recipe comes from a blog I … Continue reading

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Golden Coconut Broth Bowls from The First Mess

When I saw this recipe for golden coconut broth bowls on The First Mess the other day, I knew I had to make it. In the blog post, Laura from The First Mess talks about how she made the soup … Continue reading

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Lemon Lentil Soup

I’m starting a tradition in the new year where I do more meal prep on Sunday. I’ll probably fall off the bandwagon in a few months but at least for now, I’m sticking to it. I kicked off the tradition … Continue reading

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Summertime Pasta with Tomatoes, Corn, and Zucchini

When I make pasta during the summer, I like it to be light and have lots of veggies. Cue: This summertime pasta with tomatoes, corn, and zucchini. I decided to make the dish last night after taking stock of what … Continue reading

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Peach Cantaloupe Smoothie Bowl

I’ve made many smoothie bowls in my day, but I’ve never put a smoothie bowl into a melon. All that changed earlier this week. I scooped out cantaloupe to make this cantaloupe, blackberry, and basil salad and then I stared at … Continue reading

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No-Cook Recipes: Cantaloupe, Blackberry, Basil Salad

I started the “No-Cook Recipes” column on my blog a couple years ago after a friend of mine told me that she wanted a place to look for more no-cook meals. I’d made a bunch of them during the summer … Continue reading

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Soba Noodle Salad with Zucchini and Carrot Ribbons and Tahini Sauce

During the summer, I’m all about meals that come together quickly with the least possible effort. See: these soba noodles. I love soba noodles in general. They’re versatile so you can use them in salads, pasta dishes, or really anything … Continue reading

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Strawberry Banana Vanilla Smoothie Bowl

When I first brought ten pounds of strawberries home on Saturday, I put them all on my counter and stared at them. I was overwhelmed. I knew I wanted to make jam and shortcakes, but I was also hungry. The … Continue reading

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Portobello Steaks with Avocado Chimichurri from Minimalist Baker

I had the whole house to myself this past weekend so naturally, I cooked the entire time. I kicked off the weekend with these portobello steaks with avocado chimichurri from Minimalist Baker. I found the recipe in a roundabout way. … Continue reading

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