Plant-based recipes for a deliciously healthy life
Hey babes, So, I’m not a food snob. I consider myself kind of a redneck vegan. I try to keep things simple, frugal, and almost always involve my heirloom cast iron skillets when I cook. HOWEVER, when I see something egregious, I can’t help myself. All new chefs and home cooks are granted a pass. […]
Hey babes, As I mentioned recently, I love the flavors of various Asian cuisines, and Chinese is no exception. Like most middle-Americans, my initial introduction was due to the influence of take-out and buffets, but thankfully the internet is massive, and not everything has to be stuffed full of sugar, oil, and MSG to satisfy […]
Hey babes, Growing up, my mom made so many one-pot meals. Chili mac, Mexican casserole, chicken spaghetti, chicken and dumplings, enchiladas, tater tot casserole, cheeseburger pie, chicken pot pie, and many more. My mom is an AMAZING cook, and that wonderful lady knew how to stretch a dollar until it screamed. I take a lot […]
Hey babes, So, as those of us in the US and other places with a heavy focus on Christian holidays know, Sunday is Easter. And even the most secular among us will likely be preparing a feast and hiding Easter eggs for our sweet babies. Problem for those of us that tend to stay in […]
Hey babes, If it isn’t evident from my recipe catalogue, I’m not heavily reliant on traditional Americana for my inspiration. Even though I was raised in the windy plains of Texas, my travels and various homes since then have let me sample flavors from a number of cultures, and searching for vendors that cater to […]
Hey babes, Life is super busy with this, two jobs, college, kids, and the gym, so I was elated to score some frozen cauliflower gnocchi on sale a few weeks back. If there’s one thing I love almost as much as discount produce, it’s discount frozen goods. I have two freezers and keep them stocked […]
Hola bebes! Now, I’m sure I’ve shown my hands a dozen or more times in my previous posts, but I love spicy flavors, and being Mexico adjacent, my heart belongs to the song of the many regional chile peppers and the dishes they inspire. For that reason, I recently became transfixed by pozole. Now, full […]
Hey babes, If it isn’t obvious by now, I tend to lean on other cultures for my recipes. This is because of one simple fact: the US/European culture tends to not be particularly vegan-friendly, whereas Asian, Latin, Middle-Eastern, and African countries tend to incorporate it more often. Obviously this is not the case 100% of […]
Hey babes, Want to know a sign of true love? A partner that accommodates how you eat and your schedule. I know it sounds ridiculous, but when you have a partner that completely accepts your hours working, hanging with your kids, working out, writing, AND a plant-based life-style. Chef’s kiss. So, in our less-than-vegan part […]
Hey babes, So, my youngest went through a spell where she was absolutely convinced school food was making her sick. While I was skeptical, I was also happy to make lunches for her while she sorted out her feelings about school food. Turns out, one of her favorite staples for hot days was also one […]
Hi babes, I'm Monica, the girl behind the curtain of Whole Food Plant Babe. My deep love of food and flavor couldn't be deterred by health concerns, so I sought to make WFPB recipes even tastier than their meat and dairy predecessors so I could have a long, happy, sexy, healthy life.