Plant-based recipes for a deliciously healthy life
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, 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 […]
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! So, this is a bit of an honest but hopefully relatable confession: there are plenty of nights I fix a different meal for my picky kids than myself. I know, no one should be a short order cook, blah blah blah. But, sorry, sometimes my kids just want some veggie dogs or pasta, […]
Hey babes, I don’t think I’ve said it yet, but welcome to February! We’re 8.33% of the way through the year! Did you complete Veganuary? Did you extend it another month or 11? Either way, happy to have you. So, we had our employee benefits meeting at work today, and they made a very large […]
Hey babes, So, if your kids are like mine, they sometimes prefer the delicious, scientifically-calibrated choices from chain restaurants over yours. If I can ever get my kids to say “wow, that tastes like (insert restaurant here),” I count that as a win. One of the places my children love the most (thanks, coparent) is […]
Hey babes, So, in case you find this surprising, let me fill you in on a secret about some portions of Texas, particularly mine: it gets cold as the lowest ring of Hell in the winter. Get that famous Texas wind whipping 5 degree temperatures across the plains, and we’re all wrapped in Carharts and […]
Hey babes! So, here’s a dirty little secret: my parents didn’t teach me how to cook. And don’t think that’s a discredit to my parents, because it’s certainly not. They taught me cleaning, hunting, auto-repair, carpentry, roofing, plumbing, first aid, sewing, and countless other skills I use every day (okay, maybe not the hunting). But […]
Hey babes! How’s your 2022 going? Are you participating in Veganuary? Still sticking to it? Opted for a more flexitarian approach? Maybe trying to give Meatless Monday a go? Good job! Whatever path you choose to walk to a healthier life, I’m proud of you. Let Mama give you a little smooch. So, if there’s […]
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.