Hey babes, So, I’ve been going through my mental rolodex for all of the things I used to eat before giving up meat, dairy, etc that I might miss in the future. Even though I have a broad palate and like eating lots of beans and veggies, I also have children and other family that […]
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Lazy Weeknight Stir-fry (Mason jar sauce, oil-free, vegan)
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, […]
Copycat Chipotle Sofrita and Cilantro-Lime Brown/Cauli-rice (vegan, meal-prep, oil and gluten free)
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 […]
Vegan Sushi! (Mom tested, kid approved!)
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 […]
10 Fantastic Super Bowl WFPB Appetizers (Vegan, Oil-Free, Healthy)
Hey babes, So, little personal anecdote: as part of my current job duties, I help sort out the food for parties thrown by my company and boss. This may come as a shock, but between work, school, my kids, this website, the gym, and any remaining personal hobbies and relationships, I’m not much of a […]
The Frugal Babe’s Beans and Rice
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 […]
Almost Taco Bell Tuesday (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free)
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 […]
All Hail Seitan! (Instant Pot)
Hey babes, I bet you didn’t know I was a seitanist, huh? Blessed be the gluten and all that. My devotion is certainly not to the level of religious zeal, but I am a fan. With the possible exception of soy curls, seitan most closely resembles the texture of meat among the popular vegan protein […]
WFPB Protein Pancake Mix (Orgain Copycat, Oil-free, Frugal)
Hey babes! Here’s a fun little tidbit from eons past. I used to experiment constantly with pancakes, specifically with protein pancakes. Skinny Miss protein powder, egg whites, cottage cheese, I tried it all. But after I moved over to WFPB, my breakfasts transitioned to a mix of tofu bowls, burritos, and oatmeal, and I saved […]
Baked Cauliflower Buffalo Bites (Vegan, Oil-free)
Hey babes! Please don’t have hurt feelings when I tell you this, but I’ve been holding out on you. I’ve been cooking this recipe for months and months. It’s quite possibly one of my favorites. If you can’t guess by the title or the splashy photos, I’ll spoil it here: spicy cauliflower bites, and even […]