Looking to put your pantry ingredients to good use? Check out these healthy tips and recipes to use up those jars, cans, and containers filled with ingredients you already have on hand. (This post is written by Grateful Grazer intern and dietitian-to-be, Mackenzie Burgess. Find more of Mackenzie’s guest contributions here!) Nuts & Seeds Nuts…
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Vegan Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream Bars
Chocolate coated vegan ice cream bars layered with peanut butter, jelly, and new So Delicious Oatmilk Frozen Dessert. (This post is sponsored by So Delicious.) Peanut butter and jelly is a classic for good reason. The best desserts always have sweet and salty flavors. Don’t they? Another classic dessert combo is ice cream plus chocolate….
Chickpea Sheet Pan Dinner with Maple Thyme Mustard Vinaigrette
Seasonal veggies and a tangy mustard vinaigrette put this quick and easy Chickpea Sheet Pan Dinner on top of my weeknight cooking list. When I think about weeknight dinners, my mind goes immediately to all things quick, easy, and nourishing. Everyday cooking is all about efficiency, but I’m not willing to sacrifice good flavor to…
Anything Goes Veggie Fried Rice
Anything goes with this easy Veggie Fried Rice recipe. Swap in seasonal vegetables to make a flavorful plant-based meal any time of year. I may have gone just a little bit overboard on produce, but with all the fresh vegetables available right now, how could I resist? Eating seasonally usually means more flavor and lower…
Spring Vegetable Skillet Mac and Cheese
The ultimate comforting Skillet Mac and Cheese recipe for spring. Broccoli, asparagus, peas, and whole wheat elbow macaroni are cooked in a creamy, white bean cheese sauce with herbed breadcrumb topping. (Sponsored by Horizon Organic.) Early spring is a funny time of year. I’m in the mood for asparagus and peas, but I also know…
Fingerling Potato Nachos
Potato Nachos are a welcome twist on taco night. A base of crispy fingerlings coated in Mexican spices and served up with all the necessary fixings. When you eat tacos weekly, you eventually feel the urge to get a little bit creative. Maybe that’s what’s going on with these Fingerling Potato Nachos. It could also…
Shiitake Mushroom Bowls with Creamy Miso Sauce
Looking for a new way to fill your bowl? Try umami-rich Shiitake Mushroom Bowls simmered in a creamy vegan miso sauce. (This recipe is sponsored by Silk®) I tasted Miso Creamed Kale in California last month, and it was truly the highlight of my trip. Hearty kale and shiitake mushrooms swimming in creamy miso sauce….
How to Make Crispy Tofu
Cooking tips and tricks and a delicious plant-based recipe for crispy tofu baked in a flavorful maple garlic soy sauce. Tofu sometimes gets a bad rap in the culinary world, but it truly is one of my most loved ingredients. First and foremost, tofu is versatile. What some call bland, I deem a blank…
15 Simple Food Waste Solutions
Tired of tossing out spoiled veggies? Here are 15 simple food waste solutions that make it easy to live more sustainably. A third of the American food supply ends up in landfills every year. It’s like buying three bags of groceries and dropping one in the parking lot every single time. That’d just be the…
Chimichurri Smashed Potatoes
Whether you’re looking for a new party recipe or a side dish to brighten up any protein, Chimichurri Smashed Potatoes are up to the task. Have you heard about smashed potatoes? They’re basically the best of both mashed and roasted potato worlds. Two delicious preparations all rolled into one. I love this recipe when baby…
Cauliflower Curry Soup with Vegan Herb Yogurt Sauce
Oat milk is the latest trend to hit the plant-based food scene! Try it out in this savory recipe for Cauliflower Curry Soup with Vegan Herb Yogurt Sauce. (This recipe is sponsored by Silk.) I’m convinced oat milk makes everything better, and this Cauliflower Curry Soup is no exception. Have you tried oat milk yet?…
What to Pack for Low-Waste Travel (+California)
Lightweight, airplane-friendly items to pack for low-waste travel. (This is not a sponsored post, but some of my travel expenses were paid for by Hofsas House.) I’m not okay with the fact that so much of our trash ends up in the oceans (18 billion pounds of plastic annually by one account), so I decided…
Black Bean Breakfast Burrito Bowl
Wake up to a savory Breakfast Burrito Bowl filled with hearty grains, Mexican-spiced sweet potatoes, protein-rich black beans, and a tangy cilantro-lime yogurt sauce. (This recipe is sponsored by The Soulfull Project.) I want to set the record straight right off the bat. I’m calling it a Breakfast Burrito Bowl, but this savory meal hits…
Mushroom Kale Black Bean Taco Bake
A Mushroom Kale Black Bean Taco Bake hits all the right comfort-food notes. Layers of seasonal vegetables, crispy tortillas, and melty pepper jack cheese. There’s a whole lot to love about this vegetarian main dish. What do you cook when it’s been cold and snowy for one too many days in a row? For me…