If you’re interested in vegetarian or vegan cooking, chances are you’ve heard of nutritional yeast. But what are nutritional yeast flakes, really? It’s an unusual ingredient for casual chefs, to be sure, but it’s a useful one to keep on hand. Learn more about the benefits of nutritional yeast, and how to use it in your plant-based cooking, here!
Since I’ve committed more to eating a plant based diet, I’ve been looking for different bases for my meals instead of always turning to rice or pasta. I decided to try to make creamy polenta with roasted brussels sprouts. Read about my experience with cooking polenta, and get the recipes for the dish, here!
Since transitioning to a vegetarian diet, I’ve explored various meat alternatives. I recently picked up a pack of the Gardein Mandarin Orange Crispy Chick’n to try. It was quickly apparent that this would be a new favorite! Read my review of this vegan product here!
Whether you’re fully vegetarian or not, lentils are a great staple feature of a plant based diet. I personally love cooking with lentils. They’re versatile, hearty, affordable, long-lasting, and healthy. Besides being just tasty and useful, lentils are also pretty nutrient-dense, making them a great base option for vegetarian and plant based lifestyles. Learn why they’re great and how to cook with lentils here!
I’ve been eating microgreens on-and-off for a few years now, but recently got back into them when I stated learning more about intentional plant-based eating. So, I wanted to share a Microgreens FAQ. Here are some of the common questions about these little nutrient-packed leaves, and the answers I found!
I had a great little mini vacation from the end of January and into the first week of February. Getting back into the swing of things post-vacation, though, can be tough. Read about what I’m prioritizing this month after being away!
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