A Simple Vegan Black-eyed Peas Meal

A Simple Vegan Black-eyed Peas Meal

I love blogging with my daughter.  We have something creative that we are working on together.  And it offers you a wide range of experiences.  Kristin is young, and she is a wonderful and enthusiastic cook, so she blogs about eating a plant-based diet on a budget with a child.  I’m a grandmother and a
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Carrot “Hot Dogs”

Carrot “Hot Dogs”

My husband was really reluctant when I mentioned that I had planned carrot hot dogs for one of the meal for that week.  He isn’t much of a carrot fan, but I decided that I really wanted to give it a try anyway. What was the verdict? He really liked them! We both felt that
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Rice and Chickpea Casserole

Rice and Chickpea Casserole

This rice and chickpea casserole is yet another staple in our home. Because this casserole is so large we always have leftovers which is great for packing my husband’s lunches. This casserole also works well as left-overs unlike some casseroles. My daughter always asks for 2nds and 3rds of this one too. It is a
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Vegan Pot Pie with Cornbread Crust

Vegan Pot Pie with Cornbread Crust

This is a “usual” in our home. We have it probably 1-2 times a month. I LOVE pot pie, but wasn’t sure that it was even an option once we became vegan and plant-based. This great recipe really hits the spot! The cornbread topping is a great addition to this pot pie as well and
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How to: Make a Salad for a Toddler

How to: Make a Salad for a Toddler

If you are like me, you have often wondered, “What on earth should I feed my child?” My husband and I eat salads at least once a day, and for a while I questioned how to translate that into a meal for my 1 1/2 year old.  I love the idea of giving my child
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Our Favorite Vegan Pizza

Our Favorite Vegan Pizza

I have made a lot of different variations on the “vegan pizza.” When I made this one, both my husband and I looked at each other and said “This is it!” We had finally found one that we were happy with. I mean we had 3rds for heaven’s sakes! My husband and I are HUGE
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Hearty Lentil-Loaf

Hearty Lentil-Loaf

I have been wanting to make a Lentil Loaf for quite some time! We have a bunch of dried lentils in our pantry and I thought that this would be an awesome way to use them! This Lentil Loaf has a great hearty texture and savory flavor so you feel full and very satisfied afterwards.
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Taco Style Salad

Taco Style Salad

Over the weekend we bought a case of re-fried beans from Costco. We have been wanting to buy some for a little while but our budget never had enough room for it.  I was so excited about them that I used them for our dinner salad that night. Before we decided to only eat vegan/plant
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