Vibrant Plant Based Recipes
vegan Perfect Picnic Pasta Salad – a fresh, flavorful mix of veggies and curly pasta take a tumble in a bright avocado dressing.
recipe originally published July 3, 2014
Picnic or Potluck, this IS the perfect dish to bring!
Also great meal prep dish, this vegan pasta salad is on repeat all summer long. I make a batch and we enjoy it through the week.
Or I will make …
this Vegan Ricotta Stuffed Tomatoes recipe is a perfect appetizer for any event – two bite hand held snacks that are bursting with fresh flavors!
recipe originally published July 29, 2010
Some of my favorite dinners are made up of small plates. I love an appetizer spread, and love to throw any sort of party. From a casual weeknight of inviting a few friends over to the back yard, to the more planned out full on party.
With all sorts of tasty eats.
This is one of those half prep ahead and half assemble day of recipes. Otherwise known as totally easy. I make the …
fresh and vibrant, this vegan gluten free Mango Edamame Quinoa Salad brings protein and fresh flavor. a great meal prep recipe and the best potluck recipe!
recipe originally published June 16, 2011
When the weather is warm, all I want are light dishes and fresh flavors.
This Mango Black Bean Quinoa Salad has these summer cravings covered. Brimming with several sources of …
our Lemon Piccata Potato Salad is a bright and briny take on the summertime classic. the best potluck recipe just got a new flavor! egg free, dairy free, gluten free potato salad
Summer is here!
Maybe not officially, but the sun is out, and I am here and ready for it.
This Egg Free Potato Salad is so bright, it brings fresh summer vibes even during the height of football season. This tasty side dish is perfect for all of your game day parties.
The first time I …
this Simple Coconut Cold Brew is rich in flavor and easy to make, and brings all the benefits of coconut water. two minutes gets a batch in your fridge to enjoy the next day!
I am one of those people who drinks iced coffee all year long.
Don’t get me wrong – I do love a hand warming mug of hot coffee on a cold winter morning (like our Toasty Graham Coffee Latte with Cinnamon Whip).
Still – even in…
these Flourless Chocolate Chip Cookies are not only vegan, gluten and grain free, they are SUPER TASTY. a quick and easy recipe to satisfy all cravings.
Mildly sweet, perfectly chewy, gluten and grain free: these Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies have a double dose of protein with both the almond butter and almond flour.
Honestly? We have been eating these amazing cookies with …
fresh juicy fruit adds a natural sweetness to this fluffy Vegan Blueberry Cornbread recipe. for brunch or any summer BBQ menu – vegan, gluten free, soy free, delicious!
I have been adding things to cornbread for a long time.
like our brunch perfect vegan Goat Cheese Corn Muffins.
and these surprisingly fun Broccoli Cheese Muffins.
I cannot take the …
this quick and easy vegan Chipotle Black Bean Soup recipe has 8 ingredients, the perfect amount of spicy, plenty of protein and layers of flavor!
Today I offer you a recipe that is easily made from what you may already have in your pantry! The list of 8 ingredients is …
these Vegan Taco Hand Pies are a tasty treat for Taco Tuesday! Quick and easy plant based filling folded into pie dough makes a dippable hand held!
Fair warning – math enthusiasts everywhere will be celebrating with pie this week, because March 14 is Pi Day, or 3.14. If you are a regular spabettie reader, you know that this ex accountant celebrates every year.
Last year I finally collected all of my Pi pies in one post – go Celebrate Pi Day with Sweet and Savory Pie!
This year we are celebrating with savory pie – spicy …
these really are the Best Vegan Mushroom Burgers – super flavorful patties that work with all kinds of burger toppings. gluten free!
The sun is shining bright.
We change the clocks this weekend – there will be more light! (Also, did you Oregonians see the bill to keep daylight savings year ’round?! I am so in.
Is it too soon to think about summer BBQ?
Okay, probably. I am very much looking forward to brighter days and spring temperatures. …not just because I have so many ideas for farmers market produce and light, summery meal plans.
Also because I want to see if the Best Vegan Mushroom Burgers will hold up on the grill. After several times making this recipe and having it …
