Vibrant Vegan Food in Portland
Frito Pie Pepper Jacks – a fun and festive Halloween dinner that is easy, tasty, and will fuel you for the whole evening of Halloween fun.
Here we are approaching Halloween again, in my eighth year of blogging.
I continue to carve these Pepper Jacks each year despite 1) not having children, and 2) everyone and their dog makes them now.
Yep.
Rosemary dachshund carved one of these.
Okay maybe the dog didn’t carve one, but these Pepper Jacks may have …
Pumpkin Spice Latte Chia Pudding – the classic and favorite flavors of fall, infused into a protein and fiber rich breakfast!
My breakfasts have been blissfully basic lately.
In my defense, I am a year round pumpkin fan, AND I have never even had a PSL. But yes, I admit – this Pumpkin Spice Latte Chia Pudding is the most basic of basic and I am all about it.
Because I have …
Black Pepper Cheesy Mac and Broccoli – this plant based classic gets amped up with fresh cracked black pepper! gluten free, oil free, and flavor FULL.
Fall is here with mostly cool temps.
I say mostly because we have seen some chilly days, and then we are expecting sunshine in the mid eighties again. But I am wearing socks now. Long sleeves and boots have happened.
and comfort food has begun.
’tis the season.
Over the last few weeks, we have enjoyed this recipe three times. I made a double batch and delivered half to …
Crispy Tangy Reuben Rolls – a tasty jackfruit update on our popular Reuben Roll recipe, with oil free air fryer, bake, and gluten free options.
We have been enjoying these Crispy Tangy Reuben Rolls for years.
A while back, the original recipe went through a few updates. First, I baked them instead of the pan fry. While this method works well and is easily oil free, I now …
Crispy Southern Fried Tofu – air fried or baked – this light and crispy tofu is similar to a certain Louisville flavor. oil and gluten free, so versatile!
Tofu lovers, assemble!
Today’s recipe is one that’s been rollin’ around in my head for a while now – I wanted to make a tofu that at least kinda sort of resembled the flavor of a certain fried chicken from Kentucky.
You know which I mean?
I think I ate a piece when I was five. Actually, knowing my aversion to all meats but specifically poultry, even from a very young age – I think I ate a piece of the fried coating when I was five. Because honestly, all I can really remember about that place is the mashed potatoes, the shorty ears of corn, and that chicken coating flavor. A bunch of herbs and spices, right?
Anyway – the first …
Orange Creamsicle Protein Balls – this one bowl, no bake no blender recipe is a brightly flavored change of pace in snacking! oil free, gluten free, vegan
You all know I love my bite size snacks.
I rely on them for a quick something before workouts, because I generally cannot eat a whole bunch beforehand.
After a workout is a whole other story on eating. Ha!
So, I always have at least a couple different protein balls or energy bites or snack bars on hand. Made quickly, usually small variations of a standard recipe.
Earlier this summer, I was craving something different.
Vibrant, bright, fruity, …
Easy Gluten Free Vegan BBQ Sauce – a quick and easy, flavor packed sauce that is oil free, vegan, and mildly sweetened by fruit. a versatile favorite!
This summer, we have hosted and attended more BBQ parties than in recent years. Last month, there was at least one per weekend, sometimes more. After a few, I started to see a trend in what I’d make to bring.
I mean, it is delicious…
if not predictable…
Ha!
So, after a while, unless …
Savory Sweet Potato Breakfast Boats – quick, easy, and super tasty, this is a satisfying and filling recipe good for breakfast, lunch, AND dinner!
It is no secret that I love Love LOVE quick and easy bowl recipes. Many of our summer dinners consist of some sort of salad greens + bean + grain + veggies concoction, always with lots of tasty flavors and textures.
These Savory Sweet Potato Breakfast Boats fit that description, with one extra benefit – they …
