In years’ past, I’ve been disappointed by meat alternatives. Some of them tasted ok, but they were definitely not a substitute for the real deal which made it difficult for people to get excited about a meat free meal. Those days are gone. I’ve been trying a variety of meat substitutes and Gardein plant based alternatives have […]
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Vegetarian “Chicken” and Eggs
My family enjoys eggs as a quick and easy meal anytime of the day. The “chicken” and spinach in this dish make it feel substantial enough for dinner, but it’ll also do for breakfast or lunch. If you eat meat, you can use actual chicken instead of Beyond Meat’s Chicken-free Strips. However, this meat […]
Vegan Gluten-free Carnitas Baked Potatoes
Yes, vegan carnitas – they do exist and they are delicious. They aren’t meat, but they have a ‘meaty’ texture and the flavor of pork that has been marinated in citrus, garlic and herbs. This is an easy meal that can be ready in minutes. Toppings can be customized to suit your taste. Vegan Gluten-free […]
Vegan Hot Cocoa
Have you heard of the SPLENDA® 365 Sweet Swaps™ Campaign? They are on a mission to help people cut back on sugar without giving up sweetness. I was challenged to swap sugar for Splenda in one of my recipes to reduce calories and cut down on sugar. It was easy to make the change in this […]
Vegan Taco Chili
Recently, I have been on a quest to find vegan meat and cheese alternatives that will make me (a vegetarian) and my omnivorous family happy. At the grocery store, I filled my cart with a variety of products from many different brands. It’s been fun trying them out and we found some new favorites. My […]