Just like that, the end of the year is almost here. It has been a year of incredible growth of Cozy Peach Kitchen (I'm talking over 500% growth compared to this time last year) and I really couldn't have done it without YOU. Every recipe page you visit, every recipe you make and every photo […]
Paris Vegetarian Food Guide + My Favorite Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants in Paris
Traveling to Paris as a vegetarian or vegan and wondering where to eat? This blog post shares my favorite budget-friendly spots for breakfast, dinner and dessert. This past October I traveled to Paris with my boyfriend for an unforgettable ten-day vacation. I had the best time, but going into it I was a little nervous […]
Vegan Molasses Cookies
Vegan Molasses Cookies are downright delicious, soft, and chewy cookies inspired by the flavors in gingerbread. They require just 15 minutes of active time and are perfect for Christmas baking! It is simply not the Christmas season without a Christmas cookie recipe. Unlike gingerbread man cookies which are on the harder side, these vegan molasses […]
Gingerbread Overnight Oats
These molasses-sweetened gingerbread overnight oats are the perfect cozy winter breakfast. They are ready in just 5 minutes and are perfect for meal prep or as a healthy dessert! Overnight oats are a great meal prep recipe year-round, but these gingerbread overnight oats are perfect in the winter. They use molasses and a few warming […]
Vegan Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas
It is quick, easy, and inexpensive to make vegan black-eyed peas in the Instant Pot. This recipe is perfect as a side and is easy to double and freeze! No soaking is required. Black-eyed peas, AKA cowpeas, are very popular on New Year's Eve because they are said to bring good luck in the new […]
Vegan Cornbread Muffins
These vegan cornbread muffins are made extra sweet and flavorful with molasses and classic cornbread ingredients. They are so easy to make in under 30 minutes and perfect as a side with hearty soup! Say goodbye to store-bought cornbread mix. It's so easy to make your own homemade vegan cornbread muffins using classic baking ingredients! […]
Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls
Sweet potato rolls are light, fluffy, and delightfully tender! They are made with classic dinner roll ingredients and sweet potato puree, giving a traditional recipe additional flavor and warmth. What better time than Mid-November to introduce you to this new sweet potato recipe? These sweet potato rolls are holiday season-approved and will certainly be on […]
Vegan Mixed Vegetable Curry
This vegan mixed vegetable curry with red lentils is a flavorful veggie-packed meal that can be made in just over 30 minutes. It's perfect for meal prep lunches or as a quick weeknight dinner! Red lentils and mixed vegetables simmer together in coconut milk and aromatic seasonings in this delicious vegan red lentil curry. This […]
Green Beans Almondine with Lemon
Green Beans Almondine is a simple but flavorful side dish that comes together quickly in one pan. This is a great vegetarian side dish for potlucks or weeknight meals. This simple side dish made with green beans and almonds is a long-time favorite in my house. It's decadent enough to serve as a Thanksgiving side, and […]
Black Eyed Pea Veggie Bowls
Black-eyed peas and veggies are tossed in spicy buffalo tahini sauce in these easy Black Eyed Peas Veggie Bowls. This is an easy and nutritious way to cook black eyed peas! These spicy black-eyed pea veggie bowls are made using two of the best veggies that late summer has to offer: bell peppers and okra. […]
Vegan Biscuits and Gravy
Homemade vegan biscuits with gravy are the ultimate Southern-style comfort food. You can make this savory country-style breakfast gravy from scratch in just 15 minutes using simple, wholesome ingredients. Nothing says comfort quite like homemade vegan biscuits and gravy. This is one of my go-to recipes that I can't wait to share with you! I […]
Oven Roasted Okra
Roasted okra is a super simple and delicious way to enjoy this nutritious summer vegetable. All you need is 4 ingredients and 30 minutes for this end-of-summer classic. Okra, also known as lady's finger, is a summer staple in the South and the farmer's markets here overflow with it at the end of summer. I […]
Instant Pot Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup
Instant Pot Vegan Cream of Broccoli soup is creamy, nutrient-packed, and made with just a few ingredients. You'll love how easy it is to make this comfort food classic in your Instant Pot! Vegan, gluten-free, optional soy-free. Homemade cream of broccoli soup is so easy to make in the Instant Pot. You only need a […]
Butter Bean Soup
This healthy butter bean soup is the best way to celebrate seasonal produce! Fresh sweet corn, peppers, and tomatoes are combined with lima beans (AKA butter beans) for a light but flavorful soup that's ready in just over 30 minutes. This butter bean soup is a vegetable soup that can be made all year round, […]
Lemon Blueberry Smoothie
This bright and zesty lemon blueberry smoothie is made with yogurt and lemon juice for a healthy and satisfying breakfast! It's ready in just 5 minutes and is made without bananas. Whether it's summer or winter, this lemon blueberry smoothie is easy to make and always refreshing! I'm not a big fan of bananas, so […]
Quinoa Black Bean Burgers
These vegetarian quinoa black bean burgers are packed with fresh veggies and flavor! They feature roasted vegetables and the patties freeze well. Two of the most classic vegetarian ingredients come together in these black bean quinoa burgers. This is a hearty veggie-packed burger that's just as nutritious as it is flavorful! A handful of veggies […]
Vegan Tempeh Taco Meat
This tempeh taco meat is a flavorful vegan taco filling that takes just 15 minutes to make! It's filled with classic Tex-Mex taco seasonings, and it even freezes well. Tempeh has a deliciously nutty flavor and firm texture, which makes it perfect for tempeh taco meat! I love sharing meatless alternatives to classic ingredients, which […]
10 Grocery Shopping Tips from a Dietitian
Grocery shopping can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be! Follow these 10 tips to make your next grocery trip smoother and smarter. Let's face it: grocery shopping can be an overwhelming experience. It's easy to walk into a grocery store with all the best intentions, only to walk out with an overflowing cart […]
Vegan Biscuits (Southern-Style)
It's easy to make buttery, flaky, and downright delicious southern-style vegan biscuits at home using 6 ingredients in just over 30 minutes! These biscuits are dairy-free and are made with 2-ingredient vegan buttermilk. There are few things better than a hot and buttery vegan buttermilk biscuit on a slow weekend morning. Because I've lived in […]
Parboiled Roasted Potatoes
These flavorful oven-roasted potatoes are soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. The potatoes are parboiled then roasted for the best texture! I probably make roasted potatoes more than almost any recipe on the blog, save for maybe marinated baked tofu. When I'm short on time I make air fryer potatoes, but the […]
Vegan Vanilla Wafer Cookies
These soft-yet-crispy vegan vanilla wafers are even better than store bought vanilla wafers. They are so easy to make using 6 ingredients and less than 30 minutes! Normally I'm more of a soft sugar cookie kinda gal, but crispy vanilla wafers have a fond place in my heart. There's just something about that store-bought box […]
Easy BBQ Tofu Sandwich
Tofu is marinated in barbecue sauce then pan-fried and paired with creamy tahini coleslaw in this flavorful vegan BBQ tofu sandwich. With spring comes all things outdoors, and with that comes all things barbecue. Barbecue is a big deal in the south, so BBQ tofu is the natural answer for a vegetarian who lives in […]
Creamy Tahini Coleslaw (Mayo-Free and Vegan)
Creamy tahini coleslaw is a fun vegan alternative to classic mayo-based coleslaw. It's a little spicy, tangy, and perfect for summer barbecues! Coleslaw (aka slaw) is probably one of the most spring/summer recipes ever. It's the perfect addition to sweet potato black bean burgers, BBQ portobello tacos, or just enjoyed on a plate of vegetarian […]
Instant Pot Vegan Grits
You can make creamy vegan grits in your Instant Pot with just a few minutes of active time. This Southern staple can be enjoyed sweet or savory! Making stone-ground grits on the stove requires constant monitoring, so I set out for an easier way to make this Southern staple. It turns out that it's very […]
Vegan Iron Sources - Iron in the Plant-Based Diet
Getting enough iron as a vegetarian or vegan may seem difficult but it doesn't have to be! This guide breaks down the science of iron and best plant-based iron sources along with iron-rich recipes. As a dietitian who also happens to be vegetarian, I'm frequently asked: "How do you get enough iron without meat?" This […]
Dairy Free Ranch Dressing (Vegan)
This dairy-free ranch dressing is creamy, slightly tangy, and takes just 5 minutes to make! It's also nut-free, vegan, made without a blender, and tastes even better than storebought ranch. To a Midwesterner like me, there is nothing quite like the sweet and savory flavor of ranch dressing! I've been making my own homemade dairy-free […]
Spicy Jalapeño Hummus
Spicy jalapeño hummus is made with simple ingredients in just 5 minutes. It's perfect to have on hand for a quick snack with fresh veggies or as a sandwich spread. Jalapeño hummus is a lightly spicy twist on classic hummus. This is a thick and chunky hummus that's scoopable, spreadable, and just plain delicious. You […]
Jerk Tofu Tacos with Coconut Sauce
These flavorful jerk tofu tacos are marinated in jerk seasoning and then sauteed until crispy and blackened. Served on corn tortillas with shredded purple cabbage, mango, and a coconut drizzle for a complete vegetarian meal. These Jamaican-inspired jerk tofu tacos are so flavor-packed! The tofu is marinated in jerk seasoning, then sauteed and served on […]
Mocha Overnight Oats
These coffee overnight oats are a mocha-flavored treat for chocolate and coffee lovers! These oats are sure to fill you up and wake you up using simple, healthy ingredients. These coffee overnight oats are made with cocoa powder and coffee for a lightly sweet and caffeinated breakfast inspired by a mocha latte. I like to make a […]
COZY PEACH KITCHEN: 2018 In Review
In honor of the new year, I'm excited to share my top 10 most popular recipes from 2018 and a few of my favorite recipes from each season. Just like that 2018 is on its way out the door. And at the same time, the blog is about to celebrate its one year anniversary! Happy […]
Baked Panko Breaded Tofu
Get ready to fall in love with tofu! These panko-breaded tofu nuggets are lightly marinated and then baked in the oven until crispy and golden. They are perfect for weeknight meals or as a snack and can be made in the oven or air fryer! If you're looking for a staple tofu recipe, look no […]
Vegetarian Mushroom Philly Cheesesteak with Caramelized Onions
This vegetarian mushroom Philly "cheesesteak" is made with sauteed mushrooms and peppers and topped with caramelized onions. This sub takes just over 30 minutes to make and is perfect as a quick dinner or sliced into sliders for an appetizer. This is one of my favorite recipes. The mushrooms in this "cheesesteak" are BURSTING with umami flavor. […]
Dairy-Free Cinnamon Rolls
Is there anything quite so satisfying as a gooey, warm cinnamon roll? How about a gooey, warm dairy-free cinnamon roll that's oil-based, tender, and topped with almond vegan buttercream frosting? Ooey gooey cinnamon rolls are an important part of the Christmas season at my house. We make homemade cinnamon rolls every single year, and I […]
Vegan Pumpkin Meatballs
Vegan pumpkin meatballs are a seasonal twist on classic bean-based meatballs! Pumpkin adds flavor, nutrition and a little bit of fun to this fall dish. Vegan meatballs really round out pasta dishes, and I couldn't stop myself from making them pumpkin flavored. These bean balls are so easy to make that you may never buy […]
Vegan Instant Pot Collard Greens
Flavorful vegan collard greens are easy to make in your Instant Pot or on the stovetop. All you need is 10 minutes of active time and a handful of pantry staples for a big, delicious pot of Southern-style greens! Collard greens, more often called just "collards", are a Southern staple. They're traditionally made with salt […]
Classic Vegan Pumpkin Pudding
This classic vegan pumpkin pudding tastes like pumpkin pie filling and takes under 10 minutes to make! Top with chocolate chips and coconut cream for a sweet fall treat. You'll love this vegan pumpkin pudding because it uses only classic pudding ingredients. No tofu, nuts, or fruit here; just pumpkin puree and a little bit […]
Fluffy Vegan Sweet Potato Pancakes
These fluffy vegan sweet potato pancakes are perfect for cool fall mornings. They're so easy to make using classic pancake ingredients, just without the eggs or dairy. Nothing says fall quite like cozy mornings spent sipping hot coffee and chowing down on vegan sweet potato pancakes. True fall weather won't come to Georgia for a […]
Vegan Breakfast Potato Skillet
This easy potato skillet breakfast is packed with nutrients that will power you through your day. With a little prep and a cast iron skillet, you can have a vegan breakfast prepped for the entire week. This nutrient-packed vegan breakfast skillet is a one-pan meal that makes enough servings to power you through the week. […]
How to Make the Perfect Oil Pie Crust
This oil pie crust recipe is an easy low-stress pie dough that requires minimal prep. Use this recipe when you're looking for a vegan pie crust that doesn't use butter! It's delicious with sweet and savory pies. When it comes to comfort food cooking, there's no getting out of knowing how to make a pie […]
Peach Pizza with Goat Cheese
This peach pizza is made on pita bread for a quick and easy summer meal. It has a layer of goat cheese, balsamic vinegar, and arugula (or microgreens), making this a flavorful vegetarian recipe! This peach pizza is made using whole wheat pita bread, but I'll be the first to say that it's also fantastic […]