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    Vegetarian Lentil & Sweet Potato Wellington

    November 22, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 5 Comments

    Slices of lentil puff pastry lined up with one turned to show the lentil filling.

    Savory lentils, sweet potatoes, and veggies are wrapped in puff pastry in this rich and nutritious vegetarian take on a wellington. This recipe is perfect for dinner parties and holidays! This savory lentil puff pastry is very loosely inspired by beef wellington and is the perfect vegetarian Thanksgiving main dish! Puff pastry is flaky and […]

    Savory Sweet Potato Casserole

    November 19, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 2 Comments

    Close up of sweet potato casserole being scooped out of a white casserole dish.

    Loaded with herbs, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, this savory sweet potato casserole is perfect for holiday dinners. It can even be made up to 2 days in advance! Traditional sweet potato casserole tends to lean more dessert in flavor, but that doesn't have to be the case. As much as I love my bourbon sweet […]

    Vegetarian Thanksgiving Casserole

    November 18, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 14 Comments

    Portion of casserole being lifted out of a casserole dish.

    All of your favorite Thanksgiving side dishes cook together in this easy & time-saving Thanksgiving Casserole! Made in dump & bake style, this vegetarian dish is versatile, rich, savory, and topped with gravy and cranberry sauce. Have you ever wanted to enjoy the flavors and ingredients of a Thanksgiving meal, just without all the effort? […]

    Vegetarian Sheet Pan Fajitas

    November 12, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Close up of fajita veggies and tofu in a corn tortilla with green sauce.

    Fajita veggies roast on a sheet pan with seasoned tofu and black beans in this flavorful protein-packed vegetarian dinner! Served in corn tortillas or over rice with a tangy avocado dressing. It's hard to beat a good sheet pan meal, and this sheet pan fajita veggie one is moving up in the ranks of my […]

    Baked Cheesy Rice

    November 1, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Close up of cheesy rice being scooped.

    This creamy and cheesy rice is made in the oven in just over 30 minutes. This is a rich and comforting side dish that's dappled with Cajun seasonings and filled with flavor! We all know classic starchy side dishes like mashed potatoes and mac and cheese, but what about cheesy rice? I make simple white […]

    Vegetarian Corn Casserole

    November 1, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Corn casserole is a classic holiday side that takes less than 10 minutes of active time to mix up! It's cheesy, comforting, and a staple at every Thanksgiving dinner. I don't think a Thanksgiving holiday has passed where I didn't have corn casserole. Since going vegetarian over a decade ago, my family has switched to […]

    High Protein Vegetarian Meals

    October 24, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Gray bowl with lentils, chickpeas, sweet potatoes, and roasted vegetables.

    This recipe collection highlights vegetarian meals that are higher in protein than your typical vegetarian recipe. From pasta to stir-fries, casseroles to grain bowls, and more! Whether you lead an active lifestyle that caters to a higher-protein diet or you're just looking to eat more satisfying vegetarian meals, I have you covered! As an active […]

    Peanut Tempeh (Pan-Fried)

    October 24, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Close up of triangles of peanut tempeh in a green bowl.

    This rich and savory vegan recipe features pan-fried and peanut-marinated tempeh alongside stir-fried broccoli and noodles. Ready in 30 minutes and packed with protein, this is a great weeknight dinner option! This peanut tempeh is part of my higher protein vegetarian meals series, and it's a great addition because tempeh is packed with protein! While […]

    Apple Spice Cake

    October 17, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 8 Comments

    This spiced apple cake is a moist, tender, and cozy fall dessert! It's made in an 8x8-inch pan, topped with streusel, and easy to make using pantry staples. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I may have actually found a dessert to rival zucchini bread. This apple cake has the same moistness and cozy […]

    Maple Tofu (Pan-Fried)

    October 10, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 4 Comments

    Close up of triangles of maple tofu on top of pumpkin orzo in a large sauce pot.

    This pan-fried maple tofu is sweet, salty, and dappled with fresh ginger and garlic flavor. Includes an oven-baked option. What better way to add a punch of fall-flavored protein to dishes than with maple tofu? This sweet and salty maple tofu is made with a maple soy marinade, fresh ginger, and garlic. It's actually inspired […]

    One Pot Pumpkin Orzo

    October 10, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Pumpkin orzo in a gray pot with a wooden spoon. The pot is on an orange checked cloth and surrounded by small pumpkins.

    Rich and creamy pumpkin orzo is made in one pot in under 30 minutes! This is a perfect vegetarian meal starter or side dish for fall dinner parties. I'm all about sharing fall-inspired meals, and as someone who cooks a lot of orzo, developing a recipe for pumpkin orzo is only natural. This pumpkin orzo […]

    Baked Chili Mac Casserole (Dump & Bake Recipe)

    October 3, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 7 Comments

    White square baking dish filled with chili mac topped with sliced green onions next to a few sprigs of green onion.

    This chili mac casserole is a dump & bake recipe that is like a combination of chili and mac and cheese. This recipe is vegetarian and ready in just over 30 minutes using mostly budget-friendly pantry staples! This dump & bake chili mac recipe is like a combination of mac and cheese and chili, all […]

    Kale Halloumi Salad with Butternut Squash

    October 1, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Close up of kale salad topped with butternut squash, chickpeas, and sliced apples.

    This fall kale salad features honey halloumi tossed with massaged kale, roasted butternut squash, and a sweet and salty maple dijon dressing. Great for meal prep or dinner parties! This kale halloumi salad takes a few of my favorite staple recipes and puts them together into one big fall salad! We're using honey-baked halloumi, roasted […]

    Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

    September 25, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Orange cookie with brown swirls of chocolate on a black cooling rack over an orange checked cloth.

    These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are thin & chewy and they're dappled with melty puddles of chocolate! Made in under 30 minutes with no chilling time needed. As much as I love my vegan pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, I really wanted to develop a pumpkin cookie that's actually thin and chewy. Pumpkin cookies are often […]

    Vegetarian White "Chicken" Chili

    September 24, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 4 Comments

    White bowl filled with vegetarian chicken chili next to a green cloth.

    Made with a zesty and heartily spiced broth, this vegetarian white chili uses shredded jackfruit for a spin on classic chicken chili. This recipe is gluten-free as is and includes a dairy-free option. This vegetarian chicken chili is inspired by one of my favorite childhood chili recipes. It's a white chili, which means it uses […]

    Marinated Lentils

    September 20, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Glass bowl filled with lentils and a wooden spoon.

    Tossed in a bright and tangy balsamic marinade, these marinated lentils are the perfect addition to all kinds of lunches! This recipe works with canned lentils or lentils cooked from dry. If you're like me and trying to get creative with plant-based proteins, then you're going to love marinated lentils. I started making marinated chickpeas […]

    Pumpkin Spice Blondies

    September 20, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 2 Comments

    Orange appearing slice of pumpkin blondie on a green plate.

    Made in one bowl with simple ingredients, these pumpkin blondies have a thick and chewy texture similar to brownies. Pumpkin spice adds a cozy, warming flavor, making these a perfect fall dessert! These pumpkin blondies are like a cross between pumpkin bars and pumpkin loaf, landing somewhere in between with a thick, slightly chewy, and […]

    Greek-Inspired Tofu Meatballs

    September 20, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    White bowl filled with yogurt, lentils, cucumber, and tofu meatballs,

    These oven-baked tofu meatballs are inspired by the fresh herbs and seasonings used in Greek meatballs. Serve them in pasta, or over garlicky yogurt with a balsamic tahini drizzle! I'm always seeing Greek meatball recipes pop up on my feed, and as a vegetarian recipe developer I figured it was high time to develop my […]

    Creamy Baked Pumpkin Pasta

    September 13, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 6 Comments

    Close up of cheesy pasta with kale in a white ceramic baking dish.

    This dump & bake pumpkin pasta is a rich, creamy vegetarian dish that's paired with spicy sausage and crispy kale. It's ready in just over 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight meals! It's officially pumpkin season, which means pumpkin pasta is getting the dump & bake casserole treatment! This is baked pumpkin pasta with […]

    Chili Cornbread Skillet

    September 12, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Serving of chili and cornbread being lifted from a skillet.

    Chili and cornbread are cooked together in a cast iron skillet in this easy skillet dinner! The bean-based vegetarian chili uses mostly pantry staples and comes together quickly. This chili cornbread skillet asks the question: why make chili and cornbread separately when you can make them together in one skillet? Inspired by classic chili flavors […]

    Tofu Steak Dinner

    September 6, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 2 Comments

    Side view of scored tofu on a blue patterned plate.

    Inspired by classic American meat and potatoes dinners, this tofu steak is marinated, roasted, then pan-fried until crispy, firm, and dripping with flavor. This Tofu Steak Dinner is the recipe to make if you're trying to impress friends with how delicious tofu can be. It also has 35+ grams of protein per serving, so it's […]

    Roasted Lentils Sheet Pan Meal with Maple Tahini Dressing

    August 30, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 28 Comments

    Gray bowl with lentils, chickpeas, sweet potatoes, and roasted vegetables.

    Roasted lentils and chickpeas are served with roasted vegetables, sweet potato, and a simple maple tahini drizzle in this high-protein vegetarian sheet pan dinner. This recipe works with canned lentils or lentils cooked from dry! This sheet pan dinner with roasted lentils is the fourth recipe in my higher protein vegetarian meals recipe after this […]

    Crispy Tofu Stir Fry

    August 29, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Tofu and vegetable stir fry in a cast iron skillet.

    My go-to crispy tofu stir fry is a weeknight staple! Ready in just over 30 minutes using versatile, budget-friendly ingredients, this stir fry features 25+ grams of plant-based protein per serving. Let me preface this by saying that in the 10 years of being vegetarian, I have cooked a lot of delicious tofu recipes. But […]

    Red Lentil Bowls with Roasted Cauliflower

    August 23, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 2 Comments

    Red lentil curry in a silver skillet with crispy chickpeas, cauliflower, and a lime wedge on top.

    If you're looking for a high-protein and high-fiber vegetarian dinner that doesn't skimp on flavor, these red lentil bowls are it! Simmered in aromatic spices and topped with roasted cauliflower and chickpeas, these lentil bowls are as delicious as they are nutrient-packed. These red lentil bowls are part of my higher protein vegetarian meals series, […]

    Crispy Tofu Salad with Chipotle Dressing

    August 22, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Top down view of romaine salad topped with tortilla chips in a green speckled bowl.

    With Tex-Mex-inspired flavors, 25 grams of protein per serving, and just 10 minutes of active time, this vegetarian crispy tofu salad is hard to beat! This crispy tofu salad features chewy taco-seasoned tofu and a chipotle chili ranch-style dressing and it clocks in at just over 25 grams of protein per serving. Because, yes, making […]

    Black Bean Enchilada Skillet

    August 14, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 8 Comments

    Cast iron skillet filled with cheesy enchilada casserole and topped with cilantro and pumpkin seeds.

    Made with budget-friendly pantry staples and flavorful spices, this black bean enchilada skillet is a low-effort take on enchiladas. I think of this enchilada skillet as a lazy version of my black bean enchiladas and even my black bean enchilada casserole. This dish is ready in just over 30 minutes and is really easy to […]

    Instant Pot Blueberry Steel Cut Oats

    August 12, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 3 Comments

    Close up of blueberry-topped steel cut oats that are a shade of light purple.

    Made with fresh or frozen blueberries, these Instant Pot Blueberry Steel Cut Oats are perfect for meal prep breakfast! This recipe is dairy-free as is and is easy to adapt to your preferences. Steel cut oats cook so quickly in the Instant Pot, you'll never want to make them any other way! In fact, I […]

    Baked Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    August 8, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 3 Comments

    Close up of baked orzo topped with basil leaves and melted feta.

    This orzo dump & bake casserole features sun-dried tomatoes alongside a few other simple but flavorful pantry staples. Ready with just 10 minutes of active time and minimal chopping! As fall fast approaches, I'm excited to get back to sharing more vegetarian dump & bake recipes like this sun-dried tomato baked orzo. This is one […]

    Peach Pancakes

    June 27, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Close up of stack of pancakes topped with peaches and pecans.

    Light and fluffy peach pancakes are made with peach-flavored Greek yogurt and a few pantry staples, then topped with a delicious peach and pecan infused maple syrup. I have to say, it's quite rewarding to have a go-to pancake recipe. My peach pancakes are, of course, my go-to pancake recipe. They are nice and fluffy, […]

    Peach Coffee Cake

    June 27, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Slice of peach coffee cake on a white plate in front of peaches and a green bowl.

    Adapted from a well-loved bakery recipe, this Peach Coffee Cake is moist, tender, and melt-in-your mouth delicious. Fresh peaches and pecans add a summery twist, but this recipe works just as well as a plain coffee cake. This peach coffee cake is everything you love about coffee cake. It's rich, subtly sweet, and has a […]

    Peach Halloumi Sandwich

    June 26, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    This peach halloumi sandwich is the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and subtly spicy. Made with grilled peaches and halloumi, this is a great summer lunch recipe! Introducing my new favorite summer sandwich: peach and halloumi with spicy smashed cucumbers on ciabatta! If you're unsure about this flavor combination, hang with me for a second. […]

    Peach Salad Dressing

    June 24, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Green dressing in a glass container next to peaches on a wooden cutting board.

    This sweet and zesty peach dressing uses fresh, frozen, or canned peaches and is paired with fresh basil to make the perfect creamy summer salad dressing. Since the best part of a salad is typically the dressing, I'm all about making simple homemade dressings. This peach salad dressing is next-level delicious, and it works using […]

    Quinoa Peach Summer Salad

    June 24, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 2 Comments

    Green speckled bowl with peach quinoa salad and gold salad serving utensils.

    Fresh sliced peaches are tossed with quinoa, sweet corn, tomatoes, and a homemade peach vinaigrette in this refreshing summer salad! Perfect as a side with a grilled main or as a light lunch. Because every season should have its own quinoa salad, like a roasted butternut squash quinoa salad in the fall or quinoa artichoke […]

    Quinoa Pizza Casserole

    May 30, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 4 Comments

    Slice of casserole being lifted out of a white baking dish.

    Inspired by classic pizza seasonings and toppings, this quinoa pizza casserole is a dump & bake recipe that requires just 10 minutes of active time! This quinoa pizza casserole is from my cookbook Vegetarian for Dinner. It is a vegetarian dump & bake recipe that, as the name implies, is inspired by pizza! The quinoa […]

    Mini Key Lime Pies

    May 23, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Gold fork cutting into a mini key lime pie on a green plate.

    These mini key lime pies are the perfect single-serving dessert for summer! Sweet and tangy, made in a muffin tin with simple ingredients and a graham cracker crust, and easy to freeze. As much as I love key lime pie and pie in general, sometimes it just doesn't make sense to make a big pie. […]

    Vegetarian Dump & Bake Casseroles

    May 23, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 2 Comments

    Close up of casserole topped with sliced radishes.

    If you're looking for an easy, low-prep dinner you're sure to find one among this collection of vegetarian dump & bake casseroles! I also include my top tips for modifying recipes to make them your own. Jump to recipes This is your complete guide to vegetarian (and vegan) dump and bake casseroles. I created this […]

    Curry Couscous Salad

    May 22, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 2 Comments

    Yellow couscous salad in a green speckled bowl.

    This easy couscous salad is ready in just 30 minutes using a handful of fresh ingredients and pantry staples. The couscous is tossed in a creamy curry powder & lime juice dressing, along with a few crisp veggies and chickpeas. I've been trying to eat more couscous lately and the result is delicious salads like […]

    Veggie Rice Casserole

    May 16, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 15 Comments

    Gold serving spoon lifting a scoop of rice bake out of a white baking dish.

    Zucchini, tomatoes, and kale combine with rice in this easy dump & bake veggie rice casserole. This vegetarian bake is great for weeknight dinners and requires just 15 minutes of active time! I have so many dump & bake vegetarian casseroles on the blog at this point, but I'm still coming up with new ideas […]

    Honey Sriracha Noodles

    May 14, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Gray cooking pot filled with sriracha noodles, tofu, and broccoli.

    Sweet and spicy honey sriracha noodles are the perfect weeknight meal starter! Ready in just 15 minutes using a few pantry staples, they are gently spicy and perfect for stir-fries. If you like sriracha, this recipe is for you! Better yet, if you love a good sweet and spicy combo, you'll love these Honey Sriracha […]

    Oatmeal Butterscotch Chip Cookies

    May 10, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Close up of golden butterscotch cookie on a black wire cooling rack.

    Soft, chewy, and filled with rich buttery flavor, these oatmeal butterscotch chip cookies are a true classic! Adapted from a tried & true bakery recipe, this recipe makes 18 medium cookies that are crisp on the edges and soft in the center. Welcome back to week 7 of my Lynn's Desserts series, where I share […]

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