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    Vegan Black Bean Soup

    January 18, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Close up of vegan black bean soup in a gray bowl topped with cilantro, sour cream and a lime wedge.

    This spicy vegan black bean soup is filled with flavor from simple pantry staples like dry black beans and chipotle chili peppers. It's made with dry black beans and requires just over 15 minutes of active time to make! Just like rice and beans are a vegetarian staple, so is black bean soup. I've been […]

    Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

    January 18, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 8 Comments

    Close up of black bean soup in a green bowl with a lime wedge and shredded cheese.

    This spicy slow cooker black bean soup is the perfect fix-it-and-forget-it meal! Made with dry black beans, chipotle chili peppers, and a handful of pantry staples, this recipe requires just 10 minutes of active time to make. As much as I love making stovetop vegan black bean soup, these days I find myself leaning toward […]

    Vegan Tomato Chickpea Curry

    January 17, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 4 Comments

    Gray bowl filled with curry chickpeas, red cabbage, and rice.

    This vegan chickpea curry features a tomato coconut sauce, pan-seared cabbage, and a whole lot of flavor. Ready in just over 30 minutes, this is a fantastic balanced weeknight meal! This vegan chickpea curry is warming, cozy, rich, and draws from both Indian and Thai cuisines. I had a lot of trouble naming this recipe […]

    Vegan Pasta Bake (No Boil)

    January 11, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 5 Comments

    Close up of cheesy topping on cooked vegan pasta bake.

    If you're looking for an easy vegan dinner, look no further than this simple but satisfying vegan pasta bake. The pasta cooks in the oven and is topped with a delicious cashew Parmesan sauce! I wasn't sure that a no-boil pasta bake would work because it seems too good to be true, but let me […]

    Cold Ramen Noodle Salad

    January 9, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 4 Comments

    White bowl filled with colorful ramen noodle salad.

    This cold ramen noodle salad is a nutritious blend of crisp vegetables, a sweet sesame-soy crunch topping, and a simple sesame soy sauce dressing. This salad uses Instant ramen and is perfect for lunches and meal prep. Cold salads are one of my favorite things to prepare for lunch. When I'm not making my cold […]

    Baked Sesame Tofu

    January 4, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 1 Comment

    Sesame tofu on white rice in a gray bowl with green onions in the background.

    Sweet and savory flavors combine to make this easy, sticky-sweet baked sesame tofu! This recipe is great for quick weeknight dinners and is vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free optional. Sesame tofu is slightly sweet and balanced with savory ginger and garlic flavors. It's made with oven-baked tofu that's tossed in a delicious sticky sesame sauce. This […]

    Mushroom Spinach Pasta

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

    Close up of mushroom spinach penne pasta in a cast iron skillet.

    Simple but satisfying, this 30-minute mushroom spinach pasta is a quick and versatile meal that features a rich garlic-Asiago cheese butter sauce. If I have a little more time to spend in the kitchen I'll make my creamy garlic mushroom pasta, but most of the time I like to make this mushroom spinach pasta because […]

    Vegetarian Slow Cooker Chili with Lentils

    December 14, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 2 Comments

    Close up of lentil chili in a light blue bowl.

    This slow cooker lentil chili is a dump-and-go vegetarian chili that uses pantry staples like canned beans, tomatoes, and chipotle chili powder to make a flavorful fuss-free meal. Slow simmering chili enhances its flavors and takes it to the next level, so why not take it over to the Crockpot for a long simmer? This […]

    Vegan Chicken Pot Pie

    November 6, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    White pie server with flowers on it placed in the vegan chicken pot pie filling.

    This vegan chicken pot pie is rich, comforting, and easy to make using soy curls! It has a creamy non-dairy sauce and is dappled with mixed vegetables for that classic pot pie feel, just without the meat. While using vegan and chicken in the same sentence might seem like an oxymoron, I'm happy to announce […]

    Foolproof Cast Iron Skillet Pizza

    October 31, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 2 Comments

    Cheese and green pepper pizza in a cast iron skillet next to a red-checked cloth.

    Pizza night just got a whole lot easier with this cast iron skillet pizza! This foolproof pizza-making method yields a golden, fluffy thin or thick crust using homemade or storebought pizza dough. After a few months of making pizza in a cast iron skillet, I'm a firm believer that it is the best way to […]

    Cheesy White Beans and Kale

    October 27, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Close up of melted cheese on white beans in a red-handled casserole dish.

    This white bean and kale bake is cheesy, high-protein, and really easy to make! The beans are simmered in a tomato-based sauce then topped with shredded asiago cheese for a flavorful but simple weeknight vegetarian dinner. In the spirit of celebrating the versatility of canned white beans, just like I did with my stewed great […]

    Mushroom Wild Rice Soup

    October 25, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 5 Comments

    Mushroom wild rice soup in a gray bowl with a gold and black spoon.

    This ultra-comforting vegetarian mushroom wild rice soup features a creamy and savory broth made with quick-caramelized shallots, cremini mushrooms, and a splash of sherry cooking wine. With decadent flavors and simple ingredients, this soup is hearty enough to be a main! This decadent yet nutritious mushroom wild rice soup is the ultimate cozy vegetarian soup […]

    Butternut Squash Bowls

    October 23, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 3 Comments

    White bowl filled with roasted butternut squash, brown rice, and a drizzle of tahini dressing.

    These butternut squash bowls are a vegan sheet pan meal that features roasted fall-seasoned squash, carrots, chickpeas, and crispy kale with a tangy tahini dressing. This recipe is great for weeknights and meal prep! Few things beat roasted butternut squash in the fall, which is why these Butternut Squash Bowls are the newest addition to […]

    Cheesy Broccoli Orzo Casserole

    October 21, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 2 Comments

    Blue speckled serving spoon holding a scoop of orzo casserole.

    This cheesy broccoli orzo is a balanced and comforting crowd-pleasing vegetarian casserole! This balanced bake features orzo tossed in an asiago cream sauce alongside nutritious broccoli and chickpeas. What better way to cook orzo than by mixing it with broccoli, a homemade asiago cream sauce, and chickpeas in a cheesy broccoli orzo casserole? In the […]

    Fresh Green Bean Casserole with Caramelized Onions

    October 7, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 1 Comment

    Overhead view of fresh green bean casserole topped with crispy onions

    There's nothing quite like fresh green bean casserole made from scratch with fresh green beans and mushroom cream sauce! This recipe adds in caramelized onions for a decadent spin on this comfort food classic. I've probably had green bean casserole more than any other casserole because it's just that popular in my Midwestern family. My […]

    Slow Cooker Black Beans

    September 29, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Wooden spoon lifting black beans out of a slow cooker.

    These slow cooker black beans are tender, flavorful, and the perfect way to turn dry black beans into a flavorful addition to tacos, salads, and casseroles! Black beans cooked from dry in a slow cooker are more flavorful and more affordable than canned black beans. This recipe takes just about 5 hours in a Crock […]

    Couscous Vegetable Soup

    September 27, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 2 Comments

    Gray bowl filled with couscous soup and a wood-handled silver spoon.

    This Couscous Soup is a hearty and healthy vegetarian soup that features four different kinds of vegetables, chickpeas, and pearl couscous. It's easy to make in one pot and filled with rich and warming flavors from harissa, cumin, and ginger. If you're looking for a new veggie-packed soup recipe to add to your rotation, this […]

    Crispy Pan-Fried Tofu

    September 1, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 6 Comments

    Golden tofu in a cast iron skillet.

    This easy pan-fried tofu is crispy, marinated in a simple sauce, and ready in just about 30 minutes. The tofu doesn't even need to be pressed before cooking! This pan-fried tofu is one of my go-to recipes! The tofu is marinated in a simple combination of soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, vegetable broth, and nutritional […]

    Stewed Great Northern Beans

    August 30, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 4 Comments

    Stewed great northern beans are a simple but rich and hearty way to cook a can of white beans. This recipe features fresh vegetables, takes just over 30 minutes to make, and is delicious served with toast or over rice. If you have a can of great northern beans or white beans in your pantry, […]

    Farro Bake

    August 23, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 4 Comments

    White oval baking dish with zucchini on top.

    Dry farro cooks directly in the oven along with fresh vegetables, herbs, and chickpeas in this vegetarian farro bake. This recipe is packed with nutritious ingredients and makes a hearty dinner. Vegetarian, vegan-optional. After using farro in this farro salad a few months ago, I knew that I had to give farro the "dump & […]

    Baked Peanut Tofu

    August 4, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 6 Comments

    Overhead view of gray bowl with broccoli, peanut tofu and a lime wedge

    This rich and creamy baked peanut tofu is a savory vegan dish that's perfect for quick weeknight dinners. The peanut sauce is made using coconut milk and a few pantry staples, just pair it with rice and broccoli for a simple but satisfying meal! I make all kinds of variations of peanut sauce more than […]

    Red Lentil Casserole

    August 2, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 59 Comments

    Square slice of rice and lentil casserole with a gold fork on a brown-rimmed white plate.

    This vegetarian red lentil and rice casserole is a dump-and-bake recipe that features warming curry spices, coconut milk, and a handful of budget-friendly ingredients. The casserole is sliceable, versatile, and requires just 10 minutes of active time to make! Red lentils and rice cook together in the oven to make this sliceable, curry-seasoned lentil bake. […]

    Honey Baked Halloumi

    July 31, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 2 Comments

    Honey-baked halloumi is sweet, salty, herby, and the perfect addition to bowls and pasta. Baked halloumi is golden and crisp and ready in just under 30 minutes! The first time I tried halloumi it was as a topping for my cherry tomato orzo, and let me tell you: it was fantastic. Halloumi is a salty […]

    Seasoned Tofu Taco Meat

    July 20, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 4 Comments

    Close up of a tofu taco topped with lettuce in a blue taco holder.

    This ground beef-style tofu taco meat uses classic taco seasonings, tomato sauce, and extra-firm tofu to make the most delicious tofu tacos. The tofu is grated into the perfect ground consistency, and it takes under 30 minutes to make! Vegan tofu taco meat is the newest addition to a long list of delicious ways to […]

    Lemon Poppyseed Cake with Blueberry Glaze

    July 14, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Side view of yellow crumb cake topped with blueberry glaze and three blueberries.

    This lemon poppyseed cake is ultra-moist, tender, and dappled with fresh lemon flavor. It's made in a 9x13-inch baking dish and works well as a birthday cake or snacking cake. Topped with a simple blueberry glaze and fresh blueberries, this cake is the perfect balance of sweet and zesty flavors! Although I share mostly easy […]

    Bell Pepper Pasta with Sweet Corn

    July 11, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 4 Comments

    Overhead view of large white bowl filled with fusilli, peppers, and basil.

    Bell peppers are sautéed with fresh sweet corn and garlic in this gently spicy, salty, and sweet bell pepper pasta. This dish comes together in under 30 minutes and is a great way to use seasonal produce in the summer! I've been cooking a lot of simple pasta dishes this year, like this summer pasta […]

    Vegan Pizza Dough

    June 29, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Raw pizza dough stretched out on a pizza stone.

    It's so easy to make vegan pizza dough at home! This pizza dough is made using whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour, and it's vegan as-is. If you're wondering what makes vegan pizza dough different from non-vegan pizza dough, it's not much. Many pizza dough recipes include honey, which many consider not vegan. Unlike enriched […]

    Summer Pasta with Zucchini and Tomatoes

    June 23, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 2 Comments

    White speckled bowl filled with cherry tomato, zucchini, white beans, and pasta.

    This summer pasta with zucchini and cherry tomatoes is an easy vegetarian recipe that takes under 30 minutes to make! Seasoned with fresh basil and balsamic vinegar, this is a super simple meal that's full of flavor. Nothing says summer quite like burst cherry tomatoes and zucchini in tangy balsamic vinegar and garlic sauce. This […]

    Pesto Orzo Salad with Chickpeas

    June 20, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 4 Comments

    Overhead view of white bowl with pesto orzo salad and a lemon slice next to a pink cloth.

    This flavorful vegetarian pesto orzo salad features balsamic-marinated cherry tomatoes, salty feta, and arugula. It comes together in under 30 minutes plus chill time and is perfect for lunch or as a side salad. It's no secret that pesto and tomatoes go well together, but add in orzo and a few other fresh ingredients and […]

    Edamame Salad with Peanut Dressing

    June 6, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Overhead view of white bowl with brown rim filled with edamame salad next to a pink cloth.

    This crisp and crunchy edamame salad is made with cucumber, red cabbage, and a savory peanut dressing. It takes just under 30 minutes to make and is the perfect salad for lunch or meal prep. This edamame salad is filled with colorful and crunchy veggies, savory flavors, and a creamy peanut dressing. This is a […]

    Sheet Pan Baked Gnocchi with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

    May 31, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 2 Comments

    Brown-rimmed white bowl filled with roasted gnocchi and vegetables and a black-handled gold fork.

    This easy weeknight baked gnocchi is a vegetarian sheet pan meal that requires just 10 minutes of active time to make! The baked gnocchi is paired with roasted vegetables, veggie sausage, and a simple but flavorful homemade sun-dried tomato pesto. You are going to love this sheet pan baked gnocchi because it requires just 10 […]

    Summer Farro Salad

    May 24, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 2 Comments

    White bowl filled with farro salad and a gold fork on a beige background.

    This farro salad is packed with summer veggies and is tossed in a simple but high-impact tomato-balsamic vinaigrette. This is the perfect side to serve with summer grilling because it takes just about 30 minutes to make! This farro salad is a light and refreshing summer salad that's perfect as a dinner side with a […]

    Balsamic Cherry Tomato Galette

    May 19, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 9 Comments

    Galette on marble backdrop.

    This cherry tomato galette is a savory galette that features garlic and balsamic vinegar. It's surprisingly easy to make and is perfect for summer dinners! This cherry tomato galette encompasses the feeling of summer's end: the last of the ripe summer cherry tomatoes combined with a flaky, buttery crust that reminds you that soon it'll […]

    How to Make Galette Dough

    May 19, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Galette with corn, cherry tomatoes, and basil.

    This easy galette dough guide is perfect for beginner bakers because galette crust is like a rustic, more-forgiving pie crust. You can use this recipe for sweet and savory galettes. While I'm most well-known for my oil pie crust, my favorite pastry to bake is a galette. Galette is a French butter-based, rustic pastry dough […]

    Spicy Roasted Eggplant Slices

    May 11, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Close up of half moons of roasted eggplant topped with chopped cilantro.

    All you need is 4 ingredients to make delicious roasted eggplant slices! This eggplant is tender, lightly spicy, and the perfect addition to weeknight meals. I spent much of my life intimidated by roasted eggplant, because the result is so often disappointly spongy or bland. Because of that, I've spent many years testing and adjusting […]

    Tofu Burritos (High Protein)

    May 10, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Stack of two burrito halves sliced to shrow the cross section.

    This high-protein tofu burrito recipe features Southwestern-inspired seasonings, seasoned and simmered tofu with chickpeas, salsa verde, and arugula. The tofu filling and burritos are versatile and both freeze well, making them perfect for meal prep! If you're looking for a high-protein vegan meal, this tofu burrito is the perfect option! It's made with both tofu […]

    Veggie-Packed Vegetarian Macaroni Salad

    May 4, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Green bowl filled with macaroni salad and a wood-handled spatula.

    This veggie-packed macaroni salad is vegetarian and features a balance of creamy, tangy, and crisp flavors and textures! It's the perfect addition to potlucks and barbecues because it's versatile and takes under 30 minutes of active time to assemble. Macaroni salad is a classic American picnic and potluck dish that is perfect for warm-weather gatherings. […]

    Instant Pot Tomato Soup

    May 2, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Close up of white bowl filled with vivid red tomato soup and sliced basil.

    Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make soup that uses canned tomatoes? Look no further than this Instant Pot Tomato Soup! With the help of an Instant Pot, this soup comes together quickly, with just a few minutes of active time. As much as I love fresh summer roasted tomato soup, sometimes soup is just easier […]

    Instant Pot Kale (Two Ways)

    April 28, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 8 Comments

    White bowl filled with stewed kale and half of a lemon.

    Making kale in the Instant Pot is a fuss-free way to add a serving of greens to dinner. This post includes instructions for how to make tender stewed kale or firmer kale. Both methods are ready in under 30 minutes! Whether you have a ton of kale to use up or you just want to […]

    Vegetarian Stir Fry Sauce

    April 27, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Stir fry sauce being poured onto buckwheat noodles in a silver pan.

    This vegetarian stir-fry sauce takes only 5 minutes to make, and it's filled with savory, toasty, and umami flavors! It's perfect for noodle or tofu stir fries and is easy to customize. If you're looking for a quick vegetarian stir-fry sauce recipe to add to tofu, vegetables, and noodles or rice, then you've found the […]

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