These 100% whole wheat pancakes are made extra light and fluffy thanks to Greek yogurt! This is an easy breakfast option for any day of the week. Weekends aren't complete without pancakes. And I’ve been eating a lot of pancakes lately because I tested whole wheat pancakes many, many times before deciding they were Cozy […]
Black Eyed Pea Hummus
This herby and zesty black-eyed pea hummus is made with herb-infused olive oil and a handful of pantry staples. It's ready in just 15 minutes and is earthy, flavorful, and a great dip for snacking! If you’re like me and love snacks and all things dips, then this black-eyed pea hummus is for you. It's […]
Vegan Squash Casserole
Vegan squash casserole is made with seasonal yellow squash, a creamy sauce and a classic buttery cracker topping! This is a great side dish any time of the year. I am so excited to share this squash casserole recipe. This is what comfort food is all about: seasonal veggies, a creamy sauce and a crunchy […]
Dairy-Free Chocolate Pudding
This ultra chocolatey dairy-free pudding requires just 15 minutes of active time and is so easy to make! It's great on its own but you'll love it even more with a dollop of whipped cream and crushed vegan cookies on top. Vegan pumpkin pudding and vegan banana pudding are two of the most popular recipes […]
Chipotle Lime Ranch Dressing
Shake up your salad routine with this zesty and smoky chipotle lime ranch dressing! All you need is a few inexpensive ingredients and less than 5 minutes to make this homemade salad dressing in a blender or with a whisk. This chipotle lime ranch dressing is one of my favorite dressings to make at home […]
Peanut Chickpeas with Black Pepper Broccoli
Creamy peanut sauce is combined with chickpeas, black pepper broccoli and rice for a healthy and flavorful meal that takes under 30 minutes to make! These peanut chickpeas were born out of a desire to make my baked peanut tofu recipe when I didn't have any tofu on hand. The peanut sauce is rich and […]
Cozy Peach Cobbler
This Cozy Peach Cobbler is an easy summertime dessert that's delicious on its own or with a dollop of vanilla ice cream on top. You can even make it using frozen peaches! If you're like me you're beyond excited by all of the fresh peaches available right now. What better to make with them than […]
Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini Boats
These healthy vegetarian stuffed zucchini boats are filled with a flavorful BBQ tempeh and rice mixture. They're ready in just under an hour and great for weeknight dinners. Nothing says summer quite like zucchini and BBQ, so why not put them together? These vegetarian stuffed zucchini boats feature seasoned rice, flavorful barbecue tempeh, and a […]
Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
Sweet and refreshing summer produces combines with a honey-lemon vinaigrette and feta in this watermelon cucumber salad! This recipe is ready in just 15 minutes using 10 ingredients (plus salt & pepper) and is the perfect addition to summertime meals. This watermelon cucumber salad is the perfect addition to summertime meals on hot days because […]
Mushroom Goat Cheese Frittata
Elevate your breakfast or brunch with this fancy yet approachable Mushroom Goat Cheese Frittata! This recipe is ready in just over 30 minutes and even works well for meal prep. I love frittatas because they look fancy, they're easy to make and they are a lot more exciting than plain old egg casserole. This mushroom […]
Frozen Peach Margarita Slushies
Frozen Peach Margarita Slushies are the perfect pool-side summer cocktail! All you need is five ingredients and a blender to make these lightly sweet drinks. Margaritas are my go-to summer mixed drink, alongside this strawberry tequila smash. I recently decided to blend in frozen peaches for a fun twist and wow! Frozen peach margaritas were […]
Tofu 101: Cooking Methods and Recipes
In this complete guide to tofu, learn about tofu and choose from over 20 easy tofu recipes that are great for beginners or experienced vegetarians! In my tofu 101 beginners guide, I use my background as a registered dietitian and decade-long vegetarian to teach you about tofu and nutrition, cooking methods, and my favorite easy […]
Vegetarian Sloppy Joes
It's easy to make vegetarian sloppy joes using brown lentils and a handful of flavorful pantry staples! These sloppy joes are packed with plant-based protein, flavor, and are perfect for lunch or dinner. These vegetarian sloppy joes taste just like childhood, minus the meat! They're also packed with protein and fiber, but they don't skimp […]
Vegan Fruit Salad with Coconut Dressing
Swap out your classic fruit salad for this vegan fruit salad tossed in creamy coconut dressing! This fruit salad is a great dairy-free and vegan side to bring to picnics, BBQs, or just to enjoy as a healthy dessert. Fresh fruit is one of the summer's most enjoyable treats. Ripe strawberries, fresh-picked blueberries, can you […]
Tahini Broccoli Salad
This creamy Tahini Broccoli Salad is a flavorful and easy way to mix up a classic summer recipe! Perfect for BBQs or picnics and ready in just 15 minutes. As much as I love classic mayo-based picnic salads, sometimes the mood calls for a creative spin on the classics. This tahini broccoli salad uses a […]
Peanut Butter Brookies (Cookie Brownies!)
Peanut Butter Brookies, AKA peanut butter cookies and brownies in bar form, are soft, fudgy, and downright delicious! Made in two bowls using traditional baking ingredients. I really can't imagine a dessert better than peanut butter brookies. Peanut butter. Chocolate. Cookies. Brownies. I mean...yep. That's pretty much dessert heaven, at least for me. If you […]
Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Balsamic Chickpeas
These Mediterranean-inspired quinoa bowls are loaded up with flavorful ingredients like balsamic marinated chickpeas and tzatziki-style sauce! These vegetarian bowls are ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for meal prep. These quinoa bowls are the ultimate meal prep lunch recipe. They have a refreshing tzatziki-inspired sauce, marinated chickpeas, and a few other flavorful ingredients. […]
Loaded Veggie Nachos
Making loaded veggie nachos at home is so easy! These nachos are topped with seasoned pinto beans, use versatile ingredients, and are baked in a cast-iron skillet (or sheet pan!) in just 30 minutes. Nachos might just be my favorite food and I'm not afraid to admit it. Because of that, I make these loaded […]
All-Purpose Tofu Marinade
Marinating tofu will take your dinner game to the next level! All you need is a handful of pantry staples for this all-purpose tofu marinade. It's great in stir fries or with rice and veggies! Marinating tofu, as with any other protein, gives an extra kick of flavor and really takes it to the next […]
Instant Pot Chickpea Curry
Made with dry chickpeas, flavorful spices, and creamy coconut milk, this Instant Pot chickpea curry is a nutritious weeknight meal! I love how the Instant Pot magically takes dry chickpeas and turns them into a flavorful chickpea curry in about an hour. The best part? The chickpeas don't need to be soaked before cooking! I […]
30 Vegetarian Pantry Staple Recipes
Choose from more 30 vegetarian recipes that use mostly pantry staples and learn how to make your own nutritionally balanced meals using just what you have on hand. Do you ever look at your pantry and think "I have all of this food but no idea what to make with it" or "The fridge is […]
Guide to Vegetarian Pantry Staples
Learn how to keep a well stocked vegetarian pantry with this list of plant-based essentials. Easy vegetarian recipe ideas and a printable list are included! Whether you are preparing for the "just in case" moments of life or simply trying to include more home-cooked meals in your daily routine, a well-stocked pantry is key to […]
Vegetarian Barley Soup
This vegetarian barley soup is not only hearty and healthy, it's also packed with flavor and so easy to make! Each serving of soup has 17 grams of protein, thanks to vegetarian sausage and white beans. I've been enjoying this vegetarian barley soup all winter long. It's loaded with savory flavors and healthy vegetarian ingredients. […]
Vegan Tempeh BLT Sandwiches
Vegan tempeh "BLT" sandwiches are made with tempeh bacon and a delicious chipotle aioli. They're perfect for lunch and quick & easy to make! It's hard to be a good BLT sandwich, and that's why I just had to make my own vegetarian BLT at home! The highlight of this sandwich is definitely the tempeh […]
Lentil Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Stuffed with a vegan taco-seasoned lentil filling and piled high with toppings, these loaded sweet potatoes are perfect for meal prep or dinner! I've been leaning heavily on easy dinner recipes lately. You know, the kind of recipes that are versatile and easy to customize using whatever you have on hand. Because who wants to […]
Vegan Lentil Tacos
These vegan lentil tacos are made with classic taco seasonings and are ready in just 30 minutes! This recipe is perfect for weeknight meatless meals. If you're looking for an easy meatless meal, look no further than lentil tacos! Whether or not you're vegetarian, lentils are a great ground beef replacement because they are high […]
Instant Pot Vegan Mac and Cheese
You can make creamy and delicious Instant Pot vegan mac and cheese in under 30 minutes using savory, flavorful ingredients. This recipe is made without nuts and doesn't require a blender or food processor! If you're new to making pasta in the Instant Pot, welcome! Making vegan macaroni and cheese in the instant pot is […]
Black Beans and Brown Rice (One-Pot, Vegetarian)
Learn how to make black beans and brown rice in one pot using flavorful and inexpensive ingredients. This versatile recipe is kid-friendly, vegan and gluten-free! There is no recipe more important to a vegetarian than an easy rice and beans recipe. Not only is this a balanced and healthy meal, but it's also very inexpensive […]
Mushroom Kale Risotto
This easy, creamy mushroom kale risotto is loaded with deliciously savory flavors. You would never know that it's vegetarian and made with just 10 ingredients! Risotto is one of those dishes that seems intimidating, but with my step-by-step instructions and recipe tips you'll find that it's actually pretty easy to make! This mushroom kale risotto […]
Marinated Collard Greens Salad
Move aside boring salads! This bright and zesty collard greens salad is marinated in a flavorful vinaigrette until tender and tossed with citrus, almonds, and a dash of Parmesan. I'm used to sticking to Instant Pot vegan collard greens paired with black eyed peas, but my partner recently had the idea to make a collard […]
The 18 Best Vegan Protein Sources
If you've ever wondered where vegans get their protein, this guide is for you! Learn about the best vegan protein sources and how to include more protein in a plant-based diet. One of the most common questions a vegetarian or vegan is asked is "Where do you get your protein?" While removing animal products from […]
General Tso's Tofu
This Chinese takeout-inspired General Tso's tofu is sweet, savory, and super easy to make. It's perfect for weeknight meals and the sauce is so good that you'll want to drizzle it on everything! Take-out General Tso's is one of my favorite meals, so I had to find a way to make my own version at […]
Vegetarian Meatball Subs
It's easy to make these vegetarian meatball subs at home using storebought or homemade meatballs! They are perfect for family dinners or game days. An easy weeknight dinner recipe is priceless, and thankfully these vegetarian meatball subs are just that kind of recipe. These vegetarian subs feature garlic butter-toasted sub rolls, homemade or storebought vegetarian […]
Dairy-Free Alfredo Sauce
Creamy, ready in 15 minutes, and made with just six main ingredients, this dairy-free alfredo sauce is what pasta is made for! It's also nut-free and doesn't require a blender or food processor to make. This is my go-to dairy-free alfredo sauce because it's easy to make, uses pantry staples, and it's ready in just […]
2019 Year in Review
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! […]