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Late Summer Tomato Vegan Tart Recipe

summer tomato tart

[social-links] There are a lot of things that define summer for me – mountain biking, sunny days on the lake, hitting up my favorite wineries, and spending extra time with my kids. These occasions are always made more memorable with seasonal snacks I can’t get any other time of year. I mean, it’s possible, but […]

Tomato Basil Vegan Rigatoni Pasta Recipe

tomato basil rigatoni

[social-links] Raise your hand if your garden is overflowing with fresh produce! By mid-August I always see Instagram posts from my friends and family offering up extra tomatoes from their gardens. Tomato plants love hot and sunny weather and we’ve had a whole lot of that in Missoula lately. Inspired by late summer produce and […]

World Plant-Based Awards 2020 – Finalist In 2 Categories

We are ecstatic to share with everyone that our Plant-Based Cheeze Spreads have earned two spots as finalists in the 2020 World Plant-Based Awards! Plant Perks has been recognized in the categories of Best Plant Based Snack & Best Plant Based Condiment. The winners will be announce on October 2, 2020! These awards, hosted by FoodBev Media, “are […]

Creamy Summer Squash Vegan Soup Recipe

summer squash soup

[social-links] Have you received a CSA box filled with yellow squash and wondered what to do with it? If you haven’t yet, you probably will before summer is over!  Summer squash is popping off the vines this time of year so I decided to make a warm, comforting soup with it. Here’s how to make […]

Weekend Vegan Brunch Board Recipe

vegan brunch

[social-links] Have you ever hosted a brunch party? I love making a vegan cheese board and splitting a bottle of wine with my girlfriends, but I have to say that brunch parties are my absolute favorite way to entertain. Not only is it a fun way to ease into the weekend, the festivities usually wrap […]

Mini Vegan Banh Mi Recipe

vegan banh mi

[social-links] Have you ever tried a banh mi? If you’ve been vegan for a while, there’s a good chance you haven’t! In Vietnamese cuisine, banh mi is a sandwich made on an airy baguette and stuffed with various savory ingredients, including meat. I’ve had a few vegan banh mi sandwiches both in Asia and here […]

Vegan Slow Cooker Corn Chowder Recipe

slow cooker corn chowder

[social-links] I hope you all aren’t tired of corn yet because I’m just getting started! If you haven’t seen my recipe for Garlic & Herb Skillet Corn, I highly recommend checking that out before summer passes us by. In some ways it feels like 2020 is the longest year ever, and in others it seems […]

Spicy Sweet Potato Noodle Vegan Stir Fry Recipe

sweet potato noodle stir fry

[social-links] When you think about gluten-free noodles, pasta made from quinoa or rice likely come to mind. These are obviously delicious, but have you ever considered making your own noodles from veggies? If you don’t already have a spiralizer, now would be a fantastic time to get one. Especially since it’s zucchini season! Of course, […]