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Plant Perks

Vegan Truffle Mac and Cheese Bites Recipe

truffle vegan mac and cheese bites

Why is it that bite-sized food items are so dang cute? Baby carrots, mini muffins, I’ll take ‘em all! Aside from being adorable, miniature foods are also super versatile. You can pack them for a snack or serve them to a crowd as an appetizer. Okay, I’ll stop blabbering about how great bite-sized stuff is […]

Sriracha Cheddar & Chive Vegan Breakfast Potatoes Recipe

sriracha cheddar & chive breakfast potatoes

Have I told you how much I love breakfast? Yes, breakfast food is the bomb. But I also love the ritual of waking up on a Saturday, sipping coffee, and making something special for my family. With a toddler and a baby attached to my hip, I don’t have a ton of time to get […]

Cranberry Pistachio Vegan Cheese Ball Recipe

The cheese ball has been a staple at Christmas parties my entire life. I remember seeing a cheese ball covered in nuts at family gatherings every holiday season, surrounded by crackers and fruit. Where did the cheese ball come from, and why does it seem to pop up everywhere during the holidays? The very first […]

Creamy Vegan Garlic & Herb Mashed Potatoes Recipe

garlic & herb mashed potatoes

November is HERE and I have Thanksgiving on the brain! This year we have almost four full weeks to dream and scheme about what to serve at the big meal. The only downside to having a late Thanksgiving is that there’s less time to get into the Christmas spirit. I *almost* don’t care because all […]

Slow Cooker Potato Soup Recipe

slow cooker potato soup

The post-Halloween/pre-Thanksgiving lull has arrived and I am here for it! It’s that time of year when I love getting cozy in my comfiest sweater, putting down my phone, and reconnecting with myself (#selfcare) and my family. There are a few precious weeks before the holiday craziness begins and I’m soaking up every last minute […]

Healthy Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese Recipe

vegan pumpkin mac & cheese

Halloween is around the corner and one thing is for sure – the pumpkin obsession is real. Whether you’re part of the pumpkin movement or slightly annoyed by the popularity of a squash, there’s no denying the versatility of this autumn crop. You can carve it, bake it, blend it, or swirl it into creamy […]

Vegan Mushroom Risotto Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

vegan mushroom risotto

It’s fall, y’all! I’ve been cooking with pumpkin like it’s my job and now I’m giving another one of my fall favorites the attention it deserves. Anyone else obsessed with acorn squash?? It’s adorable and makes a yummy, edible bowl when halved and hollowed out. One acorn squash can easily feed two people, especially when […]

Vegan Chili Cheese Dip Recipe

vegan chili cheese dip

When I’m grocery shopping or eating out, I don’t usually seek out faux meat products. It’s not that I don’t like them, I’m just drawn to more of a whole foods plant-based diet. That said, I do like to indulge once in a while. This week I came up with a warm and creamy vegan […]

Roasted Carrot Dill Vegan Soup Recipe

Roasted carrot dill soup

And just like that, it’s fall in Montana. It always sneaks up quickly but when autumn does arrive, I immediately start craving all sorts of warming soups. Cool weather crops like carrots, squash, and pumpkin make fabulous bases for some of my favorite recipes. They roast up beautifully for chunky stews and can easily be […]

Cheesy Vegan Butternut Squash Pasta Recipe – Quick Weeknight Dinner

cheezy weeknight pasta

I was checking out at the grocery store earlier this week and the cashier asked me if I had anything fun planned for the day. After telling her I was going to experiment with a new recipe, she asked what my favorite thing to cook was. This is always a tricky question for me to […]