I love cookies, but sometimes I can’t be bothered to turn the oven on. For this reason, this recipe is ideal for me and all the other lazy cooks out there. Plus, almonds are delicious, so there you go. Ingredients ½ cup oats, rolled2 cups dates, chopped3 Tbsp. almond butter½ cup oats, rolled¼ cup almonds,… Continue reading Almond Cookies
Author: kaitlynt28
Black Bean Fajita Balls
I don’t know what it is about October, but I am wanting fajitas all the time. If you’re looking for a different way to do fajitas, try blending up the ingredients into a dough and baking it. It’s actually quite tasty. Ingredients ¼ red bell pepper, chopped¼ green bell pepper, chopped½ medium onion, chopped4-6 cloves… Continue reading Black Bean Fajita Balls
Kidney Bean Dip
This recipe is for when you are just tired of hummus and you need to do something with the 50 pounds of kidney beans in your pantry. Don’t lie to me. I know you have a kidney bean problem. I’m here to help. Note: this recipe uses an Instant Pot pressure cooker. If one is… Continue reading Kidney Bean Dip
Lentil and Bulgur Stew
This recipe was inspired by a Turkish stew I found in a cook book. I always enjoy venturing out into old or international cook books for inspiration. I got to experience flavors and spices I had never encountered together before. This one turned out great! Note: this recipe uses an Instant Pot pressure cooker. If… Continue reading Lentil and Bulgur Stew
Pea Soup Balls
Do y’all remember when I posted that split pea soup recipe? Yeah, me neither. It was a while ago. Anyway, with fall comes soup weather, so here is something to do with those leftovers! Ingredients ½ onion, cubed¼ yellow bell pepper, cubed2-3 cups leftover split pea stew, found here1-2 cups rolled oats to reach desired… Continue reading Pea Soup Balls
Hominy Tortillas
Like nori rolls, tortillas are surprisingly easy to make. Take the time; spend it with your family preparing this simple food. I hope y’all have fun with this one! Ingredients 1 32oz. can hominySalt to taste Method Strain hominy and pour kernels into food processorUse food processor to grind hominy into dough consistencyIt should easily… Continue reading Hominy Tortillas
Chocolate Banana Oat Cookies
Sometimes, you just need some chocolate. Also, these cookies can be a portable breakfast because it’s basically bananas and oats. In summary, you’re welcome. Ingredients 2 cups rolled oats 2 ripe bananas, mashed 2 Tbsp. flax seeds, ground 2 Tbsp. cacao powder ½ cup raisins (optional) ½ cup chopped nuts (optional) ¼ cup cacao nibs… Continue reading Chocolate Banana Oat Cookies
Vegetable Nori Rolls
I know y’all will get testy with me if I call this recipe sushi since I don’t use any fish, so I will leave it at Nori Rolls. I make this recipe usually once a week, and the rice will last me through many rolls. The wraps are portable, so it is a great lunch… Continue reading Vegetable Nori Rolls
Whole Wheat Flatbread
I am a firm believer in having bread in my regular diet because it connects me to the greater non-vegan culture at large as well as cultures throughout history that relied on bread for survival. It is a sacred food to me, and I treat it as such. This is a simple recipe to make… Continue reading Whole Wheat Flatbread
Cannellini Bean Balls
Cannellini beans are a white bean developed first in Argentina, but it is popular in central and southern Italy, hence the Italian name. They are most similar to the kidney bean, and they are popularly used in minestrone soup. I felt they needed nothing but fresh herbs and a bit of salt to bring out… Continue reading Cannellini Bean Balls









