Whether you’re looking to cut cholesterol, save on groceries, save the planet, or just eat more plants, this recipe is a simple meatless spaghetti sauce is a great alternative to beef.
Beans for Breakfast! 6 Serving Ideas to Start Your Day Off Right
Beans! Beans! The musical fruit, the more you eat, the more you…. OK, we don’t need to finish that, but here’s the thing: Beans are awesome! And for lots of reasons: They’re a super delicious, plant-based protein that can be the star of the show or hidden within other flavors. They’re packed […]
Salty, Delicious Restaurant-Style Black Beans
If there’s one thing I can’t get enough of, it’s a big pot of salty black beans. I’ll never forget the first time I realized this. It was my husband’s sisters wedding weekend and my someday sister-in-law made a crock of rice and beans that was to die for. When I asked her how she […]
I Can’t Believe It’s Meatless! Chili
If you’re looking for a hearty meatless chili that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser, look no further! This recipe is sure to leave everyone saying “I can’t believe it’s meatless!”
Parmesan Garlic Mac ‘n’ Cheese with Cauliflower
Macaroni & cheese. Could there be a more comforting food? Call me crazy, but even as an adult, I still love this simple favorite (even the blue box stuff), and eat it regularly (although living toddlers doesn’t help). One of my favorite things about mac ‘n’ cheese is its simplicity and versatility. Hot dogs or […]
9 Palate Pleasing Vegetarian Panini
Is it just me or are sandwiches the perfect food? And hot sandwiches in the cool autumn and winter months can really hit the spot. This is why I love our panini grill. Panini (Italian for sandwiches) make a hearty, delicious, and quick dinner that’s sure to please. This post contains affiliate links. I received […]
Funky Crunchy Mama’s Palak Paneer
I love Indian food. It’s so deliciously warming and so different from the bland, midwestern diet I grew up on. I can thank my dear friend, Sarah, for introducing me to it. Over the years, she’s invited me along to to several church dinners, fundraisers, and outings to the short-lived a local Indian restaurant in […]
My Vegetarian Journey
Hi! I’m Melissa, a long-time vegetarian and a someday aspiring vegan. Vegetarianism has long been a part of my life and one of the things that put me in the “crunchy” category. My journey, however, has not been a straight shot. While I have a clear vision as to where I want to go, it’s […]
Funky Crunchy Mama’s Creamy Wild Rice Soup
If you’ve ever been up nort’, I’m guessing you’ve been introduced to a few local favorites: cheese curds — both squeaky and fried — a local Friday night fish fry (and hopefully the fish was a locally sourced walleye), and wild rice — probably in a soup, possibly in a pilaf, perhaps stuffed in mushrooms, […]
