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Top Tips for Healthy Vegan and Vegetarian Cruising

Leave a Comment / Nutrition Tips for Travel / August 15, 2024

Looking for vegan and vegetarian cruising tips? Here are some ideas from my 20 cruises and some of my favorites. Note that most of my cruises have been on Carnival, with two on Royal Caribbean. I have found these cruise lines to be very accommodating for dietary requests. Carnival has a “Menu Mate” stand in […]

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Easy Honeycrisp Apple Mug Cake

2 Comments / Desserts / August 12, 2024

This easy honeycrisp apple mug cake is filled with warm spices and fall flavors. Made with white whole wheat flour for extra fiber and nutrients and a little maple syrup, it’s a healthy take on cake and made just for one. This vegan apple mug cake takes only a few minutes to make. A warm,

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2 glasses of strawberry-mango tajin margrarita mocktail with slices of lime on straw placemat.

Strawberry Mango Tajin Margarita Mocktails

1 Comment / Other recipes / June 22, 2024

Strawberry mango tajin margarita mocktails are an easy fruity beverage for summer enjoyment. Make them in minutes with an immersion blender or a blender. This mocktail was inspired by the drinks served at my favorite resort in Mexico In fact, they like to pour separate mango and strawberry margaritas together side by side in a

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Easy Lentil Pasta Salad

1 Comment / Side Dishes, Salads and Salad Dressings / June 2, 2024

This easy lentil pasta salad recipe is a healthier version of a classic pasta salad. This simple side dish is perfect for a party, picnic, or barbecue. Filled with vegetables and a fresh lemony vinaigrette – the essence of summer! Why This Recipe Works Tasty: a lemony homemade vinaigrette with tricolor rotini and fresh vegetables

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15 Lunch Meal prep ideas with lentil pasta salad, pasta meal, chili, and Asian cabbage salad.

15 Simple Lunch Meal Prep Ideas

1 Comment / Recipe Collections, Entrees (Main DIshes) / May 30, 2024

These 15 simple lunch meal prep ideas will help you eat healthy plant-based meals at work, and save time and money! By taking advantage of free time on the weekends and one evening or morning mid-week, you can help yourself to eat more homemade meals. Then, you will save a lot of money on eating

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Crispy Baked Eggplant (Vegan)

46 Comments / Appetizers, Side Dishes / May 24, 2024

Crispy baked eggplant is an Italian-style recipe with a cheesy taste, crispy texture, and delicious tomato sauce. It’s a great appetizer, side dish, or part of a meal. Since it’s not fried, it has less fat and calories than fried breaded eggplant. Or if you want, make it into a vegan eggplant parmesan by topping

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21 Best Vegan Side Dishes for Grilled and Baked Tofu

5 Comments / Recipe Collections, Side Dishes / May 17, 2024

Wondering what the best vegan side dishes are for grilled tofu and baked tofu? Here are ideas for what else to serve with tofu to make a satisfying meal. Grilled and baked tofu are both easy entree substitutions to make in place of chicken, fish, or meats. You don’t even need to have a specific

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Vegan Kasha Varnishkes with Mushrooms and Tomatoes

3 Comments / Side Dishes / May 14, 2024

Vegan Kasha Varnishkes with mushrooms and tomatoes is a comforting, homey side dish. Kasha is a favorite Ashkenazic (Eastern European) Jewish dish with Russian and Ukrainian origins. I tend to make it for Rosh Hashanah, but it’s a great meal any time of the year! Why You Will Enjoy This Recipe This version of kasha

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breakfast burrito with tofu and sliced kiwis on the side.

Ultimate High Protein Breakfast Burritos

18 Comments / Breakfast / May 4, 2024

These vegan high-protein breakfast burritos filled with scrambled seasoned tofu and black beans are a super-satisfying meal to start your day. This is an easy healthy meal, and you will love the savory flavor of tofu with turmeric and chili powder. Why You Will Love These Burritos Try these vegan high-protein burritos with important nutrients

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2 vegan fajita bowls with tempeh.

Vegan Fajita Bowls with Tempeh

1 Comment / Entrees (Main DIshes) / April 14, 2024

Vegan Fajita Bowls are a tasty, easy, and healthy meal to enjoy on a busy day. You’ve got seasoned tempeh, colorful bell peppers, onions, and earthy mushrooms, served atop a bed of quinoa rice. This quick and flavorful meal offers a satisfying blend of textures and aromas for plant-based goodness. Why You Will Enjoy This

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