I started adding chia seeds to smoothies when I wanted to feel full longer without adding extra sugar. One day I blended them into a frozen berry shake, and wow — the texture was so thick and creamy, it felt like a dessert. Now this is one of my go-to morning shakes or afternoon snacks that keeps me...

There was a stretch of time when I was trying to add more plant-based proteins to our meals — but I still wanted food that felt filling and satisfying. These chickpea patties were a happy accident that quickly turned into a regular weeknight dinner. They’re full of flavor, grill beautifully, and hol...

When I first started trying out meatless meals, I missed that satisfying, “chewy” bite. These mushroom and bean patties were my answer. I remember making them on a whim one Saturday — just mushrooms, beans, and a few pantry staples. They hit the grill, crisped up perfectly, and the flavor was so ric...

I remember the first time I brought veggie burgers to a cookout. I half-expected the eye rolls — but one bite in, people were asking, “Wait, where did you get these?” That’s when I knew I had a winner. Made with real ingredients, packed with flavor, and firm enough to hold their own on the grill — t...

I’ll admit it — I was skeptical about cauliflower rice at first. But after one bite of this version, I was hooked. It gives you all the comfort and flavor of classic fried rice, without the heaviness. Now it’s my favorite clean-out-the-fridge dinner. Quick, colorful, and my kids don’t even realize ...

Some nights, I need something light, clean, and fast—especially after a weekend of takeout or a busy Monday that didn’t go as planned.

Enter: this Pesto Zoodle Bowl.

With crisp spiralized zucchini (“zoodles”), juicy cherry tomatoes, and a big scoop of vibrant pesto—it’s everything I love in a meal...