Summer Baked Tempeh Burgers

Image Leave a comment August 5, 2020 Vicki Brett-Gach

Tempeh burgers have been a recurring family favorite at our table this summer.

This version is particularly awesome, and becomes an easy weeknight meal with such minimal effort. The bonus is they’re so darn delicious.

I love these topped with … Read more

Panini-Pressed Potatoes

Image Leave a comment July 29, 2020 Vicki Brett-Gach

One ingredient. Extra crispy oil-free goodness – without even using an air fryer! Just start with leftover baked potatoes. Slice into slabs, length-wise. Then season, and grill on either a panini press or grill pan!… Read more

Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream

Image Leave a comment July 15, 2020 Vicki Brett-Gach

Homemade ice cream anyone?

This newest version is creamy and wonderful and brimming with Matcha Green Tea goodness.

Of course it’s completely plant-based. And OMG, this stuff is AMAZING! xo… Read more

Oven-Baked Falafel Burgers

Image 4 Comments July 1, 2020 Vicki Brett-Gach

These burgers were awesome last night! They’re basically a 2.0 incarnation of my air-fried falafel with the slightest of tweaks. As the binder, this time I used oats. All in all it was an incredible transformation of canned chickpeas and seasonings … Read more

Simple Blueberry Granola

Image Leave a comment June 17, 2020 Vicki Brett-Gach

I love granola – the kind you can feel good about, without any oil, of course. It’s wonderful sprinkled over oatmeal for a little crunch, tossed with fruit, or mixed into unsweetened nondairy yogurt. It’s always a special treat for … Read more

Coffee Ice Cream

Image 6 Comments June 10, 2020 Vicki Brett-Gach

If you have an ice cream maker hidden in the cabinets somewhere, dusting it off will be worth your while.

I’ve figured out a way to make wonderful dairy-free ice cream with NO refined sugar! I fashioned my own cashew … Read more

Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies

Image Leave a comment May 20, 2020 Vicki Brett-Gach

These little cookies are my newest sweet creation for crazy stay-at-home times.

Made with just five pantry-ready ingredients, they taste like PB&J – because they’re made with PB&J, and not much else. With limited access to groceries, they’ve saved the day … Read more

Sunset Veggie Bake

Image Leave a comment May 6, 2020 Vicki Brett-Gach

This is one of my newest favorites. It’s become the perfect dinner (or breakfast), especially during this pandemic. Why? Because it’s easy, inexpensive, and pantry friendly – and especially good right now when our grocery stores may not have everything … Read more

Air-Fried Zucchini

Image Leave a comment April 29, 2020 Vicki Brett-Gach

Zucchini is one of my favorite vegetables these days. I’m especially loving zucchini with just about any savory breakfast, like scrambled tofu, beans over toast…you name it.

But air-fried, zucchini is good enough to eat all by itself – just … Read more

Dinners from the Pantry

Image Leave a comment April 15, 2020 Vicki Brett-Gach

A well-stocked pantry is worth its weight in gold right now since we all have to spend more time at home than ever before.

To maximize my options, I’m trying to stay well-stocked with canned tomatoes, a variety of beans, … Read more