Tip 09: Converting Recipes – Replacing Which Meats with What Beans

I try to keep things simple during the week for our meals and to keep them as whole food as possible, so a lot of times I replace whatever meat James is having with a can of beans for my plate. I wanted to share what beans I usually tend to use to replace with what meat. …

Creole Chicken/Chickpea Pasta

So something my husband loves to do and gets a kick out of, is to start singing a song and see if the person with him will start singing it too. It never fails. I'll get whatever song it is stuck in my head so quickly and then I'm singing it the rest of the …

Oven Roasted Teriyaki Veggies with Chickpeas/Chicken

Have you ever gotten out of your exercise routine and then done something that requires minimal-moderate labor and the next day you are sore and stiff all over? Yeah. That happened. James and I helped my parents in doing some yard work and there was some mowing, some weed pulling, some edging, ect. Now let …

Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Broccoli (Optional: Chicken Sausage)

Did you know that 1 cup of broccoli gives us about 2.5 grams of protein? Not to mention other nutrients and it being low-fat. And for me, with broccoli, I definitely eat more than 1 cup when I have it. So adding it in when I can to replace a protein when I want something other …

Honey Dijon Chicken/Chickpeas with Red Potatoes and Carrots

Do you ever remember the easy meals you used to make before going plant based? This was one of the meals I thought of when I was trying to think of different low-fat weekday meals for our family. It was something I made before going plant based and it was so easy! You make the …

Blueberry Cobbler

Blueberries are the best. There are just some things that scream summer, and for me, blueberries are one of them! Every July my mother and I try to go with some friends to pick our own blueberries out at a farm 2 hours away from Dallas. If we get out there early enough the weather …

Pulled Pork Sliders with Garlic Aioli & Dill Pickles

Sundays are made for comfort. Everyone needs a break during the week, even if it's just an afternoon/evening. And everyone needs comfort food here and there. I know for us the last few weeks have been interesting to say the least and by the time Sunday rolls around, the whole family is ready to just be …

Garlic Aioli Sauce

Not much for this post folks, but I wanted to share an Aioli sauce with you that I'll be using in another recipe soon. I love having recipes together, but also separate so that you don't have all the information, just what you need. With spicy dishes, I love having a creamy aioli sauce to …

Raspberry Lemon Sorbet

I love sorbet. And for whatever reason, raspberry is always my favorite. I decided to test out an easy recipe for any sorbet and added the fruit and flavors I wanted. It's perfect for warm nights, and for Texas, spring evenings can be humid and warm. And if you are like me, I like sweet …