My embarassing history with cauliflower:  Admittedly, cauliflower wasn't a vegetable I thought much about before adopting a whole foods, plant-based diet. As a kid, the only time I saw cauliflower was on a party platter next to other raw vegetables and a dip. I had cooked cauliflower for the first time in college while I tried to lose weight on "diet" frozen meals. (Cauliflower was in one of the stir-fry options and let's just say it wasn't exactly the best first impression LOL). Thankfully I "went vegan" a few years later and in an effort to "keep 'veg' in vegan" I started buying diff ..read more

Instead of "spring cleaning" I like to engage in "winter cleaning" for two reasons:  #1 In the Spring I want to finally be outside not inside cleaning my house. #2 Cleaning in the winter is a free indoor workout. With so many other things to clean and organize, the pantry is easily overlooked... Yet this simple task can have a profound impact on your health, well-being, and overall kitchen organization. After all, a tidy kitchen is the secret to cooking faster.  8 Key Benefits to Cleaning Out Your Pantry: Rediscover Hidden Gems. Forgotten ingredients can be used as future meal ..read more

Mark your calendars! The annual throw-your-sh!t-away event Err, I mean, the 5th Annual Virtual Declutter Party Challenge will take place on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Are you ready to finally tackle the clutter creating chaos in your closet? Under your bed? in the Garage? Entire house? Well, NOW is the time to make a COMMITMENT! And do it with the support of the ENTIRE Happy Herbivore community behind you!! Let's tidy up and declutter TOGETHER!! To get your official declutter party welcome packet, signup here (it's free). Previous events resulted in over 100 bags going to charity and families ..read more

Here's something that might surprise you:  Action leads to motivation Most people "look for motivation"  Meaning they wait for something to come around and motivate or nudge them along. That ☝️ was definitely me. If a wedding or event was around the corner, I’d get “motivated” to eat salads and workout so I could lose some weight before the big day. To my credit, I’d keep it up for a little while afterwards, but the motivation always faded and I’d end up regressing to my “old ways.” Can you relate? The truth is ACTION leads to motivation, motivation doesn't lead to action.  Here ..read more

Here are 68 vegan recipes that are perfect for backyard BBQs, park picnics, beach trips, pool parties & July 4th!    ALL of these recipes are available in the Meal Mentor app (or web planner) search by name!  Start your FREE 7-day trial for immediate access to ALL the recipes. There’s also a special section for BBQ’s and potlucks in my cookbook, Happy Herbivore Holidays & Gatherings.  FULL LIST OF SUMMER BBQ RECIPES (1-68) by Meal Mentor:  Asian Tofu Salad Sandwiches Backyard BBQuinoa Basic Baked Beans BBQ Black Bean & Pineapple Pizzas  Beanie Weanies ..read more

Father's Day is next Sunday, June 18, 2023. Here are my top “guy’s guy” recipes sure to impress Dad! You can find ALL these recipes in the Meal Mentor app (or web planner). Search by name!  Start your FREE 7-day trial for immediate access to ALL the recipes. NOTE: I’ve included the? icon to signify my husband’s favorites. FULL LIST OF VEGAN FATHER'S DAY RECIPES (1-48) by Meal Mentor:  American Chop Suey  “Bacon” “Cheeseburger” Pasta “Bacon” & “Egg” Scramble ? Baconator Potaters ? “Beef” Stroganoff  Breakfast McMuffins ? Buffalo (or Firecracker) Cauliflower Tacos Buffalo ..read more

Here are 33+ delightful vegan (no oil, plant-based, gluten-free friendly) recipes that will make for a beautiful Mother’s Day brunch or lunch.  ALL of these recipes are in the Meal Mentor app. Search by name to find them. Start your FREE 7-day trial for immediate access to ALL these recipes! For recipe suggestions from my cookbooks, see the link below ? ? FULL LIST OF VEGAN BRUNCH RECIPES (1-33) by Meal Mentor:  Bagel & Cashew Cream Cheese  Basic Tofu Scramble Benedict Crostinis Berry & Cream Cheese Crepes  Blueberry Pancakes  Breakfast Bruschetts (Savory or Sw ..read more

It's time to start planning your Easter menu.  Below I've hand selected 63 terrific recipes for your Easter spread. Many of these recipes would also work for Passover (April 5-April 13) Christian Easter is on Sunday, April 9, 2023 Greek Easter is on Sunday, April 16, 2023  ALL of these recipes can be found in the Meal Mentor app (or web planner); search by name!  Start your FREE 7-day trial to get immediate access to ALL the recipes  NOTE: Happy Herbivore Holidays & Gatherings cookbook also has an entire section for Easter & Passover For more cookbook recipe suggest ..read more

Kiss me I’m Irish ?? ☘️ Here are 53 Irish Vegan St. Patricks Day-approved recipes. ALL of these recipes can be found in the Meal Mentor app (or web planner); search by name! *If you see a link, the recipe is here free on the blog, click it!  Start your FREE 7-day trial for immediatel access to ALL recipes!  FULL LIST OF VEGAN IRISH & GREEN RECIPES (1-53+) by Meal Mentor: Beer Bread ??  Brocc-n-Roll Burgers Broccoli Cheddar Flatbreads  Broccoli Fritters ☘️ Broccoli Hummus Broccolini Flatbreads Broccoli-Quinoa Tots Broccoli Mac n Cheese Broccoli Rice & Cheese Broccoli ..read more

For Cajun or Creole recipes from my cookbooks, see the additional links at the bottom of this post :) Here is a comprehensive list of ALL the Cajun and Cajun-inspired recipes in the Meal Mentor app. Any of these will make you feel like you're in New Orleans!  ALL of these recipes can be found in the app (or web planner); search by name!  Start your free 7-day trial to get ALL of the recipes instantly.  FULL LIST OF VEGAN CAJUN RECIPES (1-31) by Meal Mentor:  Any Vegetable Gumbo  Artichoke Po’Boys  Bayou Bowls   Big Easy Cajun Burgers Bread Pudding in a Mug Ca ..read more