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Quinoa with Sauteed Veggies & Gravy

November 12, 2015 by Jillian Leave a Comment

quinoa with sauteed veggies & gravy

quinoa with sauteed veggies & gravy

I think I can say it’s officially fall in Texas, which means I can use all autumn related emojis… 🍂 🍁 🍃 ☕️ 🎃🍎

While other states have already gotten snow and freezing temps, I’m down in Texas like… it’s November 😎 👙🍹

Here in the Lone Star State we like pumpkin spiced everything & cozy sweaters just like the rest of you, and the thought that maybe-just-maybe we’ll actually get to use our fireplaces at least once this year. It may have hit 80 degrees yesterday where I live, but that won’t stop me from making delicious, seasonal dishes that make me feel like we have autumn for more than two seconds in Texas.

Cue today’s post ☝️ because how fall/autumn does this dish look?! Quinoa with Sauteed Veggies and Gravy – I mean, how often do vegans get to eat gravy, am I right? I created this recipe after buying a box of Pacific Mushroom Gravy for the first time and then realized I had no idea what to use it for 💔 Then I came up with this yummy, filling (not to mention healthy) entree. It consists of fluffy quinoa with sauteed garlic, onions, squash & mushrooms, and all simmered in savory mushroom gravy 😍 👌

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Popcorn Tofu Chikin & Sauteed Veggies

July 8, 2015 by Jillian 6 Comments

popcorn tofu chikin & sauteed veggies

popcorn tofu chikin & sauteed veggies

popcorn tofu chikin & sauteed veggies

This is my new go-to dish. I love it so much. The popcorn chikin is crunchy, the sauteed veggies are savory, the sauce is tangy, the nutritional yeast gives it a hint of cheesiness, and I wash it all down with a refreshing glass of apple cider soda (recipe below). It’s really perfect. I think I could eat it everyday. Plus, the tofu really looks like a chicken nugget on the inside!

popcorn tofu chikin

 

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Cauliflower Vegan Cheese Steak

June 21, 2015 by Jillian Leave a Comment

cauliflower vegan cheese steak

cauliflower vegan cheese steak

cauliflower vegan cheese steak

Can you handle how good this looks? I for one cannot. I must admit that real steak has never appealed to me, even in my meat eating days, but this cauliflower cheese steak gets me salivating like a hungry dog. I was never a humongous fan of cauliflower, but once I became vegan and realized how nutrient-dense and versatile it is (I mean, Creamy Vegan Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce for crying out loud, not to mention it makes a great pizza crust) I actually get cravings for it on a regular basis. Then there’s cheese… Oh sorry, did I need to go on? Yes, there’s super yummy Daiya Cheddar Cheese shreds all over this dish. And scallions. And a few seasonings. Wham bam boom you’re done!

Although I do create the majority of my own recipes, I can’t entirely take credit for this one. For my birthday last month my friend Salina gave me a beautiful vegetarian cookbook called The Forest Feast. Many of the recipes are vegan as well, and Salina knew it would be easy for me to veganize the recipes that contain dairy in them. She was right!

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10 Essential Facts To Gaining Happiness

June 19, 2015 by Jillian Leave a Comment

happy dog

Do you ever look at your dog (or a friend’s dog, or a dog at the park) and think He looks so happy. I want to come back as a content dog in my next life! With all the research and studies being done on the science of happiness lately, you don’t need to wait until you’re next life. You can be happy right now.

Today I watched a documentary titled, simply enough, Happy. This 2011 film is directed by Roko Belic and follows happy people all over the world to find out what makes them so gosh darn happy. It’s an inspiring, feel good watch and I’ve jotted down the 10 key points of this film to help you get started.

1. 50% of our happiness levels are determined by our genes. This is called our genetic setpoint.

“Most of us are born with a certain range of happiness that we fall in most of the time.” -Sonja Lyubamirsky, PhD. Professor of Psychology at UC Riverside

The rest of the pie has to do with circumstances (job, social status, age, etc.) and intentional activity (aka what you do). The great part about the intentional activity is that you get to choose what that is. You can change your actions.

happy chart

2. From your teenage years onward, you’re slowly losing dopamine synapses and dopamine neurons.

So you better use it or lose it – in this way, the brain is similar to any muscle in your body. Find experiences that release dopamine, the neurotransmitter in the brain that is responsible for feelings of pleasure and happiness. The best way to do that is through physical activity. Studies show that aerobic exercise is the best releaser of dopamine, especially if you do it in novel ways. Examples: exploring outdoors, playing sports, or just playing in general.

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Vegan Quesadillas With Homemade Guacamole

June 8, 2015 by Jillian Leave a Comment

vegan quesadillas with homemade guacamole

vegan quesadillas with homemade guacamole

Mmm mmm quesadillas! And these are extra special, super duper quesadillas because they’re vegan and gluten free. Oh, and some rockin’ guacamole to slather all over them doesn’t hurt either. I absolutely love Mexican food but when I go out to eat, I find that if it’s not stuffed with dairy and meat, then there’s the gluten and oil and processed foods to worry about. So I decided to make my own plant-based ‘dillas with very few processed ingredients. If you want a quick meal that’s cheesy, crispy, and savory all in one, then read on!

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I live near Houston, Texas with my rescue dog Stella! I create cruelty-free recipes that are delicious, to demonstrate that it's easy to follow a plant-based lifestyle. Not only are the health and beauty benefits noticeable, but it creates a more sustainable planet and keeps our animal friends safe & happy. In our spare time, Stella and I also love watching movies, reading, snuggling, and taking long walks! LEARN MORE…

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Gluten free (and vegan) sourdough bread from a loc Gluten free (and vegan) sourdough bread from a local bakery. It's been so long since I've had real sourdough, it was very flavorful 👅 Cece gave it 2 paws up 🐾
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I literally got the last bag of Beyond Steak Tips I literally got the last bag of Beyond Steak Tips left in town and I'm glad I did bc they're so good! Paired with gold potatoes, broccoli, and veggie gravy 😋😋
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