Recipes

Since 2016, I've:

...scoured hundreds of cookbooks and cooking websites.

...asked myself, how can I get a meal on the table fast? Could I use "this" ingredient instead of "that" to make the recipe cook faster? How can I shave off a few minutes here or there? 

...focused on accessible ingredients - If you can't find an ingredient at your local Walmart, or you can't pronounce it, it's probably not in one of my recipes.

...focused on affordable ingredients - because eating healthy shouldn't break the bank. Also see the Getting Started tab for money saving tips to make your money s-t-r-e-t-c-h further.

...focused on flavor - My poor hubby has eaten some losing recipes along with the winners, to figure out what works and what doesn't make the list. (Thanks, babe!)

...found a way to write recipes SIMPLY. For those of us who are easily distracted (raising my hand; ADD runs in the family), I've minimized distractions. Ingredients are listed as bullet points tabbed to the right, within the instructions, as each ingredient is needed. This keeps the visuals simple, and it avoids duplicating ingredients in a separate list. A desire for simplicity is also why there's no pop-ups or invasive ads on the site.

...made it my mission to prove that eating plants isn't bland, complicated, time-consuming, or expensive. And with an average weekly grocery bill (for the two of us) of $75-90/week, spending 30 minutes or less prepping most recipes, and feeling good eating this way, I've proven it is possible...and I'm still learning and growing, because this is my PASSION. (price updated 01/2025)

Now, let's jump into some recipes, and get more rooted in plants!

As a reminder, see Getting Started for why you'd want to eat more plant-based meals.

LUNCHES - prep these before the work week, and use less of your lunch break driving to a restaurant or drive-thru, and more for "me-time".

DINNERS - fresh, tasty meals on the table faster than you can pick up a to-go order.

DESSERTS & BAKED GOODS - because sometimes you just need cake.

*Disclaimer: Many of my recipes are labeled gluten-free or nut-free, etc; however, if you have food sensitivities or allergies, please do your due diligence to double check ingredients and food labels. If you find any errors in my labeling, please let me know via DM (Direct Message) @VegWithMandy on Instagram. Thank you!