Dinners

Hungry and need dinner, like, yesterday? Most meals below can be prepared in 30 minutes or less, with minimal equipment, and easy-to-find ingredients. That's faster than eating out or drive thru food! 

Crunchy Wraps - A crowd pleaser, ready in about 15 minutes!

"To Thai For" Peanut Sauce - Ready in about the time it takes to cook rice or rice noodles!

"It's All Gravy!", Roast & Toast & Gravy - roasted or sauteed veggies over toasted bread, topped with a protein-packed dairy and gluten free Southern-style gravy. (Multi-purpose sauce)

3 Sisters Chimichurri Tacos - corn flour tacos, topped with roasted zucchini, refried beans, and an herby sauce that has a kick. (Multi-purpose sauce)

Black Bean Dip & Burgers- serve "as is" as a dip, or add a few more ingredients and turn into Black Bean Burgers. (Multi-purpose sauce)

Lazy Layer Dip (Black Bean Dip + Lazy Guac + Lazy Pico de gallo) - Who says you can't make a dinner out of dips?

Buffalo Cauli Wings - plant-based "wings" without overwhelm, an uncomplicated recipe; you can adjust spices to your liking.

Lentil Sloppy Joes - as fast and as sloppy as you like 'em. Mix it up by serving open faced over English muffins

Jamba-Lyin' - there's no hiding the lack of meat, but the taste and speed of this dish makes up for it!

BBQ Black Bean burritos - you can whip these up in a hurry, without sacrificing flavor!

--Quick Slaw - Goes great as a replacement for Guac in the BBQ Black Bean Burritos above, or use it in a BBQ sandwich with tofu baked in BBQ sauce + topped with a pickle on a whole wheat bun!

Chipotle Sweet potatoes and Black beans  (in burritos or bowl)

You Oughta "ricotta" Pizza dippers - don't knock it until you try it! (Multi-purpose sauce)

Sunny Pesto - dedicated to Grandma, who made me look forward to summers in the country, eating her homemade pesto made from basil she grew in the garden. 

Eat the Rainbow Taco Salad (or burritos)

Counting Blessings Potato soup - hearty enough for dinner, but leftovers make for a good lunch

Tofu Nuggies - plant-based nuggets, dipped in Buffalo sauce. "Explain it again...with those nuggies." 

"Egg Roll" Noodle Bowl with basic In-a-Hurry-Hibachi sauce.    added 4/22/24

Lazy Plant-Based Lasagna - a comforting classic that preps quickly and contains a surprising dairy-free ingredient!         added 5/13/24

NachoMama's Queso - Healthier version of Nachos, much improved over its processed cheese, high-fat meaty counterpart. Sure to win you over!    added 7/8/24

4 Ingredient "Egg" Rolls - A fun and healthy handheld food, great for dipping!    added 1/15/25

Roasted Cauli Tostadas (or Tacos) - This easy dish is a crowd pleaser. If you haven't tried these quick pickled onions, you're missing out!      added 1/15/25

Baked Potato Hack - Potatoes are cheap, but they don't have to be tasteless and dry. Try this hack for baked potatoes so moist, they don't even need butter!      added 1/15/25

Easy 1 Bowl Mashed Potatoes - as part of a Veggie Plate Dinner. I love to pair this with some roasted broccoli and mixed veggies (corn, carrots, peas, green beans).         added 1/15/25

More coming soon...