If you're looking to add some excitement back into your cooking, this week's meal plan will do the trick!

Fajita Salad (NEW!), Italian Noodle Soup (NEW!), Maple Orange Chickpeas (NEW!), and Fresh Vegetable Quinoa Salad (NEW!) are all brand new and ready to cause a party in your mouth!

On top of our new recipes, you'll also get to enjoy the Sweet Potato & Pea Curry, 5 Spice Harmony Bowl (indi) and Soft Shell Chickpea Tacos (fam.).

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Meet our Herbies of the Week: Lesli & Rich!

After struggling with weight for much of her life, Lesli turned to a plant-based diet after her doctor wanted her to consider taking a statin for high cholesterol. Much to Lesli's surprise, her husband Rich decided to join her on her plant-based journey and they haven't looked back!

Since making the switch, Rich has lost 40lbs (and at the lowest weight he's ever been in his adult life!) and Lesli is …

I'm always getting emails and questions on Facebook from parents asking how they can transition their kids to eating a plant-based diet.

Even though I cover this (and much more!) in The Happy Herbivore Guide to Plant-Based Living, I thought it would be great for parents to hear from a Herbie mama out in the trenches.

That's why I asked Nicolien to guest post on the blog today! Not only is she from Belgium, but she's also …

This week's meal plan is jam-packed with healthy and flavorful new eats!

Enjoy soon-to-be favorites like the Pizza Chickpeas (NEW!), 7-Layer Vegetable Sandwich (NEW!), Mexican Lasagna (NEW!, fam), Thai Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (NEW!) and White Bean Chili (NEW!).

As usual, all the recipes are fuss-free, delicious, and perfect for the back-to-school rush!

Mexican Lasagna

Individual Highlights

• White Bean Chili (NEW!)
• Vegetable Korma
• Cherry Almond Oatmeal (NEW!)
• Chili Fries
• Thai Stuffed Sweet Potato (NEW!)
• Pizza Chickpeas …

Meet our Herbie of the Week: Diane H!

A couple months ago Diane sent me an email with the subject line "I Surrender". The email read:

"Two years. I started following you almost two years ago and dropped 30 pounds in about 6 weeks. But then --- the weight started creeping on again. You told me repeatedly that you could not have peanut butter IN YOUR HOUSE because of the nature and intensity of Scott's addiction to it. But …