Get ready for a flavor EXPLOSION! There are 7 (SEVEN!!) new recipes on this week's meal plan -- the most we've ever had in one week!

You'll find it hard NOT to fall in love with the Thai PB&J Sandwich (NEW!), Corn & Black Bean Cakes (NEW!), and Roasted Butternut & Red Pepper Penne (NEW!).

Also featured on this week's menu: Pad Thai Soup (NEW!), Miso Maple Sweet Potato Tacos (NEW!), Creamy Wild Rice Soup …

Mardi Gras is usually all about eating and celebrating in excess -- but it doesn't have to be!

Let the good times roll and enjoy a not-so-fat Tuesday with these 40+ plant-based recipes!

P.S. there will be a like batch cooking tutorial event on Saturday, February 21st -- see Friday's post for more info.

Cajun Tempeh Meatloaf from Holidays

Mardi Gras recipes from the blog:

• Cajun Chickpea Cakes
• Caribbean Peas & Rice
• "Crab" Cakes
• Creole Black Eyed Peas
• Gingered Collard …

Meet our Herbie of the Week: Beth Ann!

Beth Ann first shared her plant-based journey in a comment she left on my nutrition elitism post (you can the entire blog post here):

I thought what Beth Ann said was a great example of why "Progress, Not Perfection" is needed -- not to mention I couldn't stop starring at her amazing glow!

But there is SO much more to Beth Ann's story than what was mentioned in that brief comment. …

Celery in foil... what?

Some of these tips will surprise you!

But many more will help you save money, flavor, and freshness.

Keeping your ingredients at the top of their game is KEY if you want to be at the top of yours!

Thus, storing your produce RIGHT is part 3 of the Cook Like a Pro mini-series :)

Plus nothing makes me more sad than limp vegetables...

For your FREE downloadable PDF chart, enter your email address here …

With Mardi Gras right around the corner, this week's meal plan celebrates the taste of N'awlins with some all time favorites!

Enjoy two NEW! ragin' Cajun dishes like the Cajun Tofu & Quinoa (NEW!) and Sweet Potato Gumbo (NEW!). Also making their this week: Spaghetti Squash Stir-Fry (NEW!), Vegetable Paella (NEW!), and Maple Oat Crumble (NEW!).

And of course we can't forget these meal plan classic: "Beef" Stroganoff, Chili Fries (or Chili Cheeze Fries), Chocolate Strawberry …