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Happy Monday...

Make It Tonight with a story:

We received a last minute invite to visit friends about 3 hours away. When we arrived, our friends apologized that they didn't have anything for us to eat since they weren't vegan. 

I asked if I could look through their fridge and pantry...

After a quick browse, I decided to make this dish that EVERYONE enjoyed, including our non-vegan hosts. 

It's the Spinach Coconut Curry from the meal mentor app.

Dinner …

Mardi Gras kicks off this Tuesday! 

This week's Make it Tonight recipe is one I love to make at the end of the week to utilize all the leftover bits of vegetables I have. It is also a perfect cozy dish for Mardi Gras!

Before I get to the recipe, if you're wondering...

The Difference Between Gumbo and Jambalaya:

Gumbo and jambalaya both feature the "holy trinity" (onions, bell peppers, celery) and rice, but differ primarily in texture and preparation: …

I bring this chili to potluck/party gatherings since it is usually 'safe' for any guest to eat, especially if I use the rice option with coconut aminos. That way it is gluten-free, soy-free, and vegan. 

If chili isn't your thing, here are 72 vegan super bowl game day recipes to consider. All of those recipes are in the app and immediately accessible with a 7-day free trial. 

This week's meal plan also has frito pie and super bowl vegan …

This is one of my go-to meals when I don't feel like cooking.

Like a PB&J, it never disappoints. 

Nearly all of these ingredients are pantry staples too, making it another cheap/always available option. 

More easy, pantry-inspired vegan meals here.

What You Need:

1 potato 

1/4 cup frozen corn, thaw

1/2 cup salsa 

1/3 cup black beans or refried 

2 tbsp sliced black olives 

1 green onion, sliced 

guacamole or corn chops (optional) crumble 

DIRECTIONS: 

1. Microwave or bake …

When my teenage niece was staying with us, she would occasionally show up for lunch/dinner with a guest I wasn't aware was coming LOL

Since most of her friends are not even a little bit vegan, I relied on pasta as a safe option to serve. 

This dish was born on a Sunday afternoon when I needed a meal fast from whatever odds and ends I could scrounge up. The friend liked it so much she asked me to print …