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My 2 Favorite Plant Based Wing Recipes

Gosh, wings are so good. Now I know you might be asking yourself, “Jess, really… wings?” but yes. You heard me right! The problem I have with them though is the stringy chicken. I’m just not a fan. So I guess basically I just like the idea of dipping something hot and spicy into ranch. Anyway, because I always TRY to do some better-for-me options - and especially always experimenting with plants - I thought I’d give some plant-based wings a try to see if they fit the bill.

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Comforting & Healthy Vegan Pad Thai

One of my most favorite & easy meals to make in the winter is a comforting Tofu Pad Thai! This recipe will take you only 30 minutes and is seriously (I can’t say it enough) so easy. Make it for the family or entertain your friends with this - and be sure to tell me if you make it! If you don’t LIKE tofu, no fear. You can replace with fried egg, chicken, or whatever protein you’d like.

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Plant-Based Eating for Kids: Fat Intake

I have embraced a (mostly) plant-based diet for over 8 years now. Not completely - but you’ll see I’m honest about that! While John and I can find plenty of options that allow us to maintain a healthy balance of the nutrients we need as adult humans, it can be a challenge sometimes with the little ones. One of the big differences between a plant-based diet for adults and a plant-based diet for kids is a need for fat.

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Making Fettuccine Alfredo without Cheese….whaaat?

Believe it or not, you can make almost any dish without dairy. I don’t cut anything completely out of my diet, but I very rarely eat dairy for many reasons. The two biggest reasons are that it is hard to digest, and it is really….....just, dirty (antibiotics, hormones, puss, EW).

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Indian takeout redo :: veggie korma

We used to order Indian food takeout every week [specifically on Mondays for The Bachelor (ette) / (Pad) / (In Paradise)].  Indian takeout is so good and full of flavor. What we order is usually also not so healthy. I still indulge here and there, but have been experimenting with creating my own versions as well so that I can control some of the ingredients. Here is my take on sweet and creamy Korma, which you can make with or without chicken

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