I’m always looking for an excuse to grill cheese, and grilled halloumi never disappoints — it gets beautiful char marks while staying firm instead of melting away. A short marinate, a hot grill, and just a minute or two per side deliver an effortless summer appetizer that’s salty, squeaky, and utterly satisfying. Why you’ll love … Read more

I’m this close to never buying pine nuts again — this walnut pesto is just as rich and garlicky at a fraction of the cost. It comes together in a single food processor in about 10 minutes and is a fantastic option when you want pesto without pine nuts. Love pesto? Try creamy pesto pasta, … Read more

Happy Friday! Welcome back to another weekly meal plan designed to simplify dinnertime and keep flavors exciting. This week’s lineup highlights my new Tofu Meatballs recipe, which I’m genuinely obsessed with. The meatballs are coated in a sticky sweet-and-sour sauce, but they also pair wonderfully with a classic marinara for a different twist. Each recipe … Read more

Happy Friday! I’m excited to share this week’s meal plan. Summer has been busy, but I’m back with new recipes and weekly meal plans to make dinner easier and more delicious. If a recipe here doesn’t fit your tastes or schedule, I have over 850 vegetarian recipes on the blog—explore my full vegetarian collection for … Read more

These easy Tofu Meatballs have become a staple in my meal rotation. Crispy on the outside, tender inside, and full of savory umami — they are nothing like the dry, crumbly tofu balls you may have tried before. The key is searing them briefly in a hot pan to develop a golden crust, then finishing … Read more

This Cilantro Lime Tofu is lively, slightly sweet, and ready in about 35 minutes. A fresh mango salsa tops the tofu and brings most of the brightness and texture, making this an easy, flavorful weeknight dinner. Why you’ll love this flavorful tofu dish I’ve worked with tofu for more than a decade and still enjoy … Read more

I have a bit of a tofu pasta sauce obsession, and now it’s a proper collection. Below are five of my favorite ways to turn a block of silken tofu into a creamy, protein-rich sauce—dairy-free, simple, and each ready in about 30 minutes or less. Looking for more delicious tofu recipes? Try the marinades and … Read more

This homemade fajita seasoning recipe is the only one you’ll ever need — smoky, savory, perfectly balanced, and made from pantry staples in about 5 minutes. It’s far more flavorful than store-bought packets, with no fillers and full control over salt and heat levels. Use it to season proteins, vegetables, and grain bowls for bold, … Read more

Grab a box grater and about 20 minutes — that’s all you need to turn a block of tofu into a savory, meaty crumble you’ll want to add to everything. This tofu “ground beef” (also called hamburger tofu) is shredded, seared until golden, and simmered in a rich, umami sauce until it’s hard to tell … Read more

This Pasta puttanesca recipe is a bold, saucy dish that delivers big flavor from a few pantry staples — olives, capers, garlic, and tomatoes simmered together until salty, briny, and slightly spicy. It comes together in about 30 minutes and mostly uses ingredients you likely already have in your pantry, making it an ideal weeknight … Read more