Entree

Not a fan of tofu? We honestly weren't huge fans either. Actually, before Chris and I went vegan, and even shortly after, we were convinced that we did not like tofu. In reality, the problem was that we simply didn’t know how to cook it. Once we learned how to properly prepare tofu, this all changed and now we LOVE tofu, and we hope this tutorial will do the same for you too.Not only are we going to share with you our absolute FAVORITE way to prepare tofu, but also a few tips on how to perfectly prepare tofu so that you can nail it every time you use it in the kitchen. The marinade for this recipe was inspired by our oil-free Carrot Lox recipe on the blog. We fell in love with the smoky flavor and knew we had to experiment in using the marinade on other ingredients, and we hit the JACKPOT with this smoky tofu recipe!

Vegan Eggplant Meatballs {oil-free} sweetsimplevegan.comA hearty and savory flavor-explosion, and definitely THE must make recipe when you need to impress a crowd. Not only are these eggplant meatballs oil-free and low in fat, they are also packed with plant-protein from the chickpeas and tempeh! These are perfect for kids, adults, friends, family...anyone you want to share these precious little bites with ;) You can serve these eggplant meatballs atop spaghetti and marinara (my personal fav),  place them into a toasted sub with some vegan cheese and marinara as Chris did here on his Instagram, as appetizers with a toothpick and a drizzle of marinara, in minestrone soup, in a salad...the list just goes on and on! Vegan Eggplant Meatballs {oil-free} sweetsimplevegan.com

Like everyone else is probably saying in their end of the year posts, where did this year go? I still remember what I was doing at this time last year, and now I am prepping this blog post for you guys and getting ready for a cozy night in with my family in Big Bear, CA :) Today I am going to round up the top 10 2016 favorites that you and I enjoyed this year + bits of what was happening in my life during those recipes :) It's funny how looking back at food photos for me is just as nostalgic as any other photo, I can remember my life at that time. I am excited for all of the fun and exciting recipes to come in 2017, I have a lot in store for you! Dill & Chive Bean Dip Or Spread {Oil-Free, Low-Fat} sweetsimplevegan.com

10-Ingredient Sweet Potato Falafel - Guest Post sweetsimplevegan.comHi all, happy Tuesday! :) My page was well overdue for a guest post, can you believe it's been almost two years since my last with Cissy Lala on Vegan Parenting + Banana Coconut Dark Chocolate Chip Muffins?! I definitely had to change that. I am here up share with you all a blog and individual I know you're going to love, Carolyn of Carolyn's Pantry. I asked her to tell us a bit about her plant based journey, and to share an easy vegan recipe with you all (you're going to love it)! Carolyn and I collaborated, and I did a guest blog post in her site as well with a little get to know me type interview + my chickpea chocolate chip cooke recipe. You can find my feature here10-Ingredient Sweet Potato Falafel - Guest Post sweetsimplevegan.com

A healthy twist on a childhood classic that will having you coming back for more! Not only does this taste delicious, but you will feel great after eating it as well :) I personally loved eating sloppy joes (as a kid and even now) with rice, but Chris prefers it in it's tradition setting, between two pieces of bread. Feel free to add in anything else as you please, greens and veggies sounds perfect for this.