Recipe: Easy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup (Oil-Free, Plant-Based, Vegan)

Brian has been working on a number of soup recipes and we thought this one would be a great one to share as fall settles in! I’ll admit, I was skeptical when Brian told me he wanted to create a butternut squash soup. I don’t typical go for a “puree” style soup, but he managed to turn this into something that even I enjoy! Continue reading

Recipe: Black Bean Mushroom Hummus (No Added Oil, Plant-Based, Vegan)

We are finally back with a new recipe! This is actually one we developed a few months ago and we are excited to finally share it. If you are trying to find ways to get more mushrooms into your diet, this is the recipe for you. Even if you don’t typically love the taste of mushrooms – give this one a try! Continue reading

We’re Back (Again): Join Our 60-Day Habit Changing Challenge!

We are back… again! For real this time! Thank you to everyone who has been reaching out and wishing us well during our hiatus from YouTube and Krocks In The Kitchen. We’ve been super busy these past few months, with a big move and lots more going on in our world. For today’s video, we thought we’d give you a little update on what has been going on, plus introduce our 60-Day Habit Changing Challenge! Continue reading

Plant-Based Basics: How To Chop An Onion + Chopper & Storage Tips!

Welcome to the first episode of our “Plant-Based Basics” series! For today’s video, we are digging into one of our most requested topics, which is simply: how to chop an onion. Watch (or read) as we go through a few different methods and also share some helpful tips and tricks along the way! Continue reading

Let’s Talk About Mental Health & Weight Loss: “It’s Okay Not To Be Okay”

These past few years, I have grown in so many ways, and I truly think “Krocks In The Kitchen” is a big part of that. We hope to continuing entertaining, educating, learning and laughing along with this amazing community that has grown around us for many years to come. For today’s video, we decided to talk about mental health. Now more than ever, so many people are struggling, and we are here to remind you that it’s okay. Continue reading

Spice Cabinet Organization + Tour: Tips For Getting Your Spices Under Control!

I love to be organized, so the spice cabinet has been a sore subject in our household for as long as I can remember. I finally decided to do something about it! Now that everything is organized, I thought I would share my process with you in hopes that I can inspire you to take on your own spice cabinet, drawer, etc. Continue reading

Recipe: Brian’s Vegan Jambalaya Soup (Oil-Free, Plant-Based)

Brian has family in New Orleans and he grew up eating lots of Cajun food, so when we switched to a plant-based diet, it was one of the first things he tried to “convert” to our new lifestyle. He made his Quick Red Beans & Riced Veggies, which is still a staple of his diet, along with a really tasty Jambalaya Soup. We kept mentioning the Jambalaya in random videos, and we’ve had a LOT of requests to put out a video on it. Continue reading

Q&A + What We’ve Learned: Final Weekly Check-In With Lisa!

Well, I knew this day would come eventually… it’s time for my final weekly check-in with Lisa. For today’s video, I decided to bring a list of questions for Lisa and we discussed what we’ve both learned over these past several weeks. Don’t worry, this isn’t the end of the Lisa & Jessica Show, I’ve still got plans to get her back for check-ins and other fun videos in the future! Continue reading