Category Archives: Recipes

Mystery Box Cooking Challenge: Soy Curls, Carrot Spirals, Peanut Butter & More (Plant-Based)

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We’re back with another mystery box challenge! If you remember last time, I gave Brian a bunch of pantry staples to use. This time, the entire pantry, fridge and freezer was fair game, so I picked several things that I thought might work well together… but tried not to make it TOO easy on him! I love these challenges because they really push him to come up with creative combinations he might not have thought of before. Continue reading →

Recipe: Brian’s “Mom-Inspired” Italian Stuffed Mushrooms (Plant-Based, Vegan)

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Apparently it’s Mushroom Week over here in our kitchen and we’ve got another mushroom video for you! We’ve been working on perfecting this recipe for a while after being inspired by a new recipe we tried out recently and an old favorite from Brian’s childhood. The result was a tasty recipe that even this former mushroom-hater enjoys! Continue reading →

What’s The Deal With Mushroom Powder? How To Make Your Own, How To Use It, Benefits + More!

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If you’ve watched our videos, you probably know that Brian loves his mushroom powder! He uses it in recipes to add that extra “umami” flavor and get in some extra nutritional benefits at the same time. Making your own mushroom powder at home is very simple! Many of you have asked us about it, so we thought we’d make a quick video showing the process. Continue reading →

Yonanas vs. Vitamix: Banana “Nice” Cream Throwdown – Which One Works Best?

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Get ready for another THROWDOWN! We’ve been talking about this one for a while… basically ever since Brian got me a Yonanas for Christmas last year. Today we are going to have a battle between the Yonanas and the Vitamix to see which can make the best banana nice cream using only ONE ingredient – bananas! Continue reading →

Recipe: Brian’s Special Sweet & Smoky Corn (Vegan, Plant-Based, Oil-Free)

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Sometimes a simple (yet tasty) side dish is just what you need to compliment a nice meal! Coming off of our recent “10 Pound Challenge” and eating pretty much the same thing every day for several weeks, we were both in the mood for some special meals. Brian has been experimenting with a black bean burger, and I thought his sweet & smoky corn would be a perfect addition to the plate! Continue reading →

Recipe: Brian’s Chorizo-Spiced Pinto Beans (Vegan, Oil-Free, Plant-Based, Instant Pot)

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Brian was so excited when he finally perfected his “chorizo” spice blend for our recent tofu recipe and he kind of went a bit crazy trying to add it to everything! That is when he created what he now calls the “best smelling recipe he has ever made.” Lucky for you, he made a nice little video to show you just exactly how it’s done. Continue reading →

Recipe: Brian’s Chorizo-Seasoned Tofu (Vegan, Oil-Free, Plant-Based)

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Before we switched to a whole food, plant-based diet, one of Brian’s favorite things to eat was a chorizo dish from our favorite Mexican restaurant. Since we made the switch, he has been trying to “perfect” his chorizo spice blend, and I think he nailed it with this tofu recipe! Continue reading →

How To Cook Spaghetti Squash In An Instant Pot + Cheesy Taco Squash Recipe (Vegan, Oil-Free)

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Spaghetti squash is one of my all-time favorite things, but I always hate taking the time to cook it. Enter… Instant Pot! The first time I tried cooking it in the Instant Pot, I was so impressed that I’ll never go back to the oven. In today’s video, we share the technique and also put together a quick (and delicious) meal at the end! Continue reading →