Recipe: Twice-Baked Loaded Potato Skins + PlantPure Baked Potato Soup (Oil-Free, Vegan)

A few weeks ago, we had the privilege of interviewing Kim & Nelson Campbell from PlantPure Nation. One of the things we chatted about was their new line of plant-based Meal Starter Kits. I challenged Brian to come up with his own recipe using one of the kits. And let me tell you… he delivered! Continue reading

Brian’s “Iron Chef” Recipes: Roasted Cauliflower + Sweet Potato Chickpea Hash (Oil-Free, Vegan)

Last Sunday, Brian had the honor of competing in the first-ever “Iron Chef” style competition on Chef AJ’s live show. Brian and Brittany (from The Jaroudi Family) had the same three secret ingredients and only 30 minutes to cook. Many of you have asked us for the recipe he came up with, so we thought we would film a separate video to give you a closer look at what he did! Continue reading

Recipe: Brian’s Tasty Glazed Green Beans (Oil-Free, Plant-Based, Vegan)

If you watched our grocery haul video earlier this week, you might remember that I picked up a package of French green beans at Aldi. Even though Brian hates canned green beans, he loves cooking up the fresh ones in a skillet. We needed a side dish to go with our stuffed mushrooms the other night, so he put together this recipe and I knew we had to share it! Continue reading

Recipe: Roasted Pesto Potatoes (Vegan, Plant-Based, Oil-Free)

Brian has been wanting to try out making a pesto with peas for a while now, and I have to say, I wasn’t a believer at first, but it turned out really great! While he was testing the recipe, we happened to have some Russet potatoes on hand, and when he combined the two, I knew we had to share this recipe! Continue reading

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

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)

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

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

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)

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)

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