Veggie Inspired

healthy plant based recipes for the whole family

Vegan Mushroom Soup (Gluten Free)

Vegan Mushroom Soup – A combination of dried and fresh mushrooms is what makes this mushroom soup recipe irresistible. This soup is a staple at our Polish Christmas dinner, but it’s so easy, you can enjoy it all year long!Spoon in a bowl of vegan mushroom soup

There is nothing I look forward to more during the holidays than my Grandma’s mushroom soup. The recipe came from her mother-in-law, my Great Grandmother, and it’s been the starter dish for our Christmas dinner for as long as I can remember. Always served with noodles, even the kids slurp up this soup!

Unfortunately, the traditional recipe, which simmers for 3- 4 hours, isn’t vegan friendly as it’s finished with dairy sour cream and generally served with egg noodles (kluski, in Polish). 

Thankfully, I’ve come up with a dairy free and Vegan Mushroom Soup recipe that’s every bit as delicious and holiday worthy, yet quick and easy enough for a weeknight meal!

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Vegan Christmas Cookies that Santa Can’t Resist

Vegan Christmas Cookies – making holiday spirits brighter one cookie at a time. I’ve rounded up the best collection of cookies that even Santa won’t be able to resist. And they make great offerings at cookie swap parties, too! Who doesn’t love a good Christmas cookie? They are a staple of the season. Baking with,…

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Vegan Kolaczki (Polish Cookies)

Close up view of a plate of kolaczki cookies filled with apricot jam and dusted with powdered sugar

This post is sponsored by Nielsen-Massey Vanillas and includes tracking links. For more information about tracking links and how to opt out, please visit All About Do Not Track prior to clicking any links found in this post. Vegan Kolaczki ~ These tasty little cookies are light and flaky and filled with an easy homemade…

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Oven Roasted Rainbow Carrots with Orange and Thyme

Plate of orange thyme rainbow roasted carrots topped with toasted walnuts .

Oven Roasted Rainbow Carrots with sweet maple syrup, tangy fresh orange juice, earthy cumin, and herby thyme. It’s all a perfect combo to make these veggies tender and flavorful. Topped with crunchy toasted walnuts, it’s a stunner of a side dish fit for your Thanksgiving table. It’s also easy enough to accompany any weeknight meal!…

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Sloppy Joe Casserole with Cornbread Crust

Sloppy Joe Casserole with Cornbread Crust on a white plate with fork

Sloppy Joe Casserole with Cornbread Crust – Saucy, sloppy beans and veggies covered in a hearty cornbread crust. It’s one of those down-home comfort food meals that make you feel all warm and cozy inside. You’ll want to lick your plate clean! It’s finally here! Today is the publication date for my first cookbook, The…

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Vegan Apple Crisp (Gluten Free)

Ice cream and apple crisp on a plate

Vegan Apple Crisp – an American classic! Made with tart apples and a crunchy maple oat topping. Pair it with dairy-free vanilla ice cream for the ultimate fall treat! Apple Crisp is a classic American dessert enjoyed all year long, but especially in the fall when apples can be picked straight from the orchard. Tender…

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Fall Roasted Vegetable Pasta (Vegan)

Plate of pasta with squash and tempeh sausage. Two forks beside plate and glass of water behind.

Fall Roasted Vegetable Pasta – The flavors of a fall harvest in a cozy pasta dish. Roasted butternut squash and red onion, seasoned tempeh crumbles, and sautéed kale tossed with chewy orecchiette pasta and an easy balsamic broth that brings it all together. Easy enough for a weeknight, fancy enough for entertaining.    This dish…

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Peanut Satay Pan Fried Tofu Triangles

Dinner plate with tofu, green beans, and rice with a side of peanut sauce in a little bowl next to the plate.

Peanut Satay Pan Fried Tofu Triangles – This flavorful tofu, with just 5 ingredients, can be made in about 15 minutes! Perfect for a weeknight meal. This recipe comes from Nava Atlas’ cookbook, 5-Ingredient Vegan. With 3 busy kids and a hardworking husband, meal times are often rushed around here. If I can’t get dinner…

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Spiced Rosemary Roasted Nuts

Glass jar of rosemary roasted nuts

Spiced Rosemary Roasted Nuts –  Delicious, crunchy nuts flavored with herbs and spices and roasted to perfection. A little sweet, a little spicy. Excellent for parties, the holidays, or any time you need to cure a snack attack.     I love having raw mixed nuts in the house for snacking. A healthy dose of healthy…

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My name is Jenn. This is my blog where I share delicious plant based recipes for the whole family. I love to cook; I can read cookbooks like novels; and I enjoy experimenting in the kitchen by making standard American favorites healthier.

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