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Favorite Plant-Based Thanksgiving Sides

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My favorite plant-based Thanksgiving sides that are also hearty, delicious, and gluten-free! Mix and match to create a cozy vegan Thanksgiving spread. 

Delicata Chickpea Bake With Almond Butter “Gravy” by Flora & Vino

I’ve seen 33 Thanksgivings but this will be the first year that I’m hosting people! 

In preparation to be a good hostess, I have a lot of questions about hosting etiquette, like:

Is it too soon to decorate the house for Christmas? 

How many camping chairs can I fit around the kitchen table? 

Is there such a thing as too many Thanksgiving sides?

Thanksgiving sides are my *favorite* part of the whole holiday menu. 

I’ve never found it hard to have an entirely plant-based Thanksgiving loading up on my favorite side dish recipes. 

This collection of My Favorite Plant-Based Thanksgiving Sides has something for everyone this Thanksgiving Day.

I wish I could have you *all* over for Thanksgiving, friends, but I’m pretty sure I don’t own enough camping chairs for that, so this is the next best thing! 

Mix and match these vegan and gluten-free dishes to create a beautiful bountiful holiday spread to share.

And these sassy sides aren’t just for Thanksgiving!

Save this recipe round and make them again for Christmas, New Years, and all of the winter holidays that bring you joy. 

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12 Vegan Game Day Bites

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A collection of 12 simple and delicious vegan and gluten-free small bites that are perfect to fuel your game day celebration at home. Sharing is optional! 

While we were in Kentucky and Indiana, we listened to our families talk about their favorite sports teams. 

It’s true, I’m not really a sports fan, but in general I like the concepts of cheering, eating, and winning. 

And since it’s the time of year to get cozy on the couch with cozy small bites and appetizers, I’m sharing 12 Vegan Game Day Bites with you. 

In general, sports-watching cuisine doesn’t typically lend itself to a plant-based diet.

So here are some vegan alternatives to make keeping your eye on your favorite players more healthy and delicious. 

This collection of 12 simple and delicious vegan and gluten-free small bites are perfect to fuel your game day celebration at home.

Bookmark this recipe round up and reference it whenever you need to create a game-day menu! 

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5 Warm Salads to Make

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5 Warm Salads to make when the weather is cold and you’re craving something cozy but fresh. Pair these with protein or grains for a side or main meal! 

It feels like M and I have been away more than we’ve been home for the month of October. 

I’m currently writing to you from Lexington, Kentucky, where we are visiting M’s family! 

We’ve already seen a horse race and completed a tour at a local distillery. 

From Kentucky we’re driving on to Indiana to see my family for our annual family reunion.

So, this trip in total will be a lot of driving, a lot of family, and, so far, a lot of fun!

I’m honestly not a road tripper, and being in the car usually makes me a bit nauseous and a lot antsy, restless, and moody. 

Something about being trapped in a tiny space hurdling down highways makes me feel all kinds of existential and pensive. 

However, it has its perks, like being able to pack whatever I want: i.e. a bag dedicated only to shoes and two coolers packed with meal prepped food.

It’s surprisingly warm in Kentucky, so I’m currently loving my classic chilled overnight oats and wraps. 

However, it’s the time of year where I start craving warm cozy things all day long. 

I’ve always been a firm believer in the warm salad, because when it gets cold raw salads just sound less appealing. 

Today I’m sharing my favorite 5 Warm Salads to Make this season! 

Try pairing them with grains or plant-based protein for a heartier meal or enjoy them solo for a light lunch or dinner! 

They’re also perfect as a side dish to add some color to your upcoming holiday spread. 

Let’s make warm salads a social norm, shall we? 

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10 Warm Breakfast Bowls to Make

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10 warm breakfast bowls to cozy up to on cold fall and winter mornings. Sweet and savory options packed with plant-based protein to start the day strong!

This week I’ve been craving hot breakfasts. 

The kind that make stumbling out of bed and into the kitchen a little easier. 

My go-to lately has been grain-free hot cereal with blueberries, granola, and nut butter. 

These bowls will warm you from the inside out and are perfect paired with a mug of steaming coffee.

If you’re still in an only oatmeal rut, maybe you might want some cozy vegan breakfast bowl inspiration, too?

At first this post started as a collection of warm cereal bowls, but then I decided to add some savory breakfast bowls, too. 

This collection of 10 Warm Breakfast Bowls to Make has sweet and savory options that are packed with plant-based protein to start the day strong!

I’ve included lots of creative options like baked quinoa, tofu scramble, and even millet for breakfast. 

Bookmark this recipe collection and come back to it for some warm inspiration to help you get out of bed on cold mornings. 

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Halloween Recipe Round Up

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20+ vegan and gluten-free Halloween inspired recipes including candies, baked goods, and snacks. Mix and match to create the perfect spooky spread.

Friends, I can’t believe that I’m running my first marathon THIS WEEKEND. 

Me. 26.2 miles. Chicago. Let’s go. 

As I tend to do with big milestones, I find myself subconsciously dividing my life into two eras: pre-marathon and post-marathon. 

Mostly, it’s a lot me saying in response to any given task, “I’ll get to it after the marathon”. 

But that’s because my brain is full of the race map, carb-loading, running gear, and, oh, you know, SURVIVING it. 

The longest I ran on my training plan was 20 miles, which felt challenging but doable. 

They say that the last 6 miles is all *mental*; a comforting belief that I’m clinging to. 

At least I won’t be running it alone! 

My friend in Chicago will be joining me for the race.

And M will be there, too, meeting me at checkpoints so I can throw layers at him and chug electrolytes and dried fruit. 

In the midst of planning and prepping for a long weekend in the windy city, it occurred to me that I don’t have a proper Halloween recipe round up on F&V.

So, instead of stressing about whether I will or will not return a marathoner (I will, I will!), I put together a fun mix of Halloween recipes for you. 

This Halloween Recipe Round Up includes over 20 vegan and gluten-free Halloween inspired recipes including candies, baked goods, and snacks.

Mix and match them this year to create the perfect spooky spread!

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15 Vegan Soups & Stews To Make

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15 of my favorite soup and stew recipes to cozy up to when the weather gets cold. These soups are hearty and packed with protein, vegetables, and flavor!

It’s soup season, friends! 

I’m doing the Minimalist Challenge for the month of September so the usual piles of “stuff” are growing on the main level. 

Is it weird that I *love* de-cluttering? 

Setting aside the daily time to assess how much, I, (we) need is calming, grounding, and fulfilling. 

When I ran out of items to part with on the first two floors I recruited M to venture to the attic.

I was happy we found the slow cooker in amongst the boxes labeled “KITCHEN OVERFLOW” in big bold Sharpie letters. 

So these past few weekends I prepped a big pot of soup packed with vegetables left over from the weekly recipe rotation. 

It makes for the coziest Sunday evening meal and I love reheating bowls for lunch throughout the week. 

In case you’re in the soup mood, too, I’m sharing some of my favorite vegan soups and stews for cold weather coming!

This 15 Vegan Soups & Stews To Make is a round up of hearty vegan and gluten-free soups that are packed with protein, vegetables, and flavor.

Bookmark this post and come back to it whenever you need a cozy 1-pot recipe this fall and winter! 

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15 Apple Recipes To Make Today

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15 of my favorite apple recipes that will get you excited for fall! Apple is amazing in breakfast, salads, baked goods, and as a a snack for dipping!

This post is all about apples!

Apples are probably my favorite fruit; a staple in my kitchen counter fruit basket. 

I eat apples all year round, usually simply sliced with nut butter and dried fruit as a mid-morning snack. 

But in the fall, I actually *do* things with them.

I fry them, I bake them, I mix them into muffins and oatmeal and salads. 

Today I’m sharing 15 Apple Recipes To Make Today, tomorrow, and whenever you feel like getting creative with apples. 

I also included several recipes using apple butter, because it’s also amazing to add to fall meals and baked goods. 

Whether you go apple picking or just bring home extra apples from the grocery store, this recipe round up has something to inspire you!

From donuts to yogurt to toast, this recipe collection has an apple recipe that is sure to be the apple of your eye. 

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20 Pumpkin Recipes to Make Today

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20 of my favorite pumpkin recipes that will get you excited for fall! Pumpkin is amazing in breakfast, bread, cookies, bowls, soups, and more! 

This afternoon when I walked to the mailbox to collect the mail it just felt…fall-ish. 

You know that feeling, right? 

The sun seems softer and the days are just a little shorter and I love the lessening. 

Even though it isn’t Labor Day yet, I’m already digging through the cabinets looking for last years’ pumpkin cans.

If you’re like me, you’re ready to turn all of your foods orange from pumpkin everything! 

If you’re not a pumpkin-lover yet, I bet I this recipe round up can convert you. 

(I’m still working on converting M, but I’m confident that this will be there year!)

Today I’m sharing 20 Pumpkin Recipes to Make Today.

And by today I mean, like, right now!

I *love* adding pumpkin to my recipes because it adds Vitamin A, fiber, and creaminess to vegan and gluten-free recipes. 

This round up has it all: from baked goods to soups to dips and spread, and of course, pumpkin bread, butter, and pie. 

Grab a couple of cans of pumpkin and try some new ways to add my orange to the fall season!

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20 Vegan “Back to School” Snack Ideas

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20 of my favorite “Back to School” snack ideas that are easy, nutritious, and delicious for kids and adults alike. Sweet and savory selections included!

It’s almost September, which means it’s almost time for school buses to be back in service again. 

I shared my “Back to School” nostalgia with M recently, reliving that anticipation of returning to something, new, exciting, and unknown. 

Mom always took my sister and me “Back to School” shopping for new clothes and school supplies. 

My absolute favorite was picking out pens, paper, and folders, organizing and re-organizing the colors and sizes in my backpack. 

Even in adulthood, that feeling of “starting fresh” always hits me when long summer days turn into cool fall mornings and evenings. 

I wish I could bottle that sense of newness, momentum, and expectancy in an elixir for bad days. 

What are you going back to this fall? 

Whether it’s work, school, hobbies, traveling, or workouts, or *yourself*, make sure you pack some healthy snacks along the way. 

Today I’m sharing 20 Vegan “Back to School” Snack Ideas as a concise compilation of my favorite snacks! 

I made this recipe round up with tiny humans in mind, but adults will love the options, too. 

The collection is inspired by eats I had in my lunchbox as a kid, the snacks my mom made me after school, and the snacks I carry with me as a “big kid” today. 

They’re all made with simple ingredients, nourishing to eat, and easy to pack in a lunchbox or serve before homework. 

Bookmark this collection and come back to it whenever you need some vegan snack inspiration for yourself and your little ones! 

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10 Overnight Oats Recipes

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10 of my favorite plant-based overnight oats recipes to meal prep for an easy, fun, nutritious breakfast. Perfect for any season of weather and life!

Friends, how is it already August? 

This have been busy here but with all good things. 

This past weekend I went camping with M and friends in the Shenandoah. 

I didn’t have any cell phone service, so my cell phone and watch told me the time but not a lot else. 

Without my electronics, I spent time starting a fantasy series that I previously couldn’t immerse myself in from the reality of my my condo. 

We also hiked 7-miles around the campsite trails, played Exploding Kittens around the campfire, and had the best small and big talk surrounded by a canopy of trees. 

In the mornings, we drank coffee and ate breakfast on the picnic bench with our books and breakfast in hand. 

My forever favorite camping breakfast (and meal prep breakfast at home, too!) is overnight oats. 

They’re so easy to mix up and creating new variations has become a bit of a hobby for me. 

I compiled 10 of my favorite Overnight Oats Recipes that are easy to meal prep for an easy, fun, nutritious breakfast.

Grab some mason jars and your favorite overnight oats recipe below and let breakfast be as simple and rewarding as a weekend at the tent site. 

There’s an ONO recipe for every season of weather and life on this list!

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