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I hope this email finds you well, and that you have some fun plans to look forward to this weekend. I think we're going to bake some heart-shaped sugar cookies to decorate as a weekend activity for the kids, because we are getting another round of freezing-cold temperatures outside.
In other news, we are all back on the mend over here after having Covid for the past few weeks (luckily, we got relatively mild cases). If you haven't seen much of me on social media, that's why! I'm slowly but surely getting back into a cooking groove, but after taking 2 weeks off, I'm totally out of my routine and feel like I'm moving slower than normal.
Hopefully we will get back into a regular recipe posting schedule soon!
In the meantime, you'll find 3 new & improved posts on the website this week, as well as a new cooking video over on my YouTube channel. And make sure to browse the fun treat ideas below, if you'd like to make something sweet for Valentine's Day!
*New Cooking Videos
If you enjoy watching me cook in my kitchen, be sure to watch my latest video below.
The Best Veggie Chili. This Veggie Chili is the best vegetarian chili you'll ever make. It's loaded with plant based protein, and has all the comfort of the traditional version, without the meat!
*If you enjoy these short videos where I walk you through the recipe step-by-step, please subscribe to my YouTube channel so you'll know when I post something new.
*New Recipes
If you haven't visited my website this week, here's what you might have missed.
Hearty Quinoa Soup. This hearty Quinoa Soup is loaded with plant-based protein and is the perfect cold weather comfort food. Made with fast-cooking quinoa and red lentils, it's an easy weeknight meal, or a convenient packed lunch.
Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake Bars. These Chocolate-Swirled Vegan Cheesecake Bars are such a fun dairy-free dessert! Inspired by my original vegan cheesecake, they are made with just a handful of simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.
Coconut Panna Cotta. Coconut Panna Cotta is a deceptively easy dairy-free dessert, that looks totally impressive! All you need is a few simple ingredients to make it, with or without using gelatin. (Vegan option included!)
*Valentine's Day Treats
Looking for something sweet to make this week? Try one of these easy ideas below!
Vegan & Paleo Strawberry Cream Pie. This Vegan Strawberry Cream Pie was inspired by a pie I enjoyed in childhood– one made with a box of strawberry Jello and a tub of Cool Whip! I loved that creamy strawberry pie so much I could eat the whole thing myself, if my family and friends didn't beat me to it.
Dark Chocolate Avocado Truffles. These rich Dark Chocolate Truffles call for heart-healthy avocado instead of dairy! Calling for just a handful of ingredients, they are quick and easy to prepare, and will impress the socks off your loved ones!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls. These Peanut Butter Balls have a crisp center and are coated in dark chocolate, for a healthy buckeye copycat. Sweetened with dates, they're loaded with fiber to help balance your blood sugar!
Chocolate Pots De Creme. Chocolate Pots de Crème are a rich and decadent dessert, that reminds me of a cross between a chocolate mousse and fudge. It makes such an impressive treat for a special holiday!
Brownie Batter Hummus. This Brownie Batter Hummus is a decadent dessert dip, perfect for dipping strawberries or spreading on waffles. I think it would even make a delicious chocolate frosting for a healthy birthday cake!
Coconut Panna Cotta. Coconut Panna Cotta is a deceptively easy dairy-free dessert, that looks totally impressive! All you need is a few simple ingredients to make it, with or without using gelatin.
Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake Bars. These Chocolate-Swirled Vegan Cheesecake Bars are such a fun dairy-free dessert! Inspired by my original vegan cheesecake, they are made with just a handful of simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.
*Dinner Ideas for the Week
Need some dinner inspiration? Here are some delicious ideas to help!
Sunday: Hearty Quinoa Soup. This hearty Quinoa Soup is loaded with plant-based protein and is the perfect cold weather comfort food. Made with fast-cooking quinoa and red lentils, it's an easy weeknight meal, or a convenient packed lunch.
Monday: Creamy Cajun Pasta. This Creamy Cajun Pasta is an easy weeknight meal, with all the spicy Cajun flavor you love. Once you taste it, it's hard to believe that the sauce is dairy-free.
Tuesday: Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad. This Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad will convert any brussels sprouts skeptics in your life. This salad is super-flavorful, with an unexpected dressing, and is the perfect salad to serve at your next holiday gathering.
Wednesday: Lentil Salad. This Lentil Salad is one of my favorite make-ahead meals. It makes enough to feed you for several meals in a row, and it's loaded with nutrient-rich veggies and protein-packed lentils. I could eat this every week.
Thursday: Vegan Quesadilla. This Vegan Quesadilla recipe is the best dairy-free option you'll ever taste. It's loaded with flavorful black beans and veggies, which are smothered in a vegan nacho cheese that will fool everyone. It couldn't be easier to make!
Friday: My Favorite Apple Walnut Salad. This flavorful salad is topped with sweet apples, crunchy walnuts, and is tossed with an easy balsamic vinaigrette. I love how it comes together in just minutes.
Saturday: Day off from cooking! (Leftovers or take-out)
Want every meal planned for you?
I've got you covered with the 5-Day Fall Reset and the 5-Day Winter Reset. These digital guides include shopping lists and meal prep guides to tell you EXACTLY what to do every day, and includes seasonal recipes that are designed to eliminate food waste.
They will help you shop for and prepare only what you'll eat in a week! These recipes aren't on my website, so it's a great way to get more seasonal inspiration, too.
Note: If you have any questions for me, the best place for me to respond is directly in the comments on my website. My email system is having issues with replies lately, so if you emailed me and didn't hear back, that's why! I read comments on my website everyday, so be sure to ask again there if I missed you.
Until next time, I hope you have a great week!
xo
Megan
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