Author name: Tonia Schemmel

Cozy Fall Butternut Squash Salad

This Roasted Butternut Squash Salad is a cozy fall favorite that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Made with tender roasted butternut squash, hearty kale, toasted nuts, and a maple-sage dressing, it’s the perfect balance of sweet and savory. — It’s v…

Beet Risotto

This Beet Risotto is creamy, comforting, and bursting with color! Roasted beets melt into creamy risotto, imparting earthy goodness and subtle sweetness. Gluten-free, vegan-adaptable.

Chicken Taco Recipe

This chef-tested recipe for chicken tacos is quick, easy and delicious! Made with tender, juicy baked chicken thighs, piled into warm tortillas with avocado, onions, and cilantro – classic street taco flavor in every bite.

Salsa Roja

My chef-tested Salsa Roja recipe is quick, easy, and packed with deep, authentic flavor. Roasting the veggies until charred brings a smoky sweetness, then blending with dried chilies and pantry spices creates a vibrant, restaurant-quality salsa. With h…

Roasted Vegetable Pasta

Dig into a bowl of Roasted Vegetable Pasta, with garden-fresh veggies caramelized to sweet perfection. Tossed with olive oil, garlic, and herbs, this fast, flavorful dish tastes like late summer in every bite.

DIY Natural Mosquito Repellent

Keep mosquitoes at bay this season with this all-natural, homemade mosquito repellent. Made with clean, nourishing ingredients and pure essential oils—no harmful chemicals—just gentle, effective protection. It soothes as it shields, leaving your skin s…

How to Cook Chickpeas

Learn how to cook dried chickpeas from scratch! We’ll show you how to soak them and cook them 3 ways: on the stovetop, in the Instant Pot (our favorite), or in a slow cooker. Batch-cook them ahead, for delicious, nutritious meals.

Turkey Zucchini Meatballs

Tender and flavorful, these Turkey Zucchini Meatballs are easy to make – a delicious weeknight dinner (or freeze them for later). Pair them with our creamy feta-yogurt sauce for the ultimate bite.

Easy Sautéed Zucchini

Quick, easy sautéed zucchini recipe! A light, healthy summer side dish that’s vegan, gluten-free, and bursting with fresh flavor.

Pesto Chickpeas

Here is one of our favorite chickpea recipes, perfect for dinner or lunch! Creamy warm chickpeas tossed with pesto, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, red onion, sprinkled with Parmesan. Easy to make in 20 mins!

Thai Tofu Larb

Easy vegan Thai Tofu Larb is fresh, tangy, and bursting with Thai flavors! Serve in crisp lettuce wraps for a light summer meal or a flavorful appetizer.

Crispy Mediterranean Chickpea Bowls

These Mediterranean Chickpea Bowls are loaded with crispy chickpeas, quinoa, fresh veggies, and a creamy tahini sauce. A vibrant, high-protein vegan meal that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.

Grilled Chicken Shawarma Salad

This Grilled Chicken Shawarma Salad is your new go-to for bold Middle Eastern flavor in a fresh, protein-packed meal. Made with tender grilled shawarma-spiced chicken, crisp little gem lettuce, tangy pickled onions, and a silky tahini yogurt dressing, …

Easy Pesto Pasta with Fresh Basil

This quick pesto pasta recipe is bright, bold, and packed with flavor. Made with fresh summer ingredients, this delicious weeknight meal is perfect for summer and ready in just 30 minutes! Vegan-adaptable and gluten-free adaptable.

Delicious Grilled Corn Salad for Summer

This grilled corn salad recipe sings of summer! A fresh, healthy side dish that highlights fresh summer corn, creamy avocado, radishes, red onion, and fresh herbs, tossed in a simple, tangy lime dressing. Vegan and gluten-free.

Blueberry Salad

A vibrant and summery blueberry salad with spinach, farro, almonds, feta, and a tangy white balsamic cinnamon dressing—fresh, flavorful, and perfect for warm days.

Quick Easy Chickpea Curry

Simple, vibrant, and richly delicious, this Chickpea Curry is perfect for those busy weeknights when you crave something satisfying yet quick to prepare. Vegan + gluten-free.

Pangrattato (Crispy Italian Breadcrumbs)

Put your leftover sourdough bread to good use with Pangrattato! Made from day-old bread, these crispy Italian breadcrumbs are easy to whip up and make a delicious crunchy topper for pasta, salads, and soups. Includes both stovetop and oven methods. Vegan.

Caramelized Leek Pasta

This caramelized leek pasta features meltingly tender leeks in a light lemony cream sauce, tossed with your favorite pasta, topped with optional pangritata. Gluten-free and vegan adaptable.

White Bean Salad

This simple white bean salad is easy to throw together, perfect for potlucks and gatherings or a quick, healthy high protein meal! Vegan and gluten-free.

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