Prepare to be Nurtured & Nourished

Introducing the cure for the "I want to eat more plant-based meals but I don't know where to start" blues.

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A person holding a bowl of a cauliflower and rice dish in front of the casserole.

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Curried Cauliflower Casserole is a brain-boosting dish made with cauliflower, chickpeas, spinach, whole grains, and anti-inflammatory spices.

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Kind Meals: Serving Up Compassion, One Meal at a Time

Behind Kind Meals is a group of regular folks who serve up home-cooked, plant-based meals to anyone who needs one. 

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A platter of strawberry panzanella salad.

Recipes

Strawberry Panzanella Salad

In this Strawberry Panzanella, fresh berries share the plate with toasty bread croutons for a fresh spin on panzanella salad!

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Recipes

Vegan Coconut Cake

This light and fluffy vegan coconut cake is moist, delicious, and full of yummy coconut flavor! It’s easy, plant-based, and dairy-free.

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A plate of chocolate zucchini muffins.

Recipes

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

These rich, double-chocolate muffins could actually be cupcakes with a little icing. And the zucchini and applesauce make them so moist – and offer a little extra nutrition!

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A dish with a black bean burger and a side dish of roasted vegetables and corn.

Recipes

Cajun Vegetables

This version of shrimp boil veggies allows you to cook a whole pan of just the veggies for a group, and you can just fix whatever protein you want separately.

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Bowl of orzo and fruit salad

Lunch Ideas

Orzo and Fruit Salad

Orzo and fruit salad is a mix of healthy grains, fruit, and fresh herbs topped with pistachios! It makes a perfect cool summer side dish.

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Bowl of gnocchi with roasted vegetables

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One Pan Gnocchi with Roasted Vegetables

One Pan Gnocchi with Roasted Vegetables couldn’t be easier to make! It comes together in half an hour, with virtually no cleanup – score!

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Half of a chickpea salad sandwich on a plate

Recipes

Chickpea Salad

Chickpea salad makes a great meatless sandwich on wheat bread (or a wheat wrap) with lettuce, tomato, and pickles.

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Sweet potato and black bean burger on a hamburger bun with pineapple ring

Recipes

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burgers

These Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burgers have a spicy twist that will have you dreaming of island breezes!

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Hey there! 

I'm Denise.
Let's get cooking!

I'm so glad you're here!  I created this space to share mostly plant-based recipes and easy tips for a feel-good lifestyle!  I'm all about progress over perfection.  There's room here for you, whether your are a long-time vegan, a sometimes-wanna-be-vegetarian, or just someone who wants to add more veggies to their diet.  Let's have some fun! 

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