As a vegan chef and busy mom, I know how challenging it can be to prepare healthy lunches that picky kids will actually eat. Below I’ve gathered my 6-year-old’s favorite recipes—meals she requests repeatedly for her school lunchbox or after-school snacks. These 15+ vegan lunch ideas are fast to prepare, meal-prep friendly, and nutritionally balanced … Read more

The holidays are here, and so is the season of giving. If you’re shopping last-minute, this curated gift guide highlights standout items from black-owned businesses—thoughtful, handmade, and perfect for holiday gifting. Supporting black-owned brands matters. Many of these entrepreneurs face harder paths to funding and visibility, so choosing their products helps amplify creators and keeps … Read more

Kale salad has never tasted this good. This Kimchi Kale Salad is bold, tangy, and satisfying — so enjoyable you might want to lick the plate. It elevates ordinary massaged kale into a hearty entree salad, and the best part is it’s simple to prepare. It’s all in the ingredients Kale: With the right technique … Read more

Wedding photos by Hailley Howard When my husband and I began planning our wedding, we agreed it would be fully vegan. That meant every aspect — food, cake, clothing, shoes and accessories — needed to be free of silk, feathers, fur, leather and bone. We wanted items that were both stylish and ethically sourced. Today … Read more

This Brilliant Berry Vegan Crumble is one of those perfect recipes: sturdy enough to cut into bars, yet soft and crumbly when served warm with vegan ice cream. The crust holds together well, so you can enjoy it by hand as a snack or present it as a plated dessert. I taught this crumble in … Read more

I often get asked whether a woman can have a healthy vegan pregnancy. While I haven’t been pregnant myself, many of my friends have, and they’ve all had healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. Most experienced natural births and prioritized health and fitness before, during, and after pregnancy. If I decide to have a child someday, … Read more

Here’s another sweet potato soup—this time a Sweet Potato Parsnip Bisque. Compared with the simpler sweet potato-cauliflower soup I recently shared, this version uses a few more ingredients for deeper, layered flavor. It’s still easy to make and especially comforting on crisp fall evenings. Its slightly sweet, earthy profile and creamy coconut finish make it … Read more

Creamy Apple Smoothies are a refreshing taste of fall. Made with just five ingredients, this vegan smoothie is banana- and yogurt-free, making it perfect for healthy snacks, pre-workout energy, or a cozy autumn brunch. I make smoothies often, but I realized apples rarely make an appearance. After an apple-picking trip, I wanted a drink that … Read more

With golden, crispy edges and a tender interior, these Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges are an easy, healthier alternative to fries. Ready in under 20 minutes with simple pantry ingredients, they make a reliable everyday side dish that pairs with many meals. These jewel-toned wedges deliver a satisfying contrast of crunchy exterior and light, fluffy … Read more

This post is sponsored by Calphalon to celebrate the launch of their new Appliances line. For this Vegan Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie I used the Calphalon Quartz Heat Countertop Oven. Looks good, right? PIN this recipe to save it for later. When I worked as a private chef in New York, one of my favorite … Read more