Pebbles and Toast

Hi, I'm Rachele. I love recreating delicious plant-based meals from places I've traveled. In addition to making these dishes even more nutritious and tasty, I try to use less oil and salt as much as possible to reduce the risk of cardiac disease and cholesterol.

Turkey Seiten Holiday Roast (stuffed or plain)

A holiday dinner loaf made with firm tofu, vital wheat gluten, and an array of seasonings.  This holiday roast can be stuffed with a savory filling or left plain, and is best made the day before.  The stuffed roast slices beautifully and pairs well with festive holiday trimmings. The plain roast is great served hot or cold, sliced or shredded, as a holiday entrée or in sandwiches and salads.

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Classic Vegan Holiday Stuffing

A traditional holiday bread stuffing perfect for the holidays and large family gatherings.  Packed with flavor from mushrooms, onion, celery, and garlic, and seasoned with traditional spices.  A true holiday classic and family favorite!

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Healthier Vegan Cinnamon Rolls (oil-free)

These classic cinnamon rolls are soft and delicious. They’re also extremely versatile since they can be baked immediately, prepped the night before, or frozen and baked later. Can be made oil-free with applesauce or traditional with vegan butter.

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Classic Green Bean Casserole (vegan)

This traditional green bean casserole is smothered in a flavorful from-scratch mushroom alfredo sauce and topped with crispy fried onions. A true family favorite and holiday classic perfect for large gatherings, potlucks, dinners, and holiday meals!

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Mushroom Pâté (vegan)

A savory and rustic mushroom spread nicely balanced with onion, garlic, and thyme. Delicious paired with fresh and crisp vegetables or on crostini, toast, pita chips, or crackers.  Ideal for snacks, parties, appetizers before dinner, or as an hors d’oeuvre at a cocktail party.

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Healthy Baked Vegan Apple Cider Donuts (or Muffins)

Try these naturally sweetened oil-free apple cider donuts featuring fragrant apple cider, apple sauce, and cinnamon.  Fantastic with a dusting of coconut sugar or powdered sugar and cinnamon.  Perfect for your autumn breakfast or brunch.

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Pumpkin Crème Brûlée (vegan) + a FREE Kitchen Torch Give-Away!

A decadent plant-based twist on the classic rich and creamy French custard with a burnt sugar coating.  This delicious treat can be made in advance, which makes it ideal for special dinners, holidays, and parties.  Serve in individual ramekins for a traditional dessert that makes you and your guests feel special.

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Healthy Pumpkin Dog Biscuits

A nutritious and delicious dog treat your dog will enjoy, featuring whole wheat flour, pure pumpkin, peanut butter, and flax seeds. These can be made large or small, cut in squares or cut out in cute shapes. 

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Earth Chimp Vegan Protein Shake Mix Product Review + Red Velvet Smoothie

My Honest Review of Earth Chimp’s Vegan Protein Shake Mix. Packed with plant protein and probiotics – and zero artificial junk.
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Instant Pot Creamy Butternut Squash Soup (vegan; oil-free)

A delicious and hearty whole food plant-based butternut squash soup. A stealthy ingredient (red lentils) add plant-powered protein and nutrients to make this a complete meal.

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Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes (vegan)

Break up your breakfast routine with these light and fluffy golden whole grain pancakes featuring pure pumpkin. Perfect for an autumn breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Delicious served with pure maple syrup.

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Instant Pot Tomato Jam

This slightly sweet and tangy rustic tomato jam is nicely balanced with onion, peppers, and garlic. Delicious on crisp crostini, avocado toast, pita chips, or crackers.  Also fantastic as a condiment in sandwiches.

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Plant-based Moussaka (oil-free, vegan)

A plant-based twist on a Greek classic with layers of roasted eggplant, potatoes, a flavorful red lentil sauce, and a rich and creamy béchamel sauce topping. Kalí óreksi!

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Plant-based Béchamel Sauce (oil-free)

A rich and flavorful classic white sauce made simple, full of flavor, and oil-free. An ideal choice for topping lasagna, fresh pasta, plant-based meatballs, moussaka, vegetables, baked or steamed potatoes, grains, casserole dishes, buddha bowls, fresh biscuits, and more!

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Mango Avocado Sushi Roll (vegan)

An easy and delicious inside-out uramaki sushi roll filled with fresh mango and ripe avocado.  Fantastic drizzled with a smooth mango sauce.  You can easily create a spectacular Mango Avocado specialty roll topped with avocado, mango sauce, and chopped nuts! Naturally plant-based, vegan, and gluten-free.

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Easy Mango Sauce (and Dressing)

A silky smooth whole food plant-based and oil-free sauce and dressing made with fresh mango. Delicious drizzled over top fresh sushi rolls and garden salads. Naturally plant-based, vegan, oil-free, and gluten-free.

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Savory Cornmeal Pancakes with Veggies (vegan)

A pancake and vegetable fusion suitable for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.  These whole grain plant-based pancakes are smothered with a savory topping of carrots, onion, mushroom, peppers, zucchini, greens, fresh tomato, avocado, and cilantro.  Delicious, satisfying, and nutritious!

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Whipped Aquafaba (Vegan Whipped Cream and Meringue)

A simple plant-based and vegan meringue comprised of whipped aquafaba or viscous bean water, sugar, cream of tartar, and a touch of vanilla.   Can be used to create divinity, meringue, whipped cream, cakes, pies, pavlova, and macaroons.

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Instant Pot Seasoned Sushi Rice

This super simple sushi rice is perfectly cooked in a pressure cooker and seasoned with rice vinegar, agave, and salt. It’s ideal in any recipe requiring seasoned sushi rice.

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Instant Pot Beef Stew for Dogs

A super easy and healthy stew specifically made for your best furry friend, featuring beef, sweet potato, green beans, peas, blueberries, rice, and oats.

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