@inspiredepicurean
🌿 Inspiredepicurean.com – Where food, sustainability, and mindful living come together. I'm passionate about creating vibrant, delicious meals that nourish both the body and the planet. Join me on a journey to cook, eat, and live with purpose. 🌍🍴
graphic of a bag of groceries
❓ Ok, friends! I'm working on an article about low-waste cooking, and would love to hear from you!
+ What food most often goes to waste in your kitchen?
+ Do you have any favorite uses for food scraps or packaging you'd like to share?
Curious for your thoughts! 😊
#veganfood #lowwaste #ecosky
hand holding a banana tahini mini muffin with bite removed over a mini muffin tin
💡 Tip: If you add 3 extra teaspoons of water to my banana tahini cookies recipe, you'll get a delicious batter for mini muffins. Bake for 10 minutes and enjoy warm. They're GOOD.
Recipe 👉 inspiredepicurean.com/banana-tahin...
#veganfood #muffins #glutenfree #whatveganseat #plantbased
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⏰ Is Daylight Savings Time worth it? Rooted in #sustainability, research is mixed about its effectiveness.
I cover some tips to make the transition easier, #vegan recipes inspired by the time change, and more.
Read 👉🏽 inspiredepicurean.substack.com/p/daylight-s...
#ecosky #climate
overhead image of red lentil tortillas cooling on wire rack
❤️ Red lentils + water + salt are all you need for a delicious #tortilla.
It's pretty, perfect for all your favorite wrap fillings, & super easy to make in a blender.
Recipe 👉🏽 inspiredepicurean.com/red-lentil-t...
What's your favorite gf tortilla?
#veganfood #lentils #whatveganseat #planbased
We use super firm tofu, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and paprika and roast in the oven at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes.
BBQ sauce recipe: natashaskitchen.com/bbq-sauce-re...
Optional beer biscuits: inspiredepicurean.com/easy-beer-bi...
shredded tofu on plate topped with homemade bbq sauce
🤤 When people ask if I miss meat bbq, I should just show this pic.
Shredded #tofu topped with homemade #bbq sauce. More details in the comments.
#Vegan comfort food at its finest. 😉
Do you have a favorite shredded tofu recipe? Would love to take a look!
#veganfood #whatveganseat #plantbased
Absolutely! In the past, we've cooked the grilled version, cut into smaller pieces and added to pasta with vegan pesto. Really good!
YES! And they've got a little kick to them, which I love 🥵 😃
Sure you can buy butterfinger candy, but it won’t be hello kitty shaped and it won’t be cruelty-free. You’re basically showing your love for animals and cute things by making this recipe 😹
vegandollhouse.com/recipes/butt...
#vegan #veganeaster #veganrecipes #vegansky #govegan #vegancandy
Looks so tasty! 🤤
chocolate covered pineapple pieces on plate
🍍 New! And, so easy. If you're a fan of #pineapple and chocolate, these chocolate-covered pineapple bites are a must-try.
Plus, I top these with some toasted #coconut and #pecans for a fun twist.
Recipe 👉🏽 inspiredepicurean.com/chocolate-co...
What toppings would you add?
#veganfood #plantbased
collage of images of food and maps showcasing topics in the latest substack post
💻 A roundup of some items on the agenda this week, now on #SubStack!
+ Eco #advocacy
+ PFAS in North Georgia
+ Our phenology calendar
+ #Vegan test recipes in progress
(And lots of resources)
How are you ending Feb & prepping for March?
🔗 Link 👉🏽 inspiredepicurean.substack.com/p/monday-mus...
top of pineapple in container of water by window
plate of chocolate covered pineapple bites on plate with pineapple top on table in background
🍍 Testing in progress:
1. Do you think the #pineapple top will sprout? Comment with "yes" or "no" and let's see what happens 😉
2. Testing chocolate pineapple bites and I ate more than I should admit 🫤
Happy Sunday, friends!
#veganfood #whatveganseat #plantbased #fruit #vegan #vegansky
Comfort food at its best!! 😍
closeup of sautéed collard green stems in skillet with wooden spatula resting
🥬 Use your food scraps! Savory collard green stems recipe is live!
inspiredepicurean.com/savory-colla...
Easy to make and packed with flavor, using the stems for a side or mix-in with a grain is a great way to use the whole head of #collardgreens.
Do you eat the stems?
#veganfood #plantbased
Haha it was!! 😉 Thanks, Zee!
HA! Crazy how sometimes the most messy food is also the most tasty
🤣 Woman down!
Thanks, Alec! It's definitely filling...I would use the super firm again; though, will likely try with extra firm next time just to compare. To me, the super firm gives it more "meaty" texture that also holds up well. I'd also add a little salt to the filling. If you try it, let me know!
holding a slice of sheet pan quesadilla over a plate with a small container of salsa below it
🫠 🧀 Look at that melting #vegan cheese 🤤
Messy pic, but these sheet pan quesadillas from Nard Dog Cooks were a hit! Used super firm #tofu instead of extra firm and this really wasn't as messy as it looks here. Enjoyed it with a little salsa. Would recommend!
#veganfood #plantbased #whatveganseat
Super cute!! 🐶 💕
individual sweet potato on counter
🍠 Was testing lighting for some recipe photos, and used a sweet potato as a test.
For some reason, I like the photo.
So, I present:
*Reflections of a Sweet Potato*
🤣 🤣
#sweetpotato #veganfood #plantbased #veggies
You should absolutely give them a try! I'm working on a recipe, but I like keeping it pretty simple...just a little olive oil, salt, and garlic powder. It was a fun afternoon snack!
holding air fried butternut squash skins
♨️ Testing some air fried butternut squash skins...they were delicious with just a few simple seasonings. Perfect little afternoon snack.
Do you eat the peels from your butternut squash?
#veganfood #vegan #butternutsquash #whatveganseat #plantbased #squash
YES, 1000%! 👏 🎂
🤣 Love it!
stack of peanut butter date cookies with bite removed from top
🍪 Date + peanut butter fans...it's here! These peanut butter date cookies are ready for you to make a batch and enjoy every bite. 😉
Recipe 👉🏽 inspiredepicurean.com/peanut-butte...
I added some special ingredients to really take these up a notch. 🥥 🥜 Enjoy!
#veganfood #vegan #cookies #plantbased
Vegan Meringue Cookies on a round wooden board. The cookies are light pink in color. Some are heart shaped. There is a heart shaped dish in the upper left corner filled with round cookies.
Crisp, light and melt in the your mouth delicious, these #vegan Meringue Cookies are made with aquafaba and naturally colored.
Recipe: weelittlevegans.com/vegan-mering...
#veganrecipes #valenstinesday #baking #foodblog #veganfood #cookies #aquafabarecipes
Your aquafaba meringue looks INFINITELY better than mine ever does. 🤣 These look great! 💕
