Banana Peel “Pulled Pork”

Banana Peel “Pulled Pork”

You heard that right! Banana peels. No this isn’t a joke and you shouldn’t mock it or immediately turn away. Didn’t think banana peels were edible? Think again. Banana peels actually have more potassium and fiber than the banana flesh. So yeah! They’re edible and nutritious. Most vegetable and fruit skins/peels are edible. You just …

Leftover Rice Veggie Burgers

Leftover Rice Veggie Burgers

PSA: pack your leftover rice when you go out to eat!!!🍚Why?! Because there are endless possibilities for what you can create with it AND it helps saves the Earth, one rice carton at a time. If you know me or are just meeting me, then you’ll quickly come to realize that I absolutely ABHOR food …

Chipotle Pumpkin ‘Torta’

Chipotle Pumpkin ‘Torta’

I visit my sister and brother-in-law frequently in Miami and there’s a really good food scene there. Especially the Latin American food. Unfortunately, it’s difficult for a vegetarian to indulge in all of the Latin offerings because their staples are pork, beef, and the like. I have tasted enough dishes though to pick up on …

Open Faced Crispy Eggplant Sandwich

Open Faced Crispy Eggplant Sandwich

I love eggplant parm, but just like any other foodies, I find it to be a bit boring. My mom makes these delicious thin and crispy eggplant cutlets once in a while, which remind me of eggplant parm. So I decided to use those and whip up something that was similar to an eggplant parm, …

“Fancy” Grilled Cheese

“Fancy” Grilled Cheese

Do you ever get a craving for a simple grilled cheese sandwich? Something gooey and delicious and full of carbs and cheesy goodness? Yah, I get these cravings all the time, but if I ate what I craved all the time, I’d probably be a beluga whale. But I do like to reasonably indulge from …

Vegetarian Tofu Banh Mi

Vegetarian Tofu Banh Mi

I’ve been recently introduced to the wonderful Vietnamese sandwich – Banh Mi. Its a classic Vietnamese sandwich thats traditionally made with pulled pork, vinegary and crisp veggies, and a spicy jalapeño spread. I’ve tried the seitan and tofu versions of this sandwich from two different popular Vietnamese sandwich joints in NYC. I loved both. My …

Mediterranean Garlic-Dill Veggie Burger

Mediterranean Garlic-Dill Veggie Burger

Who needs a hamburger when you can turn a veggie burger into literally ANYTHING?! I know that a vegetarian’ freezer definitely has a package of veggie burgers. Don’t lie, you do! They’re a great source of protein and fiber and not to mention they’re really filling- great for lunchtime! I figured I’d get a little …