This fall-inspired Vegetable Paella with Shiitake “Bacon” is loaded with color and flavor. See my tips for a great paella every time.

Spinach Ricotta Vegetarian “Meatloaf” – It’s not quite a classic meatloaf. It’s better.

Made with za’atar roasted vegetables and chickpeas, parsley tahini sauce, and pomegranate seeds, these bowls are a celebration of fall.

Simple yet satisfying, these vegan Roasted Maple Rosemary Carrots are the side dish that looks beautiful but is a cinch to make!

Filled with vegetables, this vegan spaghetti bolognese is rich, healthy and of course, tasty!

Hearty potatoes, cabbage, and beans simmer together in a light and flavorful broth for a deeply satisfying soup. Vegan, GF & oil free!

This vegan and gluten-free layered dip is quick to make, requires no cooking and tastes delicious!

Healthier Green Bean and Pepper Veggie Casserole

This simple oven-baked ratatouille is a low calorie vegan side dish from the French cuisine. Made with vegetables, tomato sauce and thyme.

Meal prep and soup season are in full swing over in the midwest foodie test kitchen!

This Apple and Butternut Squash Casserole with brown sugar and pecans is the perfect holiday side dish!

Turnips rounds make a lovely ravioli stuffed with gorgonzola with figs and hazelnut vinaigrette.

Vegetarian steam cooked sandwich style yeasted Chinese buns filled with vegetables and sprouts stir-fried in Teriyaki sauce.

Step up your side dish game with these Garlic Parmesan Roasted Mushrooms! Gluten-free and full of garlicky goodness!

These Oven-Roasted Brussels Sprouts are tossed with Apple Cider Vinegar for an easy, vegan, low-carb side dish!

This Garlic Cauliflower Mash is a quick, easy, and low-carb vegetable side dish that mimics a bowl of classic mashed potatoes.

This dish is super easy to assemble. I choose to prepare it on the grill side of my cast iron plank.

These are such satisfying and flavorful vegetarian sweet potato black bean quesadillas! Perfect with toppings for a simple dinner.

This Autumnal Soup recipe is filled with seasonal butternut squash, celeriac, apple and spices. It is creamy, comforting and vegan too!

These Crispy Asian Brussel Sprouts are seriously delicious, restaurant quality, Brussel sprouts that you can make at home.

Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup is one of the best homemade comfort foods: Easy and quick to make (35 mins), yet super comforting.

The peanut sauce that accompanies this dish is also a marinade for the tofu. Plus there’s a quick pickled red cabbage for extra crunch!