Recipe: The Best Vegan Lasagna

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I’m Italian so the holiday season means something special for me and my family – PASTA – and lots of it! Every winter I look forward to carb-loading on delicious Italian staples that remind me of my childhood. This year we opted for my roasted garlic vegan lasagna, aka the best damn vegan lasagna. I hesitate to say that, but it’s meatless, it’s dairy free, and it will fool any omnivore.

I know, I know. Lasagna can be a lot of work. I mean there are layers. There is prep work. And there is a lot of time in the oven. But I promise you, for this recipe, it is all worth it. Plus, if you make extra servings, lasagna keeps well – some might even prefer it as leftovers! I added a few time saving, multi-tasking steps below, but this recipe certainly isn’t for a quick week night meal. Why not give it a try for your next special occasion? You won’t regret it!

Cheers!

Jocelyn

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Recipe: Hearty Vegan Chili

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We’re well into soup season so I wanted to share my quick and easy hearty vegan chili recipe. There is nothing better than sitting down with a big, comforting bowl of chili on a bitter cold evening. And it is certainly cold in Cleveland!

This recipe calls for a few pantry staples, as well as some easy to find produce. I recommend making a big pot of this chili on Sunday or Monday and eating it throughout the week. This recipe keeps for about 7-10 days, and it tastes just as good as leftovers!

It’s so easy – just chop, sauté, and simmer your way to a delectable vegan chili. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Happy cooking! Cheers!

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2016 Savings Round Up & Final Deals of the Year (Beyond Meat, Muir Glen & more!)

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Can you believe we’re only three days away from the new year?! What are your goals for 2017? I plan to save even more by using coupons and rebate apps, as well as, make new foods from scratch like pasta!

I recently reviewed my annual rebate app savings, and I had fantastic results. I saved over $220! Broken down as follows: (Check out my Top Ways to Save).

Ibotta – $108.70
Checkout 51 – $38.85
BerryCart – $32.00
Shrink – $27.25
ShopKick – $7 in Target gift cards
MobiSave – $6.75
*Cartwheel – $567.18 in total savings since June 2013

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Recipe: Spicy Vegan Lentil Stew

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Soup season has officially started. There is a chill in the air, the leaves are falling, the sweaters are out, and soup is on the menu. Who doesn’t love a big bowl of comforting, warm soup?

Soup is one of the easiest things you can make for dinner. Better yet – make a big vat on Sunday and eat it all week long! From thick and creamy to vegetable-chunky, soup is so versatile, yet so simple.

Just chop up your veggies, gather other ingredients, mix it all in your slow cooker or on the stove and you’re basically done.

Today I’m sharing one of my go to soup recipes for the fall. It’s a hearty, spicy vegan lentil stew. The flavors are mix of sweet and savory, with just a hint of heat. You’ll be sure to make this a staple in no time. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Happy cooking! Cheers!

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Holiday Savings: Field Roast, Go Veggie, Produce & More

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Hello everyone!

Only six days left to prepare for Thanksgiving. Are you hosting this year? I am. I just finished my menu for the day. Lunch will include a Fall Harvest Salad, Spicy Lentil Soup, and a cranberry couscous. Dinner will be comprised of roasted butternut squash, roasted carrots, mashed garlic cauliflower, stuffing, and two different vegan roasts (including one from Field Roast – coupon below!)

I’ve scoured the internet and mobile rebate apps for all the best deals to help you save a few dollars during your holiday shopping. There are some rare coupons for the holiday, so be sure to check out the full coupon round up below.

Happy shopping (& eating)!

Jocelyn

PS – As always, in case you missed them, check out my top ways to save and other recent savings posts.

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