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Welcome to Flavor and Spirit Where will your journey take you? Thought of Trying Some Plant-based Recipes? Learn how to make plant-based versions of your favorite foods. From your weeknight go-to's to your favorite snacks to holiday dishes! We've created dishes of every cuisine and all skill levels. RECIPES 1/1 SPICE up your life! We used to be skeptical about the taste of food made without animal fat, but it hadn't occurred to us that just as we never made chicken without seasoning the heck out of it first, it was that combination of seasonings and spices that made the dish, regardless of where the fat came from! Here are some helpful pointers we think readers might find useful! Check out some of our most commonly asked tips and tricks for transitioning to a plant-based diet, or even just to help incorporate more plant dishes into your diet! Tips and Tricks Plant-Based? Vegan? Vegetarian? Does it matter? Of course it does, but if you're like us, the simple answer just won't do., which was why we wanted to share what we have found to be very helpful information to help you make a decision based on what feels right to you! Holistic Health Tips & News What Studies Have Revealed About Meditation We once thought it was an impossible ordeal of sitting silently for hours-on-end, but were pleasantly surprised at how easy it became! We all have our reasons for wanting to calm the mind and learn to control our thoughts and reactions. But we explored just how beneficial meditation really is and were even more surprised by what we learned! It's not just for spiritual or religious people, but anyone that could use help with things like: memory cognitive function mindfulness coping anger stress anxiety ... and much more! ​ Keep an eye out for more information coming soon! We highly recommend researching some information on your own, but we have also provided a link to some interesting data collected by Harvard University! READ MORE Did you know? If the world adopted a plant-based diet we would reduce global agricultural land use from 4 to 1 billion hectares. We know how unrealistic that is... at least for now. But just knowing that goes to show how much of an impact we can make. READ MORE Learn more about us and our mission

Dinner Keep checking back, we will be adding more of your favorite dishes! Tortilla Soup A flavorful and hearty soup for any season! Mushroom Gnocchi Easy to make and sure to become a favorite! Korean Inspired Stir Fry You would we were craving the spring rolls, ...but wait until you taste this! (Spring roll not homemade) Keep checking back, we will be adding more of your favorite dishes! MeatlessTaco Filling A flavorful and hearty soup for any season! Fajita Burritos Easy to make and sure to become a favorite! Pineapple Fried Rice You would we were craving the spring rolls, but wait until you taste this! (Spring roll not homemade) Recipe Recipe Recipe Veggie Fried Rice A flavorful and hearty soup for any season! Red Beans and Rice Easy to make and sure to become a favorite! Veggie Fajitas Ideal for a nutritious but quick-and-easy mid-week meal! Recipe Recipe Recipe

Mushroom Gnocchi with Spinach Another family favorite of ours that can be served with whatever bread you like, we often go for the classic french or Italian-style bread. As you can see by the keyboard in the picture, it also makes great leftovers for lunch! Ingredients: ​ 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium white onion, small dice 12 oz chopped or sliced white mushrooms 1/3 C white wine or white rice sake 1 Tbsp horseradish mustard or dijon 1 lb bag gnocchi (store pouch) 1 can thickened coconut milk 1 large handful of fresh spinach, stems removed Slurry – 1 Tbsp cornstarch + 2 Tbsp cold water Seasonings all to taste: Salt Pepper Italian seasoning Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish Directions: ​ 1) Prep all ingredients, set aside. 2) Place large sauce pot on stove top at medium heat. 3) Saute onion in olive oil. Add mushrooms, wine, and sake, horseradish mustard or Dijon. Stir, cook until softened 4) Pour in can of coconut milk. Add slurry. Stir well. 5) Add in gnocchi and seasonings. 6) Once sauce is hot and begins to thicken, remove from heat and add in spinach leaves 7) Season to taste and enjoy

Meatless taco filling Ingredients: 12 oz beefless grounds 6 oz soy chorizo ½ C/4 oz TVP (textured vegetable protein) 3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce ½ C taco seasoning (or less for desired flavor) Approximately 1 ¾ C water 3 Tbsp olive oil Directions: 1) Pre-heat saute pan while prepping milk (combine with lemon juice) 2) Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl and mix until the consistency of pancake batter. 3) Using measuring spoon, pour batter onto spray-oiled saute pan making little Johnnycakes 4) Serve with Southern food and Cajun food

Sausage Gumbo Another one of our favorite go-to dinners that we often double-up on, to eat for lunches too! ​ Serves 4-6 people Ingredients: 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper ½ tsp cayenne pepper ½ tsp white pepper ½ tsp paprika ½ tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 medium yellow onion, small dice 1 green bell pepper, small dice 3 sticks celery, small dice 7 C chick’n flavored bullion into broth 8 oz sausage, diced (vegan shrimp can also be added) 1 Tbsp minced garlic Salt and pepper to taste 1 Tbsp gumbo File powder 1 Heaping Tbsp tomato paste (Optional: add 1 C chopped Kale and/or 1 C frozen Okra) 1) Prep veggies and prepare broth, we recommend 'Better than' veggie or chicken flavor, but bullion works too. Pre-make hush puppies. 2) Mix all seasonings together and set aside in small bowl. 3) Start roux in bottom of soup pot. Once roux reaches white, add in celery, onion, and bell pepper. Add a few tsp’s of water if mix starts to dry out. Sweat veggies in roux while allowing it to blonde. 4) Once veggies begin to soften, add in minced garlic and sausage (and vegan shrimp) pieces. Cook until heated, about 2 minutes. 5) Add in tomato paste and broth. Stir well. 6) Add in all seasonings and stir well. Cook until broth begins to reduce. Add in kale and/or okra at this point, so you should choose. 7) Simmer on medium-low heat for 30 minutes before serving. Serve with rice or pre-made hush puppies We go back-and-forth and like to pour soup on top of rice or just add a scoop right into the middle! If using leftovers for lunch, storing them together will cause the sauce to soak into the rice, but it's AMAZING!

Homemade Szechuan sauce Ingredients: ½ C tamari or soy sauce 4 Tbsp brown sugar 2 Tbsp cornstarch 1 tsp red pepper flakes 5 Tbsp red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp rice vinegar 1 tsp garlic powder 2 Tbsp ginger, fresh grated 1 C vegetable broth 3 Tbsp (or less if you prefer) chili garlic sauce ​ Mise en place all ingredients. Combine all ingredients into a small to medium saucepan over medium heat Stir until incorporated, then allow it to simmer for a few minutes. Once sauce begins to thicken The longer you let it simmer the thicker it will get, just remove from heat when it reaches the consistency you like and Immediately bottle or add to stir-fry immediately Directions:

Lunch Keep checking back, we will be adding more of your favorite dishes! Japache A Japanese inspired dish that hits all the notes! Sausage Gumbo Savory and slightly spicy, great for lunch or dinner! Potato Leek Soup A creamy and heart go-to, that's perfect for a cold day

Tortilla Soup Not only is this one of our favorite dishes and one that the family can enjoy in any season, it's a great opportunity to spend some time prepping food together as a family! Aside from the time it takes prepping all those veggies, it's easy to make and definitely worth the effort! Ingredients: 2 cans diced tomatoes with green chilies X1 12 oz can tomato paste 8C water + vegetable bullion = 8 C broth 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can corn, drained 1 small yellow onion, small dice 1 green bell pepper, small dice 1/2-1 bunch of cilantro 1 avocado Tortilla strips (best to fry your own) 2 Tbsp olive or grape seed oil or avocado oil 4 Tbsp taco seasoning 1 ½ tsp oregano 3 Tbsp Creole or Cajun seasoning 2 Tbsp hot sauce, cayenne pepper 5 jalapeno slices, fresh preferred, but pickled will suffice 1 Tbsp kosher salt (more or less to your taste) 1 Tbsp fresh cracked black pepper 1 Tbsp garlic powder C cooked rice (we use an Instant pot) ½ bunch of cilantro, minced Chopped avocado Tortilla strips (best if fried at home) Chop veggies and garnishes If you plan to fry your own tortilla strips, get your oil heated up on Medium, since this takes time. In hot soup pot, saute onions and peppers in hot oil until they begin to soften. Add in beans and corn. Cook for 3 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients. Cook on medium heat for about 30 minutes Start rice in a steamer or Instant Pot. This should finish shortly before soup. When everything is finished cooking, add a scoop of rice into a bowl and add soup on top Serve hot with listed garnishes.

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Homemade Worcestershire sauce Ingredients:​ 1/3 C molasses ¼ C tamari or soy sauce ¼ C water 1 C apple cider vinegar 3 Tbsp lemon juice 1 ½ Tbsp kosher salt 1 ½ tsp ground mustard powder 1 tsp onion powder ​ ¾ tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp fresh cracked pepper ¼ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp cayenne pepper 1/8 tsp ground cloves 1/8 tsp ground cardamom ½ tsp tamarind powder Directions: 1) Put saucepan on medium heat on stovetop. 2) Add in molasses, tamari, water, vinegar, and lemon juice. Stir. 3) Mix all spices and seasonings separately, stirring together until incorporated. 4) Add seasonings into liquid mix and stir well. 5) Cook until reduced by half 6) Bottle immediately, if using a mason jar just flip it upside down to seal. We usually keep and use for about 6 months, give or take.

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