Welcome to Rogue’s Online Plant Based Cooking Class!
Our Chef Extraordinaire is Erin Gallardo! A neuro-physical therapist, ultra-marathon runner and plant-based eating enthusiast!
We have been inspired by having to move online, to try new and different recipes and have started an online cooking class!
We meet on Wednesdays from 1:00-1:30pm Pacific Time/4:00-4:30pm Eastern Time on ZOOM!
Zoom link is in your daily email!
Recorded videos are in your library at Rogue In Motion!
11/20/24
Lasagna is a great dish for the holidays and special occasions. Erin has made one in the past, and will be trying a new lasagna recipe this week! This is an asy Lasagna Recipe with a Chickpea Ricotta!
11/13/24
Thanks to Janice’s suggestion, Erin will be making Ravioli with a Sage Brown Butter Sauce! Looks delicious!
10/30/24
Erin is going to make easy Ramen Jars this week! Naturally gluten free, delicious soups!
10/23/24
We are ready for some sweet treats to share at the upcoming holidays!
Erin will be making Vanilla Bean Chocolate Chip Cookies that are gluten free!
10/16/24
We had a request for squash recipes! It is the season for fall vegetables! Erin is going to make a Vegan Sausage and Butternut Squash Rice Skillet! Plant based and gluten free!
10/9/24
I LOVE Gnocchi! Erin is going to make a Sheet Pan Gnocchi recipe this week and it looks delicious! There are gluten free options for Gnocchi these days too for anyone who is GF :)
10/2/24
Ready for some new dessert ideas?? Erin will be making a Chocolate Chia Pudding (gf) this week!
9/25/24
Erin is back and she will be making an Easy 1 Pot Vegetable Broth!
9/11/24
This week we are going to make a delicious 1 pot Indian inspired dish! Plant-based Saag Paneer! You get lots of greens and protein from Tofu!
9/4/24
Erin’s mom asked her if we have made Nice Cream in cooking class, and shockingly, we have not! So this week Erin will make Banana “Nice Cream” (a term for vegan/plant-based ice cream) 4 ways! Naturally gluten free as well :)
8/28/24
Erin is bringing back one of our favorites for the archives of cooking class (we’ve been doing this class for over 4 years now!) It was delicious then and it will be now! Erin will be making Quick n’ Tasty Pesto ‘n Zoodles!
8/21/24
Who doesn’t love a good pizza and salad? What about together? Plant based and super delicious! Erin will be making a Mediterranean Salad Pizza.
8/14/24
Today Erin will be making a Sesame Cabbage Salad (Quick and Healthy) gf!
8/7/24
Ok last week we had a treat, now we are going to get some greens back in the mix. Erin will be making a Greek Kale Salad with Creamy Tahini Dressing (gf).
7/31/24
It’s summer and we are in the mood for a sweet treat! Erin will be making Peanut Butter Chocolate Ice Cream Bars (gf).
7/24/24
Corn is in season and we had a request for a yummy recipe incorporating it!
Erin will be making a Mexican Street Corn Salad. Plant based and gluten free!
7/17/24
There are lots of fruits in season now that it is summer. One of those is melons and we had a request for a cantaloupe recipe! This week Erin will be making an Easy Homemade Cantaloupe Sorbet!
7/10/24
We are ready to switch it up for some breakfast foods! Erin saw this recipe and thought it looked delicious! So she will be making these Peanut Butter Chocolate Overnight Oats!
7/3/24
Another minimally processed “meaty” option this week! Erin will be making pastrami out of thin slices of tofu!
6/26/24
I saw this recipe on instagram and it looks incredible! It’s amazing everything you can do with mushrooms! She will be making King Oyster Mushroom Bacon! I love a BLT and breakfasts sandwiches so I love to have some healthy plant based options!
6/19/24
More fruits are in season and this week Erin will be making a strawberry ice cream that is plant based, gluten free and includes fresh strawberries!
6/12/24
Erin is going to make a homemade wrap today out of quinoa! There are lots of different options for making these wraps, with lentils or different grains. This is naturally gluten free, I can’t wait to try it!
6/5/24
Summer is here! Hopefully that means time for picnics, get togethers and lots of fresh fruit! Erin will be making a “show-stopping” fruit salad that has a dressing and is sure to be a favorite dish at any meal!
5/29/24
Erin will be making a Herby Chickpea Salad today! Perfect for summer!
5/15/24
Erin will be making the first Filipino recipe inspired by her recent trip! She will be making a Pancit Bihon, which is a noodle dish. I can’t wait to try it!
5/8/24
Erin is back! This week she will be making a Creamy Spinach Pasta (can be gluten free depending on the pasta you use). We saw this recipe on Instagram, Claire has tried it, and it was delicious!
4/10/24
It’s spring time and this recipe is perfect for the season, and includes more foods high in spermidine which are beneficial for longevity! Erin will be making Risotto with Asparagus and Peas!
4/3/24
Claire saw this awesome recipe on Instagram and Erin has already tried it and it was amazing! Erin will be making a Coffee Chocolate Protein Mousse (it’s gluten free too)! One serving of this mousse can get about 10g of protein which is the amount dietician Kelly Morrow recommended!
3/27/24
We are continuing to focus on foods for longevity that we are learning about from Dr. Greger’s new book How Not to Age! Erin will be making 2 easy dips this week that have lots of yummy and nutritious food!
Click here for the Fresh Mango Salsa Recipe!
Click here for the Green Pea Guacamole Recipe!
3/20/24
Erin will be making creamy Polenta with Mushrooms and Spinach (gluten free).
3/13/24
Erin will be making Mushroom Lettuce Wraps - a healthy copy cat of PF Chang’s!
2/7/24
Since it’s winter, we are most interested in warm recipes right now! Erin found another delicious Lentil recipe to try! She will be making Lentil Sloppy Joes!
1/31/24
We are bringing back a favorite from a while back! We love falafels, they are a great hearty substitute for meat! Erin will be making these healthy, delicious crispy baked falafels.
1/24/24
Winter means we are in the mood for soups! Warm, with lots of veggies, it’s a great healthy meal! We had a request for a good Split Pea Soup recipe, so that is what Erin will be making this week!
1/17/24
We continue to pick recipes that help us get more beans into our lives! This week our member Barbara emailed a list of great looking recipes and Erin picked these gluten free bean and vegetable burritos!
1/10/24
The request from last week is that we focus on beans for a bit! How can we get more healthy beans in our diets? Erin found this Cajun-Style Red Beans and Rice recipe that looks delicious!
1/3/24
Another year of cooking class begins! Janice shared this recipe a little while ago and said it was great! So Erin will make this Red Lentil Soup this week and I am excited to try it! Lentils are so healthy! This is definitely a blue zone recipe :)
12/20/23
This lasagna recipe is definitely one of the best recipes Erin has ever made in cooking class! She first made it a few years ago, and she is bringing it back! It is a great recipe for the holidays and special occasions! It is beautiful, delicious, and there are lots of options depending on how you like it! There are multiple options for gluten free lasagna noodles now as well!
12/13/23
Inspired by the blue zones, Erin will be making Roasted Purple Sweet Potatoes!
12/6/23
We are continuing with holiday recipes! Claire’s mom made this for Thanksgiving and it was delicious! A Mushroom Wellington is a very special main dish that can be made vegan/plant based, and even gluten free, with a gluten free puff pastry!
11/29/23
For holiday meals, it’s nice to have a plant based dish that is substantial and good in place of the traditional meat. Linda sent this to Erin and it looks awesome! Erin will be making a Gluten-Free Holiday Roast.
11/15/23
It’s the week before Thanksgiving! Erin will make scalloped potatoes, a delicious recipe that we made a while ago! We will also discuss and go through some of our favorite holiday recipes from the past few years :)
11/8/23
We haven’t made anything with spaghetti squash recently, Erin found this delicious recipe! It is a spaghetti squash with spinach and cheese (plant based of course!) and this recipe is naturally gluten free.
11/1/23
It’s time for some pumpkin/Thanksgiving/Holiday Recipes! This week Erin will be making a Pumpkin Mug Cake! I’ve never heard of this before, but you actually make it in a mug! This will be a really interesting class!
10/18/23
Another delish soup recipe this week! Soups are also great to make for multiple meals and you can have them with a salad or sandwich. This week Erin will make a Roasted Cherry Tomato Soup.
10/11/23
It’s fall and we are ready for some soup recipes! They are a great way to get in veggies and are hydrating! This week Erin will make a Roasted Cauliflower Soup.
10/4/23
What could be better than guacamole? Super Food Guacamole!!
9/27/23
We will take this week off from Cooking Class as Erin is traveling to a conference today!
9/20/23
Erin will be doing a Tempeh 101 lesson today, as well as making a Thai Peanut Tempeh Salad!
Click here for the Tempeh 101 info!
Click here for thee Thai Peanut Tempeh Salad Recipe!
9/13/23
Erin will be re-making one of our favorite recipes from early in cooking class. A delicious baked Mac N Cheese! We like ours with extra veggies and you can use gluten free pasta if you want!
Click here for the recipe made even healthier!
9/6/23
Inspired by Linda’s salad in a jar adventure, that’s what Erin will be making in cooking class this week! A great option for lunch or a light dinner!
8/30/23
For cooking class on Wednesday Erin will be making a Shirataki Stir Fry! Shirataki noodles are also known as konjac noodles. They are a type of low-calorie,
low-carb, and gluten-free noodle made from the root of the konjac plant!
8/23/23
We are having fun having ChatGPT (artificial intelligence!) help us come up with recipes. This week Erin will be making an Avocado Toast with Tomato and Basil!
8/16/23
Erin is on vacation this week in Mammoth, but she is still joining us for cooking class! She is making a recipe that is easy to make when traveling, and great to make before and bring on your trips! She will be making No Bake Breakfast Cookies!
8/9/23
We will be revisiting another delicious recipe from our past. This week Erin will be making the Chipotle White Bean Salad Sandwich again!
8/2/23
Erin made skillet enchiladas previously in class, they were really delicious so she is going to make them again, but a slightly different version! I have made these multiple times and I highly recommend this recipe!
7/26/23
When it’s too hot to cook you get creative! Erin will be making an easy taco salad bowl, with walnut “meat” this week!
7/19/23
We had a request for a quick and delicious way to cook sweet potatoes. Erin found this recipe for 8 Minute Sweet Potatoes!
7/12/23
Inspired by a treat Billie got to have while visiting her sister, we are this cool and delicious treat! Watermelon Gelato made of watermelon and banana!
7/5/23
We are in the mood for fresh foods now that summer has finally arrived! Erin will be making a Kale Salad with Avocado Goddess Dressing!
6/28/23
In preparation for July 4th coming up, Erin will be making a Red, White and Blue dessert this week! Plant Based and Gluten Free ~ Red, White and Blue Cheesecake Strawberries!!
6/21/23
This week we will try another recipe from the NYT list that Janice shared. Here is what she said “I wanted to let you both know that I made the mango slaw recipe - twice! - from the NYTimes collection, and it's absolutely delicious! The cilantro really pulls it together. It's very quick to make once you deal with the mango.”
I can’t wait to try it!
6/14/23
Janice sent us a list of amazing salads and side dishes that are great for Memorial Day and summer get togethers. Erin will be making the best Vegan Baked Beans from this list and they look delish!
5/31/23
We don’t want to just eat healthy food, we want to drink healthy drinks, and get nutrients in all day long! So today Erin will be making Hibiscus Tea which you can drink hot or cold. There are many benefits to Hibiscus Tea.
Click here for the recipe!
5/24/23
We will continue discussing the MIND Diet, and Erin will make another recipe with the ingredients research shows are important for brain health. Erin will be making a Kimchi Avocado Salad that apparently can be made in less than 10 Minutes!
5/17/23
There has been quite a bit of interesting research on the MIND Diet recently. We decided to focus on it in cooking class for a bit. We will discuss what is included and Erin will be making a MIND diet recipe. She will be making a Crispy Chickpea Grain Bowl with Lemon Vinaigrette!
Click here for more information about the MIND Diet.
5/10/23
Today we will be discussing tips for eating raw veggies!
Here is a pdf of the info if you would like to print it.
Here is a link to the document in google drive!
5/3/23
Today Erin be making an interesting a delicious new recipe: Kung Pao Chickpeas! This recipe came as a request for us to find more recipes to fit beans into our meals!
4/26/23
We had a request to make Madras Lentils, like are available packaged at Costco, but to make them at home so they are even healthier and fresh! So Erin found a recipe that looks great!
4/19/23
In class today Erin will be making black bean burgers! This is a healthy way to keep enjoying “burgers” which many of us love!
4/12/23
In class today Erin will be making a Sesame Purple Cabbage and Carrot Slaw from Dr. Greger’s cookbook! This recipe includes multiple items from the daily dozen list!
4/5/23
Today in class we will be discussing Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen! For more information click here: https://nutritionfacts.org/daily-dozen/
Click here for the google doc from our discussion!
3/29/23
Today Erin will be making an Amazing Minestrone Soup, which is a great way to get a lot of veggies in!
3/22/23
Today we will discuss ideas for plant based meals you can have when you have guests over that you want to impress!
Click here for the google doc with ideas!
3/15/23
We did a Tofu 101 class a little while ago, and some members said they have some more tofu in their fridge and are ready for more recipes to try! So this week Erin will be making an easy, delicious Tofu Scramble! This is a great breakfast that RJ and I have on a regular basis! This recipe is also gluten free!
3/8/23
We had a request for more recipes with whole grains, as Dr. Mischley’s data shows they are really good for us! We also had a request for a gluten free option, and surprisingly, despite its name, Buckwheat is naturally gluten free! So Erin will be making a Buckwheat Bowl with a creamy Avocado Sauce and Veggies! Many healthy ingredients in one delicious dish!
3/1/23
Janice made these plant based chocolate chip cookies and said they were really good, so we had to try them!
2/22/23
We had a request to use Beets in a recipe, and Erin has a special smoothie, that can improve athletic performance!
Click here for a video discussing the research: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/doping-with-beet-juice/
2/15/23
Last week’s 101 class went great, so we are doing it again! This week we will discuss Jackfruit! Jackfruit is a fruit that is native to warmer climates like South East Asia, and is a yummy, unique fruit when ripe. When it is harvested “young” before it ripens, it is a great substitute for meat! It sounds crazy, but it is true. Jackfruit can be marinated with a lot of different flavors and is great in tacos, on nachos, as a “pulled pork”. Erin will talk about options for how to prepare, show some of our previous recipes and will demo a new recipe in class!
Click here for Jackfruit 101 and click here for Slow Cooker Jackfruit Carnitas!
2/8/23
We are really learning a lot about new foods and we had a request to do a “Tofu 101” Class. Erin will cover the different types of tofu, ways to use and cook the different types and will demo one of her fav baked tofu recipes.
Here is a pdf of the plan of the day and here is a link to the google doc!
2/1/23
Our member Billie shared this Potato Soup Recipe and it looked so yummy Erin decided to make it in class this week! Plant-based, gluten-free & delicious, what more could we ask for?
1/25/23
Erin searched far and wide and this looked like the most delicious, doable recipe for an Indian style dish. She will be making a Chickpea Tikka Masala.
1/18/23
We’ve made a cashew mozzarella before, but this time it will be a stretchy mozzarella, perfect for a grilled cheese!
1/11/23
Fava beans are rich in levo-dihydroxy phenylalanine (L-dopa) the precursor of dopamine. We had a request for some recipes with Fava beans to this week Erin will be making a Fava bean dip. It looks delicious and how fun to get a dopamine boost from your fiber and protein rich snack??
1/4/23
Erin is bringing back a recipe from a while back in cooking class, it was popular at the time and a great healthy soup to start our year off! It is a Kale and Cauliflower soup, nutritious and delicious :)
12/21/22
Our last class of 2022 is a sweet treat! Erin will be making a hot chocolate that includes sweet potato for extra flavor and nutrients!
12/14/22
We are into soups these days! The weather is cooler and we are focusing on our hydration, soups are great to keep us warm and hydrated! Erin will be making a Colorful Asian-Style Vegetable Tofu Soup!
12/7/22
Erin will be making a very quick black bean soup this week! We know most of you are looking for quick, easy and healthy recipes and we also want to have time to chat!
11/9/22
We had a request for something like this and Erin found what looks like a delicious recipe! This week she will be making a Cranberry Breakfast Bread!
11/2/22
Halloween is over and we are getting into the real holiday season! Erin will be making recipes this month that are good for the holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and any Holidays you celebrate! This week Erin will be making a Thanksgiving Wild Rice Pilaf.
10/26/22
Erin will be making something special this week! Mushroom Carnitas!
10/19/22
We are focusing on recipes with mushrooms this month and Erin will be making an Asian inspired recipe this week! She will be making Shiitake Garlic Noodles, they look delish!
10/12/22
Erin will be making Biscuits and Gravy! Sounds like comfort food to me!
10/5/22
October will be the month of Mushrooms! Our first recipe will be “The Best Mushroom Stroganoff” adapted from Nora Cooks! It is plant based and gluten free!
9/28/22
We are focusing on beans this month, but it is time for something sweet! Erin has made these black bean brownies before and said they are delicious! They are plant based, gluten free, and taste good!
9/21/22
Who doesn’t love a 7 layer dip? It’s perfect for the fall and football game watching too! Erin will be making the Ultimate 7 Layer Dip (click here for the recipe) as well as the Ultimate Chunky Vegan Queso -nut and gluten free- to go on it (click here for the recipe)!
9/14/22
Erin found a great recipe for a classic bean salad with out too much sugar!
9/7/22
Erin will be making a Chipotle White Bean Salad Sandwich! These kinds of white bean salads are one of my favorites! They are good on a sandwich, in a wrap, on a salad or even as a dip!
8/31/22
We’ve been talking about some new ways to do pizza and this recipe looks amazing! This week Erin will be making a Butternut Squash Pizza with a Garlic White Bean Puree! Yuuuummeee!!
8/24/22
While researching recipes for this week, Erin saw this Apple Crisp and couldn’t resist trying it! It is labeled “The Best Apple Crisp”, let’s try it and see if it’s true!
8/17/22
Zucchinis are prolific in the summer! So Erin found a yummy recipe to eat those Zucc’s without getting tired of them! She will be making Enchilada Zucchini Boats!
8/10/22
There has been a lot of talk of summer fruits and veggies! This week Erin will be making an Heirloom Tomato Toast!!
8/3/22
Erin will be making a One-Pot Ratatouille Pasta dish this week!
7/27/22
One more week of berries! This week Erin is going to make Mini Blueberry Galettes, and they look AMAZING!
7/20/22
This week Erin will be making a Strawberry Shortcake! Such an important summer recipe to have ready!
7/13/22
This week, Erin is going to make these super delicious Raspberry Oatmeal Bars, with the Triple Berry Chia Jam from next week! It’s going to be so yummy and nutritious!
7/6/22
July will be the month of berries! Erin will be starting with a Triple Berry Chia Jam!
6/29/22
Last Wednesday of the month! Erin will be making a BBQ Chickpea Salad!
6/22/22
It’s a nice long month full of delicious salads! Erin will be making a Mediterranean Farro Salad with Tofu Feta this week!
6/15/22
Who loves a great salad with some fruit? Or like, me you like them, but aren’t always sure what will go together well? Erin will be making a Spinach, Avocado & Strawberry Salad and it looks delicious!
6/8/22
Another great salad, Erin will be making a Lemon Basil Orzo Salad!
6/1/22
Our theme in June is special salads! I can’t wait! I love salads and I love new ideas :)
This week Janice share a recipe she has made which she says is delicious so Erin decided to make it in class. It is a Moroccan Couscous and Chickpea Salad.
5/25/22
One more week of greens! Erin will be making an Arugula Pesto!
5/18/22
And even more greens! This week Erin will be making a Swiss Chard Gratin, tune in to see how this turns out!
5/11/22
More greens this week.
Erin will be making Curry Chickpea Salad Collard Wraps!
5/4/22
May is going to be all about creative ways to eat our greens!
The first recipe Erin will make is a Sweet Potato and Beet Green Soup with Farro!
4/27/22
Another sweet breakfast this week! Erin will be making a Speedy Smoothie Bowl!
4/20/22
Erin will be making a Breakfast Casserole with lots of yummy ingredients!
4/13/22
Erin will be making Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal this week! This looks like it’s going to be delicious, healthy and provide breakfast for a few days! I can’t wait to try it!
4/6/22
April is Breakfast month in our cooking class! We will be starting with simple but delicious Sheet Pan Breakfast Potatoes!
3/30/22
One more week of our simple, one dish recipes! Erin will be making a plant based “meat” loaf!
3/23/22
Ooh, Erin has made this Enchilada recipe before and she said it is delicious, and a pretty simple recipe! This is going to be a GOOD ONE!!!
3/16/22
Erin will be making a Mac & Greens recipe today for a St Patty’s day celebration!
3/9/22
In March we are looking for simple one dish recipes, like a casserole!
Erin will be making a vegan Cauliflower Casserole this week and it looks delish! Click here for the recipe!
2/28/22
One more week of Veggies! Erin will be making Easy Sheet Pan Fajitas! Fajitas are always delicious and a pretty simple meal!
2/21/22
More veggies please! Erin will be making Stuffed Portobellos with Hummus Gravy! Click here for the recipe!
2/14/22
Erin will be making a tasty Ginger Soy Veggie Stir Fry this week!
2/7/22
February is Veggie Month! We will be talking about all the ways veggies can take a central role in our meals!
This week Erin will make Brussels Sprouts (click here for recipe) and a Bold Teriyaki Sauce (click here for recipe)!
1/31/22
In our 5th Monday of the month, we decided to have a discussion about what to eat when you don’t want to make something from scratch! There are options for easy to make, healthy, plant-based food for your pantry, freezer and some fresh delivery options!
Click here to check out the ever expanding list!
1/24/22
Erin will be making a Kale and Cauliflower Soup today!
1/17/22
Erin will be making a Box Choy and Wild Mushroom Soba Noodle Soup!
1/10/22
We have decided that January will be soup month! Soups are a great way to get lots of veggies, beans, and other healthy ingredients into our daily routine! They are great for a few meals and are easy to digest! This week Erin will make a Hearty Chickpea Noodle Soup! So much nutrition in one bowl!
1/3/22
We received a request for more simple recipes! This week Erin will make a simple, everyday 1 pot Lentil Soup! This is a super healthy recipe, and like many of our recipes, can be made even if you don’t have every single ingredient on the list! Join the live class for the discussion!
12/20/21
More inspiration from the plant based registered dietician (https://plantbasedrdblog.com)! This holiday recipe is a glazed tofu one, a great option instead of a glazed ham if you want to try something new! Erin and I are both really excited :)
12/13/21
For many of us, it isn’t the holidays until without cookies! Erin will be making vegan sugar cookies that can be rolled out, cut into fun holiday shapes and decorated with frosting and sprinkles!
12/6/21
We found a blog by a plant based registered dietician and so many recipes look so good!! (https://plantbasedrdblog.com) The recipe last week was from her too!
This week Erin will make her Lemon White Bean Orzo Soup! It looks so good and perfect for the cooler weather we are having.
11/29/21
We are sticking with a 30 minute cooking class and only 1 recipe! Erin will be making a Lentil Vegetable Wellington! A special and delicious recipe!
11/22/21
Erin will be making biscuits this week. Great for the holidays, great for ANY DAY! I have made these biscuits multiple times before and they are soooo good! Try them and you are in for a treat! Click here for the recipe!
11/15/21
This week we are trying something new, a 30 min class with only 1 recipe!
Erin will be making some delicious sweet potato pie bars, perfect for fall and the holidays! Click here for the recipe!
11/8/21
The holidays are coming! One of our members recommended this salad, which looks delicious! Erin has also wanted to Roast a whole Cauliflower, which is a great main dish. This recipe got great reviews and we are so excited to try it!
Click here for the Cornucopia Salad Recipe!
Click here for the Whole Roasted Cauliflower Recipe!
11/1/2021
Erin will be making the Rockin’ Vegan Ricotta again, and then an instant pot lasagna soup! Yummy, time for some cool weather recipes!
Click here for the Rockin’ Ricotta Recipe!
Click here for the Instant Pot Lasagna Soup (1 pot meal!)
10/18/21
Last weekend I found a great recipe for fluffy pancakes which are plant based, and we added ginger and blueberries and they were DELICIOUS! Erin will be making these, and they are sure to be loved by the whole family! She will also be making a vegan broccoli cheese soup, just in time for fall!
Click here for the Fluffiest Vegan Pancake Recipe!
Click here for the Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup!
10/11/21
Has anyone tried store bought pumpkin pie hummus?? It is DELICIOUS, and Erin is going to teach us how to make our own version! She will also be making an Easy Vegan Eggplant Parmigiana! Yummy!
Click here for the Pumpkin Pie Hummus Recipe!
Click here for the Easy Vegan Eggplant Parmigiana!
9/27/21
We keep making our way through delicious recipes, one week at a time!
Click here for the Burrito-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes!
Click here for Cashew Crema 2 Ways!
9/20/21
Linda, one of our members tried one of the most surprising plant based switcheroos, which is a carrot turned into a hot dog! Erin will also be making a Masala Sorghum Chickpea Salad so we can continue to eat those super healthy ancient grains!
Click here for the Carrot Hot Dog Recipe!
Click here for the Masala Sorghum Chickpea Salad Recipe!
9/13/21
Instagram is great for finding recipes because there are quick videos that show the end result and a quick overview of the recipes. Erin found both of these recipes on instagram and said she couldn’t resist!
Click here for the No-Bake Almond Butter Cup Bars!
Click here for the Taco-Inspired Stuffed Avocados!
8/30/21
More Summer Recipes! Erin will be making an Easy Panzanella and an Instant Pot Pear and Date Spiced Oatmeal!
Click here for the Easy Panzanella Recipe!
Click here for the Instant Pot Pear and Date Spiced Oatmeal!
8/23/21
Erin will be making overnight oats, a great summer breakfast! RJ has been making them, and he will make us a batch that lasts a few days! Lots of great nutrients, and you can do some batch cooking and make life easier for a few days! We will also discuss hydration since it is soooo important!
Click here for the recipe for overnight oats!
8/16/21
You can’t say we don’t do an interesting variety of recipes in this class! Who likes tacos, burritos, rice and beans, or nachos?? We will be learning how to make our own refried beans and I am very excited about it!
Erin will also be showing us how to make a vegan banana pudding, I’ve made one before and it was delish!
Click for the Instant Pot Refried Beans Recipe!
Click here for the Vegan Banana Pudding Recipe!
8/9/21
More yummy recipes coming next week! Erin will be making a Sesame Ginger Noodle Salad and a Raw Fruit Crisp!
Click here for the Sesame Ginger Noodle Salad!
Click here for the Raw Fruit Crisp!
8/2/21
I am so excited, Erin is going to make a fresh watermelon cake, we looked up recipes for them last week and they are beautiful, fruit only cakes! She will also be making a vegan magic shell sauce!
Click here for the Fresh Watermelon Cake Recipe!
Click here for the Vegan Magic Shell Chocolate Sauce!
7/26/21
Summer is in full swing and we want yummy, veggie filled, cold recipes for these hot days! Well Erin has 2 more recipes that we will love! We got a request for a carrot ginger dressing, like you might have had at a sushi restaurant and I saw a recipe for a cold pasta salad on instagram that looks delish! I can’t wait for these recipes!!
Click here for the Carrot Ginger Dressing Recipe!
Click here for the Vegan Pasta Salad with Creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing Recipe!
7/19/21
Ooh, have you had cowboy caviar before? It is delicious, nutritious, and pretty quick to make! Erin will also be making a Chocolate Peanut Butter Avocado Pudding!
Click here for the Cowboy Caviar Recipe!
Click here for the Chocolate Peanut Butter Avocado Pudding Recipe!
7/12/21
Summer is in full swing! Erin is going to make an Easy Beet Falafel and the Best Fast Easy Salsa! Yum!!
Click here for the Easy Beet Falafel Recipe!
Click here for the Best Fast Easy Salsa!
7/5/21
We’ve had some requests for some recipes with beets recently, and this class, ask and you shall receive!
Click here for the Best Vegan Beet Burger Recipe!
Click here for the Quick Pickled Onion Recipe!
Click here for the Colorful Beet Salad with Carrot, Quinoa & Spinach Recipe!
6/28/21
Yay, more summer recipes! Erin will show us how to make the Ultimate Gazpacho and a Carrot Ginger Turmeric Smoothie!
6/21/21
It’s summer!!! Our members requested recipes they could take to the gatherings that are starting to happen again! Erin will be making a Simple French-Style Potato Salad and a No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake!
Click here for the Simple French-Style Potato Salad Recipe!
Click here for the No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe!
6/14/21
It’s time to get excited! Erin made a Vegan Pad See Ew (one of my favorite dishes at Thai Restaurants!) a few weeks ago and it was so good she wanted to share it with us in cooking class! She will also be making banana splits! Eating more plant based doesn’t mean we have to give up dessert!
Click here for the Vegan Pad See Ew Recipe!
Click here for the 5-Minute Raw Banana Split Recipe!
6/7/21
It’s time for summer recipes! Erin will be making a Creamy Vegan Broccoli Salad and 1 Bowl Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies!
Click here for the Creamy Vegan Broccoli Salad!
Click here for the 1 Bowl Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies!
5/24/21
Erin will be making 2 tasty recipes this week, Vegan Mini Chickpea Flour Frittatas and Vegan Collard Greens! Getting in our veggies multiple ways!
Click here for the Mini Chickpea Flour Frittatas Recipe!
Click here for the Vegan Collard Greens Recipe!
5/17/21
Erin will be making a vegan Saag Paneer (an Indian dish!) and showing us some options for a mushroom latte. Lots of benefits for mushrooms for the brains! Yummy and helps us try some new things :)
5/10/21
Erin is back! She will be making delicious, fresh spring rolls with all the yummy veggies we love, and a peanut butter dipping sauce! She figured she would have a little time still, so she is also going to make some fruit rolls! This class is going to be full of beautiful, fresh food!
Click here for the Veggie Spring Roll Recipe with Peanut Sauce!
4/26/21
We are going for an Indian theme with our entree today and I can’t wait!
4/19/21
We are continuing the trend with adding more healthy, ancient grains to our diet with more Sorghum recipes this week! There is some interesting information about sorghum here: https://nulifemarket.com/what-is-sorghum/ It is naturally gluten free and a great grain to incorporate into all sorts of recipes! Erin is going to make a Middle Eastern inspired Salad, and either granola or healthy crunch bars! We will see which on on Monday!
Click here for the Middle Eastern Inspired Chickpea Sorghum Salad!
Click here for the Healthy Granola with Popped Sorghum!
Click here for the 5 ingredient Healthy Crunch Bars with Popped Sorghum!
4/12/21
We were looking for more 1 pot, 1 bowl dishes to make life easy while delicious and nutritious! We decided to make our own pesto to make an amazing hearty salad! Quinoa has also been identified as a very healthy food based on Dr. Mischley’s research so we always make sure to include it!
Click here for the Easy Vegan Pesto Recipe!
Click here for the Roasted Veggie, Chickpea & Pesto Quinoa Salad!
4/5/21
We have been talking about “meal prep” quite a bit these days. Erin’s recipes are pretty much always ones where you can make a big batch and have left overs, but this week Erin has really outdone herself with food for multiple meals with different flavors! We are starting with a base of Farro, which Dr. Mischley’s data shows is really great for people with Parkinson’s (See link at top for point system)! Then we will have options for a Mediterranean, Thai or Southwest themed bowls. It is going to be delicious!
Click here for the Farro Bowls - Bulk Cooking Ideas!
Click here for a the recipe for a Vegan Chipotle Ranch Dressing!
3/29/21
Last week was our 1 year anniversary of our online cooking class!
This week Erin will be making vegan empanadas! Another brand new recipe for many of us! I can’t wait!
3/22/21
We continue to try new things! We learned from Dr. Mischley that ancient grains are particularly healthy and that’s why we are exploring new ones like Sorghum! I don’t think any of us have had it before so this is exciting! Erin will be making a Tex-Mex Sorghum Chili and an Easy Vegan Cheddar Cheese Spread!
Click here for the Tex-Mex Sorghum Chili Recipe!
Click here for the Easy Vegan Cheddar Cheese (Spread and Sauce) Recipe!
3/15/21
One of our goals for this cooking class is to try some foods that we don’t typically eat! I saw this recipe from nutritionfacts.org on Instagram and it looks yummy! It includes black-eyed peas and collard greens! We will also make a savory spice blend to use in that recipe and have some yummy vegan cornbread!
Click here for the Black-Eyed Peas & Collard Recipe!
3/8/21
Dr. Mischley’s data shows that farro is correlated with better outcomes, so we decided to make a salad including farro this week! We were also ready to try a new twist on a hummus recipe!
Click here the Baby Kale Salad with Farro, Grapes & Oranges Recipe!
3/1/21
We are looking forward to this weeks recipes! Erin will be making some homemade kale chips and blondie bars!
Click here for the Crispy Baked Kale Chips Recipe.
Click here for the Flourless Chocolate Chip Chickpea Blondies Recipe!
2/22/21
We’ve looked at some yummy pasta recipes that can be made in one pot, this recipe looks so delicious! Feel free to skip the pasta and focus on just the veggies if you want to go ultra healthy, or consider trying a different pasta like a chickpea or lentil based one. This recipe has cauliflower, white beans and kale with a creamy vegan Alfredo sauce! Erin is also excited to make some magic cookies which have no oil or added sugar!
Click here for the Pasta with Cauliflower, White Beans and Kale Recipe!
2/15/21
Ooh, we’ve been talking about making blueberry muffins for a little while now and it is finally time! Blueberries are a great brain food and Erin will help us making the healthiest version of muffins possible! One of our members also shared a wild rice soup recipe, and another member said it is one of her favorite recipes! So we will have a great soup for lunch or dinner and muffins for breakfast!
2/8/21
We have been talking about making our own vegan Nutella for a while now and it is finally time! Erin will also make a plant based instant Pot Shepherd’s Pie! Talk about getting all the veggies and veggies in our body while avoiding processed foods!
2/1/21
We have had a request for more mushroom recipes! There are a lot of health benefits to mushrooms and they are super versatile for cooking! Erin will be making Portobello Mushroom Steaks, an Everyday Mushroom Gravy (for the mushroom steak, haha!) and a Wild Rice Salad with Corn, Blueberries, and Almonds! Sounds delicious!
Click here for the Portobello Steak Recipe!
Click here for the Everyday Mushroom Gravy Recipe!
Click here for the Wild Rice Salad (with Corn, Blueberries and Almonds) Recipe!
1/25/21
We had a great class last week going through our favorite small appliances and kitchen gadgets that help us cook more healthy food!
This week we are starting a little bit of a streak with mushrooms! There are so many benefits to eating mushrooms and we are going to explore lots of recipes!
1/18/21
It’s 2021 and time to re-introduce this cooking class and the kinds of small kitchen appliances, gadgets and tools that make cooking and preparing your own food easier and more fun! Erin will be showing us the ones she uses the most and show us some of the simple things she makes often. We will also open it up for anyone who attends to show us their favorite things! Can’t wait to see you there!
Click here to see some of Erin’s favorite kitchen gadgets and tools!
1/11/21
Yum…We’ve been talking about doing zucchini bread for a while now! It is finally time! What a great way to sneak veggies into a delicious breakfast or snack! Erin also found an awesome spiralized zucchini vegetable noodle soup which is perfect for our winter weather!
Click here for the Plant Based Zucchini Bread Recipe!
Click here for the Spiralized Zucchini Vegetable Soup Recipe!
1/4/21
Our first cooking class of 2021! We are starting with a treat, lots of us love carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, so Erin is going to teach us how to make a plant based version! I’m so excited because my mom will be making this for my birthday next week!
12/28/20
Our last cooking class of 2020! With New Years coming up, we had requests for appetizers for the party we will be having by ourselves! (2021 Holidays will be different!!) Erin will be showing us how to make one of my favorite appetizers - buffalo cauliflower wings! So good and healthy! She will also show us how to make our own cheese ball because vegan cheese platters are a thing and they are AMAZING!!
12/21/20
I’m so excited for this weeks recipes! We are going super healthy with steamed veggies in the instant pot again. Erin has also perfected the recipe for the secret sauce from The Spot, a yummy vegan restaurant in Hermosa Beach. The sauce is delicious to put on steamed veggies and my favorite dish from The Spot had brown rice and black beans too! I can wait to recreate this dish! Lastly, we have taken the recipe of my favorite Mexican chocolate mousse and made it plant based! I am so excited for all of this!
Click here for the steamed veggie in the instant pot recipe!
12/14/20
We had grand plans of making a multi-layer vegan jelly fruit cake, but this is a new type of recipe for Erin and she doesn’t feel quite ready to make this complex of a recipe! So we are starting with Mango Coconut Jelly Cubes first! Both recipes are here in case you want to try it!
12/7/20
We had a request to make a fruit + jello salad which is a common dish around the holidays! We did a quick google search and saw some really interesting vegan jello options! So today we are going to try a simple jello recipe so we can make a more complex, interesting fruit + jello treat in one of our next few classes! We will also be making a decadent scalloped potato recipe! Yum!!
11/30/20
The last Monday of November and our first class after our Thanksgiving cooking bonanza! Now we are gonna go ultra healthy with steamed veggies in the instant pot and start learning how to make yummy sauces that we can easily add to these veggies and other stuff!
Click here for the Steamed Vegetables in the Instant Pot Recipe!
Click here for the 5 Minute Vegan Cheese Sauce (Soy, Dairy, and Nut Free) Recipe!
11/23/20
It is Thanksgiving week! It likely looks a lot different this year than usual, but let’s make the best of it and try new recipes! Erin will be making a vegan stuffing and pumpkin pie, I can’t wait!
11/16/20
Our holiday preparations continue! Our plans might be different this year but that doesn’t mean we can’t prepare an amazing spread and eat leftovers for days! Erin will be making a vegan Green Bean Casserole and a Lentil and Rice Casserole which is a good side or can even be a main dish! (We can put gravy on anything/everything right??)
11/9/20
It’s still early in November, but we are ready to start making some healthy plant based holiday recipes! This week Erin will make a mashed cauliflower recipe for anyone who wants to mix it up with mashed potatoes and a vegan gravy!!
11/2/20
Erin is back! This week she is going to make a delicious turmeric latte and some amazing vegan meatballs (oxymoron I know, but trust us, these are yummy!!).
Click here for the Turmeric Latte Recipe!
Click here for the Beyond Amazing Vegan Meatball Recipe! (Italian and Greek versions!)
10/26/20
Erin is hiking across Catalina Island this week so Claire will be taking over class! We are going to do some more breakfast foods this week! One of Claire’s favorites for weekend brunches is loaded hash browns so we will make those. We have also been looking for a good plant based recipe for banana bread, and simple veganista has one!
10/19/20
Every week is delicious, but this week is going to be extra delicious! We had a request for “spinach pie” or spanakopita and Erin is going to share one of her favorite berry cobbler recipes! Woo hoo! We can’t wait!
Click here for the recipe for the World’s Best Greek Vegan Spanakopita!
10/12/20
Due to popular demand we are doing some breakfast recipes this week! Erin made up her own simple recipe for easy flourless pancakes (yum!) and will be showing us her delicious vegan breakfast sandwiches! For the breakfast sandwiches, you’ll want to make the tempeh bacon from an earlier cooking class! All recipes are listed below:
Click here for the Easy Flourless Pancake Recipe!
10/5/20
We are all about the fall recipes! Even though it is hot in California we aren’t going to let that stop us! I also have heard that eating hot food helps cool you down…true?
Erin will be making a Moroccan Lentil Soup, a Spice Blend and Fudgy No-Bake Brownies!
Click here for the Moroccan Lentil Soup Recipe
9/28/20
As of last week it is officially fall and it’s time for some fall recipes!
We had a request something with pumpkin and Erin found a recipe that looks delicious! We were also inspired by our delicious cashew tzatziki from a few weeks ago to make a spinach and artichoke dip so we have some appetizers ready in case we want them while we watch football or for other holiday festivities!
Click here for the Pumpkin Chickpea Veggie Pizza Recipe!
Click here for the Best and Easiest Vegan Spinach and Artichoke Dip!
9/21/20
This week's theme is yellow food! Not on purpose but when we had suggestions/ideas for an award winning vegan baked Mac & Cheese and easy vegan lemon bars we decided to go for it! Another theme could be comfort foods! Can’t wait to try these recipes!
9/14/20
Ooh…We have been interested in making our own veggie patties for veggie burgers for a long time! Lisa and Michael share this recipe that they love to make and Teri vouched for it’s deliciousness! Claire had a delicious corn + arugula salad from the deli at Whole Foods and it was SO GOOD! So Erin found a recipe for us and it will be awesome! A great summer salad while keeping cool! And these veggie burgers can be frozen and saved for later!
Click here for the Corn + Arugula Salad Recipe!
Click here for the Vegan Quinoa + Sweet Potato Burger Recipe!
9/7/20
We took the day off for the Labor Day Holiday! Enjoy the opportunity to catch up on some of the recipes Erin has taught us so far!
8/31/20
Continuing with the Mediterranean theme and keeping the cooking to a minimum while it is SO HOT out, this week Erin will be making quinoa tabbouleh and lemony greek potatoes! It’s gonna be so yummy and will go great with the falafel and tzatziki from last week! Enjoy!
8/24/20
It’s been hot for a while so we couldn’t imagine cooking too much…we are going to keep things cool this week with a couple ingredients to help you make a delicious Mediterranean meal. Erin will show us how to make a cashew based (plant-based) tzatziki and a crispy baked falafel. Use these ingredients to make a delicious salad, wrap or bowl! I also mentioned that I used to love eating creamsicles, Teri found a great recipe for fudgesicles, so we figured, why not try making vegan creamsicles?? I can’t wait!!
Click here for the Cashew Tzatziki Recipe!
8/17/20
Another Monday and more delicious recipes from the kitchen of Erin! This week she will be making some easy roasted veggies (good in soo many ways!) and some loaded baked potatoes and/or sweet potatoes which are an easy delicious meal and great for leftovers!
Click here for the Easy Roasted Vegetables Recipes!
Click here for the Loaded Baked Potatoes or Sweet Potatoes Recipe!
Click here to see how to use an instant pot to cook your potatoes and/or sweet potatoes!
8/10/20
Woo hoo! We had a request for more instant pot recipes! So we Erin will be making quinoa and then showing us some yummy bowls we can make with that quinoa! It’s good to mix up our whole grains :) After that we are going to learn about a recipe for fudgesicles! A creamy, cool, delicious summer treat!
Click here for the Quinoa Instant Pot Recipe!
8/3/20
Cooking class means I look forward to Mondays! Erin will be showing us 3 awesome recipes this week! A Fluffy Oil-Free Hummus, a Mediterranean Salad Pizza and a No Bake Lemon Cookie Fruit Tart! Woo hoo! I can’t wait!
Click here for the Fluffy Oil-Free Hummus Recipe!
7/27/20
Last cooking class of July! How can that be??
This week Erin will be showing us her life changing green smoothie recipe, a recipe for a no-tuna (chickpea instead) salad that is great for sandwiches or on a bed of greens, and finally another option for a veggie bacon for a BLT sandwich or topper, made of eggplant!
Click here for the Life Changing Green Smoothie Recipe
7/20/20
Now that we have this cooking class, I look forward to Mondays! Erin will be showing us three delicious recipes this week! It’s summer time and salads are our favorite! Learn how to make delicious, filling, beautiful salads so you can get those veggies in your belly!
Click here the the Chinese Cabbage Salad Recipe!
7/13/20
Ooh, we had a request for a plant-based enchilada recently and the time to try it is now! Claire also found a delicious recipe for a vegan ceviche and will share that too!
7/6/20
It’s summer time and that means it’s time to try some yummy new recipes!
This weeks cooking class will include a demo of a mouthwatering Southwest Salad with Grilled Corn and Roasted Sweet Potatoes and an Easy Delicious Vegan Pizza!
6/29/2020
This week we had requests to make our own granola at home! We can make it healthier with less oil and sugar than is usually included in store bought varieties! We have one option with gluten and a gluten free granola too. We will also be making very simple and healthy oatmeal cookies and finally, since we all need it, we will see Erin’s mother’s recipe for an Immunity Boosting Magic Elixir!
Click here for recipes for granola and oatmeal cookies!
Click here for the recipe for the Immunity Boosting Magic Elixir!
6/22/2020
Today we are going to make a plant based Kale Caesar Salad and and that’s just the start! We are going to learn how to make a couple delicious dressings/sauces, and learn how we can make a yummy and filling salad, wrap and more!
Click here for the recipe for plant based Kale Caesar Salad and a lemon Tahini dressing!
6/15/2020
Woo hoo, we are going to try making our own vegan sushi today! The same ingredients can be used to make a rice bowl if you decide you don’t want to learn the skill of making an actual roll :) We are also going to try a healthy, sweet, cold treat because the weather is getting warmer!
Click here for the recipe for Vegan Sushi and Poke Bowl!!
Click here for the recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Shake!
6/8/2020
Today we are trying some more delicious Italian recipes!
Click here for the recipe for Erin’s Quick n’ Tasty Pesto ‘n Zoodles!
Click here for the recipe for Lentil Eggplant Stuffed Shells!
6/1/2020
Today’s theme is Thai food!
Erin will be preparing Pad Thai and a Salad!
Click here for the recipe for the Easy Vegan Pad Thai!
Click here for the recipe for the Thai Peanut Tempeh Salad!
Claire will make a plant based red Thai Curry! Click here for the recipe.
5/25/2020
It is Memorial Day! Often Memorial Day might include a picnic, potluck or grill out! 2020 might be different than usual, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun and eat some of our favorite foods, plant-based style!
Claire will make an Israeli Cous Cous Salad and RJ will be grilling portobello mushrooms, corn and tofu!
Click here for tips on grilling tofu really well!
Click here for the Israeli Cous Cous Salad Recipe!
Erin and her husband Oscar will also be grilling and Erin will make a delish potato Salad!
5/18/2020
Erin is back this week! We are doing a stuffed pepper recipe by request!
5/11/2020
Today’s class was breakfast themed! Nancy made a cherry chocolate coffee cake and Claire demos a veggie scramble and french toast! It was all delicious! We had breakfast for late lunch and then RJ and Claire used the veggie scramble in their tacos for dinner!
Click here for the Cherry Chocolate Coffee Cake Recipe!
Click here for a loose recipe for the Veggie Scramble!
Click here for the Vegan French Toast from Minimalist Baker! (I added turmeric, ginger, & nutmeg to the batter to up the spice content!)
5/4/2020
Today’s class was about some yummy energy bites (so many recommended foods in one delicious dessert/snack! Whole oats, nut butter, seeds, spices, etc!) and baked tofu and all the things we can do with that! Enjoy! See recipes below!
4/27/2020
Todays recipes are for Erin’s amazing black beans and awesome vegan chili! I have had both and they are so delicious! I can’t wait for this lesson and to make them in our instant pot!
4/20/2020
Todays recipe is a vegan jambalaya! I’ve had it at Erin’s house for a party before, when I went to get seconds, it was gone! Everyone, vegans and meat eaters alike will love this dish!
4/13/2020:
Sandwiches! Who doesn’t love a good sandwich? Who thinks that because they are plant based, they don’t get to each the same sandwiches they have already loved? Well we have GOOD news for you! There are so many cool plant based options for sandwiches! Guess what, all the pictures below are PLANT-BASED sandwiches! YUMMY!!
4/6/2020:
This cooking lesson includes a Spaghetti Squash Bake and a Simple Vegan Lasagna For All! You will want to make the vegan mozzarella (recipe posted below) for the spaghetti squash bake, for the lasagna, you want both the mozzarella and the ricotta for the lasagna recipe! Check and see if you have the ingredients to make either of these, and if not, put it on the list for the next grocery delivery!
3/30/2020:
Our second cooking class! We made a vegan mozzarella from Chloe’s Vegan Italian Kitchen Cookbook (https://amzn.to/2RbXKae)! Simple, easy to make, and delicious! We used our mozz sauce on pasta mixed with a marinara to make a red sauce, and on steamed green beans! Then we chatted a lot about food :)
3/23/2020:
Our first cooking class was great! We learned a lot about how to use the Instant Pot (do you have one? You might want to consider it!). Erin made dried chickpeas into cooked ones! There are so many great things to do with Chickpeas! Add them to a pasta dish, a salad or make hummus! Maybe a chocolate pudding or a no tuna salad sandwich! (https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-burgers-wraps/vegan-no-tuna-salad-sandwich/#gs.2r01tl)