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Hello, sweet friends! Or should I say "Hi, y'all!" It's been well over a year since I last posted, and so much has happened since then. I know I've worried a few of you (please accept my sincerest apologies for that). I needed time away though. Not for any one reason in particular, but because...

These easy vegan enchiladas are filling, crowd-pleasing, packed with flavor, and come together in a quick 45 minutes. Hearty enough for a winter gathering and yet fresh and colorful enough to be happily welcomed to your dinner plate the whole year through. This post is sponsored by Nasoya. Thanks for supporting the brands that support Blissful...

This dreamy vegan tomato soup is soothing, comforting, and perfect for pairing with plant-powered grilled cheese. This recipe was originally published on January 8, 2014. The post has since been updated with new photos and a recipe video. The recipe remains the same! The below story is one I shared back in early 2014. Take...

This vegan golden butternut squash bisque is luxuriously silky and positively nourishing. It's overflowing with immune-boosting and anti-inflammtory ingredients—ginger, turmeric, coconut oil, butternut squash—and its bright golden hue will make you feel as if you're gazing into a bowl of sunshine. It's been a good while since I've posted. Since May, we've had a lot...

This cinnamon popcorn power snack mix is packed with brain-boosting, mood-supportive, immune-strengthening, and antioxidant-rich foods. It's the perfect snack for little (or big) hands to reach for as they head back to school—whether in person or online. Keep reading to find out all the wonderful benefits of each mindfully selected ingredient. This post is sponsored by...

This easy vegan apple cake is packed with crisp, sweet, and nourishing Rave® apples. Made with just 8 ingredients (plus salt + water) and requiring just 15 minutes of active kitchen preparation, it's as easy to make as it is to enjoy. This post is sponsored by Stemilt's Rave® apples. Thanks for supporting the brands that...

These vegan crispy sweet potato tacos with avocado cream are a dream come true. Epically crispy, flavorfully seasoned baked sweet potato spears are nestled into warm tortillas and topped with crunchy cabbage, creamy avocado aioli, and fresh cilantro. A spritz of zesty lime juice brings them together in the best of ways. One of the...

Summer is in full bloom and so is fresh summer produce. If you're looking for ways to put all that freshness to good (and flavorful) use, checkout this roundup of 46 produce-packed vegan summer recipes. They're categorized by main veggie for easy perusing (Greens // Cabbage, Peppers, Cauliflower, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Corn, Zucchini, Root Vegetables)—with a...

If you're looking for a protein-packed, portable, and plant-powered savory breakfast, look no further. This vegan tofu veggie "egg" patty breakfast sandwich ticks all the boxes and then some. This post is sponsored by Nasoya. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Blissful Basil! I've talked about this before, but eggs are a tricky...

This vegan spicy cauliflower cashew cheese dip is zippy, silky smooth, and addictive. Perfect for sinking crunchy tortilla chips or veggies into, dolloping over tacos, or folding into burritos.  With recipes and life, systems are a win. A few years back, I started using a veggie- and nut-packed combination to create super lush, creamy sauces...

These garlic herb burst tomatoes are extraordinarily delicious and so, so easy to make. They're also incredibly versatile and can be used as a topping for almost any savory dish you can think of—pasta, crostini, hummus. If you own a copy of my book, then these burst tomatoes might look a bit familiar. There, they're...

This vegan buffalo macaroni salad comes together in a speedy 30 minutes. Packed with a tangy, zesty kick, it's bound to liven up a BBQ, picnic, or sunshiny summer gathering. This pregnancy has brought forth a totally different set of cravings than my first pregnancy did. When I was pregnant with Sloane (and beyond the...

These vegan oatmeal cherry almond cookies are a twist on classic oatmeal raisin cookies. Dried tart cherries take the place of raisins and almonds take the place of walnuts. But the base stays true to the original, yielding cookies (big or small—your choice) that are perfectly crisp on the outside with soft, chewy interiors. Move...

These super seedy cinnamon granola clusters will have you in a snacking frenzy. Crispy, subtly sweet, and packed with feel-good vitamins and minerals, these delectable clusters make the ideal mid-afternoon snack. Sloane is one snack-y little lady. She's been this way since day one, always preferring lots of small meals throughout the day instead of...

It's been quiet around here lately. Most notably because I stopped working for three months to care for Sloane during the stay-at-home order, but also because in the few moments I was able to work, my heart was focused on getting things in order for my new website. As many of you know from reading this post,...

These falafel spiced chickpea wraps are made with simple ingredients and simple methods. Pan-toasted, spiced chickpeas are tucked into warm tortilla wraps or pita bread, topped with a simple cucumber-onion slaw, and generously drizzled with cashew yogurt tzatziki sauce. We recently brought our nanny back on, and so I'm now back to work nearly full-time. Or...