There are nights when I blog at 1am after working seven hours, delirious and reeking of chili garlic aioli.
There are many, many nights when I roast sweet potatoes and bake strawberry muffins even though I should be editing my thesis. I cook because it makes me happy and I write because I love you. Life’s too short to not bake your butt off in the wee hours of the night.
Life’s too short to not teach you about the “natural flavors” lurking in your yogurt when normal people are sleeping.
Life’s too short to not tell you why gluten give me the warm and fuzzies.
The work will get done. It always does. More often than not, I’m chopping carrots when I should be chopping down chapter 3. Believe me when I say that I can’t freaking wait to be able to dedicate more time to writing this blog, cooking every recipe from the Oh She Glows Cookbook, and sitting on the couch doing absolutely nothing. I never do nothing. I heard it’s fun.
I also never buy cookbooks. Why buy a cookbook when I can read 100 blogs a day and get a gazillion recipes FO FREE? Well there’s something incredible about holding a beautiful cookbook in your hands; and this is no exception. It’s just so lovely. I wasn’t asked nor am I being compensated to write this review–I simply wanted to share with you some recipes that I adore from this gorgeous book. I pre-ordered the Oh She Glows Cookbook the second I heard Angela was writing it. I’m sure you’re all familiar with her blog. She specializes in nutrient dense, whole food, plant-based recipes that taste ridiculously divine and help you “glow from the inside out.” OSG was one of the first blogs I read when I got into plant-based cooking and eating and was hands down one of my greatest sources of inspiration. It still is to this day. I’ve been following her blog for years now. Trust me when I say that this book is even more mouth-watering and beautiful than you could expect. It’s bursting with wholesome vegan recipes and gorgeous photos that could easily please carnivores and herbivores alike. I’ve already made a handful of the recipes and loved each one. As soon as my thesis is over, I plan on cooking my way through the whole thing! You should totally order it, like yesterday.
Here are a few recipes I’ve tried with huge success. #icantbelieveitsvegan
Thai Peanut Empowered Noodle Bowl
This baby is jam-packed with veggies and edamame AKA loads and loads of plant protein and fiber. It’s also doused with the most perfectly peanutty sauce. Did you know that 100% buckwheat soda noodles cost half a paycheck at Whole Foods? Yes, yes they do. I used the ones that have a bit of wheat in them so I could pay off my graduate education. I love cold soba noodle salads and will definitely be making them more often. I especially enjoyed the freshness of the cilantro and lime. This makes a TON, so be nice and share.
Cheerful Chocolate Smoothie
This smoothie has it all, and then some. Imagine a creamy, dreamy chocolate shake for breakfast. It has the absolute BEST texture thanks to the avocado, and I love that it’s 100% naturally sweetened with dates. This girl gets tired of bananas, yo! Use those big, soft, pitted Medjool dates and make sure to soak them if your blender can’t blend them raw. I’ve had this every day for breakfast for the past three days (paired with almond butter n’ nanner toast). This will def be one of your new smoothie besties, guaranteed. Try adding some chia seeds, spinach, and coffee ice cubes (brewed coffee frozen in an ice cube tray). You’re welcome.
I also tried the Gym Rat Smoothie, which was of course nothing short of fab.
Loaded Savory Oatmeal & Lentil Bowl
This little gem is a savory twist of oatmeal with the added benefit of uber nutritious lentils. You know how much I love my savory oats! A fourth cup of red lentils has a whopping 14 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber. I like to add nutritional yeast and top it with hummus, sliced avocado, salsa, and hot sauce. It comes together in about 15 minutes, so it’s great in a pinch since you probably always have the ingredients on hand. I’ve made this for both breakfast and dinner. Yum-o.
Marinated Balsamic, Maple and Garlic Tempeh
When tempeh and maple syrup come together, there is always serious scrumptiousness ahead. This has the perfect balance of sweet and salty and comes together in minutes. Just whisk together the marinade, slice the tempeh and throw that bad boy in the fridge. Bake it when you get home from work and winner-winner-tempeh-dinner! I ate mine with peas and roasted sweet potatoes, duh.
Other recipes I’m dying to try: Out the Door Chia Power Donuts, Chilled Chocolate Espresso Torte with Toasted Hazelnut Crust, Fudgy Mocha Pudding Cake, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas with Avocado Lime Cream Sauce, Quick and Easy Channa Masala, Festive Kale Salad with Sweet Apple Vinaigrette and Pecan Parmesan, and Ultimate Nutty Granola Clusters.
Your turn! What’s your favorite cookbook? Have you tried any OSG recipes? Do tell!
The winner of the Delicious Probiotics Drinks Cookbook giveaway is Dena from 40 Fit in the Mitt!
I need to get my hands on the OSG cookbook! I am a cookbook hoarder–I love them so much. Food blogs are great, but I will always love to sit and read a cookbook. I’m such a weirdo. Anyway, thanks for sharing the recipes you’re loving. This will for sure be the next cookbook I buy.
Maryea, I know you would totally love this cookbook. You need it!
I need to get my hands on the OSG cookbook! I am a cookbook hoarder–I love them so much. Food blogs are great, but I will always love to sit and read a cookbook. I’m such a weirdo. Anyway, thanks for sharing the recipes you’re loving. This will for sure be the next cookbook I buy.
Maryea, I know you would totally love this cookbook. You need it!
I preordered the OSG cookbook, too! I have a litany of blogs that I read from my feedly every morning, and I find and pin a lot of things each week. It is part of a soothing morning routine of coffee and reading before I get ready for a day of teaching. I LOVE the OSG cookbook, and I can’t wait for my extremely hectic March to settle down so I can do more cooking. I also made the Balsamic and Maple Glazed Tempeh and I just LOVE it!! I really like having the intense marinated flavors of the tempeh- I ate it hot, and also cold on a piece of Naan. I will be making tempeh like this again- so easy and so good!
I enjoy reading your blog! 🙂
I love my morning blog routine, too! It’s just so much fun seeing what everyone comes up with. I’m usually hungry all over again after I finish breakfast! So glad you’re loving the OSG cookbook as well. Great call to eat it with naan!
I preordered the OSG cookbook, too! I have a litany of blogs that I read from my feedly every morning, and I find and pin a lot of things each week. It is part of a soothing morning routine of coffee and reading before I get ready for a day of teaching. I LOVE the OSG cookbook, and I can’t wait for my extremely hectic March to settle down so I can do more cooking. I also made the Balsamic and Maple Glazed Tempeh and I just LOVE it!! I really like having the intense marinated flavors of the tempeh- I ate it hot, and also cold on a piece of Naan. I will be making tempeh like this again- so easy and so good!
I enjoy reading your blog! 🙂
I love my morning blog routine, too! It’s just so much fun seeing what everyone comes up with. I’m usually hungry all over again after I finish breakfast! So glad you’re loving the OSG cookbook as well. Great call to eat it with naan!
This post is making me realize that I really, really need to get this cookbook! Everything looks so tasty! BTW…when are you going to publish a cookbook!?! I think you totally should!!
Awwww you’re TOO kind! What a dream 🙂
This post is making me realize that I really, really need to get this cookbook! Everything looks so tasty! BTW…when are you going to publish a cookbook!?! I think you totally should!!
Awwww you’re TOO kind! What a dream 🙂
I need to get my handsies on that book! Yesterday!!
Immediatleyyyyyy!!! I’ll never be able to spell that word. Fact.
I need to get my handsies on that book! Yesterday!!
Immediatleyyyyyy!!! I’ll never be able to spell that word. Fact.
I love all of these reviews of the OSG cookbook- so many positive responses! Your recreations of her recipe look deeeeelicious. Thanks for always prioritizing tasty food to share with us- the work will get done too, but we love hearing from you on your blog!
Awww thanks, Marisa 🙂
I love all of these reviews of the OSG cookbook- so many positive responses! Your recreations of her recipe look deeeeelicious. Thanks for always prioritizing tasty food to share with us- the work will get done too, but we love hearing from you on your blog!
Awww thanks, Marisa 🙂
Thank you so much! I cannot wait to get my hands on that book.
You’re welcome! You’ll be obsessed.
Thank you so much! I cannot wait to get my hands on that book.
You’re welcome! You’ll be obsessed.
She’s straight up amazeballs. Her lentil meatloaf made me get over my meatloaf PTSD. THAT GOOD.
OMG I’m dying to make that damn loaf but I’m always too freaking lazy for all the prep steps. This needs to change.
She’s straight up amazeballs. Her lentil meatloaf made me get over my meatloaf PTSD. THAT GOOD.
OMG I’m dying to make that damn loaf but I’m always too freaking lazy for all the prep steps. This needs to change.
Yum! Love this book. I’ve made a good portion of the breakfast chapter and a few of the salads. Everything has been great! There’s something in the book for every taste. That savoury oatmeal bowl was surprisingly addictive! I was skeptical but it turned out really nicely.
I’m dying to make some of the salads!
Yum! Love this book. I’ve made a good portion of the breakfast chapter and a few of the salads. Everything has been great! There’s something in the book for every taste. That savoury oatmeal bowl was surprisingly addictive! I was skeptical but it turned out really nicely.
I’m dying to make some of the salads!
You know, I’ve thought about buying her cookbook but then I’m like “oh I read blogs and can’t even keep up”… these recipes and ideas seriously are making me reconsider. Especially the buckwheat noodle & lentil dishes!
My fave cookbook is “It’s All Good” by Gwyenth Paltrow… whoops.
I think you’d love it! I’ve perused Gwen’s book at the library and everything looked seriously fabulous.
You know, I’ve thought about buying her cookbook but then I’m like “oh I read blogs and can’t even keep up”… these recipes and ideas seriously are making me reconsider. Especially the buckwheat noodle & lentil dishes!
My fave cookbook is “It’s All Good” by Gwyenth Paltrow… whoops.
I think you’d love it! I’ve perused Gwen’s book at the library and everything looked seriously fabulous.
Alexis, thanks so much for this awesome review!! I’m so thrilled you are enjoying the cookbook so far!
I’m off to browse all your yummy looking recipes… 😉 xo
by the way, if it’s ok with you I am going to link to this post on my blog. 🙂
You’re so welcome! Thank YOU for being such an incredible inspiration. I would be thrilled for you to share it on your blog! Also, huge congrats to you and Eric on your baby news 🙂 I can’t wait to follow along and hear all about your pregnancy eats! xoxo
Aw thank you so much!!
Alexis, thanks so much for this awesome review!! I’m so thrilled you are enjoying the cookbook so far!
I’m off to browse all your yummy looking recipes… 😉 xo
by the way, if it’s ok with you I am going to link to this post on my blog. 🙂
You’re so welcome! Thank YOU for being such an incredible inspiration. I would be thrilled for you to share it on your blog! Also, huge congrats to you and Eric on your baby news 🙂 I can’t wait to follow along and hear all about your pregnancy eats! xoxo
Aw thank you so much!!
i absolutely adore blog and recipes. I have not checked out her book yet but from the other reviews i know its awesome!!
i absolutely adore blog and recipes. I have not checked out her book yet but from the other reviews i know its awesome!!
i recently made the tex mex casserole and the lentil loaf from the OSG cookbook. both winners! i can’t wait til summer so i can make all the things!
I just made the tex mex casserole too–so yummy!!
i recently made the tex mex casserole and the lentil loaf from the OSG cookbook. both winners! i can’t wait til summer so i can make all the things!
I just made the tex mex casserole too–so yummy!!
That tempeh though! <3 Great review! Angela can do no wrong hehe
Thanks doll! It’s a new fave around here for sure!
That tempeh though! <3 Great review! Angela can do no wrong hehe
Thanks doll! It’s a new fave around here for sure!
I love soba noodles and get mine at the Asian market. They are really inexpensive there!
I love soba noodles and get mine at the Asian market. They are really inexpensive there!