The Smoothie Vegetarians

Recipes for pasta are quick for being on the go, especially for going back to school or heading out to work during a busy day. School went back at my workplace and also college courses resumed over the past week. With my hectic schedule, I need something that can be thrown together quickly. Fortunately, these types of meals can be made in a few minutes. Pasta recipes can be extremely filling and also good for making in bulk. Meal prepping is a wonderful idea for recipes like this and fulfill the need if you always need to take meals on the go. I have included several variations of the recipe to be suitable for all types of people and to suit all sorts of cravings. Each recipe can be changed to put your own personal twist on which ingredients you have each time it is prepared. (photos by Danielle) I usually buy veggie penne from Barilla and any green, beans, veggies, sauces, or dressings can be added to the mix. This variety of Barilla pasta need to be cooked for ten m...

I am not a really big sports fan, however, I always look forward to Super Bowl Sunday! This is not because of the big game or the funny commercial.  No, it is because right before Super Bowl Sunday avocados and tomatoes go on sale! Avocado and tomato are the two main ingredients for this delicious pasta salad. Growing up, I used to love my Mothers Pasta Salad. Since I transitioned to a plant based diet I have had a hard time finding substitutes for the mayonnaise. I tried vegan mayonnaise and hated it! I do not the chemical taste of miracle whip so I was left in a bind. One day I decided to try masking it using avocados, I had seen other examples where people used it as a mayonnaise replacement and thought it was worth a shot/ Boy was I right! It was delicious and creamy. It was perfect and just right!  After a few times of making this recipe, I had perfected it! Check it out below. Happy cooking! ~Stella~ ...