Recipes
We’ve noted next to each recipe whether it is (or can easily be modified to be) vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free. Please be aware that some ingredients may vary across brands and some products may still have traces of gluten or animal products. Read labels carefully if cooking for a friend with severe allergies or strong convictions for their animal-free lifestyle.
- Apple, Sausage, and Kale Stuffing in Golden Squash “Bowls” (vegan)
- Baked Macaroni and Cashew Cheese (vegan)
- BBQ Guac Tacos (gluten-free)
- BBQ Tenderloin Steaks with Green Chiles
- Better-than-Restaurant Chicken Tenders
- Bourbon Brown Sugar Pork Loin (gluten-free)
- Build-Your-Own Gourmet Sandwich & Salad Bar (vegan, gluten-free options)
- Buttery Tofu and Vegetables with Spicy Plum Sauce (vegan, gluten-free)
- Cajun Red Beans and Rice (vegan, gluten-free)
- Caramelized Garlic Butter Scallops (gluten-free)
- Chicken-Cream Cheese-Nut Cranberry Monte Cristos
- Chili Lime Southern Style Catfish (gluten-free)
- Confetti Rice Pilaf Stuffed Avocados (vegetarian, vegan-friendly, gluten-free)
- Crispy Eggplant Marsala (vegan)
- Crispy Southern Fried Tofu (vegan)
- Crockpot Pinto Beans (vegan, gluten-free)
- Fiesta Tortilla “Flower” Pie (vegan and vegetarian options)
- Flank Steak (Pineapple, Teriyaki, Juicy, Grilled)
- Frozen Bean Burritos (vegan)
- Grilled Stuffed Avocados (vegan, gluten-free)
- Italian Chickpea Bread Casserole (vegan)
- Italian Veggie Layered Casserole (vegetarian)
- Jalapeno Jelly & Gorgonzola Burgers (gluten-free)
- Lime Margarita Chicken Thighs
- Lucky Black-Eyed Pea Sliders (vegan)
- Marinated Moist, Grilled Turkey Tenderloin (gluten-free)
- Marinated Portobello Burger (vegan)
- Marinated Portobello Pizzas (vegetarian option, gluten-free)
- “Mess o’ Golden Fish” in Butter Lemon Sauce (gluten-free)
- Mexican Comfort Casserole (vegan)
- Momma’s Messy Greek Sandwiches (vegan)
- Moo Shu Chicken or Veggie Wraps (vegetarian and vegan option)
- Pasta Arrabiata with Roasted Garbanzos & Kale Chips (vegan)
- Pasta with Creamy Artichoke Basil Sauce (vegan, gluten-free w/ gf pasta)
- Peachy Balsamic Chicken (gluten-free)
- Pecan Mushroom Stuffed Zucchini (vegan option)
- Pesto Parmesan Chicken
- Pesto Ricotta & Eggplant “Lasagne” (vegetarian)
- Pina Colado Shrimp Kabobs (gluten-free)
- Pinapple Chicken Stack Ups
- Pistachio & Caramelized Onion Pizza (vegan)
- Quick Skillet BBQ Chicken Thighs (gluten-free)
- Quinoa Mango Black Bean Burrito (vegetarian, vegan option, gluten-free option)
- Roasted Butternut Squash Mole Enchiladas (vegan, gluten-free)
- Roasted Cabbage and Sausage with Honey Balsamic Glaze (vegan option, gluten-free)
- Roasted Cauliflower & Kale Curry (vegan, gluten-free)
- Roasted Tomato and Sweet Pepper Pasta Sauce (vegan, gluten-free)
- Rustic Iron Skillet Pot Pie (vegan option)
- Rustic Sausage and Peppers Skillet (vegan)
- Salmon with Avocado-Mango-Lime Salsa (gluten-free)
- Savory Turkey Burgers with Quick Mango Red Pepper Chutney
- Seductive Puttanesca Sauce (vegan option)
- Sesame Chicken with Honey Garlic Sauce
- Sesame-Pecan Salmon with Avocado Goddess Salad (gluten-free alternative)
- Shepherd’s Pie in an Iron Skillet
- Shrimp in Alfredo Sauce over Crispy Polenta and Greens
- Skillet Cheesy Italian Squash Casserole (vegetarian, vegan option)
- Smoky Baked Goulash (vegan options)
- Spicy Hominy, Kale, & Butter Bean Veggie Bowl (vegan, gluten-free)
- Stewed Summer Veggies (vegan, gluten-free)
- Sun Dried Tomato & Artichoke Bowtie Pasta (vegan)
- Sweet & Spicy Mini Meatloaves
- Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers (vegan)
- Sweet Potato & Black Bean Enchiladas (vegan)
- Sweet n’ Savory Asian Meatballs
- Sweet & Smoky Tilapia or Tofu (vegan option, gluten-free)
- Thai Lettuce Wraps with a Sweet Ginger Sauce (vegan, gluten-free)
- Tomato Basil Stackers (vegan)
- Topless Veggie Pot Pie (vegan)
- Tri Tip Dip Open-Faced Sandwiches
- Vegetarian Reubens (vegetarian, vegan option)
- Veggie Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas (gluten-free, vegan & vegetarian options)
- Quick n’ Easy Award-Winning Chipotle Chili (gluten-free)
- Bloody Mary Veggie Soup (vegan, gluten-free)
- Chicken Tortilla Soup (gluten-free)
- Creamy Mushroom Soup (vegan, gluten-free)
- Creamy Tomato Basil Soup (vegan, gltuen-free)
- Creamy Yellow Pepper Soup (vegan option, gluten-free)
- Fresh Corn & Roasted Poblano Chowder (vegan, gluten-free)
- “Healing” Panang Curry Soup (vegan, gluten-free)
- Lentil Veggie Chili (vegan, gluten-free)
- Simple Lentil Soup (vegan, gluten-free)
- Sippable Sweet Pea Soup (Hot or Chilled) (vegan, gluten-free)
- Sweet & Spicy Butternut Squash Soup (vegan, gluten-free)
- Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage
- Avocado Cucumber Sesame Salad (vegan, gluten-free)
- Avocado Mango Salad “Cocktail” in Jicama Nests (vegan, gluten-free)
- Bacon Apple Salad with Brown Sugar Dressing (gluten-free)
- BLT/Avocado Salad with Roasted Pepper Dressing (vegan option, gluten-free)
- Cranberry Orange Kale Salad (vegan, gluten-free)
- Creamy Fruit Salad Dressing (vegan, gluten-free)
- Crunchy Asian Cucumber & Tomatoes (vegan, gluten-free)
- Fruit & Almond Kale Salad with Clementine-Maple Dressing (vegan)
- Honey Chipotle Mexican Salad (vegan, gluten-free)
- Lemon Drop Salad with Berries & Walnuts (vegan, gluten-free)
- Red, White, and Blueberry Salad (Watermelon, Feta, & Blueberries) (vegetarian, gluten-free)
- Sesame Pecan Salmon with Avocado Goddess Salad
- Vegan Ranch Dressing (vegan, gluten-free)
- Baked Collard Green Potato Cakes (vegan, gluten-free)
- Baked Zucchini Fries (vegan)
- Balsamic Blistery Potato Chips (vegan, gluten-free)
- Balsamic Roasted Garlic Veggies (vegan, gluten-free)
- Cashew Queso (vegan, gluten-free)
- Chipotle Pumpkin Salsa (vegan, gluten-free)
- Kickin’ Melon Cucumber Salad (vegan, gluten-free)
- Killer Chipotle & Roasted Pepper Salsa (vegan, gluten-free)
- Orange Glazed Carrots (vegan option, gluten-free)
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Sweet Potatoes in Maple-Mustard-Balsamic Glaze (vegetarian, vegan option, gluten-free)
- Roasted Eggplant and Red Pepper Tapenade (vegan, gluten-free)
- Roasted Red Pepper Quinoa (vegan, gluten-free)
- Roasted Okra & Green Beans (vegan, gluten-free)
- Smokey Garlic Lemon Kale (vegan, gluten-free)
- Sesame Broccoli Slaw (vegan, gluten-free)
- Stuffed Garden Zucchini with Spinach & Walnut Pesto (vegan)
- Sweet and Spicy Snap Peas in a Snap (vegan, gluten-free)
- Sweet n’ Sour Green Beans and Bacon (vegan option)
- Three Pea Salad (vegan)
- Tri-Colored Pasta Salad (vegan)
- Vodka Sauce with Chicken, Italian Salami, and Artichokes (vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options)
- Zucchini Risotto (vegan)
- “Carrot Cake” Chutney Topping for Cream Cheese and Crackers (vegan, gluten-free)
- Cheesy Garlic Tomato Bread with Oil & Balsamic (vegetarian)
- Chipotle Pumpkin Salsa (vegan, gluten-free)
- Clementine & Cheese Stick “Palm Tree” Snacks for Kids (vegetarian, gluten-free)
- Coconut Cashew Almond Butter (vegan, gluten-free)
- Five-Minute Apricot Thai Chili Cheese Spread (vegetarian, vegan option, gluten-free)
- Gobble-Gobble Turkey Toast with Pumpkin Butter (vegan)
- Golden Parmesan Chickpeas & Garlic Slices (vegetarian, gluten-free)
- Kale “Popcorn” (vegetarian, vegan option, gluten-free)
- Killer Chipotle & Roasted Pepper Salsa (vegan, gluten-free)
- Melty Parm Cheese, Walnut & Clementine Bites (vegetarian, gluten-free)
- Olive Tappenade and Roasted Red Peppers in Garlic Oil (vegan, gluten-free)
- Pistachio & Caramelized Onion Pizza (vegan)
- Pumpkin Pie Dip with “Autumn Leaf” Apples (vegan, gluten-free)
- Warm Stuffed Dates (vegan, gluten-free)
- White Bean Guacamole Dip (vegan, gluten-free)
- Worms & Apples with Mud Sauce (Fun Kids Snack) (gluten-free)
- 90% Fruit Soft Serve “Ice Cream” (vegan, gluten-free)
- 150 Calorie Chocolate Marshmallow Snack (vegetarian)
- Banana Nut Soft Serve (vegan, gluten-free)
- Black Forest Greek Yogurt Parfaits (vegetarian)
- Blueberry Oat Nut Bars (vegan option)
- Blueberry Pie with a Lemon Twist (vegetarian)
- Broiled Fresh Peaches with Gorgonzola and Honey (vegetarian, gluten-free)
- Chocolate Avocado Pudding (vegan, gluten-free)
- Chocolate Coconut Almond Cake (vegan)
- Cinnamon Crisps (vegan)
- Coconut & Chocolate Coconut Covered Cherries (vegan, gluten-free)
- Crispy, Nutty Cocoa Bars (vegan, gluten-free)
- Double Chocolate Berry Nut Muffins (vegetarian)
- Double Chocolate Veggie Nut Bread (vegetarian)
- Five Ingredient, 10-Minute Sugar Cookies (vegan)
- Fresh Raspberry Rhubarb Sauce over Sorbet (vegan, gluten-free)
- Granny’s Chewy Honey Nut Sliced Cookies (vegetarian)
- Healthy Skillet Apple Crisp (vegan, gluten-free option)
- Honey & Lime Tortilla Sopapillas (vegan options)
- Kiwi-Strawberry Key Lime “Flower” Tarts (vegan)
- Luscious Pumpkin Mousse Pie (vegan)
- Mint Chocolate Pistachio Blizzard (vegan, gluten-free)
- Miss Vickie’s Sugar Cookies (vegan)
- No Bake Apricot Bars (vegan, gluten-free option)
- Oat Nut Fruit Gems (vegan, gluten free option)
- Peaches & Pretzels Caramel Sundae (vegan option)
- Pineapple Coconut Cloud Cake (vegetarian)
- Powerhouse Chocolate Pudding Pie (vegan, gluten-free)
- Pumpkin Cookie Butter Cookies (vegan)
- Pumpkin Spice Butternut Squash Cobbler (vegan)
- Quicky Sticky Jasmine Rice & Mango (vegan)
- Raspberry Mocha Pudding (vegan, gluten-free)
- Refreshing Mandarin Orange & Pineapple Cake (vegan alternative)
- S’more Kisses (vegetarian)
- Strawberries Romanoff (vegan option, gluten-free)
- Super Food Dark Chocolate Hemp Candy (vegan, gluten-free)
- Trail Mix Parfaits (vegan, gluten-free)
- Crunchy Amaretto French Toast (vegetarian, vegan option)
- French Toast Peanut Butter Sandwich with Warm Jelly Syrup
- Green Chili Huevos Rancheros (with Perfect Poached Eggs) (vegetarian option, gluten-free option)
- Healthy Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal (vegan, gluten-free)
- High Protein Granola Bars (vegan, gluten-free)
- Kinda’ Healthy Apple Fritters (vegan)
- Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Pie with Warm Fudge Sauce (vegetarian, gluten-free)
- Oat Nut Fruit Gems (vegan, gluten free option)
- Potatoes Rancheros (vegan, gluten-free option)
- Quick Buttery Coffee Cake (vegan options)
- Spinach, Feta, & Sun-Dried Tomato Breakfast Wrap (vegetarian)
- Sweet n’ Buttery Blueberry Rice Bowls (vegan, gluten-free)
- Sweet Potato Pecan Pie Oatmeal (vegan, gluten-free option)
- Tofu Scramble Tacos (vegan, gluten-free)
- Trail Mix Parfaits (vegan, gluten-free)
- Clementine Martinis & Mojitos (vegan)
- Hemp Mocha Frappuccino (vegan, gluten-free)
- Jackson’s Blueberry Birthday Smoothie (vegan, gluten-free)
- Jalapeno Margaritas (vegan, gluten-free)
- Mama’s Feel Good Blueberry Smoothie (vegan option, gluten-free)
- No Stress Sangrias (vegan, gluten-free)
- Not-Too-Sweet Banana Butternut Squash Smoothie (vegan, gluten-free)
- Nut Butter Banana Hemp Shake (vegan, gluten-free)
- Salted Caramel Banana Nut Shake (vegan)
- Tropical Green Smoothie (vegan, gluten-free)
- Ultimate Lemon Drop Martini with Fresh Raspberries (vegan, gluten-free)
- White Tea Fruit Slushies (vegan, gluten-free)
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Becky Johnson
Rachel Randolph
We Laugh, We Cry, We Cook 
Becky and Rachel. Thanks for sharing a snipet of your book. It sounds great!
Thank you so much for your sweet comment and encouragement Cathy. Hopefully a book will be in the near future…if not we’ll still enjoy sharing our recipes and quips here! – Rachel
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I love the variety of recipes. If I’m blessed enough to win this, it would go to my daughter. She loves to cook, but she struggles to find recipes that she can handle. Thanks for this giveaway!
Hey Rachel, just passed on some recipes to a friend who’s trying to get healthy! Will be sending her a book for Christmas! Question……do you have any healthy yummy smoothie tips for little ones. My twins are a year old, and they love their water and are heavy drinkers. I don’t want to give them fruit juice out of a bottle because I know it’s mostly sugar. But, they love fruits and I would like to incorporate some of the veggies maybe that they can’t digest as well yet (like greens) so that they at least get some of the flavors. Do you have any recipes like that or any suggestions? Thanks!
Thank you for gifting We Laugh, We Cry, We Cook Jenn. You are so sweet! We have a couple of smoothie recipes on the blog and you can find a ton more online. I started giving Jackson smoothies I think around 9 months or so. He’s a fan. 🙂