Author name: matthew

Main Dishes, Pasta

Vegan Mac and Cheese

Classic comfort food!! It takes a little work but I promise you it’s worth it! A rich, creamy baked mac and cheese inspired by Dolly Parton and Rachel Parton George’s extra-cheesy version. This vegan adaptation builds the creamy cheese sauce from scratch instead of relying on dairy cheese or processed cheese.

Desserts

Apple Pie

Another classic made Vegan! A vegan, from-scratch adaptation of Dolly Parton and Rachel Parton George’s Apple Pie with Crumb Topping, with tender spiced apples and an oat-brown-sugar crumb topping.

Desserts

Banana Pudding

My mom made this all the time when I was growing up, so I am happy to adapt this to a vegan lifestyle, it’s just as good, maybe better — but don’t tell Mom! A fully plant-based take on the Parton family’s old-fashioned banana pudding: layers of vanilla wafers, ripe bananas, homemade vanilla custard, and

Main Dishes

Vegan Meatloaf

This recipe shows you can still eat delicious classics without using animal products, check it out next time you are craving meatloaf! A hearty lentil, mushroom, walnut, and oat loaf inspired by Dolly and Rachel’s family meatloaf, finished with the same sweet-tangy style of ketchup glaze.

Sides

Vegan Broccoli Salad

I used to love getting a broccoli salad as a side from a place in Houston, TX called Local Foods, here is a delish broccoli salad inspired by Dolly! A sweet, tangy, crunchy broccoli salad with raisins, pecans, and homemade smoky tempeh bits, inspired by Dolly and Rachel’s summer side dish.

Recipes

Vegan Corn Fritters a la Dolly

I am not a huge corn fan unless it’s made into something, so here is an amazing corn fritter recipe adapted to be made vegan! I like to make these in my air fryer, in order to make it work make these changes: reduce the plant milk from 3/4 cup to 2/3 cup after mixing

Triathlon

Back to the start line!

This weekend, I’m back to racing. I’ll be at the Boston Triathlon, but I’m making a change from the original plan. Instead of racing the Olympic distance, I’m dropping down to the sprint. And I’m actually feeling pretty good about that decision. The last couple of weeks haven’t exactly been a model training block. I

Triathlon

Back in the Open Water

After what happened in Atlantic City last weekend, I knew I needed to get back into open water before my next race. Not eventually. Not when I felt ready. I needed to actually get back in the water. So this weekend I joined CIBBOWS for their Intro to Open Water Swimming class at Brighton Beach. 

running

Life Outside of Running

If you only know me from what I post about running, cycling, and triathlon, it would probably be pretty easy to assume that I spend all of my time training. Some days it feels like I do. There is always another run to get in, another bike ride, another swim, another class to teach, or

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