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Sheet Pan Breakfast Hash

If you love crispy breakfast potatoes but don’t love babysitting a skillet, this sheet pan breakfast hash is the move. Baby potatoes roast up golden and crisp-edged, asparagus st

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two bowls of Golden turmeric lentil and sweet potato soup with bread and cilantro
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Golden Turmeric Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup

January can have a way of draining you. The holidays are done, it’s still dark by five, and everything feels just a little heavier. This soup came from that place. I wanted somet

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Smoky Butter Bean Stew
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Smoky Butter Bean Stew

Happy Friday, all! I’m excited to present our next entry in the Fall Recipe Series: Smoky Butter Bean Stew. Fire-roasted tomatoes, creamy butter beans, and roasted winter squ

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high protein seitan
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High Protein Seitan

Welcome to another plant-powered recipe! Today, we’re exploring high-protein seitan, a versatile and delicious meat substitute perfect for those looking to incorporate more m

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food photo of two bowls of immune boosting vegetable soup surrounded by ingredients on a teal backdrop
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Immune Boosting Vegetable Soup

This immune-boosting vegetable soup is perfect for cold and flu season, packed with health-supporting ingredients like onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and various vegetables. It's

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Deep Dish Vegan Pot Pie

Hello comfort food lover! Embrace the chill in the air with our indulgent Deep-Dish Vegan Pot Pie — a plant-based twist on a classic favorite! 🥧✨ Discover the secrets behin

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Creamy Butter Beans and Mushrooms in a pan
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Creamy Butter Beans and Mushrooms

Hey there! Are you craving a tasty, healthy meal but don’t have much time to spare? Look no further than my creamy butter beans and mushrooms recipe! Not only is this dish pa

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pumpkin stuffed shells for a halloween party
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Vegan Pumpkin Stuffed Shells with Charred Greens

Fall is the perfect season for cozy and comforting meals, and what’s better than a hearty dish of vegan pumpkin stuffed shells? Rich, creamy sauce, charred greens, and dairy-

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vegan chicken and dumplings
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Vegan Chicken and Dumplings

Welcome to my new series on Southern Comfort Foods! I grew up in (and currently live in) Southeast Tennessee. This post starts a new series on Southern cuisine, and the first dish

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Vegan Tarragon Chicken

Hello and happy July! Today I’m sharing a recipe I recently developed after craving a creamy, French chicken dish. This meal is all plant-based of course, and it’s stra

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Hi, I'm Kate, the passionate chef behind The Friendly Feast! Here, I share delicious plant-based recipes that make cooking fun, easy, and family-friendly. Whether you're looking for weeknight meals, seasonal favorites, or tips for incorporating more plants into your life, you're in the right place. Let's cook up something delicious together!

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Sheet Pan Breakfast Hash

February 25, 2026

two bowls of Golden turmeric lentil and sweet potato soup with bread and cilantro
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Hi Instagram. Sorry I don't post on here much thes Hi Instagram. Sorry I don't post on here much these days. I figured I'd update y'all and let you know I have been working on a fall recipe series, posting a unique autumnal recipe each week. So far we have:🫘Smoky butter bean stew, 🍠sweet potato and apple galettes, 🎃saffron pumpkin risotto balls, 🫚ginger carrot pancakes, and 🌱sweet potato black bean quesadillas. You can head the my site the friendly feast dot com to check it out! .........#thefriendlyfeast #vegan #plantbased #veganfood #vegetarian #healthyfood #food #crueltyfree #healthy #organic #glutenfree #veganlife #foodie #healthylifestyle #foodporn #govegan #veganrecipes #vegansofig #love #veganism #instafood #natural #whatveganseat #veganfoodshare #vegano #foodphotography #dairyfree
Lion's mane, maitake, and golden oysters over crea Lion's mane, maitake, and golden oysters over creamy polenta with parmesan. Beautiful and delicious. Mushrooms are one of my favorite things to make. Their natural umami and unique texture are always the star of the show. ..........#plantbased #veganfood #maitake #henofthewoods #lionsmane #oystermushrooms #veganchef #plantbasedchef #brunch #thefriendlyfeast
Yesterday was my birthday and I loved making this Yesterday was my birthday and I loved making this vintage frilly 4- layer, 6" mini cake with vanilla meringue buttercream. 💗#veganbaking #veganchef #plantbased #vegancake #vintagecake #floralcake #bakers #eggfree #vegnews #chattanoogavegans #thefriendlyfeast
Last night I had the pleasure of creating 3 course Last night I had the pleasure of creating 3 courses for a private @chatttaste food tour in the beautiful studio space of @genesisthegreykid. Thanks to @sonofabear for being my assistant and photographer 😘Menu: CROQUETAS BRAVAS  Potato croquette, Spicy tomato sauce,  shoestring carrot fries, Garlic aioli, herb sauce SAVORY TART  Gourmet mushroom blend,  Plant-based feta,  Spinach, Balsamic reduction,  Microgreens CHOCOLATE MINICAKE  Chocolate cake, Chocolate meringue buttercream, Raspberry coulis, Chocolate shavings, Pizzelle
Tonight we had a wonderful anniversary date picnic Tonight we had a wonderful anniversary date picnic! I made 2 types of gluten free fougasse- one stuffed with roasted red pepper and one with ricotta, spinach, and @violife_foods mozzarella. (My partner is gluten free). Then some lovely @treeline_cheese, @wholefoods chocolate almonds, hummus, @crunchmastercrackers, crudite and fresh strawberries. @moetchandon champagne 🥂❤️
I heard from @noogatoday that it's Chattanooga Bur I heard from @noogatoday that it's Chattanooga Burger Week and got excited, but then realized there are no plant based options for a burger lover like me...so I made my own😋 Japanese inspired Burger: impossible meat seasoned with ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, sauteed shiitake, tempura onion rings, wasabi mayo, pickled ginger, microgreens, on a homemade sesame brioche bun topped with miso infused tuile.#chattburgerweek #veganburger #veganchef #plantbased #thefriendlyfeast 😉
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