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America Is Moving Plant-Forward, Let’s Make Our Menus Match

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Hi! I’m Sarah.

(a.k.a. The Plant Based Ginger)

I’ve been plant-based for over 20 years, and nothing makes me happier than getting people to rethink veggies. For me, food is creativity, connection, and a little bit of kitchen magic. Whether it’s turning zucchini into crispy fries, chickpeas into dreamy hummus, or filling your plate with bold, colorful plants, my goal is simple: help you fall in love with veggies, one delicious bite at a time.

Let’s connect @plant.based.ginger

🍔🥣 Amish Cheeseburger Soup…but make it plant-based. This cozy, dairy-free twist on a Midwest classic is everything you want in a weeknight dinner: creamy, hearty, a little nostalgic, and totally crisper-drawer friendly. Full recipe is up now
🍔🥣 Amish Cheeseburger Soup…but make it plant-based. This cozy, dairy-free twist on a Midwest classic is everything you want in a weeknight dinner: creamy, hearty, a little nostalgic, and totally crisper-drawer friendly. Full recipe is up now on the blog—link in bio! #PlantBasedGinger #VeganComfortFood #CheeseburgerSoup #MeatlessMeals #SoupSeason #VeganDinnerIdeas #ImpossibleFoods #DairyFreeRecipes #FallCooking
🍅✨ Say hello to the grown-up version of your favorite childhood comfort food. This Roasted Tomato Soup gets a rich upgrade with balsamic-roasted tomatoes, caramelized onions, and a swirl of creamy vegan cheese. Serve it up with a toasty grilled (pla
🍅✨ Say hello to the grown-up version of your favorite childhood comfort food. This Roasted Tomato Soup gets a rich upgrade with balsamic-roasted tomatoes, caramelized onions, and a swirl of creamy vegan cheese. Serve it up with a toasty grilled (plant-based) cheese and you've got the coziest bowl of nostalgia. Get the full recipe on the blog now—it’s soup season, and this one’s a keeper! #PlantBasedGinger #VeganSoup #TomatoSoupWeather #SoupSeason #FallComfortFood #VeganRecipes #DairyFreeComfort
Confession Time: I love #hibachiathome night complete with homemade vegan #yumyum sauce. I don't love fried rice and at the risk of the wrath of the international food gods for mixing cultures and cuisines...I do love couscous so I had my hibachi veg
Confession Time: I love #hibachiathome night complete with homemade vegan #yumyum sauce. I don't love fried rice and at the risk of the wrath of the international food gods for mixing cultures and cuisines...I do love couscous so I had my hibachi veggies over a bed of toasted #couscous. Fridge to table in just about 30 minutes! #PlantBased #Vegan #LifeOnTheVeg #Vegetarian #VeganFood #VeganRecipes #PlantBasedFood #HealthyFood #HealthyLifestyle #PlantBasedDiet #WhatVeganSeat #VegansOfIG #VeganLife #Vegetarian #CrueltyFree #GlutenFree #CleanEating #VeganFoodShare
Need a simple meal packed with big flavors? You've got to try these noodles with sautéed garlic mushrooms and peppers topped with a homemade #thai inspired spicy lime peanut sauce! #PlantBased #Vegan #LifeOnTheVeg #Vegetarian #VeganFood #Vega
Need a simple meal packed with big flavors? You've got to try these noodles with sautéed garlic mushrooms and peppers topped with a homemade #thai inspired spicy lime peanut sauce! #PlantBased #Vegan #LifeOnTheVeg #Vegetarian #VeganFood #VeganRecipes #PlantBasedFood #HealthyFood #HealthyLifestyle #PlantBasedDiet #WhatVeganSeat #VegansOfIG #VeganLife #Vegetarian #CrueltyFree #GlutenFree #CleanEating #VeganFoodShare
In honor of my time in Chicago this week! #Vegan #Deepdish #Pizza and it didn't disappoint! #BeyondMeat and roasted veggies with my homemade red sauce. #PlantBased #Vegan #LifeOnTheVeg #Vegetarian #VeganFood #VeganRecipes #PlantBasedFood #HealthyFo
In honor of my time in Chicago this week! #Vegan #Deepdish #Pizza and it didn't disappoint! #BeyondMeat and roasted veggies with my homemade red sauce. #PlantBased #Vegan #LifeOnTheVeg #Vegetarian #VeganFood #VeganRecipes #PlantBasedFood #HealthyFood #HealthyLifestyle #PlantBasedDiet #WhatVeganSeat #VegansOfIG #VeganLife #Vegetarian #CrueltyFree #GlutenFree #CleanEating #VeganFoodShare
Catching flights and flavors this weekend. Headed to Chicago to eat, explore, and listen my way through the city. Any must-try plant-based spots I shouldn’t miss? First time in the Windy City, and my fork (and heart) are wide open.
Catching flights and flavors this weekend. Headed to Chicago to eat, explore, and listen my way through the city. Any must-try plant-based spots I shouldn’t miss? First time in the Windy City, and my fork (and heart) are wide open.
You guys! Let me introduce you to the best knives I've ever owned. @warthercutlery, a handmade knife forge, up in Ohio's Amish Country, has been in business for well over 100 years! This isn't a sponsored post. I earn no commission from them, just sh
You guys! Let me introduce you to the best knives I've ever owned. @warthercutlery, a handmade knife forge, up in Ohio's Amish Country, has been in business for well over 100 years! This isn't a sponsored post. I earn no commission from them, just sharing something I legitimately love in case you might love it, too. If you're in the market for top-quality professional knives and you're state-side, you'll want to check these out, for sure. #NotSponsoredJustGood
I'd put this up against any Big Mac any day of the week! #BigMoc #ImpossibleBurger #FromScratch
I'd put this up against any Big Mac any day of the week! #BigMoc #ImpossibleBurger #FromScratch
One of my all-time favorite seasonal drinks, with my homemade, dairy free, @jameson_ireland Irish Cream! This Apple Pie in a Glass will knock the socks off your Pumpkin Spice Martinis. Drop a comment to let me know if you'd want this recipe added to
One of my all-time favorite seasonal drinks, with my homemade, dairy free, @jameson_ireland Irish Cream! This Apple Pie in a Glass will knock the socks off your Pumpkin Spice Martinis. Drop a comment to let me know if you'd want this recipe added to the blog so you can make it at home this fall!
✨ Cozy season in a bowl ✨ This Autumn-Inspired Minestrone Soup is loaded with roasted sweet potatoes, zucchini, squash, and fresh kale—aka everything your crisper drawer has been waiting for. 💚 Hearty, healthy, and 100% plant-based. Save this
✨ Cozy season in a bowl ✨ This Autumn-Inspired Minestrone Soup is loaded with roasted sweet potatoes, zucchini, squash, and fresh kale—aka everything your crisper drawer has been waiting for. 💚 Hearty, healthy, and 100% plant-based. Save this one for your next weeknight dinner! 🍂🥄 #SoupSeason is ON. Recipe on the blog now! #PlantBasedGinger #VeganSoup #FallRecipes #MinestroneSoup #AutumnEats #CozyMeals #RoastedVeggies #MeatlessMonday #VeganComfortFood
When you have insomnia and decide to bake at 2 AM instead of sleep like a normal human...you get yummy breakfast the next day! Typically, I'm not a big fan of banana bread, but the version with peanut butter definitely hits all the right spots!
When you have insomnia and decide to bake at 2 AM instead of sleep like a normal human...you get yummy breakfast the next day! Typically, I'm not a big fan of banana bread, but the version with peanut butter definitely hits all the right spots!
We made to Wednesday, gang! Brownies for breakfast is the reward! Happy hump day...😏
We made to Wednesday, gang! Brownies for breakfast is the reward! Happy hump day...😏
Exciting news! My profile in OrlandoVoyager Magazine is live today! ✨ I had the chance to share a bit about my journey and highlight some of the creative collaborations I’m most proud of, including my recent work with @PulteHomes Central Florida Division on their Community Cookbook campaign for @lifeatthegrow. Grateful for the opportunity to tell my story and for the amazing partners who make this work so rewarding. Link in bio
In today's episode of Sarah's lazy girl cooking...this weekend breakfast Peach Cobbler with a Bourbon Butter Glaze is a sweet and simple twist on a summer favorite, and while I'm totally dreaming of fall...it's still very much late summer here in Cen
In today's episode of Sarah's lazy girl cooking...this weekend breakfast Peach Cobbler with a Bourbon Butter Glaze is a sweet and simple twist on a summer favorite, and while I'm totally dreaming of fall...it's still very much late summer here in Central Florida. Including bake time, this entire dish comes together in less than 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already have in the fridge or pantry. Happy brunching!
Off and running on this Friday morning with this quick bite to start my day full of all my favorite flavors! Sometimes simple is best! Something creamy, something salty, and something sweet! What does your morning look like? Busy as a bee or lazy and
Off and running on this Friday morning with this quick bite to start my day full of all my favorite flavors! Sometimes simple is best! Something creamy, something salty, and something sweet! What does your morning look like? Busy as a bee or lazy and still in bed? #PlantBased #Vegan #LifeOnTheVeg #Vegetarian #VeganFood #VeganRecipes #PlantBasedFood #HealthyFood #HealthyLifestyle #PlantBasedDiet #WhatVeganSeat #VegansOfIG #VeganLife #Vegetarian #CrueltyFree #GlutenFree #CleanEating #VeganFoodShare
America is going plant-forward—and our menus should be, too. Orlando ranks among the most veg-friendly cities in the U.S., yet many menus still offer only one plant-based main, or a “side-plate option”. Meanwhile, national data sho
America is going plant-forward—and our menus should be, too. Orlando ranks among the most veg-friendly cities in the U.S., yet many menus still offer only one plant-based main, or a “side-plate option”. Meanwhile, national data shows momentum: over half of Americans report following a specific eating pattern, and among those choosing plant-based/veg/vegan, health is the top driver (77%). 53% have tried plant-based meat. 40% ate it in the past year. If you’re a chef/owner in Orlando or beyond, DM me to pilot a one-dish Spotlight Special and see what your guests choose when you give them real options. 🌿
🍔🥣 Amish Cheeseburger Soup…but make it plant-based. This cozy, dairy-free twist on a Midwest classic is everything you want in a weeknight dinner: creamy, hearty, a little nostalgic, and totally crisper-drawer friendly. Full recipe is up now 🍅✨ Say hello to the grown-up version of your favorite childhood comfort food. This Roasted Tomato Soup gets a rich upgrade with balsamic-roasted tomatoes, caramelized onions, and a swirl of creamy vegan cheese. Serve it up with a toasty grilled (pla Confession Time: I love #hibachiathome night complete with homemade vegan #yumyum sauce. I don't love fried rice and at the risk of the wrath of the international food gods for mixing cultures and cuisines...I do love couscous so I had my hibachi veg Need a simple meal packed with big flavors? You've got to try these noodles with sautéed garlic mushrooms and peppers topped with a homemade #thai inspired spicy lime peanut sauce! #PlantBased #Vegan #LifeOnTheVeg #Vegetarian #VeganFood #Vega In honor of my time in Chicago this week! #Vegan #Deepdish #Pizza and it didn't disappoint! #BeyondMeat and roasted veggies with my homemade red sauce. #PlantBased #Vegan #LifeOnTheVeg #Vegetarian #VeganFood #VeganRecipes #PlantBasedFood #HealthyFo Catching flights and flavors this weekend. Headed to Chicago to eat, explore, and listen my way through the city. Any must-try plant-based spots I shouldn’t miss? First time in the Windy City, and my fork (and heart) are wide open. You guys! Let me introduce you to the best knives I've ever owned. @warthercutlery, a handmade knife forge, up in Ohio's Amish Country, has been in business for well over 100 years! This isn't a sponsored post. I earn no commission from them, just sh I'd put this up against any Big Mac any day of the week! #BigMoc #ImpossibleBurger #FromScratch One of my all-time favorite seasonal drinks, with my homemade, dairy free, @jameson_ireland Irish Cream! This Apple Pie in a Glass will knock the socks off your Pumpkin Spice Martinis. Drop a comment to let me know if you'd want this recipe added to ✨ Cozy season in a bowl ✨ This Autumn-Inspired Minestrone Soup is loaded with roasted sweet potatoes, zucchini, squash, and fresh kale—aka everything your crisper drawer has been waiting for. 💚 Hearty, healthy, and 100% plant-based. Save this When you have insomnia and decide to bake at 2 AM instead of sleep like a normal human...you get yummy breakfast the next day! Typically, I'm not a big fan of banana bread, but the version with peanut butter definitely hits all the right spots! We made to Wednesday, gang! Brownies for breakfast is the reward! Happy hump day...😏
Exciting news! My profile in OrlandoVoyager Magazine is live today! ✨ I had the chance to share a bit about my journey and highlight some of the creative collaborations I’m most proud of, including my recent work with @PulteHomes Central Florid
In today's episode of Sarah's lazy girl cooking...this weekend breakfast Peach Cobbler with a Bourbon Butter Glaze is a sweet and simple twist on a summer favorite, and while I'm totally dreaming of fall...it's still very much late summer here in Cen Off and running on this Friday morning with this quick bite to start my day full of all my favorite flavors! Sometimes simple is best! Something creamy, something salty, and something sweet! What does your morning look like? Busy as a bee or lazy and America is going plant-forward—and our menus should be, too. Orlando ranks among the most veg-friendly cities in the U.S., yet many menus still offer only one plant-based main, or a “side-plate option”. Meanwhile, national data sho

Whisking up plant magic, one bite at a time.

Whisking up plant magic, one bite at a time.

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