Looking for a minimal-effort, make-ahead brunch recipe to feed a crowd? This delicious spin on a breakfast classic is filled with the wonderful Sunday morning flavors we all love. Make it the night before and throw it in the oven the next morning—no dipping, flipping, or frying required! It doesn’t get any easier than this to put warm French toast casserole on the table for breakfast or brunch.

Hacking your morning coffee with butter and coconut oil will keep hunger at bay, reduce caffeine jitters, and provide sustained energy while intermittent fasting. Beyond intermittent fasting, there are many reasons to consider hacking your morning coffee, and butter and coconut oil are not the only options—collagen, MCT oil, and spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, and/or turmeric are all excellent additions. Consider collagen for bones, skin, hair and nails; MCT oil for energy production; and/or cinnamon to support blood sugar balance.

Interested in in adding more plant-based meals to your diet? This recipe is for you! Lentils, although tiny, are a powerhouse of nutrition that are high in fiber, protein, and the all-important B vitamin folate. Super simple, extremely affordable, and incredibly satisfying, this recipe is a great option for a hearty breakfast, a warming lunch, or healthy dinner. Add more water to make it a soup, or eat it just as it is. You might also try it over brown rice topped with a plant-based “cheeze.” Any way you eat it, these lentils are delicious!

Bring a taste of Southern-style home cooking into your kitchen with this twist on a classic greens recipe. It is jam-packed with so much flavor, you’ll be licking your bowl clean! Designed to be “fix-it-and-forget-it,” pick your favorite hearty greens, spend a minimal amount of time cooking, and let the slow cooker do the bulk of the work to create a delicious and nutritious side dish.

It’s an understatement to say that our co-founder, Margaret Isely, loved the holidays. I mean she really loved the holidays and all the prepping, cooking, and feasting with friends and family. She was known for all her homemade specialties—lots of delicious veggie dishes (we hope we’ve done her proud), homemade wine, homemade applesauce and, most notably, her homemade cranberry sauce. This simple, yet signature, recipe was something the Isely family looked forward to holiday after Thanksgiving holiday.

Who knew that carrot tops could make such a delicious, herby pesto that highlights the sweetness of roasted carrots perfectly? Well, the secret is out and we are sure your family will be delighted by this unique recipe!

The ultimate in plant-based holiday roasts, serve this decorative loaf as a side dish or as the centerpiece. Feel free to break out the electric carving knife for a dramatic effect as carving. Top with Cranberry Apricot Sauce with Crystallized Ginger. Recipe created for Natural Grocers by Chef Mark Reinfeld, Vegan Fusion and The Doctor & The Chef

This recipe calls for purple sweet potatoes, which will give you a vibrant purple dessert that is sure to delight the eye and the taste buds.