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hi, i'm grace

And I'm so happy you're here!

I live in Pittsburgh, PA with my husband Pat, 1-year-old daughter Daisy, and golden retriever Bodie. My goal with this space is to share protein-packed vegetarian recipes to fuel your busy lifestyle.

a bit more about me

And my background in food media

Directly after graduating college, I headed to Birmingham, AL - where Cooking Light was headquartered - to pursue my dreams of working for a food magazine.

The following summer I accepted a job at Real Simple, which took me to NYC. During that time I also attended the Natural Gourmet Institute, a mostly plant-based culinary school.

From there, I went on to oversee the recipe program at The Kitchn. Today, I work full-time on The Pack, and I just wrote my debut cookbook Protein-Packed Vegetarian.

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What you'll find here

Recipes that work

I take recipe testing seriously, and only publish recipes I feel confident will work for you! I'll always offer equipment and/or ingredient swaps when applicable.

High-protein vegetarian focus

I've been a vegetarian since the sixth grade, but it wasn't until my mid-20s (when I switched from running to strength training as my primary form of exercise) that I really started prioritizing protein.

Weeknight wins

Whether you shopped in advance or need to use up what you've got, these recipes are designed to be easy yet exciting.

A friend!

I'm here to answer your questions, cheer on your successes, and be available to you for whatever you might need. I'd love to hear from you at any time!

Recipe Development

My recipes have been featured on The Kitchn, Real Simple, Cooking Light, Simply Recipes, TODAY, and AllRecipes, among others. For a collection of some of my favorite creations, check out my recipe column for The Kitchn called Tonight We Veg.

The Kitchn

Marinated Chickpea and Feta Salad with Spring Veggies

The Kitchn

Easy 5-Ingredient Black Bean Veggie Burgers

Real Simple

Melting Potatoes

Real Simple

Ginger-Lime Melon Salad

The Kitchn

Easy 3-Ingredient Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Real Simple

Parker House Rolls

My Writing

I write about kitchen quandaries, easy weeknight dinners, and smart (or disastrous) cooking hacks. I try out the latest TikTok trends, review celebrity recipes, and crown the best recipes on the internet. I also write taste tests and product reviews.

My work has been featured on Epicurious, Food Network, The Kitchn, BuzzFeed, Real Simple, Cooking Light, Simply Recipes, AllRecipes, and The Wall Street Journal, among others.

The Kitchn

Everything You Need to Know About “Healthy” Cookie Dough

Epicurious

How Do You Know When It’s Time to Throw Out Pickles?

Epicurious

A Pepper-Cracking Hack for Perfect Seasoning

The Kitchn

The Right Way to Test Brownies with a Toothpick

Simply Recipes

This Trick Makes Roasted Root Vegetables Twice as Nice

Epicurious

The One Herb You Should Never Put in the Refrigerator

My Videos

I create Instagram Reels, TikTok videos, static images, and content for paid ads for a variety of food-focused brands and media companies.

Collaborate With Me
Rancho Meladuco Date Farm

Date Shake in a Cup

Gotham Greens

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Rings

The Kitchn

Parmesan-Herb Dutch Baby with Garlic-Butter Mushrooms

King Arthur Baking

Supersized Chocolate Chip Cookies

caramelized onion tarte soleil on a parchment-lined baking sheet Zwilling

Caramelized Onion Tarte Soleil

Athenos

Extra-Creamy Roasted Feta Soup

all of the crunch, none of the deep-fry 👍 recipe all of the crunch, none of the deep-fry 👍

recipe for this protein-packed dinner is in my recipe club the Pack, comment “RECIPE” and I’ll send you the link!

if you’re a member it’s in your inbox 🫛
with tofu nuggets and a mountain of crispy quinoa with tofu nuggets and a mountain of crispy quinoa 🤤

recipe is in my new cookbook Protein-Packed Vegetarian!

comment “KALE” and I’ll send you the link to pre-order (also linked in my bio).

I’ll also send you a link to sign up for my recipe club for free 💗
sneaking you inside Protein-Packed Vegetarian!!! sneaking you inside Protein-Packed Vegetarian!!!

I created every recipe with you in mind: packed with protein + fiber to keep you full, easy-to-find ingredients and zero fancy equipment, and a whole lot of fun to liven up your weeknights.

comment “BOOK” to pre-order! i’ll also send you a link to access my new recipe club for free. it’s filled with exclusive high-protein veg recipes to cook while you wait for the book 🥰

recipes you see here:

🍝 creamy roasted red pepper pasta
💪 powerhouse hummus
🥑 spicy tofu “sushi” bowls
🥜 peanut butter and blueberry overnight oats
🥞 one-bowl cottage cheese pancakes
🍑 peach caprese white bean salad
🫘 smoky skillet tempeh and bean chili
🍠 sweet potato boats with feta and crispy lentils
🥥 almond coconut crunch cups

all brought to life by the most incredible team ✨✨✨

photo: @lindapugliese 
food styling: @monicapierini, @alyssaalwayshungry 
prop styling: @paigehicksnyc, @paulivelez 
design: @msquinn1002 
wardrobe: @nicolefasolino 
hair and makeup: @marymakeup
it’s been a goooood few weeks of lunches 💪 recipe it’s been a goooood few weeks of lunches 💪

recipes are in the Pack, comment “LUNCH” and I’ll send you the link to the roundup! 

you can also grab it at the link in my bio
honestly struggling to think of something I’d rath honestly struggling to think of something I’d rather eat 🥗

recipe is in my recipe club the Pack; comment “RECIPE” and I’ll send you the link! 

if you’re a member it hit your inbox this morning ☀️

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