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Introducing Protein-Packed Vegetarian

Whether you’re a vegetarian looking to eat more protein, or you’re simply seeking new ways to include protein in your diet, Protein-Packed Vegetarian will help you meet your daily goals with 100 delicious, energizing recipes.

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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 and 3-year-old 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 split my time between content creation and freelance recipe development and writing.

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what you'll find here

1.

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.

2.

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.

3.

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.

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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!

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some of my work

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

Roasted Eggplant Sabich Bowl

The Kitchn

2-Ingredient Grilled Yogurt Flatbreads

The Kitchn

Gnocchi Lasagna with Spinach, White Beans, and Sausage

The Kitchn

Easy Air Fryer Donuts

Real Simple

Big-Batch Black Beans

The Kitchn

How To Make Crash Hot Potatoes

The Kitchn

Cheesy Garlic & Herb Smashed Sweet Potatoes

The Kitchn

Sheet Pan Mac and Cheese with Brussels Sprouts

The Kitchn

Lemony Ricotta Pasta with Roasted Asparagus and Burst Tomatoes

Real Simple

Cacio e Pepe Dutch Baby

The Kitchn

Cheesy Chickpea Melts

The Kitchn

Vegetarian Italian Chopped Salad

The Kitchn

Farro with Caramelized Carrots, Crispy Broccolini, and Herby Yogurt Dressing

The Kitchn

The Ultimate Summer Salad

The Kitchn

Crispy Tofu Bowl with Caramelized Fall Veggies

The Kitchn

Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Bowls with Avocado and Green Tahini

The Kitchn

Halloumi Salad with Peaches, Cherries, and Arugula

Food52

The Best Stuffed Mushrooms

Simply Recipes

3-Ingredient Skillet Apple Crisp

Simply Recipes

Pickle Pizza

Simply Recipes

Black Bean Smash Burgers

The Kitchn

Best-Ever Challah French Toast

The Kitchn

Roasted Tomato Soup with Cheesy Crouton Topper

The Kitchn

Broccoli Reuben Sandwich

The Kitchn

Antipasto Grain Salad

Real Simple

Gochujang Poached Eggs With Feta and Pickled Onions

The Kitchn

How To Make Easy Muesli

Simply Recipes

Brownie Baked Oatmeal

The Kitchn

Homemade Strawberry Shortcake

The Kitchn

Mediterranean-Style Chopped Salad with Oregano Vinaigrette

The Kitchn

Creamy One-Pot Butternut Squash Pasta with White Beans and Kale

Real Simple

Skillet Spanako“pea”ta

The Kitchn

Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Real Simple

Parker House Rolls

The Kitchn

Easy 3-Ingredient Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Real Simple

Ginger-Lime Melon Salad

Real Simple

Melting Potatoes

The Kitchn

Easy 5-Ingredient Black Bean Veggie Burgers

The Kitchn

Marinated Chickpea and Feta Salad with Spring Veggies

some of my work

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.

DoorDash

I Tried 20 Store-Bought Guacamole, and Here Are the Best Ones

Buy Side from WSJ

The Best Juicers and Juice Machines for More Refreshing Mornings

AllRecipes

I Tried 7 Tricks for Making the Most Moist Banana Bread—Here’s the Winner

Simply Recipes

The One Trick To Making the Best Pasta Salad You’ll Ever Have

Simply Recipes

7 Egg Labels You Should Stop Paying Extra Money For

Simply Recipes

The 1-Minute Tomato Sandwich I’m Having All Summer Long

Food Network

How to Make a Latte

Food Network

How to Cook Acorn Squash: 3 Easy Ways

Epicurious

How to Store Watermelon, Cantaloupe, and Honeydew

Epicurious

The Smart Way to Store Onions

Food Network

How to Cook a Sweet Potato In the Microwave

Epicurious

Does Maple Syrup Need to Be Refrigerated?

Epicurious

Is It Okay to Stick My Fingers in the Salt Cellar While I’m Cooking?

The Kitchn

I Made the 2-Ingredient Dough the Internet Is Obsessed With

Epicurious

Food Processor vs. Blender: We Regret to Inform You That You Really Do Need Both

Simply Recipes

You Can Cook Frozen Dinner Rolls in the Air Fryer

The Kitchn

The 6 Best Apples for Apple Pie

Simply Recipes

The 10-Minute Trick for the Easiest Garlic Bread

Buy Side from WSJ

The Best Air Fryers for Every Type of Meal

Epicurious

How Long Do Hard-Boiled Eggs Last?

Epicurious

This KitchenAid Accessory Is My Secret to Flakier Pie Crusts

Epicurious

The One Herb You Should Never Put in the Refrigerator

Simply Recipes

This Trick Makes Roasted Root Vegetables Twice as Nice

The Kitchn

The Right Way to Test Brownies with a Toothpick

Epicurious

A Pepper-Cracking Hack for Perfect Seasoning

Epicurious

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

The Kitchn

Everything You Need to Know About “Healthy” Cookie Dough

some of my work

Video

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

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Rancho Meladuco Date Farm

Date Shake in a Cup

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Gotham Greens

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Rings

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The Kitchn

Parmesan-Herb Dutch Baby with Garlic-Butter Mushrooms

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King Arthur Baking

Supersized Chocolate Chip Cookies

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my kitchen is far from perfect, but these are some my kitchen is far from perfect, but these are some swaps I can confidently recommend (and most of them are on sale!)

comment “SHOP” and I’ll send you the links 💕
8 quesadillas at once?? sold. feed the fam, make 8 quesadillas at once?? sold.

feed the fam, make it for friends, or freeze the squares for meal prep 💪

comment “CHEESE” and I’ll send you the recipe, or grab it on graceelkus.com.
#GoodCulturePartner sheet pan bean and cheese brea #GoodCulturePartner sheet pan bean and cheese breakfast quesadilla!! 🫘🧀🍳

featuring the epic pairing of crispy tortillas and creamy @good_culture cottage cheese scrambled eggs. perfect for a crowd OR a protein-packed meal prep. 

comment “CHEESE” and I’ll send the recipe to your DMs, or grab it at graceelkus.com. 

inspired by @allrecipes
proof that protein can be pretty!!!!! comment “S proof that protein can be pretty!!!!! 

comment “SPRING” and I’ll send you a link to pre-order my cookbook (where all of these recipes live), plus a few you can get started with now 🤗

you can also order at graceelkus.com/cookbook 🌿
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