Welcome!

The Cristiano clan is two adults and one toddler doing our best to live sustainably in Philadelphia, PA. We compost our food scraps, grow a small percentage of our produce in a vertical hydroponic garden, participate in the local Buy Nothing group, use alternative transportation to get around, and practice a vegan lifestyle.

This is our family recipe book, chronicling the plant-based recipes we make on a regular basis, including pantry staples and everyday meals.

Recent Recipe

Eggplant Pasta (Instant Pot)

One-pot (pressure cooker) pasta with a creamy eggplant, red bell pepper, and tomato sauce.

Recent Recipe

Hummus

Smooth hummus

Recent Recipe

Mac & Cheese Sauce (Instant Pot)

Velvety vegan cheese sauce made in an Instant Pot, great for adding to cooked pasta for a deliciously creamy mac & cheese.

Recent Recipe

Chickpeas (Instant Pot)

Chickpeas from dried beans