Andrew Bernard | The Nard Dog Cooks
14 recipes converted from their YouTube cooking videos.
One Pot Creamy Sweet Potatoes and Lentils
A fast, nutritious, one‑pot dinner featuring sweet potatoes, kale, lentils, and a silky cashew‑cream broth. Minimal cleanup, bold warm spices, and a bright lemon finish make this a perfect weeknight meal for the whole family.
Vegan Walnut & Cashew Alfredo Pasta
A creamy, high‑protein vegan pasta that mimics classic Alfredo using toasted walnuts, soaked cashews, broccoli stems, and a splash of avocado for a cool contrast. One‑pot, zero‑waste, and perfect for impressing both vegans and skeptics alike.
Stop Eating Boring Breakfast! 2 Healthy Baked Oatmeal Recipes That Are Better Than Dessert
A warm, spiced, plant‑based baked oatmeal that tastes like carrot cake. Made with rolled oats, shredded carrots and apple, pecans, and a maple‑sweetened flax‑egg binder, it’s high in protein, free of refined sugar, and perfect for a hearty breakfast or snack.
Lentils and Rice
A comforting Middle Eastern classic made with brown lentils, rice, and deeply caramelized onions. This one‑pot dish is hearty, vegan, and perfect for meal‑prep or a cozy family dinner.
Chia Pudding SHOWDOWN: Which Recipe Reigns Supreme? (Beginner/Intermediate/Expert)
A step‑by‑step guide to three versions of chia seed pudding – a quick beginner version, a rich chocolate intermediate version, and a show‑stopping lemon‑blueberry expert version with cashew cream. All dairy‑free, vegan, and customizable with your favorite toppings.
ONE POT EASY High Protein Lentil Recipe
A creamy, saucy Indian red lentil dal made with soaked masoor dal, charred onions, aromatic ginger‑garlic, blended tomatoes and coconut milk. Perfectly balanced with spices and a splash of lemon, this dish is vegan, gluten‑free and ready in about 30 minutes of cooking (plus optional soaking).
The Dish I'd Serve to Impress Someone + Learn to master cauliflower steaks
A vibrant plant‑based plate featuring roasted cauliflower steaks, crunchy black lentils cooked with kombu, and a silky, nutty Romesco sauce. Easy to prepare, visually stunning, and packed with umami flavor.
Don't think you like oats? These RECIPES will CHANGE your Mind!
Two easy, dairy‑free baked oatmeal recipes that skip the banana but still deliver a cake‑like, brownie‑soft texture. Made with oat flour (blended rolled oats), high‑protein plant milk, peanut butter, and dark chocolate chips, these versatile oat‑based squares can be served for breakfast, as a snack, or even a light dessert. They keep well for a week and reheat beautifully.
The Comfort Food HIGH PROTEIN Stew That Will Win Your Body and Mind
A hearty Greek island stew from Icaria featuring black‑eyed peas, olive oil, tomatoes, spinach and fresh dill. Slow‑cooked for deep flavor, this vegan, gluten‑free dish is comforting and packed with Mediterranean health benefits.
Do THIS for the BEST Meal Prep Bowls
A vibrant, plant‑based grain bowl packed with crispy barbecue‑glazed chickpeas, fluffy quinoa, tangy homemade pickled cabbage, and a creamy vegan ranch drizzle. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and the pickles keep for up to three weeks.
The ULTIMATE Comfort Food: Vegan Chicken and Dumplings!
A hearty, creamy, plant‑based take on classic chicken and dumplings. This one‑pot soup is packed with carrots, celery, onions, peas, and chickpeas, and topped with light, airy vegan dumplings that puff up and soak up the flavorful broth.
Can You Handle All These Flavors in One Bowl?
A vibrant, creamy‑spicy salad that combines ramen noodles, crunchy veggies, sweet pineapple, smoky grilled corn and a silky red‑curry coconut‑tahini dressing. Ready in under 30 minutes, this Thai‑inspired dish works as a hearty main or a show‑stopping side.
Secrets to the Best DENSE BEAN SALAD Revealed
A hearty, protein‑packed and fiber‑rich bean salad loaded with roasted baby potatoes, crispy chickpeas, sweet bell peppers, crunchy cucumbers and cannellini beans. It can be made oil‑free using vegetable stock and keeps well for a week, making it perfect for meal‑prep.
Have peanut butter? Try this creamy ramen!
A fast, restaurant‑style ramen bowl featuring a silky peanut‑butter coconut broth, ramen noodles cooked directly in the soup, and extra‑crispy shredded tofu tossed in a sweet‑savory glaze. Ready in about an hour, this vegan, dairy‑free dish delivers rich umami, heat, and texture in every bite.