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About Me

Welcome!

Hi, I'm Amy Katz, the recipe creator behind Veggies Save The Day.

Here you'll find fresh vegan recipes with California roots, Mediterranean sunshine, and simple ingredients every kind of eater can enjoy. Whether you're vegan, plant-curious, or simply looking for something delicious to make for dinner, you're welcome here.

Amy in the kitchen chopping fresh herbs.

I've always loved cooking. As a child, I often helped my mom in the kitchen, and I'm grateful she was an adventurous cook who loved collecting recipe books as much as I do. One of my fondest memories is hanging around her while she prepared dinner.

Today, I bring that same love of fresh ingredients and flavorful meals to Veggies Save The Day, where I've been sharing approachable vegan recipes since 2015.

My journey to vegan

I've always felt a connection to animals and the environment. Even as a kid, I told my parents I wanted to be vegetarian. We compromised, and I stopped eating beef and pork.

Later, when my mother became ill with an incurable and rare degenerative brain disease, I felt like I needed a change. I've been vegan since January 2013, and I'm also gluten-free due to a sensitivity.

My recipe philosophy

I don't expect everyone to eat exactly like I do. My goal is to help you feel confident adding more plant-based meals to your routine, no matter what kind of eater you are.

The recipes you'll find here are simple, flavorful, and made with everyday ingredients. Many are inspired by the produce, sunshine, and casual cooking style of Southern California, with plenty of Mediterranean-inspired flavors like fresh herbs, lemon, olive oil, beans, grains, and colorful vegetables.

At Veggies Save The Day, plant-based cooking isn't about perfection. It's about making meals that taste good, feel doable, and bring a little more joy to your table.

What you'll find here

I love creating vegan recipes that are easy to make without a laundry list of ingredients. As you explore the site, you'll discover recipes that are colorful, practical, and full of flavor, like these reader favorites:

Make yourself at home and let's dig in!

Education

I have a Bachelor of Arts in applied mathematics and a Master of Arts in economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. I'm a member of Phi Beta Kappa, America's most prestigious academic honor society. I'm also certified as a Vegan Nutrition Health Coach from Vegan Coach Institute.

Amy holding halves of avocado like a heart.

Fun Facts

  • I was born in Southern California and have lived here my entire life.
  • I'm an avid runner and have completed 40 marathons.
  • I used to hate avocados, but now I can't get enough of them.
  • I enjoy growing greens, herbs, and veggies in my hydroponic garden.
  • I have two cats: Ozzy, my very large black cat, and Meeko, my sweet foster-fail tabby who decided she lives here now.
  • I won 3rd place in the Tastemaker Conference 2024 Food Photography Contest for my Pan Fried Chickpeas photo.

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