Lucy, Erin and Barbara pose with their delicious super simple plant protein wraps!

Erin Riley-Carrasco, well-known for being PETA’s sexiest vegan over 50, is an incredible chef. Based in the San Diego area, Erin whips up the most astounding comfort food, veganizing your fave traditional dishes.

Erin is passionate and committed, inviting us into her lovely kitchen every Saturday for a delicious snackdown! Her appearances are taped by her devoted husband, who is in the entertainment biz and knows how to light his wife, and her dishes, to perfection. Erin often has fun and fabulous guest chefs in for a visit during Saturday Snackdown, ever-expanding her culinary repertoire.

Along with whipping up delectable plant-based lunches and dinners, Erin is very involved in dog rescue. Her group, Alma Rescue (almarescue.org) travels south of the border for massive spay/neuter and rescue operations in Mexico. Erin is a light in this world. Having run her own successful dance studio for years, she is now taking her business and creative skills out into the world to make it a kinder place.

  • WILD RICE PILAF + MUSHROOMS  Wild Rice and Mushroom Pilaf on this episode of #SaturdaySnackDown with Erin Riley-Carrasco, PETA'S Sexiest Vegan Over 50.  This delicious, cruelty-free dish is SOOOO good and is not only an [...]

  • VEGAN HOLIDAY DESSERTS THAT BRING JOY! Learn how to make three different amazing vegan holiday desserts for this season! Today on #SaturdaySnackdown, Erin Riley-Carrasco PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)’s Sexiest Vegan over 50, shares [...]

  • WHEN HANDED AVOCADOS, LEARN HOW TO MAKE GUACAMOLE Want to learn how to make guacamole?  Meet the full package! Handsome, spiritual, smart, successful and of course VEGAN on today’s show with our special guest, Luke [...]

  • VEGAN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE FOR YOUR HOLIDAY MORNING On this episode of #SaturdaySnackdown, Erin Riley-Carrasco, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)’s Sexiest Vegan Over 50, is making a delicious vegan breakfast casserole... Holiday Morning Vegan Egg, [...]

  • MAKE A VEGAN THANKSGIVING THE NORM On this #SaturdaySnackdown, Erin Riley-Carrasco PETA’s Sexiest Vegan Over 50, makes a delicious CRUELTY-FREE vegan Thanksgiving meal of cauliflower mashed potatoes, vegan turkey roast, and cranberry sauce. Make this [...]

  • Lentil Bruschetta Vegan Feta Dip is perfect for the upcoming holidays on today’s #SaturdaySnackdown! Erin Riley-Carrasco, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)’s Sexiest Vegan Over 50 and her beautiful niece Gina share this family favorite, [...]

  • VEGAN CLAM CHOWDER.  YES, IT'S TRUE! VEGAN CLAM CHOWDER IN A BREAD BOWL on this episode of #SaturdaySnackdown! Erin Riley-Carrasco, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)’s Sexiest Vegan Over 50 is sharing her own [...]

  • COMFORT FOOD SOUP YOU'LL LOVE The perfect Autumn comfort food on today’s #SaturdaySnackdown w/ Erin Riley-Carrasco PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)’s Sexiest Vegan Over 50. She shares her favorite delicious and healthy, whole-food plant-based Lentil Soup [...]

  • PUMPKIN DIP...A MUST FOR HALLOWEEN CREAMY PUMPKIN DIP IN A PUMPKIN on today’s #SaturdaySnackdown Erin Riley-Carrasco PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)’s Sexiest Vegan Over 50, and her beautiful niece Jacqui make a fun and tasty [...]

  • CHICKPEA CURRY, A FALL FAVORITE Delicious Chickpea Curry with Basmati Rice is on the menu in Erin Riley-Carrasco, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)’s Sexiest Vegan Over 50’s vegan kitchen today. It’s Fall and [...]