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.

  • VEGAN GRILLED CHEESE + TOMATO SOUP.  HOW NOSTALGIC! The perfect vegan grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup on today’s #SaturdaySnackdown with Erin Riley-Carrasco, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)’s Sexiest Vegan Over 50. Believe it or not, [...]

  • MEATLESS MEATBALLS on yesterdays #SaturdaySnackdown with Erin Riley-Carrasco PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)’s Sexiest Vegan Over 50 and the uber-talented Whole Food Plant-Based Italian Chef Roberto Carboni. These meatless meatballs are so delicious and [...]

  • #BESTVEGANCHOCOLATECAKE on the last episode of  #SaturdaySnackdown with PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)’s Sexiest Vegan over 50 Erin Riley-Carrasco and her bestie Natalie Hodges Bean. This truly IS the best chocolate cake ever! 100% cruelty-free goodness. [...]

  • On this episode of  #SaturdaySnackdown PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)’s Sexiest Vegan over 50 shares a quick and easy recipe for vegan deviled eggs. This recipe is quick and easy and includes a [...]

  • On this episode of #SaturdaySnackdown,  Erin Riley-Carrasco, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)’s Sexiest Vegan Over 50, shares a delicious, quick and easy recipe for Tofu Satay Skewers. It’s never been easier to be [...]

  • #SaturdaySnackdown Erin Riley-Carrasco PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)’s Sexiest Vegan over 50 and Michelle May president and founder of Seva Foods and Benjii's Canine Cuisine will be making delicious vegan fried egg sandwiches with a secret ingredient you must [...]

  • #SaturdaySnackdown with Ventura, California’s most incredible foodies Laura & David,, the Hangry Vegans with fabulous taste testers Emily Savage, creator of VenturaVegan, and Chef Aaron Parker, known as SolFood Vegan enjoying food from Searanger Seafood [...]

  • Erin Riley-Carrasco PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)’s Sexiest Vegan over 50 shares her recipe for a creamy, delicious, vegan chocolate pie on today’s #SaturdaySnackdown Garnished with fresh berries, this pie is a perfect dessert for [...]

  • On today’s #SarurdaySnackdown PETA (People of Animals)’s Sexiest Vegan Over 50 Erin Riley-Carrasco and vegan certified health coach Natalie Schwartz The Modern Mamahood are making delicious and easy vegan pancakes. For the animals, for your health, for the planet #GOVEGAN!   https://www.facebook.com/JaneVelezMitchell/videos/453644448700555/ [...]

  • On this #SaturdaySnackDown, we are honored to feature Connie Sanchez, a Sea Shepherd Bridge Officer, who spent the last 5 years on various Sea Shepherd vessels protecting the oceans and marine life around the world. Join [...]