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.

  • LOS ANGELES, CA, June 29, 2019,  #JaneUnChained  LIVE at the Green Table Cafe, a beautiful Italian plant-based café in Los Angeles. This special #SaturdaySnackDown is with Simone Reyes of Social Compassion In Legislation and Lisa Karlan of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. [...]

  • Today #Live on #SaturdaySnackdown, Erin Riley-Carrasco, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)’s Sexiest Vegan Over 50, is making whimsical and delicious Mini Caprese Bites, Skewers and the more traditional presentation of beefsteak tomatoes slices with the vegan mozzarella [...]

  •   Today on #SaturdaySnackdown, Erin Riley-Carrasco PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)’s Sexiest Vegan Over 50 makes a delicious Grilled Corn Salad w/ Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing. High in protein and no oil! ENJOY! #janeunchained   [...]

  • These ingredients not only add flavor, but they also have medicinal benefits too! "Today on SaturdaySnackdown, Erin Riley-Carrasco PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)’s Sexiest Vegan Over 50 makes an absolutely [...]

  • Today on #SaturdaySnackdown Erin Riley-Carrasco, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)’s Sexiest Vegan Over 50 makes a delicious Lemon Dijon Whole Roasted Cauliflower from the FORKS OVER KNIVES recipe collection. Super tasty and super healthy!   https://www.facebook.com/JaneVelezMitchell/videos/2180831908620271/ [...]

  • #SaturdaySnackdown with Erin Riley-Carrasco, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)’s Sexiest Vegan Over 50 is making an absolutely delicious quick and easy recipe for vegan lasagna featuring Beyond Meat and Miyoko's fresh vegan Mozzarella. Cruelty-free recipes are the [...]

  • Erin Riley-Carrasco, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)’s Sexiest Vegan Over 50 and her Alma Rescue Foundation co-founder Suzie Williamson make a delicious, vegan version of a traditional Mexican tortilla soup called Caldo de Refri, a [...]

  • On this episode of  #SaturdaySnackdown Erin Riley-Carrasco, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)’s Sexiest Vegan Over 50 shares her delicious recipe of black bean and corn taquitos with vegan Chipotle Sauce in honor of Cinco [...]

  • Today on #SaturdaySnackdown, Erin Riley-Carrasco, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)’s Sexiest Vegan Over 50 is making her family favorite Baja inspired vegan Fish(less) Tacos packed with protein and topped with a delicious Sriracha (vegan) Mayo [...]

  • Vegan Strawberry Shortcake was made on last weekends Saturday Snackdown w/ Erin Riley-Carrasco.  The perfect dessert for holidays or any day with no dairy and no cruelty! Watch the video to learn how to make [...]