I hope that since you’re on board for a plant-based life that you’re discovering how to make delicious plant-based recipes. Have you branched out and experimented with your own recipe creations, too? This Broccoli Waldorf Salad was an experiment for me. I love any salad that is tangy and sweet AND, I like to use up…
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Crustless Broccoli Sun-Dried Tomato Quiche
You won’t miss eggs when you can have this delicious Crustless Tofu Quiche that’s stuffed with veggies. Of late, I’ve been adding more protein to my dishes to help with the feeling of fullness. Although this recipe has broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes, you can mix it up with other vegetables. Try zucchini or roasted sweet potatoes,…
Low-Fat Broccoli Salad (video)
Broccoli salad has always been one of my favorites, but I use to feel a pinch of guilt because the traditional one is made with mayonnaise and sugar and sometimes bacon, but this vegan, low-fat broccoli salad is super healthy for you, especially if make your own tofu mayonnaise. You can substitute vegan mayonnaise if you’re in a…
Broccoli Cauliflower Veggie Divan
Yay, another veggie-strong meal. Not having much left in the frig except broccoli, carrots, and a little cauliflower, I opted for a Divan without the chicken. The sauce is made from scratch with Hemp milk and some vegetable stock. If you haven’t tried Hemp milk, you should. After having soy milk in my smoothies day…
Moroccan Chickpea Vegetable Tagine
Our family’s meal this holiday will be a little non-traditional. We’re making a plant-based vegan Moroccan dinner and the main dish is this Moroccan Chickpea Vegetable Tagine. If you haven’t heard of a tagine, it’s a piece of bakeware used for making the dish with the same name. A typical Moroccan meal is made up of…
10 Tips for Easy Plant-Based Kitchen Cleanup
If you celebrate the holidays, like so many of us, you probably find this time of year particularly challenging. Gift shopping, home decorating, family dinners and parties can all be stressful and time-consuming, especially if you’re new to eating a plant-based diet. Following a whole food plant-based diet can mean more time spent grocery shopping…
Fight Sugar Cravings with Plant-Based Nutrition
Sugar Cravings Can Be a Sign of Mineral Deficiencies (This is the second in a series of articles on the perils of added sugar. Be sure to check out the first article, “12 Tips for Avoiding Added Sugar On A Plant-Based Vegan Diet.”) If you’re like most people, you probably struggle from time to time…
Country Hash Browns with Sausage Gravy
Are you cravin’ yourself some tasty country hash browns and gravy, but just don’t want the added fat? Well, my friend, you’re in luck because you can make these beauties with nary a touch of oil! Yep! And, you can even make it easier with store-bought frozen hash brown. Just be sure to check the…
The Science of Smoothies: Rick Bruess’ Superfood Smoothie for Your Health
Rick Bruess takes it in stride when his wife of 33 years, Laura, teases him about how long it takes him to make his signature “Superfood Smoothie” each morning for breakfast (see the complete recipe below). The retired Boulder couple are long-time vegans and competitive runners, and the Superfood Smoothie is essential for fueling their…
49 Plant-Based Vegan Recipes from Canned and Packaged Foods
If you’ve had a busy day at the office or shuffling children, sometimes tackling dinner is the last thing on your mind, but I know you want wholesome plant-based food. What’s a busy cook supposed to do? Pull from your canned and packaged whole food cupboard quickies. Although you may have time to prepare homemade…
How to Keep Fruits and Vegetables Fresher Longer
There’s nothing worse than getting ready to prepare a delicious meal only to discover that the lettuce, kale, carrots or cauliflower that we need for our favorite recipe have long since gone south. Not only are our dinner plans soured, but now we’re likely upset because we’ve wasted what was perfectly good, perhaps even organic…
Sauteed Greens
This is a very simple, but super nutritious dish and a favorite go-to when I don’t have enough time. I like to serve it over rice or in this case, quinoa salad. Sauteed Greens have powerhouse nutrition and here’s what Dr. Fuhrman has to say…“Raw leafy greens contain only about 100 calories per pound and are…
Oil-Free Roasted Potatoes
It doesn’t sound possible, right? But, this recipe absolutely does the trick at making crispy oil-free roasted potatoes! And, I also added red peppers and onions to the mix. Delish! Since potatoes are back on the menu, (see this article, “Potatoes: To Eat or Not to Eat”) I’m looking for ways to use them without any…
Breakfast Burrito with Tofu Scramble
If you’re looking for a savory breakfast recipe, this Breakfast Burrito with Tofu Scramble hits the spot. You might also enjoy this Huevos Rancheros Casserole or Tofu Benedict. You can vary the tofu scramble part of this recipe by keeping it plain, without onions, or you can add other veggies to your liking. Mushrooms or…
V-8 Smoothie
I have a smoothie almost daily. This recipe is a green powerhouse and called a V-8 Smoothie because it has 8 vegetables. Well technically, I think avocado is a fruit. The green in this smoothie comes from kale, broccoli sprouts, curly parsley, and avocado. This is a great way to get your daily dose of…
