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…
Five Ways to Improve Weight Loss on a Plant-Based Diet
While there are lots of reasons people are attracted to a whole food plant-based vegan diet – such as animal welfare and the environment – a desire to lose weight for overall wellness or to overcome conditions associated with obesity, such as diabetes and heart disease, is right up there at the top of the…
The Basics: Your Guide to a Whole Food Plant-Based Vegan Diet
With plant-based diets and especially plant-based athletes getting so much media attention lately, you’ve probably seen and heard the news and maybe even some hype. Perhaps you’re wondering what all the fuss is about? Or maybe you have some friends or family members who’ve gone plant-based and are raving about it? If you’ve grown curious…
Arugula, Orange Fennel Salad
This wonderfully bright, tangy and rich Arugula Orange Fennel Salad is great any time of the year, but you might want to serve it with my Plant-Based Moroccan Holiday Menu. A typical Moroccan meal begins with a series of hot and cold salads, followed by a tagine (usually meat), but my plant-based Moroccan version is vegan,…
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…
Vegan Green Bean Casserole
This Green Bean Casserole is a healthier, dairy-free version, and as creamy and comforting as the original. I love serving this ultimate comforting dish during Thanksgiving, Christmas and for winter gatherings. Sauteeing the garlic and onions alone creates a pleasant aroma of warmth in your home, and makes you feel just so cozy… The luscious creamy…
