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…
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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…
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. The good news? This vegan, low-fat broccoli salad is super healthy for you,…
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…
Mushroom Burgundy Sauce Over Polenta
This mushrooms with burgundy sauce over polenta is a very unique and bold recipe full of flavor. The mushrooms provide a great richness and meatiness to the dish, as well as a great source of protein. This would be a great choice to serve…
Chill Out: 19 Cooling Plant-Based Summer Recipes
Whoa, it’s mid-July and the heat is on! Almost everywhere in the U.S is having record high temps of 90 degrees or more! Let’s face it, no one wants to be in the kitchen right now cooking over a hot stove or oven, right?…
What I Ate for 7 Days on a Plant-Based Diet
A little bit of meal planning, I’ve found, helps make my time in the kitchen go so much more smoothly. I’ve made a list here of a week’s worth of meals so that you can get some new ideas for what you might want…
Get Your Leafy Greens On! (Part II)
As promised, in this second part of “Get Your Leafy Greens On!” we’re going to take a closer look at the nutrition and health benefits of the top four green superfoods according to plant-based pioneer Dr. Joel Fuhrman’s Aggregate Nutrient Density Index (ANDI). Kale,…
Easy Instant Pot Refried Pinto Beans, Low Salt and Fat-Free
Isn’t it great to have a versatile recipe that’s easy to make while still nutritious for you? Instant Pot Refried Beans is one of those recipes. And while you can buy these fat-free from the market, you’ll be hard pressed to find one that…
Get Your Leafy Greens On (Part 1)
If you’re following a whole food plant-based diet – and if you’re anything like me – you’re probably eating your fair share of tossed green salads. Perhaps you’ve tried different types of lettuces, such as romaine, red leaf, and butterhead, and maybe you’ve tried…
15 Plant-Based Recipes to Soothe Inflammation
If you’ve read my article on the “Anti-Inflammatory Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet,” you’re probably aware of the good news that many common plant foods naturally possess anti-inflammatory properties. Medical researchers are finding an increasingly clear connection between chronic inflammation in the body and…
How to Make Homemade Vegetable Broth (Instant Pot & Stove-Top)
Every plant-based cook should know how to make a simple low-salt vegetable broth. And in this post, I have both an Instant Pot recipe and how to make in on the stove-top, as well. The reason vegetable broth is important is that many plant-based…
Five Ways to Improve Weight Loss on a Plant-Based Diet
Considering a plant-based diet for weight loss? 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…
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…
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…
