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Cooking Tips

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Is Microwaving Bad?

People are not always happy to see that I suggest microwaving in some recipes. There are other cooking options and, of course, people can choose to cook another way. However, I thought it important to cover this ...

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Dutch Oven Plant-Based Recipes

A Dutch oven is a kitchen essential. As the workhorse of pots and pans, it can go in the oven or on the stove, making cooking up a variety of dishes an absolute breeze. Cooking with a Dutch Oven Owning a Dutch oven ...

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Tips for Marinating Tofu

Tofu is a delicious whole-food, plant-based alternative source of protein, and it can be used in many different recipes. From vegetarian non-meat loaves to breakfast scrambles or stir-fries, tofu can be a welcome ...

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The Everything Plant-Based Meal Prep Cookbook

I'm so excited to share my cookbook, The Everything Plant-Based Meal Prep Cookbook. The cookbook has 200 whole-food, plant-based (and vegan) recipes to keep you healthy. In addition, Chapter 1 shows you everything ...

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Plant-Based Whole Foods from Trader Joe’s

If you're lucky enough to have a Trader Joe's near you, you know that it offers great savings and delicious options. However, not everything fits into our whole food plant-based lifestyle. I've created a list for ...

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The Trusted Plantricious Certified Seal

If you're confused about what to eat on a whole-food plant-based diet because there seem to be so many different takes on it, look for the Plantricious label to help clarify things. Find Recipes on ...

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Should You Eat Packaged Foods on a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet?

Let’s face it – even though we know that a completely unprocessed whole food plant-based diet is the healthiest way to eat, for many of us it’s unrealistic to avoid ALL processed and packaged foods. We want ...

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Cooking Without Oil

OIL-FREE COOKING AND BAKING Many in the whole-food plant-based diet community recommend eating an oil-free diet or one with very little to no processed oil to promote optimum health. I agree, so cooking without oil ...

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Oil-Free Vinaigrette

How to Make Oil-Free Salad Dressings

ROCK YOUR SALADS THE HEALTHY NATURAL WAY! If you're anything like me, dressings are often the best part of the salad - or at least it's what I most look forward to! The perfect dressing can make the whole salad and ...

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Happy People

Meatless Makeovers and Dairy-Free Delights

It's time for a meatless makeover! Why? Because eating less meat (and dairy) can protect your health, including your arteries, help you lose weight and even reduce your risk of death. If you're new to ...

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12 Must-Have Kitchen Tools for Plant-Based Cooking

You may have discovered that eating a whole food plant-based diet can involve quite a bit of cooking at home. But that doesn't mean you have to be a slave to your kitchen! Adding plant-based kitchen tools will allow ...

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7 Tips and Timesavers for Plant-Based Cooking in a Flash

Most of us are strapped for time, but it's essential to get a healthy and delicious plant-based meal on the table. Check out these seven plant-based cooking tips for getting in and out of the kitchen quickly without ...

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How to Make Delicious Homemade Nut, Seed and Grain-Based Milk

Are you ready for some DIY plant-based kitchen fun?  This article will show you how easy it is to make fresh, wholesome, and healthy plant-based milk from nuts, seeds, or grains right in your own kitchen ...

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10 Tips for Easy Plant-Based Kitchen Cleanup

You've probably found that cooking from home is a given if you want to eat healthy whole food. This, my friend can be a challenge, especially if you’re new to eating a plant-based diet. Not only that, but kitchen ...

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How to Make Plant-Based Vegan Cream Sauce

 If you love rich foods as much as I do, you probably know how a cream sauce can really make a dish. Unfortunately, plant-based eaters are often unsure of how to make a vegan cream sauce without dairy milk, ...

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