It’s that time of year when the days are shorter, at least in the Western hemisphere, and the holidays are upon us. But 2020 hasn’t been your normal year, has it? Are you celebrating with family and friends this holiday or taking it easy…
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Artichoke-Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
I’m excited to bring you a new recipe from my cookbook, The Everything Plant-Based Meal Prep Cookbook. It’s the Artichoke-Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms and it uses one of my tried and true recipes, Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip. There are actually 100 completely new recipes in…
Chocolate Chia Pudding with Blueberries
Chia seeds are a quick and healthy way to thicken recipes because they are unique in the way that they plump up dramatically and form a viscous gel, kind of like tapioca. They can be used to make a simple jam, to throw in…
Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
This Lentil Shepherd’s Pie comfort food is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters, plant-based or not! You can make this dish easier with store-bought items, such as canned or boxed lentils which I’ve found at Trader Joe’s. Make this gravy recipe, leaving…
Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad
This Kale Brussels Sprout salad was recommended by a friend who absolutely loves it. I use walnuts in this recipe but you could also use almonds. Walnuts are wonderful for brain health and offer wonderful health supportive vitamins and minerals. You can use any nuts or…
Instant Pot White Bean Soup with Garlic, Mushrooms and Farro
I’m writing this post in early May and although spring is here and the weather is turning warmer, I still find that soup is a super way to enjoy a whole food plant-based diet. In addition, I love that you can make this White…
Vegan Yogurt Parfait with Berries & Granola
Eating a plant-based vegan breakfast just got easier with this Vegan Yogurt Parfait with Berries and Granola. Starting out your day with a nutritious and delicious breakfast sets you up right by providing healthy fruit plus little crunchy carbs and creamy unsweetened yogurt. And,…
Moroccan Spiced Vegan Eggnog
A holiday tradition, eggnog is usually made with, well eggs and dairy, but I’ve got your back this season with my plant-based vegan version that’s just as delicious and satisfying as the original and much better for your waistline. My Plant-Based Vegan Moroccan Eggnog…
Moroccan Roasted Carrots
I created this Moroccan Roasted Carrot Salad as part of my Moroccan themed holiday menu because I wanted to have something a little unique for the holidays. It looks beautiful on the table and goes well with the rest of the meal which includes…
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…
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…
Scalloped Potato and Cabbage Casserole
Pump up your scalloped potatoes with this cabbage and potato version. A creamy sauce made with non-dairy milk, nutritional yeast, and a little mustard mixed in makes this dish ultra comforting. This Scalloped Potato and Cabbage Casserole would be great for any holiday meal,…
Vegan Tetrazzini with Soy Curls
I remember the dishes I used to eat before I started eating a plant-based diet and some of those were pretty tasty! Like Tetrazzini… all creamy and gooey with peas, mushrooms, and noodles. But now I can enjoy it again without the guilt with this…
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Risotto with Basil Pesto
I continue to be inspired by the Instant Pot. Yes, it does make beans in a flash like these Pinto Beans and Black Beans, but it is very versatile. I have even seen pasta made in the Instant Pot. So this beautiful spring dish of…
Spring Asparagus, Pea, Zucchini Soup with Pesto
Spring, is coming! And, it’s time for another challenge from The Recipe Redux team, one of my families favorite recipes for springtime celebrations. This is a beautiful soup. It fuses the fresh flavors of the springtime vegetables with herbs and is then blended into a smooth,…