Date paste is a must if you are eating a whole food, plant-based diet not only because it’s deliciously sweet, but because it’s the only sweet food that’s actually a whole food and it’s so easy to make and easy to turn into date…
Cornbread with Strawberries & Cream
Who doesn’t love cornbread? Cornbread with soups and stews and of course with chili. It is the perfect staple to any hearty meal. If you’re looking for traditional cornbread, here’s my plant-based recipe. But have you considered using cornbread for dessert? This delicious cornbread…
Vegan Thousand Island Dressing
With the heat barreling down on us this late July, eating salads seems like the perfect solution for keeping the kitchen cool. Thousand Island Dressing brings back childhood memories for me. It’s one of the first dressing I remember eating. I also remember using…
Cauliflower Quinoa Salad
Eating cruciferous vegetables is a good habit to get into and an easy way to do that is with this tasty Cauliflower Quinoa Salad made with cauliflower and broccoli. Cruciferous vegetables are known to have powerful anti-cancer effects and not only include broccoli and…
Super Seed Chocolate Oatmeal
Nothing beats a tasty, nutritious breakfast like this Super Seed Chocolate Oatmeal. It’s one of my favorites! The addition of heart-healthy ingredients sends it over the top. In fact, I’m so obsessed with this as my breakfast, I’ve taken a lot of casual photos…
Plant-Based “Chicken” Nuggets
If you’re looking for kid-friendly recipes, these plant-based “chicken” nuggets are sure to hit the spot. Frankly, adults also love them. They’re fun finger-food and these nuggets are perfect for lunch, snack time, or even dinner. I love them dipped in BBQ sauce or…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Bars
Finding healthy desserts on a whole food plant-based diet can sometimes take just a little more effort. But, never fear, soon you’ll get in the groove and discover ways to make your favorite sweets right at home. These Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Bars are…
Chocolate Rice Crispy Bars
I can remember it like it was yesterday. When I was a kid, my favorite food to bring to any function was Rice Krispie Treats! All that gooey goodness of marshmallows, butter, and Rice Krispies. What kid, or adult for that matter, doesn’t love…
Chai Spice Rice Pudding
Rice pudding is a creamy, comforting dessert that’s also great for breakfast or a snack. You can easily make this from scratch using non-dairy milk of your choice. I like using soy milk because it adds more protein than other plant milk. For more…
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…
Spiced Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Fries are such a treat! I don’t know anyone that can resist them so finding a way to make them healthier is a noble goal. I’m getting pretty close here, but I have to confess. It’s hard to make baked plant-based sweet potato fries…
Stuffed Poblano Peppers With Pineapple Salsa
We had a big Mexican themed party the other night and I purchased poblano chili peppers to use in the centerpiece. They can sometimes be hard to find, but don’t give up. It was great to have them ready to go for this mexican…
Black Bean Mushroom Burgers
If you’re craving meat but want to stick with your whole food plant-based diet, try these Black Bean Mushroom burgers. I know that mushrooms add a “beefy” flavor and I also had seen an episode of America’s Test Kitchen that talked about this quality…
Homemade Soy Yogurt
I’m excited to share this simple and delicious, protein and probiotic-rich soy yogurt recipe made in my Euro Cuisine yogurt maker (pictured below). I have actually found it quite easy to switch to non-dairy with substitutes like these. I’ve seen several other types of…
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…