A beautiful soup is great any time of the year as a weeknight meal, but this Vegetable Soup with Ravioli is especially fun to serve to company. After looking for a new, easy and plant-based vegan dish for dinner guests, I happened upon a recipe…
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Kale Salad with Oranges
I’d love to hear your feedback in the comments below for this Kale Salad with Oranges recipe! If you have a photo, post it on my Facebook page, tag me using the hashtag #plantbasedcooking in your caption, and I won’t miss it! Kale is a superfood and this easy-to-make salad…
Chili Topped Potatoes with Corn Salsa
This chili topped potatoes with corn salsa recipe is easy and delicious. Since realizing that potatoes are NOT the enemy and writing a post titled: “Potatoes: To Eat or Not to Eat,” I’ve been looking for ways to use them. I was inspired by this…
Quinoa Salad with Spinach
Quinoa is so easy to cook that I created two dishes out of one cooking. One was a warm mushroom pilaf for dinner guests and the other was this salad with cooked spinach. I used the leftover mushroom pilaf as the base for the…
Mushroom Veggie Tacos
Mushroom veggie tacos with corn tortillas…tacos for lunch, dinner, or even breakfast. Yes, breakfast. They’re also a great addition if you’re trying to lose a few pounds. These are full of fiber, protein, and vibrant color, with all the veggies used here. You can…
Roasted Kabocha Squash
Kabocha Squash is a relatively new addition to the American vegetable aisle, but it’s been a Japanese staple for many years. High in beta-carotene, it also has a skin that becomes tender and edible when roasted. Enjoy this easy dish made with balsamic vinegar….
Asian Noodle Salad
With leftover whole wheat spaghetti noodles from the night, I made the No Oil Pesto Pasta recipe, and I decided to make this Asian Noodle Salad. It’s chock-full of plant-based veggies. You can substitute rice noodles for wheat if you want to stay gluten-free, but I think…
Sun-dried Tomato, Basil Hummus
This sun-dried tomato basil hummus recipe is still my “go-to” that works for a party or every day snacking. This is my absolute favorite hummus recipe. And, let’s admit it.. you can’t have too many hummus recipes. You might also be interested in my…
Falafel Burger
As part of my quest to find a great veggie burger, I tried making – the FALAFEL BURGER. Falafels have a place in my heart for I consumed many fried falafels in pita during my college years at UC Santa Barbara in the little…
Quinoa Salad with Mango Dressing
Quinoa Salad with Mango Dressing. This nutritious, delightfully easy to cook grain (which is actually a seed and therefore gluten-free) is a powerhouse of nutrition. It’s high in complete protein with all 9 essential amino acids. In addition, it has lysine, magnesium, and fiber…
Edamame Dip
You’ve been trying to be good but it’s not always easy. Those mid-day cravings are the worst and usually afternoon snacks will kill your diet plan. Well you’re not alone, that’s what was happening to me. I would do so well early in the…
Arugula, Orange and Beet Salad
This tasty arugula, orange and beet salad is easy to throw together if you find pre-made beets and use canned mandarin oranges. I’ve found pre-made beets at Costco, called Love Beets, and it speeds up dinner prep. If you prefer, use a fresh orange over…
Vegan Roasted Potato Salad (Low-Calorie & Oil-Free)
(Updates 8-2026) I love making this healthy roasted potato salad recipe for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, and backyard summer picnics. It is an affordable, simple, and filling side dish that you can whip up in no time. Traditional potato salads…
Grilled Mushroom, Eggplant Sandwich
Grilled vegetables can be so versatile. This grilled mushroom, eggplant sandwich uses vegetables that have been broiled or grilled on a BBQ rather than roasted, but either grilled or roasted vegetables will work. Use them in sandwiches, on salads, in tacos, burgers or as a…
Avocado, Papaya Gazpacho
Summer calls for light, refreshing, and nutritious meals, and what better way to enjoy the season than with a chilled bowl of Avocado Papaya Gazpacho? It is a great refreshing lunch or snack any time of the day. This unique twist on the classic…
