The spring of 2020 has been a whirlwind of uncertainty, sadness, panic, and fear since the coronavirus, COVID-19, made its way to our shores and in our lives. This pandemic is something we thought we’d never see in our lifetimes, but here it is. …
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Chia: Small Seeds With Big Nutrition
Whether it’s kale, kombucha, or cauliflower, the term “superfood” seems to be just about everywhere you look! But because of their uniquely gelatinous culinary properties and remarkable nutritional profile, I want to give a special shout-out to chia seeds. A flowering plant from the…
Reader Question: Help! We Just Don’t Like Plant-Based Food
This post is part of my ongoing Reader Questions Series. READER QUESTION: Hi Diane, At age 56, and struggling with menopausal weight gain, I watched The Game Changers and read Dr. Greger’s book, “How Not to Diet.” My husband and I switched to a…
Heather’s Story: Plant-Based Health and a New Career
Plant-Based Cooking spoke with Heather Raymond-McFadden, a plant-based personal chef from suburban Boston. Heather shared her story of plant-based health and career success with us. Be sure to check out her two recipes at the end of the interview. What led you to a…
Plant-Based Cooking’s Top Ten Recipes from 2019
Plant-based foods continued to be on the upswing in 2019. More brands jumped into the vegan arena and fast food giants added burgers to their menus. Take Burger King, for example. Burger King grew by 5% during its third quarter, thanks in part to…
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
Although there are many dairy-free alternatives in the market, homemade yogurt using unsweetened soy milk is a game-changer for anyone embracing a plant-based diet. I’m excited to share this simple and delicious protein—and probiotic-rich soy yogurt recipe made in a Euro Cuisine yogurt maker…
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…
Roasted Tomato Pepper Bisque
I could eat this roasted tomato pepper bisque soup any time of the year. So, if you’re wondering what to do with all of your tomatoes, this tomato bisque with roasted vegetables is a must try! It is so easy to make and beats…
How to Easily Avoid Gaining Weight This Holiday Season
Whether it’s candied yams, stuffing, gravy, apple pie, Christmas cookies, or egg nog, the holidays present a nearly endless parade of food temptations and opportunities for weight gain. Many of these rich and delicious but high-calorie foods are not available year-round, and that may…
How to Have a Happy Thanksgiving If You’re Plant-Based
For vegans, vegetarians, and other plant-based eaters, the annual Thanksgiving celebration of friends, family, gratitude – and large quantities of poultry protein – can be an inherently challenging mix. Like everyone else, we love the togetherness and warmth of the Thanksgiving holiday. But for…
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 to be successful with our plant-based lifestyle,…
12 Oil-Free Salad Dressings
If you’re new to eating a whole food plant-based diet, you may be wondering how to make oil-free salad dressings because oil, and usually olive oil, is often the main ingredient in a homemade salad dressing. However, a whole food plant-based diet does NOT…
Bitchin’ Sauce Original Recipe
If you love the famous Bitchin’ Sauce original dip but hate the added oil, you will love my creamy, 10-minute, oil-free version! This Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB) Bitchin’ Sauce is entirely gluten-free, with only 132 calories and 2.5 grams of fiber per half-cup serving,…
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 inspire you to…
