Before we discuss my favorite new recipe, vegan sweet potato burger, I want to talk about the key ingredient; sweet potatoes. If you are an active member of our health and wellness community, you have probably heard me speak of the health benefits of sweet potatoes a few times. But it is worth repeating because…
This vegan bolognese sauce captures the robust, hearty flavor of the classic preparation, except I replaced the meat with mushrooms, eggplant, and an aromatic carrot sofrito. Now I know this may seem time-consuming, but the long, slow braise of each vegetable produces a rich, hearty flavor. I promise your family will love it and appreciate…
This mock tuna salad recipe is a perfect example of how it’s not the animal protein we miss in a vegan diet, but the flavors. Chickpeas do a great job standing in for tuna. This vegan take on a classic salad is also extremely flavorful and filling. You can use store-bought vegan mayonnaise or create…
Today I celebrated the Chinese Lunar New Year with an Asian inspired vegan miso soup with noodles, broccoli, snow peas & bok choy. The Chinese New Year officially begins on January 25 and ends on February 8. Without a doubt, noodle dishes are a staple of the Chinese New Year celebration. They represent and promise longevity.…
I love keeping it simple and delicious in the summer, and these vegan lettuce wraps fit the bill! Especially when topped with this healthy, light Asian inspired peanut sauce. Always remember, anything goes when preparing the lettuce wraps. Begin with a grain like quinoa, barley or farro. Then add lots of crunchy vegetables like purple…
To my dismay, I had a few vegan lentil loaf flops before I made this one. But I am happy to say; this loaf has the cozy, robust, holiday flavors I was searching for all week. This vegan lentil loaf recipe isn’t difficult to prepare, but it does take some time doing all that chopping…
One of the secrets to a successful vegan diet is consuming satiating meals like these rich homemade vegan dumplings over soup. Cozy, hearty, comfort food! What makes these vegan dumplings extra special is that they are made with chickpea flour. Unlike all-purpose flour, chickpea flour is high in protein, fiber, and micronutrients, while being low…
Take advantage of summer’s seasonal sweet organic corn with this easy, healthy, vegan corn salad with black beans and oil-free avocado dressing. Many people underestimate the health benefits of corn. For starters, sweet corn contains lutein and zeaxanthin, two phytochemicals that promote healthy vision. Besides helping with weight loss, the insoluble fiber in corn feeds…
If you like spice, sweet and umami, you will love this vegan spicy cauliflower stir fry with peanuts and chilies. Cauliflower might not be the most glamorous in vegetables, but when cooked correctly, it is a whole lot more than a side dish. It is also inexpensive and a little goes a long way. But,…
Getting your greens couldn’t be any easier. These delicious, dairy-free, savory, vegan spinach pancakes aren’t just for brunch. Serve them anytime topped with some lightly dressed arugula or microgreens. This recipe was inspired by the green pancake recipe in Yotam Ottolenghi’s book Plenty. Plenty is one of my favorite vegetarian cookbooks because it is very…
