There are a few things I missed from my previous way of eating and one of them was a Caesar salad with a creamy garlicky dressing. I wish I could share a sample of this dressing with each and every one of you. Since that isn’t possible, let me show you how easy it is…
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Vegan Ranch Dressing Oil Free
I am happy to share with you my best version of a vegan Ranch dressing. It is thick, creamy, garlicky and yes, maybe even addictive. Did I mention that it is indeed, oil free, nut free, dairy free, gluten free and still packed with amazing flavor. Tom and I are both obsessed with this dressing….
Watermelon Lime Popsicles
Watermelon season is upon us and that makes me incredibly happy. We are already on our third melon for the season. We will enjoy watermelon all summer long. The grandchildren recently helped me make watermelon popsicles that are so refreshing. You don’t have to be a kid to enjoy these but they might make you…
Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Nice Cream – Sugar Free – Ninja CREAMi Option
Before I transitioned to a whole food plant based lifestyle my favorite ice cream was mint chocolate chip. I loved the the mint flavor and the texture and flavor of the all the little bits of chocolate throughout the ice cream. As I do with all of my favorite foods I find a way to…
Vegan Hot Chocolate
A steaming mug of hot chocolate is so pleasing. My plant based vegan version is rich, chocolatey, easy and fast to make. What more could you want? I’ll provide the recipe and you provide the warm fire and a good book. Simple ingredients make a smooth, creamy, delicious hot chocolate. You can add a variety…
Chipotle Nacho Cheeze Sauce
Creamy and flavorful with a little kick. That’s what comes to mind when I think about this amazing vegan, oil free “cheeze” sauce. It’s easy to make. Uses common pantry ingredients. It’s delicious on just about everything making it one of the most versatile sauce recipes. That is why I make a full batch of…
Vegan Alfredo Sauce with Zucchini Noodles
This Vegan Alfredo Sauce is smooth and creamy and reminds me so much of the non vegan one I used to make but it is so much healthier. It’s all about texture and flavor and trust me when I tell you this one has an amazing silky texture and is bursting with flavor. Tom and…
Apple Cinnamon Dessert Hummus
A delicious new twist on hummus made with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamon and served as a dessert! Lightly sweetened with no sugar added apple juice and medjool dates. Kid friendly and parent approved. Children and adults will love this tasty dessert with apple slices, pear slices and bananas. You might even enjoy a…
Make A Great Tasting Ketchup & BBQ Sauce – No Added Sugar!
If you are trying to eat a clean healthy whole food plant based diet you become a proficient label reader. That is when you notice that condiments are full of sugar and salt. Now you start looking for recipes to make your own condiments. So when your on line friend posts a ketchup recipe that…
Sweet Pea’s Mo-Mo Smoothie – Feeding Toddlers a Plant Based Diet
I am so excited to have a guest post today. My daughter Katy is sharing a fabulous nutrient rich smoothie recipe that she developed to serve the needs of our incredibly energetic granddaughter whom we shall call Sweet Pea. I have had many requests from mothers and grandmothers for ideas and recipes for feeding children…