The ever humble carrot gets transformed magically into the most lovely, velvety cream soup right in a Vitamix blender. This is a vegan recipe that uses no dairy, no oil, no salt and no nuts! Roasting the carrots, onions and garlic, gives it a real flavor boost. An oven roasted sweet potato adds another level…
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Sheet Pan Tofu Scramble
Tofu scramble is so much easier to make on a sheet pan in the oven instead of a skillet on a stove. Especially if you cook with out oil. This tofu scramble is so flavorful, easy to make and uses simple ingredients. Firm tofu, red bell pepper, jalapeno, green onions, black beans and some delicious…
Tom’s Dump Soup
You asked for it and Tom finally has written down a recipe for Tom’s Dump Soup! Chef AJ was at our house one day when Tom was making Dump Soup for his lunch and she thought it looked good and smelled good so she asked him to make it on the Truth About Weight Loss…
Easy Blueberry Sauce
These simple ingredients combine to make a blueberry sauce that is naturally sweet and incredibly delicious! I think you are going to love it. Thick, sweet and perfect for topping pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, muffins, vegan yogurt, nice cream, rice pudding or you might enjoy it with a spoon right from the bowl. I won’t tell…
Chocolate Pumpkin Oatmeal
Pumpkin and chocolate go well together! Do you ever have a 1/2 cup of canned pumpkin leftover from a recipe and you don’t know what to do with it? You can freeze it and use it in another recipe later or you can go ahead and give this scrumptious oatmeal a try. Not being a…
Braised Red Cabbage & Apples No Oil
This delicious side dish is sure to impress with it’s slightly sweet, slightly tangy flavor profile. It totally transforms a head of red cabbage into something extraordinary. It’s a humble side dish, yet somehow elegant at the same time. Try it and see for yourself. Tom and I both love it! It cooks up quickly…
Vegan Mushroom Gravy (Oil Free)
Looking for a rich, savory gravy that’s completely oil-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free? This Vegan Mushroom Gravy delivers deep umami flavor using simple whole-food ingredients. Perfect for mashed potatoes, lentil loaf, holiday stuffing, or roasted veggies. Made with a blend of mushrooms, onion, garlic, fresh herbs, coconut aminos, nutritional yeast, and a touch of balsamic, this…
Oil Free Oven Roasted Vegetables & Chickpeas
Can you roast vegetables with out oil? Absolutely you can and they are amazing! In the fall and winter months I am partial to oven roasting all types of vegetables. The oven warms up my kitchen making it feel cozy and the entire house is filled with the most delicious aroma. It’s fun to try…
Smoky Mushrooms
I have to share this recipe with everyone because it’s just too good to keep to myself! These smoky mushrooms have become a regular batch prepped item at my house. A few simple ingredients take mushrooms to an all new level. Enjoy them as a main course, wrapped up in a tortilla with your favorite…
Vegan Horchata
A light and refreshing traditional Mexican beverage often seen in Mexican restaurants. The perfect creamy beverage to cool off with on a summer day, yet special enough to serve during the holiday season and since it is alcohol free, it’s perfect for the children to drink as well. It all begins with rice milk that…










