This Creamy Tuscan Tomato Soup is a warm, comforting bowl of goodness—rich, flavorful, and packed with plant-based nutrition. Unlike traditional tomato soups that rely on dairy for creaminess, this recipe gets its velvety texture from blended cannellini beans, which also add a boost of protein and fiber to keep you full and satisfied. The deep,…
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Mouthwatering Mushroom Oat Groat Risotto
Let’s whip up a delicious Oat Groat Risotto, a wholesome twist on the classic dish. Rather than traditional rice, we are using nutrient-rich oat groats for a chewy, yet creamy texture as the base. The hearty portobello mushrooms infuse a deep, earthy flavor, while the butternut squash adds a subtle sweetness and velvety richness. Combined…
Vegan Penne Pasta Bake
This hearty and nutritious dish brings together penne pasta, a savory blend of vegetables, lentils, and marinara sauce, making it perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It’s also an ideal go-to recipe for potlucks and effortless entertaining. This is a vegan adaptation of a pasta dish I used to make before embracing a…
Lemon Dill Chickpea Salad with Capers
This refreshing Lemon Dill Chickpea Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner on a hot summer day. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, fresh vegetables, it’s dressed in a zesty lemon dill dressing with capers that adds a burst of flavor to every bite. Serve this scrumptious lemon dill chickpea salad…
Vegan Cinco de Mayo Recipe Round Up!
Indulge in a culinary fiesta with these 25 mouthwatering, vegan Mexican recipes that are as easy to make as they are delicious. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or entertaining guests, these classics are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Start your feast with vibrant appetizers like crisp jicama slices drizzled with zesty lime juice, creamy…
Roasted Garlic Hummus Board
Are you ready to try something extraordinary that involves hummus? This isn’t any kind of regular hummus it is garlic hummus, but not just any garlic – it’s roasted garlic. Roasting the garlic takes it to a whole new level of deliciousness. Roasting mellows out the garlic and makes it all buttery, smooth and creamy….
Vegan Potato Corn Chowder
This chowder includes two of my favorite starches, potatoes and corn. I couldn’t stop there so I also added wild rice and leeks to the mix and that just took it over the top to a whole other level of deliciousness. It’s definitely comfort food time when you serve this chowder to your family and…
Plant Based Brunch
There is something so special about a brunch. I don’t know if it is the time of day, the simple dishes, a more relaxed atmosphere or perhaps a combination of them all. I find it a low key way to entertain family or friends. I have an array of delicious recipes for you to try….
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…
Tandoori Cauliflower with Chef Rajeev Basak
What an honor it was to interview Sr Executive Chef Rajeev Basak on the Windstar, Star Breeze Cruise Ship in Alaska along with my dear friend Shayda Soleymani from Healthy Cooking with Shayda. Chef Rajeev taught us how to make his incredible Tandoor Cauliflower two ways. You don’t even have to like cauliflower to fall…