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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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…
Quinoa Minestrone Soup
Minestrone, a hearty soup hailing from Italy, boasts a rich history rooted in rustic culinary traditions. Crafted from a base of aromatic mirepoix—celery, onion, and carrots—this soup unfolds with a medley of seasonal vegetables, often embracing a vibrant array of beans and tomatoes. My own gluten free rendition diverges from the classic minestrone blueprint yet…
Ultimate Vegan Caesar Dressing with Nuts
This is the vegan Caesar Dressing that my family requests for every get together! It’s garlicky, thick and creamy with a little tang. Our son told me it’s so good I should bottle it and sell it. My family are pretty picky eaters so this is high praise from them. If you want to win…
Vegan Caesar Dressing Oil Free
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…
Mushroom Spinach Lasagna Vegan
Lasagna is a huge comfort food for many people including my family. This fabulous Lasagna recipe is my most requested meal when the family is getting together anytime of year. They love it. I make it for Christmas, birthdays, Mother’s and Father’s Day. It feeds a crowd and is filling without making you feel stuffed….