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…
whole food plant based recipes
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…
Easy Pumpkin Curry
Hurry, hurry it’s time for curry! One pot easy to make Pumpkin Curry that is. This is my kind of recipe – quick and easy to prep and only one pot to wash. Fall is definitely in the air here and we are ready for warm, savory dishes that will warm us up from the…
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…
Vegan Ranch Twice Baked Potatoes
That’s right, these twice baked potatoes are loaded with my Vegan Ranch Dressing! I don’t know how it could get any better than this. These are easy enough for a weekday meal but fancy enough to grace your table for a holiday or company meal. These are also perfect for backyard BBQ’s, picnics, potlucks and…
Favorite Vegan Holiday Recipe Roundup
Planning a holiday meal on a whole-food, plant-exclusive lifestyle doesn’t have to be stressful. Whether this is your first WFPB holiday season or you’ve been doing this for years, it’s inspiring to see what others serve at their festive gatherings. We’ve put together a Holiday Vegan Recipe Roundup featuring 20+ recipes that are all vegan,…
Garlic Chickpea Croutons
Chickpeas are one of my favorite beans. They are so versatile and even bean haters can enjoy them. These savory, garlicky chickpea croutons are one of my favorite ways to enjoy this healthy legume. They are air fried or you can make them in an oven. Vegan, oil free and gluten free. They are crispy,…
Tropical Sunshine Salad
I had a beautiful fresh pineapple on my kitchen counter that was begging to made into something fabulous. I was thinking about what to do with it when I remembered a lovely salad I had that someone brought to a potluck at my house years ago. It was made with fresh pineapple, mango, jicama, lime…
Oil Free Falafel Patties & Side Dishes
I remember the first time I ate falafel. I had never had anything like it and immediately fell in love with Middle Eastern cuisine. The ground cumin, coriander, garlic and other spices as well as the hummus with the falafel was incredible. It opened up a whole new world of flavors for me. My version…