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How to Save Time Cooking Plant Based

“I just don’t have enough time”. That’s the number 1 complaint (ok, let’s be real…excuse), that I hear from friends when they say they could never go plant based. And honestly, it’s why I THOUGHT I couldn’t do it either....

Creamy Vegan White Bean Chili Recipe

All Recipes, Main Course, Party Food, Soups & Chilis, Vegan Holiday Recipes

I love a soup or chili with a little kick! But, not too much, LOL. This Creamy Vegan White Bean Chili really hits that sweet spot of spicy and not too hot. Going to a summer BBQ or 4th of July party and not sure what to bring that’s “secretly” plant...

Why Oil Isn’t Healthy & How to Cook Without It

Plant-Based 101

There is nothing more controversial these days, even in the plant-based community, than the topic of oil. Strict Whole Food Plant Based camps say oil is a processed food and should be avoided. Others claim it is required for a healthy diet to get enough omega-3s....

How to Make Easy Cucumber Avocado Sushi Rolls

All Recipes, Main Course, Party Food, Snacks

One of my favorite foods is vegetable sushi. Most all sushi restaurants will have at least 1 vegan sushi rolls, so it can be a great place go for a healthy plant-based meal. I really wanted to learn how to make them from home, but was intimidated. Those sushi chefs...

Healthy Vegan Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies

All Recipes, Desserts, Kid Friendly, Party Food

You know the phrase, “Have your cake and eat it, too”? Yeah, I used to hate that because at no point were there desserts I could have daily on any typical diet. However, the FANTASTIC thing about eating whole food plant based is that there are so many ways...

Zesty Mango Quinoa Salad

All Recipes, Kid Friendly, Main Course, Party Food, Salads & Dressings

Have you ever found yourself at a party or barbecue, surveying the piles of meat & cheese-loaded dishes, and wondering, “What the heck am I going to eat?” Well, I’ve got news for you. You should come prepared with your own fabulous food! BUT,...

How to Get Enough Fiber Rich Foods Daily

Plant-Based 101

Fiber is such an important dietary component to get enough of every day and yet so many of us aren’t even coming close. Low fiber intake has been associated with colon cancer, heart disease, breast cancer, constipation, hemorrhoids, obesity, and more. Some...

Oil Free Vegan Pecan Vinaigrette Dressing

All Recipes, Salads & Dressings, Vegan Holiday Recipes

One of the hallmarks of a whole food plant based diet, is the oil-free and sugar free aspect. This is one of the things that makes it different than a standard vegan diet, but also a little more challenging. I don’t know if you’ve read the back of any...

Tofu Scramble Seasoning (tastes like real eggs!)

All Recipes, Breakfast, Kid Friendly

One of the things I’ve had to experiment with a lot is how to make tofu taste like real scrambled eggs. I’ve tried lots of different versions, many that use a LOT of turmeric. For me, it’s pretty overpowering and my kids aren’t a fan. The...

Easy Vegan Instant Pot Chocolate Cake