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Easy Spinach Pesto Recipe
Pesto is one of those delicious sauces that may seem intimiating to make at home, but in reality, it is super easy. With the price …
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High protein veggie burgers
I’ve been purchasing the black bean veggie burgers from Costco recently and decided, meh, I can do better. They are pretty pricey when you break …
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Easy vegan and gluten-free pancake recipe
This morning, as I was whipping up this deliciously fluffy vegan and gluten-free pancake recipe with my son, I decided that it might be fun …
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Easy Vegan Pesto Recipe
Pesto pasta is one of my favorite dishes to enjoy and unfortunately when I go out to eat, I often cannot enjoy it since it …
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A Mediterranean dinner for four made easy with Wild Garden heat and serve pilafs
One of my favorite dishes in the world happens to be Mujadra. The first time I had Mujadra was at Al-Ameer restaurant in Dearborn Michigan. …
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Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Oven roasted Brussels sprouts delivered just in time for the holidays! I’ve been meaning to add this to the blog for sometime now, so here …
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Coconut chia pudding recipe with banana and mango
I’ve had chia pudding a handful of times, but nothing quite like this before. My motivation for creating this coconut chia pudding recipe was to …
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Easy Baba Ghanoush recipe
Baba Ghanoush is one of those dishes that I have always bought and never taken the time to explore just how easy it actually is …
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5 Ingredient dark chocolate dairy-free “Gelato” recipe
Guys! I’m so excited about this dairy-free “Gelato” recipe!! I’m lactose intolerant (sorry if that is TMI 🙄 ), but I love Gelato, ice cream, …
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My vegetarian baby doesn’t eat no stinkin’ meat
That’s right, I said it. My son does NOT need meat in his diet. In fact he is thriving on a balanced predominantly plant-based diet, …
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10 minute sweet and spicy vegan cheese dip recipe
The party is quickly approaching and you don’t know what you are serving yet! Don’t sweat – this 10 minute sweet and spicy vegan cheese …
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Double chocolate Oreo cream pie recipe with homemade Oreo graham crust
It was my husband’s birthday and come 11 am I still was not sure what I was going to make him for his “birthday cake”. …
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Quick & easy crepe recipe with blueberries and chocolate
Sundays are my day to make breakfast for the family (I love Sunday mornings!). This Sunday as I lay in bed to the sounds of …
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Purple breakfast potato recipe perfect for any time of the day
My husband came home with a bunch of purple potatoes the other day. He was ambitious, but never got to making anything with them. In …
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Creamy peanut butter, kale and banana vegan protein shake recipe
This creamy vegan protein shake recipe keeps me full for hours and tastes like a treat. The kale is well disguised (in case green things …
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Lose weight the healthy way + a hearty salad recipe
There’s a fine line between being obsessive about what you eat and losing weight the healthy way. I had an eating disorder so the line …
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Easy Vegan French Silk Pie Recipe
Someone recently asked me what my favorite dessert was. That’s not an easy question to answer as there are so many options! I thought long …
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Hearty Crock-Pot winter vegetable stew recipe
There’s something about Crock-Pot cooking in the fall and winter. It’s like peanut butter and chocolate- it just makes sense. The best thing about Crock-Pot …
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Guide: 9 classic holiday recipes with vegan substitutions
The holidays are quickly approaching and you eat vegan, are trying to reduce your cholesterol or simply watching what you eat. What are you to …
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Easy vegan pumpkin pie recipe for the holidays
Thanksgiving is around the corner and you haven’t thought about baking yet. Don’t sweat. This easy vegan pumpkin pie recipe is just that – easy! …
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Peanut butter apple jack green smoothie recipe
Green smoothie recipes vary by the person who is making them. Some contain protein powders, some just fresh fruits and leafy greens, while others include …
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Vegan sweet potato and pumpkin casserole recipe
Who doesn’t love a good sweet potato casserole? It’s one of my holiday favorites! This vegan sweet potato and pumpkin casserole recipe is no exception. …
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Easy plant-based apple crisp recipe
Fall is my favorite season of the year. The smell of freshly fallen leaves on the damp ground, light sweaters, blue jeans, riding boots and …
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5 minute vegan cheese sauce recipe with Daiya Cheese
A vegan cheese sauce recipe that takes just 5 minutes to make and uses Daiya’s creamy dairy free cheeses. Oh yeah! This recipe is so …
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Quick and easy vegetarian stir fry recipe
by Samantha Turner I love making vegetarian stir fry recipes because they are quick, easy and require very little planning. Just choose your favorite type …
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Homemade lattice-top vegan blackberry pie recipe
Whoa! Homemade lattice-top vegan blackberry pie? That sounds intimidating! Especially for someone who has never made a pie from scratch before! Guys, that someone is …
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Quick and easy chocolate-banana power breakfast recipe
by Samantha Turner I love making this simple, nutritious and energizing power breakfast recipe as a way to get ready for the day ahead. Whether …
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High protein plant-based workout recovery meal
submitted by Jason C. Venckus CPT, HC Nothing is more important to an athlete, body builder or fitness enthusiast than their recovery. Without proper recovery, …
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5 of our favorite ready to eat allergen friendly desserts
If you are like my family, when we hear the words “allergen-friendly and “dessert” in one sentence it sends a shiver down our spines. When …
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The best vegan chocolate dessert recipe ever
This is hands down on of the best vegan chocolate dessert recipes that I have every made (and eaten). I originally wrote this for Valentine’s …
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5 minute vegan dark chocolate mousse recipe
When you see a vegan dark chocolate mousse recipe it should not be regarded as flavorless or less indulgent than a traditional dairy-based chocolate mousse …
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Easy last minute Thanksgiving recipe ideas for you to chew on
That’s my family in the picture above. We love to eat. But whoa! Thanksgiving is literally one day away and I just wrote my menu …
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Hearty Fall Vegetable Soup Recipe With Beet Greens
Suddenly it’s fall and my produce bin looks like it exploded with root vegetables, hearty greens, legumes and grains. What am I going to do …
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30 minute no bake cinnamon vanilla vegan cheesecake recipe
What tastes phenomenal, is completely dairy and lactose free, cholesterol free and is perfect for any party? This 30 minute no-bake vegan cheesecake recipe! Don’t …
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Creamy coconut milk ice cream recipe with dark chocolate and sweet black cherries
Not all ice cream is created equal. In fact, some forms of ice cream are naturally cholesterol and lactose free. That is, when you use …
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Heart healthy sweet potato veggie burger recipe
Last night I wandered into the kitchen pondering what exactly to make for dinner. Eh, that loaded question we face each day that often leaves …
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Shaun’s vegan strawberry apple pie recipe with oat crumble
Making the perfect pie takes skill and precision. It also means following the rules of baking, which truly is a science. So who better to …
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Strawberry mango oatmeal recipe with chia seed
It’s mango and strawberry season peeps and I couldn’t be more excited! So head out to your local produce market and stock up. Both strawberries …
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Creamy strawberry protein shake recipe with Vega
This protein shake recipe has 20 grams of complete protein! Keep reading to learn exactly how… I eat plant-based. This means I eat predominately all …
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Quick and easy scrambled tofu recipe
When I first heard about scrambled tofu I was skeptical. I didn’t try it for the longest time. Then, while in LA dining at one …
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Vitamin packed cold buster smoothie recipe
Since the weather in Chicago is still cruddy, I figured it was a good time to share this simple cold buster smoothie recipe with spinach, …
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Vegan Shepherd’s pie recipe with Upton’s sausage
Now, I didn’t want to leave you hanging without this amazing vegan shepherd’s pie recipe, since St. Patrick’s day is literally around the corner! So …
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15 minute guacamole recipe with baked tortilla chips
Did you know that guacamole is naturally plant-based? Phew! I don’t know about you, but guacamole is definitely in my top 2 favorite things to …
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Simply delicious gluten free quinoa taco recipe
Quinoa may have had its day, but I am still a fan. As a matter of fact I eat quinoa quite often. It is so …
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Crisp apple mango chia cooler recipe
You just have to try this vitamin packed apple mango chia smoothie recipe! It is quick, easy to make, tasty and extremely nutrient dense. It’s …
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20 minute easy vegan lobster roll recipe
Lobster rolls are sweeping the nation. They are creamy, tasty and definitely trendy. I am the first to admit that replacing the succulent flavor that …
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Easy plant-based meal plan with shopping guide and recipes for one week
As Americans, we are constantly on the go. Whether it be your job, kids or whatever it is that sucks up your time. Sometimes planning …
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Tastiest balls to hit your mouth: Vegan Oreo balls recipe done two ways
Get your mind out of the gutter people! These balls are edible, sweet, decadent and full of rich dark chocolate with a “cookie ganache” center. …
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Creamy kale peanut butter & jelly protein smoothie
Who would have thought that kale paired with creamy peanut butter & jelly could taste so good? When I say jelly, I mean strawberries and …
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Creamy vegan spinach and artichoke dip recipe with Daiya cream cheese style spread
I made this creamy, vegan, spinach and artichoke dip for a cooking demonstration I did at the 2013 San Francisco Green Festival. It was a …
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For the love of healthy smoothie recipes and a confession
I have a new found love for smoothies! And I have a confession to make. There was a period in my life when I ate …
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15 minute cheesy garlic bread recipe and some insight
Cheesy garlic bread recipe on a plant-based website, what? That’s right. This is actually a cheesy, cheese-less garlic bread recipe that is so good you …
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3 ingredient blackberry chia fresca recipe
Why not take a three minute investment for your health this morning? Now, you can have your chia and eat (well drink) it too. This …
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5 minute vanilla coconut whipped cream recipe
If you know me, you know that I love whipped cream. Some could even say I’m addicted to it. Whipped cream was one of the …
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Healthy green smoothie recipe that tastes like candy
So you want your greens to taste good? Welcome to the club! This green smoothie recipe not only tastes amazing but it is simple to …
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Easy Crock-Pot vegetarian chili recipe
You just have to try this easy Crock-Pot vegetarian chili recipe. It will take no longer than 15 minutes to prep and you can let …
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Grinch green spiced smoothie recipe
This past week I whipped up the best green smoothie I have ever tasted and I just have to share it with you! You do …
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