Roasted shishito peppers are so buzzy right now, and with good reason. These sweet petite peppers—with just a hint of heat—caramelize up so nicely, and are the perfect size to pop into your mouth. Whenever I see fresh shishito peppers in my farmers market I get so excited. I start thinking about how great they …
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Are you in love with summer melons? Me too! Those fresh, sweet, and juicy melons are nature’s perfect reward on a warm day. And while they are best eaten au natural—just peel, slice and enjoy—melons are delicious in salads. This completely plant-based Cantaloupe Salad with Radishes and Pumpkin Seeds is sweet, crunchy, and satisfying. With …
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Make this velvety, creamy, nutrition-packed Zingy Avocado Banana Smoothie in no time at all! Just toss in 7 whole plant ingredients—banana, avocado, orange, hemp seeds, coconut, plant-based milk, ginger—into your blender with some ice, and whiz it up to create a super vibrant vegan, gluten-free smoothie, packed with healthy fats, 8 grams of protein, and …
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You can make the freshest, healthiest popsicles EVER by doing it yourself at home. Plus, you can save tons of money, and have healthy snacks for the whole family to enjoy at your fingertips–literally. This zero-added sugar, fruit-rich plant-based (vegan) version of orangesicles is a great way to get started. Whip up a batch in …
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Wondering how to use those fresh peaches? Here’s one of my favorite, easy, healthy light recipes for peach season—Grilled Peaches with Basil. I love to enjoy these yummy, succulent fruits when I have the chance. And this simple, rustic preparation method celebrates the beauty of perfectly ripe fresh peaches, while elevating them and making them …
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I just love putting a creative spin on classic hummus. Here’s a great example: this beautiful, flavorful pistachio hummus. It’s the perfect plant-powered dip or spread for sandwiches, veggies, and pita bread, or as a side with salads, grain dishes, or savory entrees. In fact, you can eat it with any meal or snack for …
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Sometimes it’s nice to have a dairy-free sour cream substitute that’s a little lighter and more “whole” than many of the vegan sour creams on supermarket shelves. And it’s east to whip up your own in minutes. You can use this vegan sour cream as a topping for tacos, baked potatoes, salads, sandwiches, lentil burgers, …
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You don’t have to limit the main ingredient in your hummus (or bean dip) to only chickpeas. You can call upon just about any pulse to do the trick. And white beans are particularly useful, as this mild, creamy bean pairs so well with other flavors, such as crisp, spicy radishes in these easy open-face …
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Anyone who knows me understands that I love a good smoothie. I make one for someone in my family nearly every single day, and I often enjoy one as a healthful, satisfying snack too. I can pack in fruits, veggies, and an extra dose of plant-based protein into our busy days. The nutritional lineup of …
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This vibrant vegan, gluten-free vinaigrette, bursting with the flavors of curry, cumin, coriander, garlic, and lemon, is the perfect way to make your recipes sing with flavor! I have said this countless times, but plant-based salads do NOT have to be boring! In addition to all of those ingredients in your salad, from the greens …
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