Ahh, a good French onion soup…rich in caramelized onions mixed in a savory broth, topped with toasted french bread and cheese. I took a journey to create a vegan classic French onion soup, which was as authentic as possible. So, I scoured old French cookbooks to discover the classic elements of this soup, and then …
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Fall is upon us—the leaves are turning golden, the days are shorter and cooler, and winter squashes are in season! One of my favorite winter squashes is Delicata, because unlike many winter squashes, the outer skin is a little more tender and easier to deal with. Just like the name says, Delicata is delicate in …
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This Greek Butter Bean Salad is inspired by the pure flavors and ingredients of Greece: olives, tomatoes, peppers, onions, capers, oregano, and lemons. Greek cuisine is filled with beautiful bean salad dishes such as this one. This bean salad is hearty enough to be the main event of your meal, served with a simple soup, …
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Here’s a simple, flavorful soup recipe that you can throw together in minutes! The anti-inflammatory spices and antioxidant-rich veggies can help boost your health—and spirits—on the gloomiest day. Plus this Curried Leek Vegetable Soup is light enough to be a great accompaniment for a meal year round. I love to pair this plant-based (vegan), gluten-free …
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You can whip up a delicious, cool, classic Spanish style soup in just 10 minutes in your blender or food processor. This Classic Gazpacho is filled with the tastes of summer—tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, herbs, and garlic. Simply light and healthful, this recipe is plant-based (vegan), gluten-free, added sugar-free, and can easily be made without oil …
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This crunchy Jade Pear Pistachio Salad, featuring peppery arugula, crisp pear slices, and nutty pistachios—with a simple splash of fresh lemon juice and EVOO—looks rich and elegant, yet can be whipped up in minutes with only 4 ingredients—plus a few pantry staples. It’s the perfect accompaniment for any meal, any night of the week. Packed …
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I love a good German-style potato salad, which is simple, tossed with a mustard vinaigrette, and served warm. I added a pop of brightness with the addition of another root vegetable—beets. You can use whatever type of beet your prefer, deep red beets, golden beets, or candy striped Chioggia beets (pictured above). Just cook up …
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Meal prep is such a great tool for delivering healthy meals all week long. All you have to do is stock your pantry with some healthful ingredients (veggies, whole grains, pulses), and then cook up a whole batch of this 4-Way Meal Prep: Roasted Spiced Vegetables, Chickpeas and Quinoa recipe to pack away in four …
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If you’re looking for a lighter, fresher take on a pasta salad, just turn to spaghetti squash. Those golden, crunchy strands of squash can stand in for wheat-based pasta, to create a lower-calorie, gluten-free, plant-based (vegan) salad just shining with health benefits. In this Mediterranean inspired, colorful salad, simple roasted spaghetti squash is tossed with …
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Who says chili has to be a cool weather dish? Pack your plant-based chili with loads of vegetables, give it a “meaty” texture thanks to steel cut oats (yes, steel cut oats!), spice it up with herbs and spices, and top it with farm fresh produce, like avocados and cilantro, and you’ve just discovered your …
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