Vegan Sweet Potato Burger with Chickpeas & Spinach

January 8, 2022

Before we discuss my favorite new recipe, vegan sweet potato burger, I want to talk about the key ingredient; sweet potatoes. If you are an active member of our health and wellness community, you have probably heard me speak of the health benefits of sweet potatoes a few times. But it is worth repeating because…

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Velvety Red Lentil Soup with Cherry Tomatoes & Shredded Coconut

January 6, 2022

This velvety red lentil soup defies expectations of what lentil soup can be. It is packed with flavor from the ginger, shredded coconut, tomatoes, and the fragrant, warming Indian spices. If you have never used this lentil before, red lentils are a quick-cooking legume with a mild, subtle sweet flavor.  Cooking red lentils is easy,…

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Vegan Bolognese Sauce with Mushrooms & Eggplant

January 18, 2021

This vegan bolognese sauce captures the robust, hearty flavor of the classic preparation, except I replaced the meat with mushrooms, eggplant, and an aromatic carrot sofrito. Now I know this may seem time-consuming, but the long, slow braise of each vegetable produces a rich, hearty flavor. I promise your family will love it and appreciate…

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Vegan Bourguignon with Portobello Mushrooms over Cashew Cream Polenta

November 5, 2020

This vegan bourguignon is a vegetarian variation of the classic dish beef bourguignon. The word bourguignon (pronounced boor-gee-nyawn) refers to a recipe prepared in the style of the French region of Bourgogne. Bourguignon is a stew of slowly simmered ingredients in a hearty red wine along with pearl onions and carrots. In this vegan version,…

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Cauliflower Steaks Topped With Pear Curry Chutney

September 4, 2020

Cauliflower steaks are a quick, healthy dinner that can be served with any traditional sides. Personally, I love to serve them over quinoa with a side of leafy greens. The pear chutney is a chunky, sweet, savory condiment with a delicate taste of curry. It pairs perfectly with the cauliflower steaks. Cauliflower has definitely gone…

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Mock Tuna Salad from The Easy 5-Ingredient Vegan Cookbook

July 25, 2020

This mock tuna salad recipe is a perfect example of how it’s not the animal protein we miss in a vegan diet, but the flavors. Chickpeas do a great job standing in for tuna. This vegan take on a classic salad is also extremely flavorful and filling. You can use store-bought vegan mayonnaise or create…

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One-Pot Tomato Basil Spinach Pasta

May 27, 2020

“It is never too late to take an inventory of your life and change the things that no longer serve you” Thich Nhat Hanh, Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, teacher, author, poet and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh recommends: “Sit down and take an inventory of your life. If there are things you have been hanging…

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Mashed Cauliflower & White Beans with Grilled Portobello Gravy

April 29, 2020

When it comes to quarantine comfort food, nothing fits the bill like this mashed cauliflower and white beans.  To make it even more comforting, I topped it with a portobello mushroom gravy. Also, the combination of mashed cauliflower and white beans couldn’t be a healthier choice. They are high in protein, high in fiber, and…

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