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Ginger Cashew Cauliflower

Cut each piece of cauliflower into tiny florets. Use a small, sharp paring knife, and take your time. The rest of the recipe goes quickly. For a complete meal, serve with cooked brown rice and tofu. Recipe reprinted with permission from Ripe: A Fresh, Colorful Approach to Fruits and Vegetables © 2012 by Cheryl Sternman [...]

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Vegan Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Cinco de Mayo has become a day to celebrate Mexican heritage and pride (contrary to popular belief, it isn’t Mexico’s independence day) —and a delicious way to celebrate is with easy vegan south-of-border and Southwestern-style dishes. VegKitchen has plenty to choose from! Appetizers The Best Vegan Nachos Vegan Nachos with Chili Con Queso Individual Tortilla [...]

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Nutrition (see all)

How the size of dinner plates affect portion control Believe it or not, the size and color of your plates have a lot to do with portion control. Most of us really do eat with our eyes, so to speak. If you’re given a large plate or bowl do you only fill half of it? Most of us would fill the entire thing, and ...

Healthy Eating Tips (see all)

Limiting sodium — a sensible and healthy practice One teaspoon of table salt has 2,325 mg of sodium, which is more than the amount that anyone should have per day. We do need some sodium in order for nerve and muscle function, and to conserve the level of fluids in the body. But when there’s too much sodium intake, it can cause havoc ...

Veg Kids & Teens (see all)

Sandwiches and Wraps—Easy Ideas for Vegans and Vegetarians Here are lots of tasty options to explore for portable sandwich recipes and ideas, great for school lunches for vegetarian and vegan kids and teens, as well as adults who are tired of pricey restaurant lunches and need some fresh brown bag options. There are several varieties of tasty, high-protein spreads here on VegKitchen. Spread them ...

Book Review (see all)

Feeding the Hungry Ghost by Ellen Kanner — a review, including Q & A with the author Feeding the Hungry Ghost: Life, Faith, and What to Have for Dinneris the first book by accomplished food journalist, Huffington Post Meatless Mondays columnist, and VegKitchen contributor Ellen Kanner. Those who find themselves with this volume in their hands are in for a treat. It’s a collection of musings arranged seasonally (many in the form ...

Green Kitchen (see all)

Make Spring Cleaning a “Green Cleaning” Spring is traditionally the time for major housekeeping activities. Unlike the routine dusting, wiping and vacuuming that go on with some regularly throughout the year, this is the season for cleaning underneath and behind things, rejuvenating the furniture, refreshing the carpets, and airing out the house after a winter of confinement. What better way to start ...

Raw Vegan Kitchen (see all)

Mint Chip Smoothie Tucked beneath a very convincing ice cream-like flavor, a wealth of beneficial spinach awaits you in this smoothie. It’s so good it almost makes a person wonder why spinach isn’t used in all minty treats. I love how the cacao nibs provide a bit of dark-chocolate crunch without being overpowering. Reprinted with permission from Superfood Smoothies © 2013 ...

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Brown Rice Recipes If you’re looking for healthy brown rice recipes (that happen to be vegan and most are also gluten-free), have fun exploring these easy, tasty choices. For information on brown rice nutrition and how to cook brown rice, visit our Brown Rice: Cooking Tips and Varieties page; and for even more on the nutritional benefits of ...

Special Occasions (see all)

VegKitchen’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide The nicest thing you can do for the mom in your life is to make her a tasty and healthy brunch. But if you wish to get her a little something as well, here are a few of our favorite recommendations for books and products that make great gifts. From handcrafted vegan chocolate to cookbooks to kitchen ...

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Progressive International Dressing Shaker Commercial salad dressings, even the “natural” brands, are often ridiculously expensive and high in fat. Making salad dressing at home is so easy, but I often get lazy about it because several items need to be messed up and then washed — bowl, whisk, measuring cups, spoons. And then I need to find a clean ...

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