Who doesn’t love a Bundt cake? In this banana-laced version, the unique flavor of palm sugar makes the cinnamon-spiced pecan filling absolutely crave-worthy. The cinnamon drizzle is optional but…
The taste of the Chia Seeds is neutral—no particular taste—which makes the recipe possibilities infinite! Chia can also be used to thicken a drink, a smoothie, or a dessert.…
This simple brown rice side dish is embellished with coconut milk, garlic, and ginger. It goes well with bean dishes and vegetable curries. Do try using brown Basmati or…
Tofu Recipes: Easy and Versatile/ Tofu, Tempeh, and Seitan/ Vegan Recipes
Thai-Style Tofu or Tempeh with Pineapple and Vegetables
Despite the fairly long ingredient list, this Thai-style tofu dish is a quick, easy preparation with lots of healthy components. You need only some noodles or grains and a…
Easy, Healthy Recipes for Kids and Teens/ Kid Friendly Recipes/ Vegan Recipes/ Vegan Snacks and Dips
Flavored Popcorn Recipes and Ideas
Here are flavoring ideas for embellishing freshly made popcorn. These recipes make enough to flavor a 10-cup batch (from about 1/2 cup kernels). If you air-pop or use fat-free microwave…
Chow Mein is the Chinese dish par excellence. Chow means “fried” and mein means “noodles.” This dish was imported by the first Chinese migrants from Hong Kong to North America,…
Kids of all ages can enjoy this updated comfort food — rice pudding —as a snack or dessert, or even as an offbeat lunch box offering, packed in a…
Unlike rice and wheat, quinoa is not a grain. Quinoa is the fruit of a plant from the same family as spinach and beets. Quinoa shines in salads, and…
Everyday Meals/ Featured Recipes/ Slow-Cooker Recipes/ Vegan Recipes
Italian Eggplant Casserole with Cashew-Tofu Ricotta
This is my healthy, gluten-free substitute for eggplant parmigiana. Not frying the eggplant saves time and calories, and both of those can be at a premium. Its very saucy…
Here is a recipe that will replace Parmesan cheese. Fast and very easy to make, this vegan parmesan does not contain any products of animal origin. The taste is,…
Featured Article/ Seasonal Spotlight/ Vegan Baking and Sweets/ Vegan chocolate desserts
Check Out These Vegan Spins on Tailgating Staples
It doesn’t get much better than gathering with good friends on a crisp, fall morning, all bundled in your favorite team’s colors, preparing to cheer on the best players…
What better way to start the week than a good soup full of seasonal vegetables? I learned to love soups in Italy, because there they make their soups with…
Tri-Color Coleslaw combines massaged kale with both green and red cabbage. It goes with just about every kind of meal, and you can vary it each time with different…
Potatoes, Easy and Elegant/ Soups for All Seasons/ Tomato Heaven/ Winter Squash/ Zucchini & other summer squashes
Full of Veggies Minestrone Soup
Time to gather round the table with some minestrone! I love to cook this Italian soup with seasonal vegetables—you can cook it winter or summer. For me, it often…
Kind of a simplified chili, here’s a hearty stew featuring beans and corn. If your beans are cooked, or you’re using canned, this comes together very quickly when you…