Dragon sauce is a ginger forward creamy sauce that is usually added to buddah bowls – bowls filled with a grain, vegetables, and perhaps tofu chunks that have been baked or fried. But really it’s a perfect sauce for all sorts of things: dipping vegetables, drizzing over roasted vegetables, or just heaping a spoonful on […]
Wildly delicious vegan alfredo sauce recipe (Oil free, low sodium)
I have developed this recipe over the past 6 months or so. I just kept making it, revising it, and then forgetting to add it to the site. But we kept making this over and over again because it is so delicious, we always had the ingredients in the house to make it happen, and […]
Lemon ginger bowl sauce with miso recipe (Oil free, no added sodium)
This vegan recipe for a lemon ginger sauce makes a nice and easy spreadable sauce that you can add to burgers, wraps, or bowls. It is so flavorful you only need to add some oatmilk and whisk the sauce to turn it into a salad dressing you can drizzle over a bowl. One of my […]
Simple miso gravy recipe (Oil free, Vegan)
A miso gravy recipe is a useful tool to have in your hands during the holidays. This simple vegan gravy is easy to make quickly for the holiday meal. I love the flavor profile of miso, and it lends itself wonderfully to a simple gravy recipe. You can make this gravy in advance of the […]
Creamy tomatillo (or apple!) and jalapeno dressing or dip recipe (Oil free, vegan)
This tomatillo and jalapeno dressing, dip or spread recipe is incredibly easy and offers a unique flavor combination that goes well in your next bowl, burger, wrap, or salad. You can use tomatillos when they are in season (or out of your garden), or substitute apples or goldenberries and end up with a very similar […]
Creamy Vegan Southwest Bean and Potato Stew recipe
This easy vegan recipe can be made on the stovetop quickly, and includes hearty whole foods that are easy to find ingredients. This recipe is appropriate for the whole family – it’s easy to make spicier or milder to taste by adjusting how much chipotle powder you use, and adjust to your personal preferences. I […]
Spicy Salsa Verde recipe that’s not-so-verde (Vegan, Oil free)
I am growing tomatillos this year in the garden, so have a lot that are starting to ripen and are ready for making a bunch of different recipes. Salsa verde is a classic recipe for tomatillos, so this is one of the first things I made using them. Tomatillos are a tangy distant cousin of […]
Oil free Vegan Kale Pesto recipe (SOS-Free option, sunflower seed base)
I love to use a nice and dense pesto that is rich in flavor for sandwiches, mixed into salads, with pasta, or in many other applications. Rich in flavor, and full of nutrients, it’s useful adding some variety to your plant based diet. This oil free vegan kale pesto fits that bill perfectly. This pesto […]
Tomato Jam with goldenberries and chia seeds (Vegan, SOS free)
This Tomato Jam contains both goldenberries and chia seeds. The Goldenberries add a sweet and sour note to the delicious tomato spread that you can use in your sandwiches, vegetable bowls, as a tomato ketchup replacement, or many other plant-based dishes. It’s healthy, and an SOS-free recipe: it’s free of oil, salt, and sugar. Goldenberries […]
Lime, parsley and dill creamy salad dressing recipe (Oil Free, Vegan)
This oil free and vegan salad dressing features bright citrus notes of lime, and a lovely herb blend that includes parsley and dill. It is an excellent ranch dressing replacement, perfect for chickpea salad blends (such as our sandwich recipe here), and goes great on any green salad. The lime zest ensures that the citrus […]
Creamy Vegan Sour Cream recipe (low fat & oil free with sodium free option)
Vegan sour cream is incredibly easy to make while retaining the creamy texture with a notable dairy tang without using any animal products at all. This dairy-free recipe uses uses a combination of both sunflower seeds and cashews to form the base, while adding tang using lemon, and yellow mustard. Nutritional yeast is optional, and […]
Thai Red Curry Hummus recipe (Oil free, Vegan, low fat)
The texture of your hummus is very important: you want it smooth and creamy, so it spreads easily in your wraps and sandwiches, and it’s easy to dip your vegetables in. There are several ways to make your hummus creamy, but it’s a lot about how much liquid you add, and blending it thoroughly. The […]
Flavor Blast Vegan Tzatziki Spread or sauce recipe (Dairy Free, Oil free, Low Fat)
If you want some vegan Tzatziki that is easy to make, loaded with flavor, and completely dairy free… look no further, this recipe has you set. You don’t even need to strain yogurt for this one. The thick consistency is provided by firm tofu, and you add a whack of flavorings so this sauce adds […]
Creamy Buffalo Chik’n Hot Sauce recipe (Oil Free, Vegan) – Dip, spread, dressing, and more
Buffalo Chick’n hot sauce typically involves adding butter to the sauce to give it that iconic taste, so figuring out a classic recipe for this delicious sauce after going oil-free — without using a vegan butter, the staple ingredient – has been a challenge. Eventually… desperate to make a vegan buffalo chick’n sandwich… I tried […]
