When you transition to a whole foods plant based diet, particularly a no oil and/or low fat version of this diet, you usually need to figure out some new snacking options. Many of the snacks we commonly turn to have a bit too much fat, or are processed. For me, it was nut butters. Those […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to replace oil or fat in your vegan baking recipes
There are several ways to replace oil or fat in your vegan baking. There are many recipes online, like the ones on this site, that already provide a substitute for oil. But what about when the recipe calls for oil? There are many things you can try, but do remember that (with baking at least), […]
Fall and Winter Round Up: Jams, soup, and potato recipes (ICYMI)
Because there was a glitch with our mailing list, it seems as though the messages have not been sent out for a long time. I had a hunch, but have been so focused on starting our plant-based farm this year it ended up on the back-burner a bit. So if you are on the mailing […]
Oil-free Dragon Sauce: insanely tasty ginger dip or bowl dressing (Low fat, Vegan)
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 […]
Easy zesty cranberry sauce (Vegan)
This simple recipe is excellent for the holidays, or to accompany any roasted vegetables or add a tangy punch to your next buddah bowl. Many cranberry recipes include honey, but this one swaps out maple syrup. You don’t need any pectin for this recipe, as the cranberries add all the thickener you need. I am […]
Oil-free Basil Pesto (Low fat, vegan)
Many pesto recipes or store-bought products contain oil. If you are following a whole-food plant based diet (or the oil-free versions of plant-based like McDougall or Forks over Knives), sometimes called WFPBNO, you are healthfully and deliciously oil-free. So what about pesto? Yes, you can actually make an entirely delicious and pesto-tasting pesto that does […]
Cool Ranch Dressing & Dip (Vegan, No oil)
I love vegan ranch dressing in the summer. It’s refreshing on a summer day. It’s perfect on top of a salad, in a buffalo wrap, or for dipping vegetables or breadsticks. It works in so many different ways, I almost always have a jar in the fridge. So I thought what about a cool dill-based […]
Three favorite spreads to use as potato toppings (Vegan, no oil)
Potatoes are a staple in my diet. They are not fattening, healthy, and provide a lot of energy (I teach cardio classes at the gym, in addition to attending a lot of intense classes – need that energy!) I also noticed that my cravings for fat and sugar declined after increasing the amount of starch […]
Mint and lemon vinaigrette salad dressing (Vegan, No oil)
When switching to a low fat, no oil whole food plant based diet the salad dressings, sauces, and condiments can sometimes be a challenge. When oil is often a dominating element of the recipe, how do you substitute it? It’s easy to end up with a dressing that is too citrus or vinegar forward, or […]
Three sorghum trail mix snacks to share: Spicy, Citrusy, and Sweet (Vegan, Oil Free)
I wanted to make a few different types of trail mix for quite some time. I have a bunch of bags of nuts and seeds, and I’m moving internationally, this means it’s time to start moving through my pantry so I do not need to pack it all in boxes! The plan was to make […]
Mango Ginger Dipping Sauce – Vegan and dairy free dip
This mango ginger dipping sauce is the perfect complement to your plant based spring rolls made with fresh vegetables and rice paper wraps. The mango offers a bright and refreshing tang, while the ginger gives it a slight hit of spice. And of course you can heat it up even further by swirling a bit […]
