Vegan Cowboy Beans is a bean focused meal that can be made in the slow cooker. It’s hearty, filling, and sure to warm up the cold winter months — and it’s so easy too. Just add to the slow cooker or Crock Pot and wait. You can also make this dish in the instant pot. […]
Dairy-free raspberry vegan yogurt sweetened with stevia
This raspberry “yogurt” is a sugar-free dessert that is naturally sweetened: we use pure unprocessed stevia and fruit to sweeten it, along with the raspberries. You can enjoy this all natural plant-based yogurt without any of the added guilt. This isn’t a traditional yogurt (there isn’t any culture in this recipe), but the chia seed […]
3 favorite green juice recipes: energizing juice recipes for breakfast
Juicing recipes are quick and easy to follow: just throw all of these ingredients in your juicer and you’re ready to go! You can prep everything in advance to make your juicing even more efficient. Super green juice: an energizing juice perfect for breakfast This green juice is amazingly healthy, and is energizing – so […]
Spiced Red Lentils with Sweet Potatoes and Yams: A vegan slow cooker meal
Lentil dishes are some of my favorite in the cold months, and there is nothing more warming than sweet potatoes and yams. It’s like being wrapped in a warm blanket. Recently I made a meal in the slow cooker made with green lentils, and wanted to make a similarly spiced dish with the softer red […]
Ginger Rosemary Parsnip Fries: No oil baked parsnips
Roasted vegetables are an excellent way to make your plant-based meals particularly delicious. And there are endless combinations of flavors we can try in order to mix it up every night. These ginger rosemary parsnip fries are a favorite new addition to our rotation! And this time I made them “no oil” to help with […]
Lemon Parsley Tahini Spread recipe: a staple spread for plant based eating
This delicious tahini spread can be used in sandwiches and pitas, or for dipping vegetables. It’s incredibly versatile and delicious. The main flavors are lemon and garlic, along with the nutty taste of tahini. I came across this spread when I just started eating a plant-based diet. I purchased it at the store and fell […]
Creamy Ginger Tahini drizzled Carrot, Fennel, and Avocado Vegan Salad
This salad has a variety of textures and flavors that will add variety to your plant-based diet. Not to mention it’s incredibly colorful, enough to brighten up the dreariest of afternoons. The carrots and fennel are crunchy, and blend with the soft and flavorful avocado. A bright ginger citrus tahini dressing pairs beautifully with the […]
Fall menu at Veggie Grill: Trying Southern Chickin and Koreatown Tacos
The fall menu at Veggie Grill contains an incredible selection of favorites. All filling, and entirely plant-based. Check out this review of two items from the menu!
Problems Transitioning to a Plant-based Diet? Two tips to help switch
Are you having a difficult time transitioning to a plant based diet? Here are a couple of tips to help you get on track with your transition to eating more fruit and vegetables.
Vegan myths busted: Weak and tired on a plant based diet
Are you worried that you will be too tired for exercise on a plant-based diet? Click the title to read more about how energy is not an issue when eating plants.