Does this vegan parmesan taste like a traditional parmesan? A little. This vegan parm recipe will give you a bit of that flavor and texture you are used to on top of your favorite savory dishes. It has a slight cheese-like and tangy flavor that is reminiscent of the dairy version, and the texture you […]
Pad Thai Protein Salad recipe from The Plant-Based Cookbook + Book Review and Giveaway!
I am so excited to share a delicious oil-free vegan Pad Thai Protein Salad recipe from an upcoming new cookbook called The Plant-Based Cookbook by Ashley Madden. Ashley’s new cookbook features 80 healthy and delicious vegan, oil-free and gluten free recipes! This article also features a review of the cookbook and two chances to win […]
Vegan Holiday Zucchini boat recipe with potato and cranberries (Oil free)
This zucchini boat is festive for a holiday meal, and it can serve as a meal in and of itself if you wish. However for a holiday meal you can easily serve the zucchini boat with sides such as stuffing, candied yams, or your favorite vegetable side. I first made this holiday zucchini boat for […]
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 […]
Insanely 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 […]
Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe (Vegan, Salt free, Oil Free)
One of my all-time favorite things to make is the simple mashed potato. Maybe it’s texture, or part nostalgia, it’s truly one of my favorite foods. I used to make mashed potatoes so unhealthy by adding butter, cream, and all sorts of other things (bacon bits, you name it). But the crazy thing is that […]
Instant Pot or Crock Pot Rosemary Lentils, Beans, and Yams (Low Fat, Vegan)
So, are you looking for some protein and fiber? This healthy and low fat meal has a bunch of protein and fiber thanks to a load of beans and lentils spiced with thyme and rosemary. The yams add a creamy texture, the rice some texture, and everything gets pulled together. And the great thing about […]
Garlic Bread Pasta – A dairy-free comfort food dish (Vegan, Oil Free)
It’s great to have a few plant-based comfort food recipes on hand. Not only are they great for those days where you really just need something quick and easy, but perhaps even to get over certain cravings. This garlic bread pasta fills the need for an easy, quick, comfort food that doesn’t use any animal […]
Southwest vegan caesar salad (Oil Free, Vegan)
Let’s face it, sometimes salads can get a bit boring. Not to mention a very “cliche” vegan choice (don’t all of our omnivore friends think all we eat is salad?). This vegan Caesar salad is simple to make and full of flavor due to the tangy dressing (found here). Honestly, I don’t miss the dairy […]
