Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Roasted red peppers are easy and inexpensive to make at home This plant-based recipe is a staple for our family’s snacks and lunches. We enjoy this dip with carrot sticks (or other fresh veggies), and...
View ArticleSouthwestern Macaroni Casserole
Photo from the “Forks Over Knives” cookbook This recipe was a big win with our family. If you are attending a dinner or event with people who do not eat a whole foods plant-based diet, bring this...
View ArticlePasta with Peas and “Alfredo” Sauce
This heart-shaped pasta is also heart-healthy since it is made from 100% whole wheat flour! My wonderful husband bought us some cute heart-shaped whole wheat pasta to enjoy for our Valentine’s Day...
View ArticleBarley with Creamy Sundried Tomato Sauce
Who says a plant based meal can’t be filling? This creamy sundried tomato sauce is very rich–and delicious! If you are afraid you will miss your favorite cheese/dairy based creamy sauces when eating...
View Article“Cheesy” Broccoli Risotto & Potato Wedges
Whole foods, plant-based comfort food! The “no cheese” sauce is wonderfully flavorful in this dish. I use this basic recipe for mac & cheese, and tweak it a little for different types of creamy...
View ArticleVegan Freezer Foods with Grocery List
Penne & Peas “Alfredo” Casserole: Remove lid, add 1/2-1 cup water, cover with tinfoil, bake at 420F for 1 hour. Due to popular demand, here’s a post that really gets you more bang for your buck!...
View ArticleGarlicky Potatoes “Au Gratin” with Butternut Squash
Garlicky and hearty, this plant-based meal is sure to satisfy! It happens every so often that the cashier at the grocery store will comment on our food purchase. “That’s a LOT of vegetables,” or “You...
View ArticlePenne Pasta with Arugula Pesto and White Beans
Whole wheat penne is delicious and versatile. I use it for cold and hot pasta dishes, sauced and plain. Traditional pesto is made with basil and parmesan cheese. The cheese is not part of a...
View ArticleNacho “Cheese” Salad
Try this cheese dressing as a dip for a fresh veggie platter! Whose cheese is it? Nacho cheese! Get it? ;) This yummy black bean salad is topped with a cashew-based “cheese” sauce. It is creamy....
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