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Cheesy Potato Casserole in a white dish topped with fresh chives and vegan parmesan with a plate served out on the side.

Cheesy Potato Casserole

This absolutely luscious Vegan Cheesy Potato Casserole is oil-free, gluten-free, cholesterol-free, and dairy-free. And it can even help with weight loss. This classic potato casserole (also known as Mormon Potatoes or Funeral Potatoes) is one of those old-school recipes that…
A jar of date paste with a spoon.

How to Make Date Paste

Looking for a healthy substitute for sugar? Date Paste is an easy, healthy, whole-food, all-natural sweetener with only 2 ingredients. I’ve always been a dessert fan. Who needs a main dish or a side dish or even bread when you…
Gluten-free Quinoa Lentil No-Meatloaf on a platter with a plate served out on and ready to eat.

Quinoa Lentil No-Meatloaf

Gluten-free Quinoa Lentil No-Meatloaf – Loads of flavor. Made with no mushrooms, no Braggs, no coconut aminos, no Worcestershire, and no oil. This scrumptious veggie meatloaf is not only vegan, but also gluten-free and oil-free. It does not contain any…

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Are Fermented Foods Good for You?

Are fermented foods good for you? Fermented foods have become increasingly popular in the last few years. And they have been heavily promoted to improve gut health, reduce inflammation, boost immunity, and even help with weight loss. But are these…

Cooking Tips

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16 Ways to Save Time Cooking (and Still Eat Healthy)

Raise your hand if you don’t like spending a lot of time preparing meals…. Yeah, I thought so. And after spending the last 30 years developing and testing 1000’s of recipes, if I don’t want to morph into a permanent…

Which Type of Potato to Use

Choosing the right potato for your dish can mean the difference between fluffy mashed potatoes or gluey mashed potatoes. It can mean the difference between crispy fries or mushy fries.
Should you peel apples? Should you peel carrots? Should you peel potatoes?

To Peel or Not to Peel?

Fruits and vegetables are loaded with nutrients and usually the peels have the highest concentration of these nutrients. That’s one good reason not to peel. But I have another reason why I don’t peel some of my fruits…

Delicious Dressings

Vegan Salad Dressing Vinegar-Free

Creamy Cashew Salad Dressing (Vegan)

This oil-free, vinegar-free vegan salad dressing is deliciously creamy, remarkably healthy, and incredibly slimming. It is also free from oil. Dear Reader, I would like you to meet Mr. Cashew E. Dressing. He’s a super great guy and I know…
Soy-Free, Nut-Free Vegan Ranch Dressing

6 Healthy Salad Dressings for Easy Weight Loss

Salads can be a great help for your weight loss plan; but what do you do if you don’t like salad? Well, my solution is to drown that salad in a delicious salad dressing. But, doesn’t that kind of negate all the healthy benefits of eating a salad? Not with the right kind of dressing!
Healthy Vegan Salad Dressing

Creamy Fresh Basil Salad Dressing

The Ben and Jerry’s of salad dressings. Creamy, bright, and wonderfully delicious with little bursts of amazing flavor. You may find yourself eating it right out of the jar.

No-Cook Recipes

Luscious sugar-free carob frosting in a white bowl with some pulled out on a knife and a towel beside.

Sugar-Free, Oil-Free, Non-Dairy Carob Frosting

This easy, chocolatey, sugar-free frosting recipe contains no artificial sweeteners, no agave, no powdered sugar, no oil, no shortening, and no butter. It’s made with all plant-based ingredients (vegan!) and it’s gluten free! A few weeks ago, someone…
Sugar-Free and Vegan Carob Avocado Sauce/Spread

Carob Avocado Sauce or Spread

An incredibly healthy alternative to chocolate sauce, this creamy and luscious Carob Avocado Spread is chock full of beneficial nutrients, like calcium and fiber, and it is sugar-free! Carob Avocado Sauce makes a delicious topping for waffles, pancakes,…
Vegan Salad Dressing Vinegar-Free

Creamy Cashew Salad Dressing (Vegan)

This oil-free, vinegar-free vegan salad dressing is deliciously creamy, remarkably healthy, and incredibly slimming. It is also free from oil. Dear Reader, I would like you to meet Mr. Cashew E. Dressing. He’s a super great guy and…

Bountiful Breakfasts

Sugar-Free, Oil-Free, Apple Buckwheat Granola

Sugar-Free, Oil-Free, Apple Buckwheat Granola

You’ll enjoy lots of big, chunky, crispy (and naturally-sweet) clusters in this luscious, oil-free granola. Most granola -> Full of sugar and spice and nothing nice (for health). Contrary to popular belief, granola is not a health food as it…
Gluten-Free Breakfast Grain Salad

Warm Breakfast Grain Salad

Whole grains are good for the gut! One of the greatest benefits of eating whole grains is that they feed the good bacteria in our gut and increase their abundance. Feeding these good gut microbes contributes to a strong
Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free, Oil-Free Coconut Breakfast Bars

Coconut Orange Breakfast Bars

Made with whole-grain goodness, these delicious and nourishing Coconut Orange Breakfast Bars can be made ahead of time for a quick breakfast on busy mornings. One thing I do not do: Spend more than 10 minutes in the morning preparing…

Vegan Dinner Ideas

Simple and Easy Lentils

How to Cook Lentils

Lentils are nutritious and inexpensive. Here’s an easy guide for how to cook lentils. My method for cooking lentils is ever-so-slightly different than other recipes you may find, but this method results in lentils that are healthier and…
Gluten-free millet beet burger on a bun with toppings with a delicious bite taken out.

Beet Burger Recipe – Oil-Free, Vegan, Gluten-Free

Vegan Gluten-Free Beet Burgers – Unlike other plant-based burgers, these easy, veggie beet burgers are not mushy. They have the perfect texture – ever so slightly crispy on the outside, wonderfully textured on the inside. Yep, it’s still…
Gluten-free creamy asparagus, pasta, and potatoes in serving dish.

Creamy Asparagus, Pasta, and Potatoes

Guilt-free carb indulge! This creamy vegan pasta recipe has become a favorite for both vegans and carnivores alike! This creamy vegan pasta recipe is so satisfying and so good-for-you! Whether you’re looking for comfort food or just want…

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