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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…
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…
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…
Get Healthy
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…
Are Baking Soda and Baking Powder Healthy Ingredients?
Baking Soda and baking powder are commonly used ingredients, but are they healthy? The answer may surprise you.
Is Non-Organic Corn Healthy? Is GMO Corn Safe?
Most corn grown in the U.S. is grown from genetically-engineered seeds, and there is significant concern about the safety of these genetically-modified foods (GMO foods).
Cooking Tips
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.
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
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…
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!
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
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…
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,…
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
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…
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
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
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…
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…
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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