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Melanie Daponte

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Best. Hummus. Ever.

What makes this hummus recipe so special? It’s simplicity. So, I’m not going to ramble on about the history of … More

animal rights, chef, Comfort food, Cooking, Food, plant-based diet, plant-based personal chef, recipes, Vegan, vegan personal chef, vegetarian

Super-Simple Flatbreads

Sometimes I like to skip the rice and just serve a hearty whole grain flatbread with my Indian Curries. But, … More

animal activism, animal rights, Breads, chef, Cooking, Indian food, recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

Fast (and Easy) Whole Wheat Bread

Time was…young girls were taught to bake as an essential life skill. As with cooking in general, this knowledge and … More

animal activism, animal rights, Baking, bread, chef, Comfort food, Cooking, recipes, Vegan

Sourdough Baguette

Still in a baking mood, I embarked on a mission to create an old-fashioned, dense sourdough bread, like back in … More

animal rights, Baking, chef, Cooking, dairy free, plant-based diet, recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

Calm Before the Storm Corn Muffins

Unless I am preparing food for a client, baking is usually an emotionally led decision for me. I’ll simply be … More

Baking, chef, Comfort food, Cooking, dairy free, Food, recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

Fancy Potatoes

Okay, we’ve established potatoes are cheap plant-based eats. They are also whole and perfect in their natural state. Although I … More

animal activism, animal rights, meatless meals, plant-based diet, Potatoes, Vegan, vegetarian

Roasted Carrots with Cumin and Dill

I admit I often overlook the humble carrot when deciding on a vegetable side dish. Let’s face it, they are … More

Carrots, mix magazine, portland, Roasted, travel, Vegan, vegetables, vegetarian, vegetarian recipes

Rosemary Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Here’s a super-simple yet super- impressive side dish that practically cooks itself–leaving the stovetop free for the rest of your … More

basic recipes, easy recipes, meat-free, plant-based, Potatoes, roasted vegetables, side dishes, sweet potatoes, Vegan, vegetarian

Deli-Style Potato Salad

Here’s a plant-based side dish to bring to your Summer get-together.  An enlightened egg-free version of a classic. I promise … More

animal activism, animal rights, chef, classic recipes, Cooking, Food, plant-based diet, recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

Maple-Dijon Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Shallots

  If you think you don’t like brussels sprouts, then you probably never tasted them roasted with maple syrup and … More

brussels sprouts, holiday recipes, Vegan, vegan holiday, vegetables, vegetarian

Never-Fail Brown Rice

I know, it seems simple, right? What could be easier than rice and water? You’d be surprised at how many … More

Cooking, grains, meatless meals, plant-based diet, recipes, rice, Vegan, vegetarian

15 Minute Farro

When it comes to choosing a whole grain foundation for plant-based meals, I like to mix it up for variety’s … More

Comfort food, Cooking, farro, Food, meatless meals, plant-based, recipes, Vegan, whole grains

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