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Easy Vegan Plant-Based Black Bean Fajita Bowl

Beans can play a major role in a whole food, plant-based vegan diet. They are economical, filling, super-easy to cook … More

beans, Cooking, Gluten-free, Heart Healthy, meatless meals, Personal chef, plant-based diet, Vegan, vegetarian, weight loss

Vegan Lentil-Tempeh Sloppy Joes

Here’s a new enlightened version of an old classic that is just perfect served in the traditional buns or over a … More

Comfort food, Cooking, Heart Healthy, Personal chef, plant-based diet, recipes, Vegan, vegetarian, weight loss
Vegan Mushroom Soup

Easy Vegan Mushroom White Bean Soup

A Quick and Easy Plant-Based, Nutritious Vegan Lunch or Dinner Idea! This mushroom white bean soup will keep you warm … More

chef, Cooking, Heart Healthy, meatless meals, plant-based diet, recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

The New American Plate

What Can a Plant-Based Diet Do For You? According to the latest report, over 40% of adults in the USA … More

cancer prevention, chef, diet, healthy cooking, Heart Healthy, Obesity, plant-based diet, Vegan, vegetarian, weight loss

Superfoods For Your Week

We don’t need to spend a lot of money to eat well. In a market saturated with prepared food ‘products’ … More

chef, Comfort food, Cooking, Heart Healthy, meal prep, Personal chef, plant-based diet, recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

“Is It Vegan?”: The Pleasures and Perils of Plant-Based Junk Food

I’m sure I’m not the only one noticing how fresh fruit and vegetable sections at the local grocery are shrinking … More

animal rights, chef, Comfort food, Consumer advocacy, Cooking, Food, Grocery, healthy eating, Heart Healthy, meatless meals, plant-based diet, recipes, Vegan, vegetarian, Wellness

When Life Gives You Bananas…

Is it just me? Or does the sight of those last couple speckled bananas languishing on the countertop trigger an … More

animal rights, Baking, Comfort food, Cooking, Forks Over Knives, healthy, Heart Healthy, recipes, t. colin campbell, Vegan, vegan personal chef, vegetarian

Raw Lasagna Rolls

Tasty, easy and healthy—these rolls are an exciting twist on a classic Italian dish. I admit I was skeptical at … More

animal activism, animal rights, gluten-free vegan, healthy eating, Heart Healthy, plant strong, plant-based, raw, raw food diet, raw vegan, recipes, soy free vegan, Vegan, vegan italian, vegetarian

Chana Masala

There will always be Indian food in my weekly meal rotation. Why? Because it’s delicious and nutritious, and need not … More

animal rights, chef, chickpeas, Comfort food, Cooking, Food, Heart Healthy, Indian recipes, meatless meals, plant-based, plant-based diet, recipes, Vegan, vegetarian, weight loss

Plant-Based: On The Cheap

“I would try the plant-based diet, but I can’t afford it!” A phrase I have heard often. But, it’s a … More

animal rights, chef, Comfort food, Cooking, Food, healthy food, Heart Healthy, meatless meals, Nutrition, Personal chef, plant-based, recipes, Vegan, vegetarian, Weightloss

Why Wait?

    My father-in-law suffered a cardiac event right after Christmas. One of his arteries was almost fully blocked. He … More

Cooking, diet, Food, Heart Healthy, Heath, meatless, Nutrition, plant-based diet, Vegan, vegetarian

Notes From The Vegan Underground

I’m still here, dear readers. Just focusing on work and other personal projects besides food. Here are a few of … More

animal rights, blogging, Food, Heart Healthy, Lifestyle, plant-based diet, recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

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    Original Ginger (O.G) Refresher
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    Tempeh Meatloaf, Vegan, GF, Oil-Free
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    Vegan Mushroom Gravy
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    Tempeh-Walnut Meatballs
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    Vegan Crab Cakes with Tomato-Caper Remoulade
  • Thai Peanut Curry with Vegetables and Tofu
    Thai Peanut Curry with Vegetables and Tofu
  • The Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe For Plant-Based Diet
    The Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe For Plant-Based Diet
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    Cornmeal-Molasses Waffles
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