This recipe is hands-down the menu item my clients request most often! Light, but filling these vegetable cakes are actually … More
Tag: plant-based diet
Tofu Scramble
Tofu scramble, when I reflect on my day to day cooking, is probably the recipe I cook most often at … More
General Tso’s Tofu with Green Tea Soba
I am always looking to veganize recipes. Any recipe. Some of them traditionally feature meat. That doesn’t stop me from … More
Mushroom Bourguignon
Well, isn’t this fancy? A classical French dish turned vegan! Warm, savory and satisfying– this rich stew is filled with vegetables, … More
Balsamic-Roasted Mushrooms
This dish makes a great appetizer or a light meal. Mushrooms have that satisfying umami flavor and a lovely “meaty” … More
John Legend’s Chili, Plant-Based Version
I came across this recipe for chili in Chrissy Teigen’s cookbook, “Cravings”. I decided to follow the recipe exactly (with … More
Soup Magic: Spicy Black Bean
This soup doesn’t even require any vegetable chopping! Can it get any easier? I fired up the crockpot and added … More
Senate Bean Soup
U.S. Senate Bean Soup is traditionally made with navy beans, ham hocks and onions. It is served in the dining room … More
Golden Indian Dal Soup
Dal is my go-to comfort food. A warm, savory, nourishing meal, filled with creamy, protein-rich lentils and healing turmeric–tempered with cumin … More
House Vinaigrette
Sometimes I just want a simple, yet tasty vinegar and oil dressing for my salad. This is the classic recipe we … More
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
The Truth About Plant-Based Meat
Choosing a vegan burger, hot dog or plant-based meat breakfast sausage doesn’t make burgers, sausage or hot dogs healthy. It … More
Easy Enchilada Sauce
In my experience, you can stuff a burrito with just about anything. But the sauce…now, the sauce can make it … More
Plant-Based Vegan Taco ‘Beef’ Crumbles
This easy recipe from my home kitchen collection is always a big hit, whether featured in burritos, tacos, nachos, salads…the list … More
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
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
Smoky Pulled Jackfruit
When I first heard that jackfruit can imitate the texture of shredded meat classically prepared as barbecue, I could hardly believe it. … More
David Lynch’s Quinoa: An Incidentally Vegan, Plant-Based Recipe
David Lynch’s short film, Quinoa, is included as a special feature on his Inland Empire DVD. Filmed in black and white, … More
Never Bored: Easy Vegan Plant-Based Meals For Your Week
“What’s For Dinner?” A vegan plant-based diet is anything but restrictive when you have a collection of easy, tasty recipes … More
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
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
Celebrating Ten Years in Business!
Here’s a short day-in-the-life video I’m sharing to celebrate ten years cooking delicious vegan, plant-based food for satisfied clients throughout … More
Vegan Plant-Based Creme Brûlée
Yes, you read that right. Creme brûlée. Silky smooth and creamy sweet. And can I just mention, so easy … More
Vegan Pecan Bars
Oh, my gosh! Scrolling through my reader the other day I came across this delicious recipe from Kaitlyn at myconsciouskitchen.com … More
The Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe For Plant-Based Diet
This is one of those ‘I can’t believe it’s vegan’ recipes! Looking for ways to apply my new discovery, Maldon … More
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
Vegan Pecan Pie…Yes You Can!
Traditional pecan pie relies on the coagulation of eggs with sugar and butter to bake into a custard-like filling to … More
Vegan Pumpkin (or Sweet Potato) Pie
This is hands-down the best pumpkin pie recipe out there! The sweet, creamy filling is firm without being dry, and … More
Client Stories: Warren
Warren– “When my doctor recommended a plant-based diet due to my high blood pressure and pre-diabetes I didn’t know where … More
“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
What Makes a Plant-Based Recipe “Good”?
What makes a good recipe? Here’s what I look for when I scan the page: Reasonable number of ingredients. Reading … More
Client Stories: Michael
“I recently returned from a 30 day health retreat where I learned about proper nutrition and the best way to … More
Original Ginger (O.G) Refresher
I am inspired once again by True Food Kitchen. This gingery, bubbly, slightly sweet and sour elixir has become my … More
Buffalo Chickpea Tenders
Okay, I’ve really done it this time! I know there are vegan variations on chicken wings and I’ve tried them … More
Client Stories: Ryan
Ryan– “I travel alot with work and when I come home it’s great to have healthy, custom vegan meals waiting … More
Client Stories: Peter
Peter– “I was having trouble gaining weight and with my strength training routine I was hungry all the time and … More
Vegan Carrot Cake with Cashew Cream Frosting
This easy to prepare cake is full of carrots, pineapple, raisins and walnuts. It is super low-fat, yet … More
Chik’n Noodle Soup
There’s nothing quite like the distinctive experience of a steaming bowl of fragrant broth brimming with fresh simmered vegetables with … More
Client Stories: Jessica
Jessica– “At first, I was a super-picky eater with only a small list of veggies I actually liked. But, I … More
Client Stories: Leanne
Leanne– “As busy college professors we just didn’t have time to cook the healthy meals we wanted. Hiring a personal … More
Easy Indian Curry Rice with Peas
Sometimes cooking is the most enjoyable when I really don’t have to cook, but I just want to. Certain dishes … More
Recipe Test: Quinoa Pancakes
Here’s the thing about pancakes…I love the way they taste, but not so much how I feel afterward. All that … More
Client Stories: Michelle
Michelle– “I had to give up gluten, nuts, oil and coconut due to chronic health issues. It’s hard to figure … More
Vegan Thanksgiving Gravy
I’m sharing here my favorite vegan holiday gravy recipe from my first plant-based Thanksgiving dinner in 2012. That’s a home-baked … More
Alternative Plant-Based Holiday Menus
I have nothing against Tofurkey or Gardein or various seitan roasts. And of course there’s the “Festival of Sides” as … More
Client Stories: Kate
Kate– “My husband wants home-cooked plant-based meals and I simply don’t have the time to spend menu planning, shopping, prepping … More
Sometimes Vegan Breakfast…
…looks like this. But more often, especially during the week, it looks like: Or… Now and then, weekend breakfast looks … More
Client Stories: Mark and Rachel
Rachel– “Chef Melanie is a life saver! She made a week’s worth of delicious vegan meals for us when we … More
Kidney Bean-Quinoa Burgers with Easy Homemade Barbecue Sauce
Okay, so I didn’t think about posting this recipe until I was plating it up for service. This was our … More
Client Stories: Alex
Alex– “My daughter is vegan and when she comes to visit over school breaks I never knew what to feed … More
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