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Tag: plant-based diet
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
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
Tofu Scramble
Tofu scramble, when I reflect on my day to day cooking, is probably the recipe I cook most often at … 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
Never Bored: My Plant-Based Dinner Rotation
It’s no easier for me, as a chef, than for anybody else– to decide what to make for dinner at … 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: Michael
“I recently returned from a 30 day health retreat where I learned about proper nutrition and the best way to … 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
Friend or Faux: What You Need to Know About Fake Meats
If you want to improve your health, reclaim your naturally balanced weight, increase energy and focus…all of this is possible … 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
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is one of those ‘I can’t believe it’s vegan’ recipes! Looking for ways to apply my new discovery, Maldon … 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
Vegan Pecan Pie…Yes You Can!
Leave it to the folks at America’s Test Kitchen to dig into the science on this special recipe challenge! Traditional … 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
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
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
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
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
Vegan Taco “Beef”
Hey, I can’t believe I haven’t shown up on the blog with this recipe until now. This one, from my … More
Vegan Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
It goes without saying that this time of the year begs for pumpkin spice, especially on weekend mornings. These pancakes … 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
The Best Plant-Based Cookbook is Waiting For You, And It’s Free!
“Do you cook a lot?” asks the librarian behind the counter. It’s after work, I’m in my chef jacket, … More
Chana Masala
There will always be Indian food in my weekly meal rotation. Why? Because it’s delicious and nutritious, and need not … More
Vegan Chocolate Silk Pie
Here’s a recipe that is sure to impress! A no-bake chocolate cookie crust filled with super easy, super rich and … More
Crispy Marinated Tofu with Braised Kale
I can’t emphasize enough how tasty, simple and quick this recipe is. So much flavor, from so few ingredients! Crispy … More
Tempeh-Walnut Meatballs
Sure, you can go to your local Whole Foods and pick up frozen Gardein meatballs which are pretty tasty, but … More
Black Bean Fajita Bowl with Cilantro-Lime Chimichurri
I had an opportunity recently to work with a local vegan restaurant, helping them come up with new dishes to … More
Sloppy Joe Sliders
Here’s a new enlightened version of an old classic that is just perfect served in the traditional buns or over a … 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
Blueberry Cardamom Muffins (Oil-Free, Whole Grain, Vegan)
By the time I finish my morning coffee, I’m thinking about what I want to cook for the day. This … More
Tempeh Sausage Crumbles
These tasty sausage crumbles are versatile, lending a satisfying umami flavor and a chewy bite to gravy, sauces, rice or other … More
The Benefits of Eating Hot Food
I like salad as much as the next plant-based lifestyle devotee, but there is something to be said for that … More
Vegan Gorgonzola: A Passion Project
In between all the professional cooking I do, there is also all the household cooking I do, which includes, of … 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
The Vegan Reuben Project
I enjoy a personal culinary challenge now and then. Especially one that results in good eats! I set out to create … More
Sourdough Baguette
Still in a baking mood, I embarked on a mission to create an old-fashioned, dense sourdough bread, like back in … More
Vegan Gumbo with Homemade Andouille, A Passion Project
Every once in awhile I find myself overwhelmed by the urge to make something I know will be complicated. And … More
Vegan Andouille Sausage
Here’s just the companion to my gumbo recipe, a tasty, spicy sausage to enhance the dish or slice up and … More
Banana-Chocolate Bread Pudding
BANANA-CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING recipe courtesy Isa Chandra Moskowitz 6 CUPS CUBED STALE BREAD 1 CUP CHOCOLATE CHIPS 3 BANANAS, RIPE, … More
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
Dan Dan Noodles
This spicy Asian noodle recipe is super-simple to make. After cooking and draining my thin, whole wheat spaghetti, I blitzed the … More
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