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  • a big bowl of salad with Japanese salad dressing.
    Easy Japanese Salad Dressing (4 Ingredients, No Oil!)May 12, 2025
    Fresh, flavorful, and completely oil-free, this Easy Japanese Salad Dressing has quickly become one of my favorites! Inspired by a recipe from Miyoko Schinner, a plant-based cookbook author, it’s so…

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  • Tomato Pesto Pasta- A Quick & Flavorful Sicilian RecipeMay 2, 2025
    Tomato Pesto Pasta, also known as Pasta alla Trapanese, is a vibrant and flavorful dish that hails from the coastal Sicilian city of Trapani. Unlike the classic Genovese pesto made…

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  • Spring rolls made with rice paper being served on a platter.
    How to Make Spring Rolls with Rice Paper: A Simple Guide for a Delightful Treat!January 27, 2024
    I have always enjoyed spring rolls—especially the fresh ones made with rice paper wrappers. While I used to savor them exclusively at my favorite Vietnamese restaurant, the idea of making…

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  • Breaded eggplant served on a dinner plate.
    Breaded Eggplant Recipe: A Game-Changing Method for Crispy PerfectionJanuary 26, 2024
    Breaded eggplant is delicious. Recently, I’ve discovered a new method for making breaded eggplant. It’s a game changer in my mind, and I can’t believe I’ve never tried it before. …

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  • Panzanella salad served in a bowl.
    What to Make with Stale Bread- Try Panzanella Salad!August 25, 2023
    Yes, there is something you can make with leftover stale bread besides breadcrumbs! If you’ve never had panzanella before, you should make it next time you have a big chunk…

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  • Seeded Cracker Recipe with Black Lentils- Vegan, Gluten-Free
    Seeded Cracker Recipe with Black Lentils- Vegan, Gluten-FreeAugust 18, 2023
    Homemade seed crackers are so tasty and far superior to any store-bought crackers. I make this seeded cracker recipe quite often. It’s from the cookbook Cool Beans by Joe Yonan. The recipe…

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  • Grilled Tofu with Chimichurri Sauce
    Grilled Tofu with Chimichurri SauceAugust 1, 2023
    This easy-to-make grilled tofu with chimichurri sauce is a plant-based recipe I came across in an unusual way, in a Costco Connection magazine! I happened to see it quite some…

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  • brown lentil hummus with crackers on a platter.
    Brown Lentil Hummus: a chickpea alternativeJuly 19, 2023
    Brown lentil hummus is delicious and is so easy to make! This dip is made in the exact same way and with the same ingredients as a traditional hummus only…

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  • Uccelletto Beans -Tuscan White Beans in Tomato Sauce
    Uccelletto Beans -Tuscan White Beans in Tomato SauceJune 20, 2023
    In Italy’s region of Tuscany, the Tuscan beans, specifically cannellini beans, are very popular. Tuscan white beans make a delicious Italian side dish when cooked all’uccelletto, meaning it’s made with…

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  • How to Make Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus- It’s easy!
    How to Make Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus- It’s easy!May 16, 2023
    If you like making your own hummus, try making some cilantro jalapeno hummus! Traditional hummus flavors along with the fresh flavor of the cilantro, and a bit of heat from the jalapeno…

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  • How to Cook Dried Cannellini Beans on the Stove
    How to Cook Dried Cannellini Beans on the StoveMay 3, 2023
    Canned cannellini beans are okay, but have you ever tried cooking dried cannellini beans on the stovetop? Cooking cannellini beans from scratch is easy, and economical, and most importantly, the…

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  • A pizza with red onion, rosemary, and pistachios toppings.
    3 Vegan Pizza Topping Combinations- So Delicious!April 7, 2023
    Homemade pizza is delicious. It’s not the meat, but the no cheese (even vegan cheese) part that most people can’t get their minds around more than anything else when it…

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  • Homemade blue corn tortillas in a basket.
    Easy to Make Blue Corn Tortilla RecipeMarch 25, 2023
    Blue corn tortillas are so easy to make! This recipe for homemade tortillas only has 2 ingredients, instant blue corn masa, and water. The main ingredient, blue corn masa, isn’t…

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  • How to Bake Spaghetti Squash in the Oven
    How to Bake Spaghetti Squash in the OvenMarch 11, 2023
    Spaghetti squash is a vegetable that is readily available year-round. If you haven’t tried baking some in the oven before, you should! It’s a delicious and easy way to add…

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  • Vegan Breakfast Sausage Recipe- So Good!
    Vegan Breakfast Sausage Recipe- So Good!March 3, 2023
    There are a lot of vegan breakfast sausages available at the grocery store these days, but if you like to cook, try making your own. This recipe is the best!…

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  • Vegan Ramen Noodle Salad
    Vegan Ramen Noodle SaladJanuary 26, 2023
    This Vegan Ramen Noodle Salad really hits the spot. You can make it with many variations of greens and veggies; the more colorful, the better. For example, add some purple…

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  • Vegan arugula pesto served on penne pasta.
    Arugula Pesto Pasta (Vegan & Delicious!)January 14, 2023
    If you’ve never tried arugula pesto pasta, you’re in for a treat! This vegan arugula pesto pasta recipe is vibrant, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. Unlike traditional pesto made…

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  • 3 whole heads of garlic.
    How to Roast Garlic in the OvenDecember 22, 2022
    The best way to roast garlic is in the oven. If you’ve never roasted an entire head of garlic before, you’re in for a delicious treat. Roasted garlic still tastes…

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  • Homemade vegan stuffed grape leaves on a platter and garnished with lemon,
    Stuffed Grape Leaves December 8, 2022
    Stuffed grape leaves, also referred to as dolmades, are a delicious Greek treat.  These grape leaves are stuffed with rice, pine nuts, sautéed onions, and lots of herbs, so they…

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  • Homemade potato gnocchi on a tray.
    Potato GnocchiNovember 18, 2022
    I’m an Italian American girl, so I grew up eating a lot of Italian food. I had never had gnocchi, however, until I was in college and a foreign exchange…

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  • Tomatillo salsa in a small bowl and garnished with cilantro.
    Tomatillo Salsa Verde November 8, 2022
    Tomatillo Salsa Verde is incredibly delicious. It’s super easy to make and is hands down better than any store-bought product. It really is! This salsa will take your favorite homemade…

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  • Roasted chestnuts spread out on a dish towel.
    How to Roast Chestnuts- 4 Easy WaysNovember 4, 2022
    Chestnuts are easy to roast. They’re in season so it’s the perfect time of the year to make them. If you’ve never roasted chestnuts before, and you’re ready to give…

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  • Small bowl of chickpea guacamole with some tortilla chips.
    Chickpea GuacamoleOctober 31, 2022
    Chickpea Guacamole is easy to make. It’s similar to traditional guacamole but in addition to the avocado, you add chickpeas! This chickpea and avocado dip makes a snack that’s both…

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  • Super Easy Gazpacho Soup Recipe
    Super Easy Gazpacho Soup RecipeOctober 21, 2022
    Here’s a recipe you can make if you find yourself with some ripe tomatoes. Gazpacho soup! It’s such an easy recipe too. All you need to do is puree vegetables….

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  • Roasted nuts made with maple syrup and rosemary in a small snack bowl.
    Roasted Nuts with Maple Syrup and RosemaryApril 14, 2022
    I really want you to try this recipe for roasted nuts with maple syrup and rosemary. They’re really delicious! Roasted nuts are perfect for a get together when you want…

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  • A platter of roasted parsnips.
    How to Cook Parsnips- The easiest and tastiest wayMarch 22, 2022
    The other day I had family over for lunch and served some parsnips as one of the side dishes. I have to admit, everyone went a bit crazy. In a…

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  • chickpea cutlet served on a bed of arugula.
    Chickpea CutletsMarch 3, 2022
    Chickpea cutlets are made with a few simple ingredients. They are a tasty meat substitute (looks like it could be chicken right?) and you can make up a few of…

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  • roasted vegetable dip on a piece of toast.
    Roasted Vegetable Dip: How to make itFebruary 22, 2022
    Roasted vegetable dip is a recipe that we’ve been making for years. We make it over and over again because it’s easy to make and everyone (vegan or non vegan)…

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  • 2 wedges of farinata served on a plate.
    Farinata: What it is and how to make itFebruary 15, 2022
    I really like to serve farinata when I have company. It’s something different that often times my guests have never heard of, let alone tried.  Farinata is a savory flatbread….

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  • Broccoli Rabe and Potato pasta in a bowl and ready to serve
    Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and PotatoFebruary 8, 2022
    There is something so satisfying about this pasta dish. It’s made with broccoli rabe (pronounced rob) which is a bitter green.  We make this pasta recipe all of the time…

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  • cannellini bean dip in a small serving bowl
    Cannellini Bean DipJanuary 27, 2022
    This cannellini bean dip is a favorite at our house. You’ll want to serve it often since it’s delicious and so easy to make! Cannellini beans are often referred to…

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  • Vegan Chipotle Crema- Delicious and Easy to Make!
    Vegan Chipotle Crema- Delicious and Easy to Make!January 19, 2022
    What is Chipotle Crema? Chipotle Crema is a smoky creamy topping most often used as a condiment for Mexican food.  It’s traditionally made with sour cream and chipotle pepper in…

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  • how vegan hot chocolate in a pretty cup.
    Vegan Hot Chocolate Recipe- Thick and DecadentJanuary 11, 2022
    This vegan hot chocolate is thick and decadent. Make some for a friend or family member and they’ll feel special. It’s a real treat. How to make Thick and Decadent…

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  • Vegan tuna salad served on a piece of toast.
    Vegan Tuna SaladMarch 23, 2021
    This Vegan Tuna Salad is truly reminiscent of the real thing. My daughter and I both made it and liked it so much that I decided to test it on…

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This blog is all about a quest to find the best vegan and whole food plant-based recipes, and to share them with you. Perhaps you’re not vegan, but just want to incorporate more veggies into your diet. Stick around! I’m certain you’ll find some delicious options here.

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