Vegan Caesar Salad, a dish that boasts the flavors of traditional Caesar dressing while offering up additional nutrients and plant-based protein. Filling, delicious and dairy free. A fresh compliment to many meals! I have always loved Italian food, and one of my favorite dishes is Caesar salad. As a matter of fact, I don't think I've ever been to an Italian restaurant which didn't offer it on the menu. I, like most people, think of it as food hailing from Italy. Years ago while dining in ...
Side Dishes
Roasted Slaw with Roasted Garlic Lemon Dressing (Gluten-free, Vegan / Plant-based)
Roasted Slaw with Roasted Garlic Lemon Dressing - Charred bits of green cabbage and sweet corn harmonize in this crispy salad with a zesty roasted garlic and lemon dressing! Full Of Flavor And Texture If you are looking for a side dish or salad that orchestrates a combination of textures and flavors into every balanced bite, then this recipe is for you. The green cabbage and corn are lightly roasted to a tender crisp texture that helps to preserve the nutrients while adding ...
Corn and Chickpea Polenta (Gluten-free, Vegan / Plant-based)
Corn and Chickpea Polenta blends the rich heritage of Italian cuisine with the modern need for healthier dishes and flexible serving options. A creamy, flavorful dish that makes: a great bed for sauce; a healthier alternative to French fries; a delicious warm bread served straight from the oven, all providing a great source of plant-based protein! What is Polenta Made From? If you ask someone what polenta is made from most will answer corn. While today that is a pretty ...
Roasted Asparagus with Vegan Avocado Cream (Gluten-free, Plant-based, Low-Carb)
Roasted asparagus, garlic and sweet corn, drizzled with a vegan cilantro avocado cream. A unique dish that tastes phenomenal both hot out of the oven or chilled. 15 minutes of prep and 12 minutes to cook - ready in under 30 minutes! The Skinny On Asparagus Asparagus is one of those vegetables that can be enjoyed year round if you are fortunate enough to have a market that stocks it. Given its nutritional status it would be a shame to relegate it to the seasonal vegetable category. That ...
Roasted Garlic and Red Pepper Spread (Gluten-free, Vegan/Plant-based)
Roasted Garlic and Red Pepper Spread - A perfect flavor pairing. So creamy, rich and smooth you will never guess it's plant-based. The Magic of Roasted Garlic Is there anything more appetizing than the scent of garlic roasting in olive oil? Once roasted, a flavor that can sometimes be a little pungent, transforms into a tempered, smooth, nutty deliciousness! For this very reason I knew that using cashews for the creamy base would be a great success. Add in a little red bell ...
Roasted Chipotle Chickpeas (Gluten-free, Vegan / Plant-based)
Roasted Chipotle Chickpeas - A zesty snack, as addictive as potato chips, but more satisfying and downright nutritious. Only 5 minutes of prep time! I am always on the lookout for healthy snack foods that satisfy a craving for savory goodness while legitimately giving the body nutrients that will fill the deficit. Chickpeas do just that. They are an impressive source of plant-based protein and many other nutrients. (To get all the details of what chickpeas have to offer, check out my ...
Easy Gluten-free Vegan Tortillas
Easy Gluten-free Vegan Tortillas have great taste, texture, and require only 4 ingredients. Sandwich some vegan cheese and veggies between for a fabulous plant-based quesadilla! Making Tortillas Gluten-free Tortillas are pretty much a staple in my home. They are served up as quesadillas, tacos, wraps or just a delivery device for some great dips. What can't you do with them? Unlike myself, my family is not gluten-free per se. Although I eat a gluten-free diet out of necessity, I do ...
“Cheesy” Smashed Potato Boxty (Gluten-Free, Vegan / Plant-Based)
"Cheesy" Smashed Potato Boxty. A golden crispy shell with a smooth, tender inside. A potato by any other name . . . Irish Boxty, Jewish Latke, Swiss Rosti, German Reibekuchen or -- Potato Pancake! Spanning multiple cultures over hundreds of years, this traditional dish provides quite a versatile palette for each creator. Made primarily from a base of mashed potatoes, or mashed potatoes and raw potatoes (although some cultures have historically used vegetables ...
Easy Homemade Coconut Butter (Gluten-Free, Vegan / Plant-Based)
Easy Homemade Coconut Butter: Creamy, delicious, incredibly nutritious. Done in less than 10 minutes! All you need to make homemade coconut butter or manna (yes, they are the same thing) is shredded or flaked coconut, a food processor or high-speed blender, a spatula, and about 10 minutes. Since it's made from dehydrated coconut meat, it contains all of the same nutrients that you benefit from when eating coconut. To make about 1/2 cup, place 2 rounded cups of shredded or flaked coconut in ...
