Chickpea Marinara Over Zoodles. A robust Italian sauce with a low-carb pasta alternative. Quick and easy, delicious and hearty--all the boxes are checked! This vegan dish is loaded with plant-based protein and nutrients, as well as high in fiber. An unsuspecting cadre of ingredients blend so harmoniously you will never question its authenticity as a gratifying Italian main course. Chickpea Marinara, another dish to add to the list of Monday Night Meals: Quick weeknight main dishes or ...
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Rustic Cauliflower One Pot Pasta (Gluten-free, Plant-based)
Rustic Cauliflower One Pot Pasta balances the inviting flavors of roasted garlic, scallions and rosemary with nutrient rich cauliflower and sweet peas. Combined with the options for advanced prep and one pot simplicity, you will definitely want to add this to your calendar for Monday Night Meals. What are Monday Night Meals? I have developed many recipes for main dishes where I found myself thinking if I just do these couple of steps the day before, this would be a really quick and ...
Sweet & Spicy Butternut Bisque & Chowder (Gluten-free, Plant-based)
Two fabulous possibilities with one simple and delicious recipe--now with an oil-free option! Velvety smooth butternut bisque or hearty chowder. Serve fresh or freeze for a rainy day. This vegan recipe offers two options that are so diverse you have to see them or taste them to believe it! It was quite an adjustment to return from a warm, sun-kissed beach vacation to the cold and rainy days we are having in Virginia right now. I am so happy that I developed this recipe before vacation ...
Zesty Buckwheat Burgers (Gluten Free, Vegan / Plant-based)
Zesty Buckwheat Burgers with a delicious southwest tang! A gratifying burger alternative, entirely plant-based and free from grains, nuts, beans and soy! Look no further, your burger days are back. Butternut Squash? Oh, yeah! It's been almost a year since I created my recipe for Vegan Italian Meatballs, using acorn squash as the main ingredient. They were such a success with herbivores and omnivores alike that I wanted to try the same paradigm again for a meatless burger. This time the ...
Neapolitan Tomato Salad (Gluten-free, Plant-based)
Neapolitan Tomato Salad! Only five minutes of prep stand between you and this sumptuous and beautiful display of flavor and nutrients! Who can resist a fresh tomato salad? And the best part is this salad's flexibility. What's growing in your garden or fresh at your farmer's market? Pick the varieties you like and arrange away. I used extra-virgin olive oil, but you can kick the recipe up even further if you have a flavored oil of preference. Finishing salts can enhance the dish as well. ...
Kicked Up Vegan Macaroni & Cheese (Gluten-free, Plant-based)
Vegan Macaroni and Cheese, kicked up with cayenne, garlic and onion. This creamy and delicious dish comforts and satisfies--without yeast flakes or gluten! Vegan Mac and Cheese without Yeast Flakes Disclaimer: I don't have a fundamental problem with yeast flakes. As a matter of fact, I use yeast flakes in my recipe for Cauliflower "Egg" Salad. Let's just call it preferential pairing. I prefer this ingredient in dishes that have a concert of stronger flavors. To get the velvety creamy sauce ...
6 Plant-based & Gluten-free Ways to Make Cauliflower Decadent & Delicious
A fresh head of organic cauliflower is like a blank page in a typewriter: nothing but promise! One of the best veggies for your brain and body, it begs to be consumed as frequently as possible. But too many times folks get stuck cooking it the same way--steaming, mashing, adding salt & pepper--and burnout ensues. Would you have guessed cauliflower could be the base for a rich, decadent Fettuccini Alfredo? Or the secret sauce for a creamy pan of Vegan Au Gratin Potatoes? Well, dull ...
Curried Asparagus and Chickpeas (Gluten-free, Vegan / Plant-based)
Curried Asparagus and Chickpeas -- Bringing you all of the deliciousness that a curry has to offer while serving up generous plant-based protein and fiber! Curried Asparagus and Chickpeas make a tasty side dish or a flavorful and filling main course when served over quinoa or rice, or accompanied by a refreshing salad. I love the taste that curry powder brings to dishes. Prior to my plant-based cooking days I would enlist curry in many a dish. For some reason it got lost when I began ...
Rosmarino Vegan Flatbread (Gluten-free, Plant-based, Easy)
Rosmarino Vegan Flatbread - Rosemary, garlic and oregano balance pleasantly in this doughy and delicious, or crispy and crunchy, flatbread. Bake to your desired texture! A fabulous snack or lovely accompaniment to many meals. Our whole family loves it fresh out of the oven with our favorite dipping oil. You won't have to worry about how to store this -- I assure you there will be nothing left! Essential Gluten-free Flours This recipe is a wonderful example of how you can make exciting ...
