Though the Blue Zones were initially discovered by Michel Poulain, Dan Buettner wrote the book on “lessons for living longer from the people who’ve lived the longest.” While I love the book and especially enjoy the social aspects of it, I was shocked to see that many of his recipes include olive oil. Of course, …
If you’re craving lasagna, especially during the first year or so of transitioning to no-oil vegan, you might do what I did- and make a fake-meat lasagna with textured vegetable protein (TVP). I made it once- and never again. It just didn’t land for me. I gave up on lasagna altogether, knowing some things just …
I intentionally buy extra bananas, hoping I get a few that stay on the counter until they’re spotted brown so I can make this recipe. This morning, I had just the bunch, and quickly whipped up a batch. Inspired by the recipe Dr. Esselstyn’s book, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, I’ve heavily modified this version …
As autumn draws near, I’ve slowed down on summer’s berries and melons and have started to look for more seasonal vegetables. The vibrant orange of this sweet potato and carrot soup will make your dinner table glow. The curry spices this soup beautifully, and the apple and maple syrup tone it down just right. Feel …
A vegetarian friend sent me a version of this enchilada pasta recipe that included cheese and sour cream. Of course, I couldn’t let that stand- I had to make my own vegan version. Sometimes that works out, and sometimes it just doesn’t taste right. This recipe, however, is so good the way I make it …
This is one of my favorite fast and easy lunches. It takes only about 10 minutes, depending on how long it takes you to chop a few mushrooms and garlic, and the turmeric makes it a wonderful anti-inflammatory meal. Instead of slamming your system with food that tears you down, this is a great midday …
I missed the soothing, “everything’s-right-with-the-world” feeling of homemade chicken noodle soup- but I definitely didn’t want the oil, chicken, or mega-salt load of the canned stuff I remember from childhood. This recipe tastes just as comforting as my memory, and feels 100% healthier. Pair with a great cornbread or biscuit for heartier appetites. Notes: You …
I love gravy, and until I made this recipe I hadn’t found anything that rivaled the good ol’ fashioned gravy I remember eating from SAD (standard American diet) days. This is so good, I can’t keep it in the fridge- we want to put it on everything from salads to biscuits, mashed potatoes to toast! …
When I first took a bite of these golden puffs of heaven, I felt like I’d completely won the vegan baking award: I’d succeeded in making a perfect oil- and butter-free biscuit. I usually make these with cinnamon to give them a bit of a sweet taste- but if you’re making these to hold vegan …
Friend and publisher Maurice Bassett, knowing I’m vegan and a huge fan of raw food, sent me Christy Harden’s latest book, I ❤️ Raw: A How-To Guide for Reconnecting to Yourself and the Earth through Plant-Based Living. In this great guide to raw food, Christy shares: How to transition to a raw vegan diet How …
