Dinner Esselstyn No Oil Vegan Whole food plant based

Enchilada Pasta – Vegan, Oil-Free

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 …

Dinner Esselstyn Lunch No Oil Soups Vegan Whole food plant based

Vegan No-Oil Ramen Noodle Bowl

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 …

Dinner Esselstyn No Oil Soups Vegan Whole food plant based

Vegan Not-Chicken Noodle Soup

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 …

Dinner Esselstyn Holidays No Oil Sides Vegan Whole food plant based

Vegan Perfect Gravy

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! …

Breakfast Desserts Esselstyn Holidays No Oil Recipes Scones & Muffins Sides Vegan Whole food plant based

Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits – Vegan, Oil-Free

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 …

Articles Esselstyn No Oil Vegan Whole food plant based

Book Review: I [Love] Raw by Christy Harden, M.S., M.A.

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 …

Dinner Esselstyn No Oil Vegan Whole food plant based

Vegan Cabbage Rolls Esselstyn Style

I love cabbage, especially red cabbage chopped up in one of my favorite soups. When I threw a couple of ideas out to my husband, his vote was cabbage rolls, so cabbage rolls it was! These turned out way better and more flavorful than I thought they would, and now my fridge is stocked with …

Cookies Desserts Esselstyn No Oil Recipes Vegan Whole food plant based

Sugar-Free Chewy Gingerbread Spice Cookies

These Gingerbread cookies are incredible. The perfect cookie when you want something comforting, and special enough to feel like a celebratory treat. These are based on my Chewy Gingerbread Spice Cookies, but without sugar and using less ginger so it wouldn’t become overpowering. You could roll them into balls and press softly with a glass …