When I cook for myself at home, I stick to mainly fresh, whole, plant-based foods, but when I’m out in the restaurant world, I tend to splurge. How often do I come across house-made vegan cannolis? When on vacation, it can be tricky, because most meals are often eaten on in a restaurant. Staying healthy…
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Grilled Tempeh Salad with Peaches and Pistachios
It’s that time of year! Break out the grill, because you’re going to want to this Grilled Tempeh Salad with Peaches and Pistachios. Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, and it’s also the unofficial start of grilling season. We had a streak of warm weather here in New Jersey a few weeks ago,…
Street Fair Corn from NYC Vegan
Break out the grill and cook up some Street Fair Corn! Thanks to NYC Vegan, you don’t have to travel to New York to try this summertime favorite. Despite the fact that I can see the Empire State Building from my neighborhood, I don’t go into New York City to eat very often, and when…
Vegan Broccoli with Cheese Sauce
This Broccoli with Cheese Sauce is a veganzied version of one of my childhood favorites. No one will ever guess that there are extra veggies hidden this dish! Growing up, I ate very little fresh produce. Almost everything came from a can, box, or bag. Even potatoes were canned! The only fresh vegetables I can…
What’s for Breakfast is Now Available!
I’m happy to announce that What’s for Breakfast?, the third in my Dianne’s Vegan Kitchen Favorites e-book series, is now available! On Parks and Recreation, Leslie Knope once asked, “why would anybody ever eat anything besides breakfast food?” And I often ask myself the same ques- tion. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day….
Black Bean Mango Salad
Tired of the same old salad? Mix things up with this Black Bean Mango Salad! It takes only a few minutes to make, and it’s great as a side salad or on it’s own as a light meal. I realize that I’m a bit late to the party, but I’ve recently been reading Lemony Snicket’s…
6 Meal Planning Tips for Busy Weekdays
As a health coach, I often see clients who lead busy lives and don’t have too much time to cook dinner when they get home in the evening. Sometimes they’re just too exhausted from the workday to prepare a big meal. Often they are ravenous when they leave work so they stop for take-out or…
Double-Shelled Black Bean Tacos
Can’t decide between soft tortillas or a hard shell for your tacos? Now you don’t have to! These Double-Shelled Black Bean Tacos are filled with Spanish rice, creamy black beans, and pico de gallo, and they’re made with both soft and hard taco shells. Last week I mentioned that I don’t spend all day every…
10 Tips for Eating Out as A Vegan
Just as with any type of special diet, eating out as a vegan can be tough. You’re putting your faith (and stomach) in the hands of a stranger, and you can’t be 100% sure they’ll be able to feed you an edible meal. It used to be that the only foods vegans could eat at…
Tofu Spring Rolls
Paired with spicy peanut dipping sauce, these tofu spring rolls make the perfect appetizer or light meal. It’s ideal the idea food for warm weather, when cooking a hot meal is the last thing anyone wants to do. I have a confession to make: sometimes I get so busy that I buy pre-made food. Gasp!…
