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….
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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 the ideal 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! I…
Do Vegans Need to Take a Lot of Supplements?
A few years ago I was at a potluck with my MeetUp group, and a couple new to the group were telling me about their new-found veganism. I said that I’m a vegan health and lifestyle coach, and if they needed any help with this new lifestyle to let me know. The husband said, “does…
Tahini Chickpea Salad
This tahini chickpea salad is the perfect meal for warm days. I love to make it for lunch, but it would also make a great light dinner! It’s a great dish for picnics and potlucks, too. Chickpea Salad is one of my go-to dishes for lunch. I like to mash up chickpeas, add whatever veggies…
Got (Vegan) Calcium?
After I’ve explained to people that I do indeed consume plenty of protein, conversation can sometimes turn towards the topic of vegan calcium. If I’m not drinking milk or eating cheese, I’ve probably bought myself a one-way ticket to osteoporosisville, right? Wrong! The idea that calcium can only be found in dairy products is a…
Springtime Quinoa Salad
This quinoa salad is a perfect light meal for warm spring days. It’s also perfect for summer potlucks and picnics! I had every intention of creating a new Easter recipe for this week’s blog post. Growning up, my family never had any special dishes for the holiday though – we either eat the same types…
