There are so many health benefits of cauliflower that this versatile vegetable is a must-have in your vegan diet. Cauliflower’s nutrition profile is really impressive. It’s high in vitamins and minerals and yet low in calories. It is also loaded with fiber and disease-fighting compounds. And it’s so versatile that it can be used in…
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10 Health Benefits of Potatoes (with Recipes!)
Are potatoes healthy? Of course, they are! Since they are a vegetable, they’re loaded with vitamins and minerals, and there are many health benefits of potatoes. They’re also incredibly versatile and there are many ways to cook with them. I’ve included some of my favorite vegan recipes. With the rising popularity of keto and paleo…
Air Fryer Cajun French Fry Po’ Boy with Vegan Mushroom Gravy
Seasoned potato wedges are paired with vegan mushroom gravy for the ultimate sandwich in this Cajun French Fry Po’ Boy recipe from Vegan Cooking in Your Air Fryer by Kathy Hester. Dennis gave me an air fryer for Christmas in 2015. I was super excited to receive it, but once I got it unpacked and set…
My New Summer Salads E-Book is Now Available!
When Lisa decided to go vegetarian on The Simpsons, Homer and Bart danced around chanting, “You don’t win friends with salad! You don’t win friends with salad!” Well, I’ve put together a Summer Salads e-book because I do win friends with salad. When most people think of a salad, they think of a sad bowl of…
What Exactly is Tofu Anyway?
Bland. White. Gelatinous. Tofu is gross, right? No, not really. It’s actually extremely delicious and versatile if you know what you’re doing with it. In my work as a health coach and cooking teacher, I’ve come across a few people with tofuphobia. I think it comes from not knowing exactly what it is. Tofu is…
35+ Vegan Brunch Recipes
I love all meals, but if I had to pick a favorite, it would be be brunch. I just love vegan brunch food – I love scrambles, waffles, omelets, and hash browns. Brunch is usually reserved for weekends and holidays, because no one really has time to make big meals that early on a weekday.
28+ Vegan Apple Recipes for Autumn
Every year, Dennis and I pick a Friday in September to go to Warwick, New York, to pick apples. We make a day of it, going into town to do a little shopping and have lunch at vegan cafe Conscious Fork We stop at farm stands along the way to pick up fresh, locally-grown produce. We always come…
20+ Veggie Burgers for Labor Day
No one will miss the meat with these veggie burgers! These vegan burgers are perfect for Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day—or any day really! Labor Day Can you believe Labor Day is just a few days away? It’s the unofficial end of summer, and I’m actually kind of happy about it. I know…
6 Ways to Make Avocado Toast
I’m not quite sure how it happened, but avocado toast has become quite the culinary trend. And we’re not talking guacamole on bread here. Morning toast has become a form of self-expression, and it’s being loaded down with all manner of fruits, veggies, and condiments. Just do a search for #avocadotoast on Instagram, and you’ll…
20 Meal-Worthy Salads for Summer
We’re smack dab in the middle of summer, and it’s far too hot to cook. I tend to eat a lot of salads and sandwiches in the summer months, both to help me stay cool and to avoid having to stand over a hot stove. It can be easy to get into a rut when making the…