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…
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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
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 that most people love summer, but I don’t do too well in the heat, so I prefer the cool, crisp autumn days instead. To mark the end of…
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…
35 Vegan Recipes for Summertime Cookouts, Picnics, and Potlucks
I’m going to have to admit that summer isn’t my favorite season. I get hot and sweaty very easily, which makes me cranky and uncomfortable. What I do like about the season, though, is the food! I love having potlucks and cookouts in my backyard, and I also love to go on picnics. Sometimes Dennis and…
What’s for Lunch? Lunchtime Favorites from Dianne’s Vegan Kitchen
If you follow me on Instagram, you may know that I’ve been hard at work on my second e-book. I’m happy to announce that it’s now available! What’s for Lunch? is the second in my Dianne’s Vegan Kitchen Favorites e-book series! It features 19 of the most popular sandwiches and salads from my blog, plus a new…
10 Reasons To Eat More Mushrooms (with Recipes!)
When I was young, I didn’t think I liked mushrooms. It’s possible that the reason behind it was that my mom didn’t like mushrooms, and by default, I didn’t either. Or it could be because when she did buy them for my dad, they were canned. And canned anything taste awful. When I went vegetarian…
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