Pour this Vegan Thousand Island Dressing on your salads, slather it on sandwiches, and use it as a dip for your veggies! Thousand Island One of my favorite salad dressings in my pre-vegan days was Thousand Island. I just loved the combination of creamy and tangy. It’s pretty much just French dressing with chopped pickles….
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White Bean and Cucumber Salad
Light and fresh White Bean and Cucumber is a wonderfully summery side dish. It’s a great addition to picnics, potlucks, and barbecues. Gardening I’ve always wanted to be one of those people who grows her own food. Before I had a backyard, I would buy herb seeds with the hopes of creating a little garden…
Vegan Tempeh Bacon (for your homemade TTLA sandwiches!)
Tempeh bacon is the perfect companion to your Saturday tofu scramble. It’s also delicious crumbled on top of a salad or baked potato, as well as in a BLT (or TTLA) sandwich! Plant-Based Bacon Bacon is one of those things that most people say they can never go without once they find out someone is…
Baked Falafel from The China Study Cookbook
This healthy Baked Falafel in Pita with Cucumber Dill Dip from The China Study Cookbook by LeAnne Campbell comes together quickly, and it makes a terrific lunch or light dinner. The China Study I’m sure most people in the vegan community are familiar with The China Study, even if they haven’t read it. It details…
The Health Benefits of Eating Raw for Rawgust (with Recipes!)
August is here, and with it comes scorching heat and stifling humidity. The last thing I want to do is cook, so I tend to turn to raw foods during the month. I’m not the only one, as some have dubbed the month Rawgust. The idea of eating raw foods might sound a little daunting,…
Vegan Sunbutter and Chocolate Pretzel Pie
This decadent Sunbutter and Chocolate Pretzel Pie is made with just six ingredients and it comes together in a matter of minutes! Hello, My Name is Dianne and I’m a Chocoholic If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you’ll know that I’m a chocoholic. It’s probably my favorite food ever. I don’t really…
Vegan Tempeh Tacos
Mix things up this Taco Tuesday with these Tempeh Tacos! These tacos come together quickly, making them a great meal option for any busy weeknight! I Heart Tacos I have a great love of tacos. I make them at least once a week, and I’m always mixing up the fillings. I’ve had people ask me…
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Baked Taquitos from Go Dairy Free by Alisa Fleming
Filled with sweet potatoes and black beans, these taquitos from Go Dairy Free By Alisa Fleming are both delicious and secretly nutritious! Go Dairy Free I went vegetarian in 1992, and although most people didn’t understand what I ate, I found it pretty easy. In 2001, I decided to go vegan. I didn’t have a…
Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice
Loaded with vegetables, this flavorful vegan Kimchi Fried Rice comes together quickly, making it a great option for busy weeknights! Dreaded Antibiotics Dennis recently had to take antibiotics. I’m not a big fan of them, as they destroy the body’s essential beneficial bacteria as well as the bad stuff, but there are some instances when…
Tahini Kale Salad with Garlicky Chickpeas
This Tahini Kale Salad with Garlicky Chickpeas is hearty enough for a meal on its own, but it also makes a great side dish. Love it or Hate it Kale is one of those love it or hate it foods. I I’m definitely in the “love it” category. I’m a big fan of kale salads,…
