The history of early African American Slavery included many plant-based foods we still eat today: rice, okra, sweet potatoes, corn, and greens. Discover the importance of these foods in our history.
Healthy, plant-based, oil-free vegan holiday recipes. Featuring whole foods ingredients, naturally sweetened with dates and other fruits for no refined sugars or syrups. Includes gluten-free items for Christmas, Thanksgiving, St. Patrick’s Day, Fourth of July, Cinco de Mayo, Hannukah, Passover, Easter, and more.
Desserts & Baked Goods
Five Spice Poached Pears and Figs
Sweet pears and figs are poached with Chinese Five Spice Powder. Five Spice includes star anise, cloves, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, and fennel. This easy, plant-based recipe makes a delicious dessert.
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Desserts & Baked Goods
Creamy Spiced Carrot Fennel Soup with Ginger, Turmeric, and Coriander
This simple plant-based carrot soup is full of warm, satisfying flavor. Spicy ginger balances the delicate sweetness of fennel. Coriander adds a subtle herbaceous flavor. And, turmeric adds golden color. This healthy vegan recipe is full of immunity-boosting ingredients.
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Salads & Slaw
Gluten-Free Date Fig Oat Bars – Plant-Based, Vegan Recipe
These Fig Oat Dessert bars are a plant-based recipe of a classic childhood snack. A gluten-free, vegan oat crust holds a sweet fig filling. Whole food healthy treats!
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Salads & Slaw
Rainbow Carrot Walnut Arugula Salad with Oil-Free Fig Dressing
Sweet dried figs, peppery arugula, and toasted walnuts create a delicious mixture of flavors and textures in this easy salad recipe. The oil-free balsamic dressing is a must-have for your healthy, plant-based repertoire.
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Desserts & Baked Goods
Plant-Based Chocolate-Strawberry Whoopie Pies
Rich strawberry cream is sandwiched between chocolate cake cookies for these plant-based whoopie pies. Freeze-dried strawberries are the secret ingredient, used both in the vegan cream filling and as a fun decoration. These make an irresistible treat for summer picnics.
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Soups & Stews
Asian Red Kuri Squash Creamy Miso Soup
Red Kuri Squash, sweet potato, and miso combine for a salty-sweet flavor combination in this creamy plant-based soup. Ginger adds warm, Asian spice. This is the perfect healthy vegan soup to make for an orange and black Halloween themed night. Yet, it’s also satisfying when you’re feeling sick.
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Tips on How to Host a Plant-Based Vegan Party
It can seem daunting to stay on plant-based diet when throwing a party. But, there is a way! Here are helpful tips on how to eat a healthy whole foods vegan diet even when entertaining a crowd.
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Mains
Hoppin' John: Southern Black-Eyed Pea Stew with Rice
Hoppin’ John is a classic Southern Stew. Traditionally made using ham or bacon for smoky flavor, this vegan version uses smoked paprika. Black-eyed peas are stewed with the Southern trinity of green bell peppers, onion, and celery. Served over whole grain Carolina Gold rice, this is a satisfying, plant-based meal.
