Braised red cabbage is a classic side dish found in Germany during the cold months of winter. Braising the cabbage with apples creates a tender sweetness. Balancing that is the pop from apple cider vinegar. This healthy, plant-based, oil-free recipe is made for cold winter nights!
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
How to Make Gluten-Free, Vegan Pecan Shortbread Cookies
These cookies are an updated, plant-based version of the shortbread cookies you had growing up. Pecans are the star ingredient! Make batches of the dough ahead of time and store in the freezer. Then, just slice and bake when you need them.
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Sides & Snacks
Spiced Up! Mexican Date and Black Bean Vegan Brownies
Add some devilish heat to your Halloween with these Mexican Spice Black Bean Brownies. This oil-free, plant-based vegan recipe is the perfect chocolatey treat. Naturally sweetened with dates, they are both nutritious and delicious. With Mexican spices Ceylon cinnamon and chipotle powder.
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Why Plants Rule
The Plant-Based Food from Africa and Slavery That We Eat Today
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.
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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.
