Chef Maggie Wescott is the creator behind the plant-based food blog, Alternative Dish. She is dedicated to a healthy vegan lifestyle, catering recipes and coaching for special diets and food allergies. She’s finding her voice and inspiring change. She’s a Plant-Based Female Chef you need to know.
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Spicy Calabrian Style Whole Wheat Plant-Based Pasta Shells
This Spicy Calabrian Style Whole Wheat Pasta recipe gets it classic Italian flavor from small red cherry peppers. Whole wheat pasta shells add satisfying texture and healthy plant-based, vegan protein. Enjoy this for a quick and easy, oil-free weeknight dinner.
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Sauces, Dips, & Dressings
Oil-Free Sun-Dried Tomato Vegan Pesto
Sun-dried tomatoes are bursting with bright flavor for this easy Oil-Free Sun-Dried Tomato Vegan Pesto. Almonds provide a creamy base while fresh basil and nutritional yeast bring classic Italian flavor.
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Sides & Snacks
5-Ingredient Southern Style Sweet Vegan Corn Pudding
Sweet corn pudding is a Southern staple around the holidays. Traditionally made with sweetened condensed milk and loads of butter, this simple healthy, plant-based vegan recipe uses dried apricots for natural sweetness. Tapioca starch helps pull everything together for a baked casserole that is full of classic, comfort food flavor.
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Sauces, Dips, & Dressings
Oil-Free Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce
Easy | Servings: 8 | Ready In: 5 minutes | Yield: 1 cup Fresh parsley, oregano, and a pop of flavor from red wine vinegar come together in this oil-free recipe for traditional Chimichurri. This healthy vegan condiment pairs well with grilled or roasted vegetables like Oil-Free Roasted Rosemary Garlic Potatoes, Grilled Portobello Mushrooms, or Whole
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Whole Roasted Argentinian Cauliflower – Oil-Free Recipe
Advanced | Servings: 4 | Ready In: 5 minutes | Yield: 1 head cauliflower Whole Roasted Cauliflower has become the new glory child in the plant-based world, and it’s no wonder. This beautiful vegetable makes a gorgeous presentation with satisfying vegan flavor. After experimenting with a few techniques, this is my ultimate oil-free recipe. Boil
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Why Plants Rule
Ditch the Oil: Why Cutting Oil Can Help you Lose 25 Pounds in a Year
Many of us don’t give a second thought the oil that we use when cooking. However, that oil is calorie-dense, refined, and lacking nutrition. Although it’s made from plants, it’s not considered a whole food. Oil-free cooking means swapping that oil for water or vegetable stock. Here are some helpful tips on How to Ditch the Oil.
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Desserts & Baked Goods
Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oatmeal and No Sugar
Full of warm spices and a hearty raisin oat filling, these Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oatmeal and No Sugar will satisfy your sweet tooth craving. Make a batch of this vegan, gluten-free recipe for a dinner party or enjoy for a weeknight dessert. This is a crowd-pleaser for all!
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Indian Cooking: Delicious, Oil-Free Recipes any Cook Can Master
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when it comes to cooking Indian food. Many of use didn’t grown up learning the five different types of Masala and using ingredients like asafetida and mustard seed. Here are Indian recipes that any cook can master. From dal to chutney, these dishes will help you understand the fundamentals of