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Introducing the cure for the "I want to eat more plant-based meals but I don't know where to start" blues.

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This savory Onion and Cheese Soda Bread is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with flavor!

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Vegan Coconut Cake

This light and fluffy vegan coconut cake is moist, delicious, and full of yummy coconut flavor! It’s easy, plant-based, and dairy-free.

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Cranberry Orange Bread

This cranberry orange bread perfect for holiday brunches, gifting to neighbors, or sneaking a slice with your morning coffee or tea.

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Evaluating Health Information

With all of the clickbait out there, it’s good to be a little skeptical. Here are some tips you can use when evaluating health information you find online.

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Health

What are Probiotics and Prebiotics?

What are probiotics and prebiotics? They are important players in keeping the balance in a healthy microbiome.

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Summer Vegetable Stew with Dumplings

Summer Vegetable Stew with Dumplings is a rich, comforting dish full of veggies with the homecooked goodness of dumplings.

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Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

These rich, double-chocolate muffins could actually be cupcakes with a little icing. And the zucchini and applesauce make them so moist – and offer a little extra nutrition!

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Zucchini Bread

Whether you grow your own, have a generous neighbor, or just shop what’s in season at the grocery store (good for you!), zucchini is everywhere right now.

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A dish with a black bean burger and a side dish of roasted vegetables and corn.

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Cajun Vegetables

This version of shrimp boil veggies allows you to cook a whole pan of just the veggies for a group, and you can just fix whatever protein you want separately.

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Lifestyle

Small Steps to Sustainability

I’m just not ready to start a compost pile and I don’t own an electric car, but I’m all about the idea that small steps to sustainability can make a big difference.

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Hey there! 

I'm Denise.
Let's get cooking!

I'm so glad you're here!  I created this space to share mostly plant-based recipes and easy tips for a feel-good lifestyle!  I'm all about progress over perfection.  There's room here for you, whether your are a long-time vegan, a sometimes-wanna-be-vegetarian, or just someone who wants to add more veggies to their diet.  Let's have some fun! 

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