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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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Sweet potato and black bean burger on a hamburger bun with pineapple ring

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These Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burgers have a spicy twist that will have you dreaming of island breezes!

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Polenta cakes on a plate with tomato sauce

Main Courses

Polenta Cakes with Summer Tomato Sauce

Using a tube of pre-cooked polenta, simply cut half inch slices from the roll (much like you would slice a tube of chocolate chip cookie dough) and fry in a little olive oil.

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A bowl of cashew ricotta

Appetizers and Snacks

Cashew Ricotta

This cashew ricotta is SO good, you’ll find yourself inventing recipes just to add a little dollop! It goes great on any pasta dish.

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Bowl of overnight oats with blueberries

Breakfast

Overnight Oatmeal

Overnight Oatmeal, is a game changer. Make a batch on Sunday night and get your week off to a good – and healthy! – start.

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a bowl of split pea soup

Soups, Stews and Chili

Vegan Split Pea Soup

Split pea soup does not have to contain ham or bacon to be flavorful – this vegan version is so much better!

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A bag of flaxseed meal and a bowl of flaxseed and water mixture

Helpful Hints

Flax Egg Substitute

A flax egg is simply a mixture of flaxseed meal and water and can be used as a replacement for chicken eggs for most baked goods like cakes, cookies, and sweet breads.

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a plate of vegan banana chocolate chip muffins

Baked Goods

Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Vegan banana chocolate chip muffins are not only easy to make, but they’re a great way to use up overripe bananas!

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a bowl of red pepper dip in front of a plate of raw vegetables

Featured

Roasted Red Pepper Dip

This Roasted Red Pepper Dip is a play on store-bought hummus, but fresher! The cannellini beans and smoked paprika are a winning combination.

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Ruby-Throated Hummingbird drinking homemade hummingbird food

Lifestyle

Homemade Hummingbird Food

Store-bought nectar contains preservatives and other additives that can be harmful to hummingbirds, so why spend the money? Making your own is easy and so inexpensive!

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Hands passing food at a table

Featured

Cooking for Everyone

Cooking for everyone in the family can be a challenge, especially if you have a mix of vegans, vegetarians, and meat eaters in the house.

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NO ANIMALS WERE HARMED IN THE CREATION OF THESE RECIPES.

Hi, I'm Denise.
I don't own a tofu press.

Nothing against tofu presses, or tofu in general.  But I like to keep things simple in my kitchen.  More gadgets just means more clutter and more things to clean, right?  Most of the recipes here just require the basics - and some good, fresh ingredients. 

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