These are recipes I have tried and enjoyed, and I am sharing with you. They are plant-based and made without any animal products (all vegan). I also cook with minimal salt, oil, or sugar to maximize nutrient density, and follow a gluten-free diet, so these recipes can be made to be gluten-free as well (for those of you who need to be). I hope you find these dishes to be tasty, simple to follow, and health-promoting. Please make your own adaptations as necessary, and have fun!
Cran-Apple Sauce
Cranberry sauce is a staple in our house on Thanksgiving. I tried many recipes, looking for the perfect blend of sweet and sour, without tons of added sugar. This recipe seems to do just that: by mixing the tartness of the cranberries with the sweetness of cooked apples, it achieves a fine balance that seems … Continue reading “Cran-Apple Sauce”
Easy-Pickled Beets
I’m just learning to pickle vegetables, and when we got a bunch of beets from our wonderful CSA, I decided to give it a try. I got this delicious recipe from Fiber-Fueled, although I have altered it a bit after making it a few times and using what I had. This recipe is super quick … Continue reading “Easy-Pickled Beets”
Roasted Sweet Potato Fajita Salad
I first had a variation of this salad at the Food as Medicine Conference, hosted by Karen’s Healing Kitchen in New Jersey. As I love sweet potatoes, combining it with the flavors of a fajita salad seemed like a win-win dish. It was so delicious, and it tasted like a real comfort salad (did you … Continue reading “Roasted Sweet Potato Fajita Salad”
Purple Potatoes 3 Ways
Purple potatoes are a simple and extremely nutritious meal that our whole family enjoy! We made these for Thanksgiving dinner, and they were the first thing to go! In addition to being so delicious, purple potatoes pack a powerful punch against cancer cells. In this amazing study out of Penn State, they found purple potatoes … Continue reading “Purple Potatoes 3 Ways”
Sweet and Smoky Baked Beans
These baked beans remind me of every barbecue or picnic I’ve ever attended as a kid, and they instantly bring me back to those moments! They really are sweet and smoky, and make for a wonderful and satisfying comfort dish. I like to make a big batch and share whenever I get a chance. And … Continue reading “Sweet and Smoky Baked Beans”