As a kid, we ate ranch dressing like it was ketchup. We put it on everything from pizza to french fries and even salad (haha). In fact, I think that's how my mom got us to eat ...
Sauces, Dips & Dressings
Everyone loves to dip. So, dive into some healthy, oil-free sauces, dips, and dressing for salads, as a complement to an entree, or to dip your favorite chips and vegetables. Since I’m a saucy girl, I veganized all my favorite dressing, dips, and sauces for everyone to indulge in their favorites.
Vegan Caesar Salad
Whenever I'm craving a savory salad, I make a vegan caesar salad with all the trimmings. Traditionally, caesar salad isn't vegan, but caesar salad can easily be altered and ...
Corn Salsa
When I saw fresh corn at the market, I immediately thought of summer and corn salsa. At my house, summertime means outdoor cooking and farm-fresh food. In Arizona, farmers' markets ...
Fruit Dip
I'm a confessed dip addict! I love to dip, so with summer on the way, I mastered fruit dip! At the market this week, I found the most beautiful strawberries, blackberries, mandarin ...
Vegan Green Goddess Dressing
Whenever I plan a meal, I always include a giant salad. Instead of a salad tonight, I made a vegan green goddess dressing for a crudité platter to serve dinner. On Sundays, I ...
Superfood Salad
This week, I've been focusing on healthy superfood salad recipes. What is a superfood? Foods with health benefits resulting from an exceptional nutrient density. And this superfood ...
Romesco Sauce
Within the last few weeks, I've sampled different Romesco sauce recipes from various restaurants in my area. For instance, at The Mick Brasserie, I ordered vegan Spanish potatoes ...
Quinoa and Kale Salad
Whenever I create a new salad recipe, I think about ingredients as well as color. Quinoa and Kale Salad are two of my favorite ingredients. Quinoa and kale work perfectly together ...
Pesto Salad Dressing
Whenever I prepare pesto, I always save a little pesto to make pesto salad dressing. I don't know about you, but I always make extra pesto for different recipes. Pesto salad ...
Vegan Nacho "Cheese" Sauce
When I transitioned to a plant-based diet, I struggled with giving up cheese. In fact, the only time I ever swayed from a vegan diet involved cheese. Back then, vegan cheese ...
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
Years ago, I made my first vegan spinach artichoke dip, which was a hit with my family and friends. Since then, I've learned a lot about vegan cooking, so I have revised my vegan ...
Cranberry with Orange Sauce
During the holidays, my family enjoys cranberry with orange sauce for various uses. When I was a kid, I remember cranberries coming from a can in one big can-shaped clump. Then, ...
Vegan Layered Greek Dip
Tis' the season to be festive, and that means bringing out all the stops. Instead of simply serving hummus with a side of vegetables, why not give it a little pizzazz? Vegan ...
Creamy Italian Dressing
When I finally learned to make delicious oil-free salad dressing, I often missed creamy dressing recipes. My family, for instance, loves Vegan Ranch Dressing. So I figured if ...
Vegan French Onion Dip
When my husband asks me to try to 'veganize' a recipe, it's always a challenge. Today, however, I welcomed the challenge. We love any kind of dip, and french onion dip is something ...
Mustard Dipping Sauce
Although most people I know have a sweet tooth, I prefer savory over sweet any day. And, I love dip! Regardless of the type of dip, I’m a confessed dipper. Of course, I don’t ...
Vegan Caramel Sauce
Whenever I think of fall, I remember apple cider, fresh-picked apples, and the colors of the season in Michigan. Since moving to Arizona, I still enjoy the fall, but cider mills ...
Tomato Jam
With summer coming to an end, I have a ton of tomatoes from my garden. Instead of making the usual Vegan Marinara Sauce, I decided to make some tomato jam. The first time I ...
Italian Dressing
When I started eating a plant-based diet, I wondered how I would ever enjoy salad dressing again. Then, I discovered how to make a variety of oil-free salad dressing, which my ...
Avocado Hummus
Although I often buy store-bought hummus when in a pinch, homemade hummus is simple to make. And, avocado hummus is one of my favorite hummus recipes, because it's creamy and ...