Tis' the season to be festive, and that means bringing out all the stops. So instead of simply serving hummus with a side of vegetables, why not give it a little pizzazz? Vegan ...
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 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 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 ...
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 dip, and french onion dip is something I ...
Edamame Dip Recipe
Although most people are familiar with edamame as a steamed vegetable for dipping in soy sauce, I made an edamame dip today that tasted incredible. And then, I decided I liked it ...
Blueberry Vinaigrette
When life gives you blueberries, make blueberry vinaigrette! I couldn't resist filling my basket with the beautiful blueberries I found at the farmer's market. In fact, since ...
White Bean Dip
I'm a professed dip lover, and white bean dip is one of my favorite dips of all. White beans, although bland tasting, are a phenomenal base for absorbing flavors. In addition, with ...
How to Make Yum Yum Noodles
When I hear the word yum, I immediately think of food! And, yum means delicious, delectable, and pleasing, which in my opinion, should be everything that goes in my mouth. ...
Fattoush Salad Recipe
When I lived in Michigan, we always went to our favorite Mediterranean restaurant, La Marsa, for their fattoush salad. Not only did they have a lot of vegan entrees on the menu, ...
Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips
I'm a huge taco fan, and Tuesdays at my house are generally taco Tuesday. However, this week, I decided to switch up my salsa and make a fruit salsa with cinnamon chips. Not only ...
How to Make Your Own Beet Sauce & Dressing
I love dip! Beet dip, without a doubt, is a simple dip recipe that goes perfectly with vegetables or chips. Or, beet dip is also fabulous as a spread for a sandwich! Regardless of ...
Vegan 4th of July Recipes
With the 4th of July right around the corner, I plan on hosting my family for an epic vegan BBQ! Celebrate your freedom with the 4th of July recipes your guests will love. My ...
Vegan Ranch Dressing
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). I think that's how my mom got us to eat vegetables ...
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 ...
How to Make Superfood Salad With Oil-Free Dressing
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 ...
How to Make Oil-Free Vegan 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 ...