When I lived in Michigan, we always went to our favorite Mediterranean restaurant, La Marsa, for their fattoush salad recipe. Not only did they have a lot of vegan entrees on the ...
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.
Pico de Gallo Recipe
WHAT IS PICO DE GALLO? It’s a simple combination of five main ingredients to create a classic Mexican dip which adds a fresh and healthy flavor to just about any Mexican meal. In ...
Vegan Pepper Jelly and Cream Cheese Spread
When I think about one of my favorite appetizers, Vegan Pepper Jelly and Cream Cheese Spread come to mind. Although I never thought about turning my Vegan Cream Cheese into a ...
Vegan 7 Layer Taco Dip
When I have a party, I like to have a lot of appetizers. Sometimes, I serve only appetizers instead of a full meal, so everyone enjoys various foods. Last weekend, for ...
Skinny Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus Salad Dip
When I make hummus, I always struggle with serving it plain. Recently, I went to a restaurant called Pita Jungle near our house. One of my favorite dishes on the menu is a ...
Roasted Pumpkin Vinaigrette
In order to make delicious, oil-free dressing, all it takes is a little creativity and some whole foods ingredients. Yesterday, I made a Creamy Dreamy Skinny Pumpkin Rigatoni, ...
Vegan Tzatziki (Greek Yogurt Sauce)
Although my Greek grandmother's food was fabulous, it was never vegan. In fact, I don't think she would mind me 'veganizing' her food to be healthier. So, with that being said, ...
Skinny Vegan Caesar Salad
In order to make salad fun at my house, I often make a mini salad bar as part of dinner. Instead of choosing what goes in everyone's bowl, I let them choose. For example, caesar ...
Skinny Blackberry Dijon Sauce
I absolutely adore blackberries. In fact, I have to admit I eat blackberries before most of my family even knows I bought them at the store. I also love condiments, which isn't ...
Vegan Cashew Mayo
In order to eat healthier, making your own condiments at home is not only simple, but it's also beneficial to your overall health. For example, this homemade vegan cashew mayo ...
Skinny Mustard Cheese Dip
With football in the air, the first thing that comes to mind is cheese dip. Unfortunately, vegan cheese dip isn't often found in local bars and restaurants. In fact, finding a ...
Vegan French Dressing
When I learned the ingredients in store-bought dressings and sauces, I was shocked by the additives and preservatives. Instead of buying store-bought dressings, I make my own ...
Vegan Low-Fat Edamame Hummus with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Making your own Vegan Low-Fat Edamame Hummus is easy! I discovered these incredible crackers called Mary's Gone Crackers while shopping at Whole Foods. They are vegan, gluten-free ...
Vegan Cherry Walnut Salad Dressing
Traverse City, Michigan is the home of the best cherries in the world. I love cherries, and I decided to incorporate them in a delicious creamy dressing. I bought a giant bag of ...