Even though I can buy healthy salsa at the store, homemade tomatillo salsa is just special. In fact, every time I make my own salsa, I have a hard time buying any store-bought ...
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.
Peanut Thai Dressing
When I make an Asian Salad or my Grilled Asian Sesame Tofu with Vegetable Slaw, I always make my peanut Thai dressing recipe. In fact, peanut Thai dressing goes well ...
How to Make Non-Dairy Blue Cheese Dip
When I was a kid, my dad always ordered his salad with blue cheese dressing. Of course, I thought it was disgusting because it was made with cheese mold. I mean, who eats cheese ...
How to Make Almond Butter Dressing (Perfect for Salads & Dips!)
Whenever I make a salad, I first think about the dressing. Since adopting a plant-based diet, I'm somewhat of a mad scientist in the kitchen. My goal, of course, is to create tasty ...
How to Make an Asian Tahini Sauce With Miso & Lemon
Every time I eat a salad, I try to come up with interesting, tasty oil-free salad dressings. Since I like to mix it up, today I made a miso tahini dressing for a tossed salad I ...
Vegan Southwest Dressing
When I make a new salad recipe, I always think about dressing first. For me, the dressing is more important than the salad, only because the dressing brings all the ingredients ...
How to Make Your Own Vegan Tartar Sauce
In my opinion, sauces and condiments complement the best recipes. In fact, I love condiments, but most store-bought condiments are full of sugar and preservatives. So, most ...
How to Make the Best Yum Yum Sauce (With Cashew Mayonnaise Recipe!)
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. ...
Tofu Feta Cheese
When I first went plant-based, my biggest struggle was giving up cheese. Of course, I overcame it with every struggle, but I still like the texture and flavors associated with ...
How to Make Chimichurri Sauce
WHAT IS CHIMICHURRI SAUCE? Chimichurri is an Argentinian sauce and condiment used as a sauce or condiment for meat, fish, and vegetables. Typically, chimichurri sauce ...
How to Make Meatless Buffalo Chicken Dip
When we are invited to a party, I always offer to bring a dish or four! Of course, it is so Paul and I can eat, and I don't have to eat before we go. As a general rule, I ...
Vegan Marinara Sauce
Instead of buying jarred marinara sauce, you can make your own vegan marinara sauce recipe at home with fresh ingredients. Unlike jarred marinara sauce, the vegan marinara sauce ...
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 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 ...
How to Make Raw Plant-Based Cashew Mayonnaise
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 recipe takes ...