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How to Cook Fresh Green Beans- cook green beans perfectly every time with this simple recipe. Green beans are known by many common names, including French beans, string beans, and snap beans. They make a great side dish for summer meals and they require little preparation. Green beans are high in vitamin K, and they…
Easiest Fresh Tomato Sauce No Peeling- turn your bounty of homegrown tomatoes into this flavorful sauce. No peeling, seeding, or straining! This summer I was pleasantly surprised to see that my plants produced an abundance of tomatoes. I knew that making sauce would be a great way to make use of my harvest, but I…
Easy and Delicious Vegan Chocolate Hummus- this unexpected snack is perfect as a dip for fruit and chips. This healthy appetizer is perfect for entertaining! Chocolate hummus may sound a little unusual, but it is surprisingly delicious! This healthy alternative to chocolate sauce is a great addition to dessert charcuterie boards. It’s thick, creamy, and…
Vegan Air Fryer Breaded Zucchini Chips- these crispy, air fryed zucchini chips are sure to be a hit with adults and kids alike. Grab your favorite dipping sauce and dig in! These zucchini chips are a great, summer snack. They’re crispy on the outside and tender in the middle. They’re a healthy alternative to potato…
Easy Vegan Focaccia Bread- make and decorate delicious Focaccia bread with this easy-to-follow recipe! Focaccia is a flat oven-baked Italian bread similar in style and texture to pizza crust. It’s naturally vegan and it can be served as a side dish or used as sandwich bread. My favorite way to eat it is dipped in…
Easy Vegan Farro Salad- a flavorful fresh salad that’s packed with chopped vegetables, herbs, vegan feta cheese and tossed in an Italian Vinaigrette dressing. This farro salad would make a great side dish for any picnic or BBQ. What is Farro? Farro is a whole grain wheat that looks similar to barley (farro is larger…
Best Rainbow Vegetable Skewers- eat a rainbow with this delicious grilling side! Ever since I got my new grill, I’ve been on an outdoor-cooking spree! Skewers are one of my favorite things to grill. They can be customized in many different ways and they’re great for gatherings. These veggie skewers contain a rainbow of nutrient-dense goodness….
Easy Way to Quick Pickle Vegetables- preserve your garden harvest by quick pickling your favorite veggies using this easy technique. Unlike canning which requires equipment and usually some trial and error, quick pickling is fast and foolproof. All you need are some mason jars, fresh vegetables, and pantry staples. Upgrade your salad or sandwich with the…
How to Cook Mash Potato Squash- Looking for a healthy and delicious alternative to potatoes? Ditch the spud and serve up some Mash Potato Squash! Mash Potato Squash is a stark white winter squash that is a similar size to acorn squash (1-1/2 lbs). The taste, texture, and appearance are akin to…you guessed it…mashed potatoes….
How to Roast Whole Cauliflower- this flavorful cauliflower is great as a side but it’s also hearty enough for a main dish. 5 minutes to prepare! If you’ve never roasted a whole cauliflower, I urge you to try it! This recipe is foolproof and it requires only 4 ingredients. The roasted cauliflower is a show-stopped…
5 Minute Vegan Pesto- one of the best ways to enjoy fresh basil from the garden! 5 Minutes to prepare and only 7 ingredients. This time of year my garden is adundant with basil, so I decied to whip up some pesto. Pesto is often thought of as a pasta sauce, but it has endless…
Easy Vegan Tzatziki No Tofu or Cashews This creamy and tangy dip is ideal for roasted veggies, fafafels, naan, or flatbread. Tzatziki is one of my favorite sides for grilled vegetables. This recipe can be whipped up in minutes and it contains no nuts or soy! What is Tzatziki? Tzatziki is a dip/sauce that’s found…
How to Make Vegan Bread in the Instant Pot- this easy, no-knead bread is crusty on the outside and wonderfully soft on the inside. Never made bread before? No worries- the Instant Pot makes it easy! Baking a loaf of bread may sound intimidating and time-consuming. First of all, there’s the yeast. Many people are…
How to Cook Kabocha Squash- treat yourself to this lesser-known squash this fall! Kabocha squash might not get the attention that Butternut and Acorn does, but that doesn’t mean it’s not delicious! Kabocha is a Japanese variety winter squash that’s also known as a Japanese Pumpkin. It’s hard on the outside and it resembles a…
Vegan Green Goddess Dressing- a lighten-up dressing that you’ll want to add to everything! Green Goddess dressing started popping up at every health food restaurant a few years ago. It may seem like a relatively new concoction, but it’s actually almost 100 years old! It was created at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco when…
Fast and Easy Baked Polenta Fries- move over French Fries! We have a new favorite side! These Fast and Easy Baked Polenta Fries have quickly become a staple in my house! I whip these up as a snack or as a side dish for grilled veggies. These fries have a delicious, crispy exterior and a…