My mom has been making these candied walnuts (or “sugared walnuts) for years. Whenever she has a dinner party she tosses them on salad (they’re perfect on a fresh salad with sliced pear, figs, dried cranberries, and a tangy vinaigrette). And every single time mom serves this salad at least one person comments about how…
Are you ready to step-up your french fry game? These flavorful vegan polenta fries are a must-try. They’re from The Friendly Vegan Cookbook by yours truly (Michelle Cehn) and Toni Okamoto (founder of Plant Based on a Budget). Don’t worry, there’s no deep fryer necessary! Just pop ’em in the oven and get ready to wow…
I just got my paws on The Vegan Burgers and Burritos cookbook by Sophia DeSantis which features 75 plant-based burger-themed recipes. I can’t wait to dig in—and I don’t want you to have to wait either! So here is one of the authors favorite recipes from the cookbook, so you can give DIY black bean…
One of my favorite vegan restaurants in Berkeley, California is Sanctuary Bistro. This elegant fine-dining establishment wows guests the moment they walk in the door with rustic decor, brick walls lined with local artwork, and twinkly hanging lights. And that’s before they try the food—starting with an amuse-bouche (bite-sized hors d’œuvres served gratis from the…
Recipe from The Super-Easy Vegan Slow Cooker Cookbook by Toni Okamoto. Photo by ©Sporrer/Skowronek/Stockfood.
Wings are for flying—not frying! But don’t worry, this recipe leaves actual wings to the birds, and uses healthy cauliflower florets instead. These vegan cauliflower buffalo wings make a perfect game-day snack, and once you try them, you’ll be hooked for life. They are gluten-free and of course, vegan! The ranch dip is especially delicious.…
I love Thai curry—but I always assumed it would be difficult to make, and something I would only be able to enjoy at restaurants. Oh, how wrong I was. My friend and vegan chef Tess Challis shared this vegan panang curry recipe from her cookbook Radiant Health Inner Wealth with me and I’ve fallen head-over-heels in love. First,…
The Spork Sisters, Heather Bell and Jenny Engel, have come up with an easy and delicious way to enjoy vegan sushi! This recipe from their latest vegan cookbook, Vegan 101, hits all the right flavor notes and has the makings of a becoming a staple in your household. Heather and Jenny are vegan cooking experts who’ve been…
Vegan chef Tess Challis has done it again. Tess continually whips up deliciousness using whole food ingredients that you might never expect to come together. For instance, can you guess what the base of this cream sauce is? Surprise—it’s tofu! Before you abandon this page with a big “eeew,” give it a minute. This is…
Sweet potatoes are one of the healthiest foods on the planet. They’re packed with Vitamin A, potassium, and fiber, and they’re a wonderful food to incorporate into your diet whenever possible. So…how about swapping out that boring white bread you toast up in the morning with some colorful sweet potato toast? It’s healthy. It’s delicious.…