Plant-Based Recipes

Mushrooms are one of the most widely available and popular plant foods. What is it that’s so special about mushrooms, why should you consider adding them to your diet, which ones are best, and which should you avoid?

Pies are central to just about every culinary tradition on the planet. They’re a great way to use up leftovers. They are festive and delicious. But they’re typically full of meat and cheese (if savory), or butter, eggs, and sugar (if sweet.) Can we possibly make pies that are healthy and plant-based — and still taste great?

Humans have been taking blades to fruits and vegetables for a long time, for both functional and decorative reasons. Lately, a new gadget called a spiralizer has made it easy for home cooks to achieve cuts that used to require special skills and lots of patience. In this article, we’ll examine the new worlds that spiralizing opens up to those looking to include lots of healthy plants in their diet.

You’ve probably heard that broccoli is good for you. But do you know what’s even better for you? Broccoli sprouts, which are baby broccoli plants less than a week old. If any veggie can claim the title “superfood,” broccoli sprouts are it. And the magic ingredient that gives them their greatest superpowers is an antioxidant called sulforaphane.

If you were on Family Feud and asked about the most common New Year’s resolutions, you’d have a good chance of winning by saying, “eating better.” So if most of us want to eat healthier, what stands in our way? It takes time and energy to eat well, and a lot of us just don’t have enough of either. But what if you could do all the prep and cooking you needed for the week in just a few hours? With meal prepping, you can make feeding yourself and your family a whole lot quicker and easier. Follow this guide to get started meal prepping on a plant-based diet.

When you think of taking care of your teeth, what comes to mind? For most people, the list includes brushing regularly, flossing (maybe), and going to the dentist. But did you know that what you eat and drink are also vitally important to your oral health? Here’s what you need to know about the best diet and lifestyle habits to keep your pearly whites happy and healthy.

Appetizers are a hot trend in eating these days. They offer variety and the opportunity to enjoy many different flavors instead of just a single main course. And they can also be tasty and fun. But in the US, most appetizers and starters aren’t exactly renowned for their healthfulness. And that can cause some problems, especially if they take up valuable stomach space that is then unavailable for more nourishing fare. In this article, we’ll explore the variety and history of appetizers — and share some awesome first course dishes that will have your taste buds (and your health-craving body) cheering for more.

Miso is a nutritious condiment known for its earthy, salty, and pungent taste. While it’s most common in Asian cuisines, many people around the world are beginning to discover the benefits of using miso. Here are some of the reasons why you might consider adding miso to your lifestyle.

When my mom and dad first went vegan, pretty much the only dairy substitute available was soymilk. And if you didn’t eat meat, you cooked lentils or made burgers from beans, sunflowers, and oats. These days, entire industries are devoted to plant-based alternatives to meat, dairy, and eggs. It's easier than ever to be vegan — but are these substitutions good for us? Are there simpler, healthier ways to replace animal products with plants… without compromising flavor? In this article, we’ll look at the range of options for cooking and baking without milk, cheese, eggs, yogurt, and meat. Plus, a bonus section on replacing white flour, sugar, salt, and oil!

Slow cookers made a big splash on the American home cooking scene in the 1970s and spawned dozens of cookbooks that showed how to make classic, home-cooked meals without spending hours in the kitchen. Fast forward to today, and slow cooking is making a comeback with new technologies — and an emphasis on healthy, plant-based options. In this article, you’ll learn the fascinating history of the slow cooker and get inspired to flex your slow cooking muscles with some delicious plant-based recipes.

If you think of raw foods as nothing more than leaves and twigs, you’re missing out on a whole world of fresh, flavorful, and creative eating options. Eating raw isn’t all or nothing; you can still enjoy your favorite cooked dishes while adding more and more raw vegan options into your diet. In this article, you’ll find out what’s good (and not so good) about raw foods, and how to bring more raw deliciousness and life-giving nutrition to your culinary life.

Soy is celebrated as a superfood by some who claim it can fight heart disease, hormone-related cancers, and osteoporosis while providing a potent plant-based protein source. But others tell us that it’s a central driver of breast cancer, thyroid problems, dementia, and environmental problems like deforestation. So what’s the truth? Is soy good for you? And what are the health and environmental consequences of consuming it? Here’s what you need to know about soy.