American Food

The quest for the perfect bowl of chili has become an obsession for people around the world, with cookoffs and cash prizes becoming common features of the culinary landscape. Can this iconic dish survive a plant-based makeover with its heart and soul intact?

While food writers and chefs have snubbed the humble casserole for years, ordinary folks rely on it for easy and inexpensive dinners, potluck offerings, and crowd-pleasing comfort food. In this article, we explore the history, benefits, and drawbacks of traditional casseroles, and share eight healthy plant-based versions of this ultimate “down-home” dish.

When we hear “soul food,” we might think of fried fish, chicken and waffles, pig’s feet, and pies full of butter and sugar. Tasty, perhaps, though not exactly the pinnacle of healthy eating. But are there healthier variations of this popular cuisine? Is it possible to enjoy soul food that doesn’t clog your arteries and shorten your life? Yes!

Having a BBQ or cookout this 4th of July or summer? Before you do, consider these tips to make your outdoor celebration healthier and more sustainable.

Put a healthy spin on your usual menu with these plant-powered ideas you can easily share with friends and family!

Try these homemade veggie burgers, and you’ll see why they’re so much better than store-bought!

Let the good times roll Mardi Gras style & delight your mouth with dishes you won’t regret later!

Win the healthy Super Bowl game with these plant-powered recipes…

Enjoy this healthy, plant-based take on an American classic: A portobello mushroom burger. This recipe is great for grilling at summer parties and picnics.

Thanksgiving can be about more than putting up with annoying relatives, gorging on a dead bird, and passing out in...

Recipe from Garden Fresh Foodie Editor’s note: This plant-based recipe for Texas Caviar is oil-free and made without refined sugar,...

Recipe from Katie Mae at Plantz St. Editor's note: This healthy, plant-based recipe is easy to make and is great...