Recipe Collections

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.

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.

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.

When you think of pasta dishes, what comes to mind? A heaping plate of spaghetti and meatballs? A gooey steaming lasagna in a casserole dish? Stir-fried lo mein from a Chinese restaurant? Pasta can be delicious and fun, but can it also be part of a healthy diet? In this article, you’ll discover a wide variety of pastas from around the world, and get introduced to seven plant-based pasta and noodle recipes that are sure to delight your taste buds while supporting your health.

One of the most common misconceptions about a plant-based diet is that it’s expensive. This article will show you that it doesn’t have to be. With a little planning and prep, and the right strategy, you can enjoy eating a fabulously nourishing, whole foods, plant-based diet without spending an arm and a leg (and without needing to eat any animal's arms or legs, either!).

Condiments are quick, easy, and inexpensive foods that can turn an ordinary dish into a party for your taste buds. But the most common store-bought condiments contain lots of ingredients you’re probably better off without. Are there healthy condiments out there? And if so, how can you find them, make them, and use them?

Want some healthy plant-based meals that require little prep time and offer big taste and nutrition? You’re in the right place! In this article, you’ll find some of the most delicious reasons to eat more plants, plus plant-based dinner recipes that even beginners can whip up with ease.

We know that salads are healthy, but many of the dressings we top them with are full of dangerous fats, artificial ingredients, and over-the-top levels of sodium. Are we doomed to choke down bland, undressed leafy greens? Or can we liven up our salads with dressings that are as healthy and friendly to our waistlines as the veggies they’re coating?

When people hear that I advocate for healthy food, they sometimes give me a look that says, “Oh, so you want to take away all pleasure from my life.” And I admit that beating the drum for fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds, as delicious and wonderful as they are, can raise eyebrows among people whose taste buds have grown accustomed to super-processed fare. So it’s with great joy that I present to you today, some of the most delicious — and healthiest — chocolate desserts on the planet.

With warm weather, some of us start dreaming of summer picnics and parties. But not all of the foods we typically associate with summer are good for us. In this article, we’ll look at the summer foods to avoid — and the ones to embrace for health and happiness.

In the world of Instagram, food is always beautifully presented. And arguably, there are few foods more beautifully presented than an artfully designed and expertly photographed smoothie bowl. But just because they attract the eye and are full of fresh, plant-based ingredients, are they actually healthy? This article covers the what, how, why, and why not of smoothie bowls — as well as sharing a bunch of really delicious smoothie bowl recipes.