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Gremolata is a classic Italian condiment made with finely minced parsley, garlic, and lemon zest, known for adding a bright, fresh flavor to a variety of dishes. This nutrient-rich, herby mix is a perfect topping for grilled tempeh or tofu, roasted vegetables, or spread over crusty whole grain bread. Our Broccolini Gremolata brings together tender organic broccolini with this vibrant Italian garnish, finished with extra virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper, and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes. It’s a simple, flavorful way to elevate your meals with a fresh, zesty touch!

Take your plant-based cooking on a flavorful journey with Moroccan Lentils and Tomatoes! Combining the rich culinary traditions of the Mediterranean and North Africa, this dish is a celebration of warm, earthy spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric, paired with the sweetness of organic raisins and the heartiness of lentils and kale. Topped with crunchy pumpkin seeds and fresh cilantro, it’s a satisfying mix of textures and flavors that’s both nourishing and delicious. Perfect for a cozy meal or as a way to add some global flair to your plant-based dishes, this recipe is easy to make, nutrient-packed, and bound to become a kitchen favorite!

Ash Reshteh is a traditional Persian noodle soup from Iran, celebrated for its rich blend of beans, herbs, and noodles. This hearty dish is deeply rooted in Iranian cuisine and is particularly beloved during Persian New Year celebrations and other festive occasions. It’s known for its thick, comforting texture and the use of reshteh noodles, with a variety of greens and legumes such as spinach, lentils, chickpeas, and kidney beans making up its base. Flavored with aromatic spices, it’s traditionally served with a dollop of kashk (a type of whey) to add a sour tang. In this recipe, we swapped the kashk with plant-based yogurt for a dollop of tangy creaminess that melts into the soup. Its popularity extends beyond Iran, enjoyed everywhere by those who appreciate the intricate flavors and textures that define Persian cuisine.

This Vegan Greek Quinoa Salad is a simple recipe with nourishing ingredients that make the perfect quick lunch or dinner. Chock-fulll of flavorful veggies — quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and olives get nice and cozy with a herby dijon vinaigrette that is absolutely de-lish!

The flavors and textures of sauces and dressings that are made using whole plant-based foods are exceptional. Using higher fat plant-based ingredients can help create a creamy base similar to sauces made with dairy milk, cream, or processed oils. Lime Jalapeño Sauce uses avocado and plant-based yogurt as the base (see Chef’s Notes on how to make your own whole food cashew-based yogurt) and sneaks in some leafy greens for even more whole food goodness. Use this sauce on grain bowls, in wraps, on salads, or as a veggie dip!

Nutty and Chocolatey Teff Cookies are a classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate (plus a crunchy addition with hazelnuts), so if that doesn’t have you salivating using teff take these these cookes to the next level, making them immensely craveable (and truly iconic in our humble opinion). Teff flour has lots of natural sweetness, and makes a great whole grain flour for many baked goods, so if you are in the mood to try something new, give these tasty treats a try!

Traditional Pecan Pie is made from eggs, flour, corn syrup, sugar, butter, and, oh yeah, maybe a few pecans. Mine has only three ingredients: dates, pecans, and vanilla bean powder, and you’ll find that the pie is every bit as decadent and delicious.

This delicious and guilt-free dessert takes less than 10 minutes to make and will wow your company. Strawberry is my favorite, but this tart works well with just about any fruit.

Did you know that German Chocolate Cake is not actually German? It was named after an American baker named Samuel German who created a new type of dark baking chocolate while working for Baker’s Chocolate Company. In his honor, it was called Baker’s German’s Sweet Chocolate. More than 100 years later, a homemaker in Texas created a recipe that she called “German’s Chocolate Cake” because she used the baking chocolate from Baker’s Chocolate Company, named after Samuel. The Dallas Morning News published that recipe and today, that cake is known as German Chocolate Cake. This recipe was created at the request of the Coronary Health Improvement Program founder, Dr. Hans Diehl, and I am so thankful he suggested it because it was the best-selling cake at the restaurant where I worked. I once made 30 of them for a Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine event, and they barely fit in my car.