Rustic Fruit Tart
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.
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Chef AJ’s World Famous German Chocolate Cake
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.
Mediterranean Tortilla Pizza with Tofu Ricotta
Enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean through this delightful Mediterranean Tortilla Pizza with Tofu Ricotta at your next family pizza night! It’s spread thick with creamy plant-based tofu ricotta cheese, and loaded with colorful and savory veggie toppings like juicy cherry tomatoes and briny green olives. Don’t love asparagus? Try it with artichoke. Feel free to prepare this pizza how you’d like. The sky’s the limit!
Tofu Saag Paneer
If you love Indian food and are missing cheese after transitioning to plant-based eating, this meal is for you. The cubed tofu is the perfect substitute for dairy paneer as it provides a similar texture and the same protein, but without antibiotics, hormones, and saturated fats that are found in cheese. This restaurant-worthy dish is packed with lots of phytonutrients from tofu and spinach and tons of flavor (and nutrition!) from the beautiful aromatic spices.
Blueberry Pomegranate Mulled Wine
By sipping on this Blueberry Pomegranate Mulled Wine mocktail, you not only indulge in a delicious and comforting beverage but also nourish your body with the antioxidant-rich fusion of blueberries, pomegranate, grape juice, cinnamon, and cloves. When mulled together, they create a flavor and aroma that will warm your soul and invigorate your senses the plant-powered way!
Roasted Carrots with Blueberry Balsamic Reduction
So simple, yet so flavorful! This Roasted Carrots with Blueberry Balsamic Reduction is an unexpected comfort dish with plenty of nourishment added in. Here’s a fun fact: When you reduce berries and balsamic (a technique that delivers intensely flavored, thickened liquid simply by boiling), the balsamic vinegar reduces in amount and also becomes sweeter, along with the berries. This reduction is bold, intense, and mouthwatering, so much so you’ll likely want to make extra so you can use it on a variety of dishes throughout the week (ideas in Chef’s Notes)!
Blueberry Beet Smoothie Bowl
Blueberries and beets are an unlikely pairing, but, together, they make pure plant magic in a bowl! Both contain anthocyanins, making this subtly sweet and highly nourishing smoothie bowl an antioxidant powerhouse that is also bursting with plenty of fiber, iron, and vitamin C. This unique smoothie bowl is great to enjoy when you are feeling inspired to try something new, bright, and cheery.
Probiotic-Rich Cucumber Salad
Discover the delightful and tangy flavors of our Probiotic-Rich Cucumber Salad. This refreshing dish combines crisp cucumbers, vibrant red cabbage, crunchy carrots, and zesty kimchi, all brought together with a flavorful dressing made from organic rice vinegar, chili paste, fresh ginger, and a touch of sesame seed oil (optional). Garnished with sesame seeds, green onion, and cilantro, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for your taste buds. Perfect for a light lunch or a side dish, this salad will invigorate your palate and leave you wanting more!
10-Minute-Prep Banana Walnut Baked Oats
10-Minute-Prep Banana Walnut Baked Oats is an easy to prepare (and just as easy to enjoy) breakfast that comes together quickly! It’s as simple as pulling out your food processor, blending all of the ingredients, transferring them to ramekins, and waiting for them to bake. What’s more, the smell of the oats as they bake are comforting and enticing, making it a great breakfast staple to enjoy every day of the week.
Detox Juice
Detox Juice is an ultra-nourishing green vegetable juice that provides your body’s natural detoxification system with the nutrients it needs to function at its best. What’s more, cucumbers, celery, parsley, and lemon create a refreshing blend of flavor and nutrients that is invigorating, cleansing, and restorative.
