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Category: Sauces, Spreads, & Dips

Creamy Tofu Ranch Dressing
Make this creamy ranch dressing in minutes and serve as a vegetable dip, use as a salad dressing, or enjoy as a cooling compliment to spicy buffalo cauliflower wings! Tofu gives a creamy texture while the dill is the signature flavor you might recognize from traditional ranch dressing. Plus, who knew that such a tasty vegetable dip could be naturally high in plant-based protein and phytonutrients, and contain zero, cholesterol, saturated fat, sugar or preservatives?
Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN · July 30, 2021 · < 1 min read
Basic Red Tomato Sauce
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Italian food? We bet it involves tomato sauce, one of the most popular culinary creations of all time. Whether you want it for hearty pasta dishes or comforting pizza, making your own is simple, with just a few additional key ingredients like garlic, onion, and oregano. Pro tip: Double or triple this recipe so you can freeze it and enjoy it in the weeks to come!
Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN · May 21, 2021 · < 1 min read
Homemade Vegetable BouiIIon
Making your own homemade veggie broth means you save on cost, eliminate packaging, and get all of the fiber that’s missing in store-bought broth. One of the reasons I personally love this bouiIIon so much is that you can freeze and use it as needed. Just one tablespoon of the bouillon plus one cup of water is equivalent to one cup of store-bought broth. It’s also versatile. Feel free to experiment by substituting any of the ingredients with vegetables you have on hand or, even better, fresh veggies from your garden! Have fun with this simple staple and make it your own.
Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN · May 1, 2021 · 2 min read
Miso Peanut Sauce
Emerging research is showing a connection between gut health and inflammation, including the inflammation that can lead to lifestyle diseases. Fermented foods that include probiotics, along with fiber from plant-based foods, can help to balance healthy bacteria in the gut. When you have a variety of high fiber, plant-based foods plus fermented foods that include probiotics (like miso!) your digestion improves and your risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes may decrease. Also, this sauce tastes pretty darn good on everything from grain bowls to salads to sandwiches, making it an easy way to get in a daily dose of probiotics.
Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN · April 23, 2021 · < 1 min read
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