There’s a lot of buzz these days around the term whole food plant-based, so what exactly is it? To be honest, it means different things to different people depending on where you’re at in the continuum of a whole food plant-based lifestyle.

There may be shelves full of vegan breakfast patties in the freezer section of your favorite grocer, but remember, these are also packed with unhealthy fats and preservatives! Just because they’re labeled plant-based doesn’t mean they’re good for you. The best plant-based entrees you can fuel your body with is the food you make from scratch at home.

This plant-based ricotta requires just a few ingredients, use it in lasagna, as a base for pizza, stuffed in shells or in zucchini boats. Best of all, it’s ready to use in 5 minutes!

Loads of grilled vegetables layered between cashew cream cheese gives this terrine a savory sweetness, while the chimichurri adds an unexpected brightness to the overall flavor, along with making this a stunning side dish.

I love easy ways to throw together a great meal in less than 20 minutes. So this is what I consider the ultimate plant-based meal. It’s super easy to make and requires just one pot to prepare!

These plant-based hotdogs are a great alternative to regular hotdogs! They’re easy to make, low-fat, can be thrown on the grill, and they’re DELICIOUS!

Have you ever wanted to make enchiladas but you don’t have enchilada sauce on hand? No problem, you can make homemade enchilada sauce that only takes minutes to prepare for a quick weeknight meal!

Dairy-free spicy nacho cheese, in 10 minutes. This is by far THE BEST plant-based nacho cheese sauce on the internet! Believe me, I’ve tried them all.

These Cocoa Bliss Balls are super easy to make, and require a handful of ingredients. They don’t contain any refined sugars and can be enjoyed as a dessert, a quick energy snack, tossed in a lunch box or to satisfy your evening sweet craving.

Fusilli Alla Puttanesca is an Italian pasta dish invented in Naples. I reinvented a whole-food, plant-based version with no oil or added salt which makes it a healthier version of an old world favorite. It’s delicious, or as I like to say, “restaurant worthy”, and comes together with just a few pantry items.

Check out this healthy and hearty 13 bean soup recipe with a delicious mix of fresh vegetables, for a spoonful of color in every bite. The perfect soup for any vegetable lover; full of nutrients, protein, and fiber. Plus it’s incredibly easy to prepare!

To make dairy-free sour cream you basically just start with a creamy, non-dairy neutral base then add some lemon juice to give it that classic "sour" taste. When you go plant-based, dairy is usually the hardest thing to let go of, but not at all when you have a substitute that tastes just like the real deal. Oh, and did I mention? This recipe only requires 4 ingredients!

Everyone needs an easy go-to meal when life gets busy and you’re short on time. I don’t mind taking shortcuts when the end result is big on flavor. This recipe does just that!

There’s a lot of buzz these days around the term whole food plant-based, so what exactly is it? To be honest, it means different things to different people depending on where you’re at in the continuum of a whole food plant-based lifestyle.