This was my first experience with sunchokes, also known as Jerusalem artichokes.  First of all let’s establish that these aren’t anything like artichokes as they’re not part of the artichoke family and they’re not from Jerusalem.  Sunchokes are actually the tuberous roots of a sunflower plant.  Interesting, huh?  Sunchokes come in all shapes and sizes, and look very similar to fresh ginger root.

These whole grain quinoa crackers are super easy to make, not to mention a delicious alternative to store bought crackers laden with oil, sugar and salt. Quinoa is high in protein and one of the few plant foods that contain sufficient amounts of all nine essential amino acids along with fiber, B vitamins, magnesium, and iron.

Soft and tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, these cauliflower “wings” taste so close to the real thing you won’t believe it! Toss with your favorite sauce and you have wings that are easy on the waist-line and makes a perfect game day appetizer - even the meat eaters will love them!

Learn how to can tomatoes without a canner! This is the easiest and fastest way to can tomatoes that you can enjoy throughout the year!

I’ll take my hummus rustic with chunks of beans, please. Once you make your hummus rustic, you’ll never go back to the store-bought version.

This super easy plant-based cream cheese is a heavenly spread of creamy goodness that tastes great on a baguette, whole grain crackers, stuffed in grilled mushrooms or on top of a grilled veggie burger.

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.

Meet my beautiful homemade nut cheese. The secret to achieving a creamy savory flavor is in the seasonings.

This quick and easy Black Bean Hummus is sure to be a hit at your Cinco de Mayo celebration!

Whether served in a sandwich, on top of a salad or as an appetizer, this un-tuna salad will sure to please both non-meaters and meat-eaters alike! Every time I take this to a party everyone ask for the recipe. It’s versatile and can be prepared in 10 minutes!

Serve the Black Bean Salsa as an appetizer with crunchy tortilla chips, or serve on top of tacos, salad, or burrito and Buddha bowls. It’s full of flavor, any way you serve it!

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 are the baguette sandwiches sold in boulangeries, food stands, and cafés throughout France, each wrapped snugly in brown paper — pointy bread ends peeking out — stacked high for customers to grab and go. The only difference is that I’ve created a plant-based version.

This is such a versatile mixture of olives. Use as an appetizer with crackers, on ciabatta with plant-based mozzarella as a pan bagnat or with sliced tomatoes, fresh basil along with plant-based mozzarella.