This is the best guacamole recipe that is bursting with flavor. Best of all it’s simple to make and uses fresh ingredients.

The beauty of this black bean salad is that it can be changed up based on the ingredients you have on hand.

I realize I’ve been on a bit of a potato kick lately. It comes from a comment I made to a friend telling her I eat about 10 pounds of potatoes each week. Of course the reply was a GASP, followed by a question on how I prepare them. I love them baked, mashed, as well as these crispy wedges.

Oh my goodness, this is the fastest and easiest way to make baked potatoes. They’re crispy on the outside, and soft and fluffy on the inside. They’re absolutely amazing!

This is so ridiculously simple to make, I can’t believe it took me so long to discover this recipe! Let’s give credit where credit is due. Those Esselstyn’s inspire us to eat healthy everyday which is easy with great recipes like this one!

This cornbread recipe is truly the best cornbread around. I made it for a dinner guest who admitted he wasn’t a big fan of cornbread, but he really liked this one! It’s super easy to make and will leave you coming back for seconds. It has just the right amount of sweetness, while being moist and tender. It would make great company with soups, stews, and of course chili!

Here’s the spread for all times! Thanks to California walnuts we plant-based eaters have an amazing spread to accompany the many delectable items on your next charcuterie board. Smear this smooth, rich spread on crackers, raw vegetables, serve with grilled vegetables or baked potato.

When the day calls for something with big flavor, but you don’t have time for hours of simmering, turn to this rich and flavorful stew that offers complex flavors, yet not overly spicy. The assertive ingredient is harissa, and when combined with smoked paprika, cumin, and fire-roasted tomatoes, you have an earthy and satisfying dish but with an edgy kick.

While nothing will precisely replace the flavor and consistency of Heinz, so ingrained in our psyche, this one comes pretty darn close!

Mole is a true melding of Old World and New World flavors. Chocolate meets traditional spices ground together to create seamless layering of complex flavors.

Curry roasted cauliflower is one of the easiest ways to turn boring cauliflower into a vibrant symphony of delightful flavors. Best of all, it only takes a few ingredients!

I grew up in a deeply rooted German community in southern MN, rich in culture, festivals, and food. That being said, I think I have a discriminate palate for a good brat. So as I developed this recipe, the key to its success was to nail it on flavor, as well as achieving that snap when you bite into it as if it had a casing. Mission accomplished!

Packing the right food before venturing out on a road trip makes all the difference in the world to help you maintain healthy eating while on the open road. Eating out 2 or 3 meals a day can be expensive and meals can be laden with hidden sugars, salt, and oil, not to mention the temptation to eat non-compliant foods. I’m going to solve the mystery of what to pack and prepare to make your next road trip much easier whether you’re staying in hotels or campgrounds.

Chocolate is considered an aphrodisiac food and said to contain a substance that inflames desire and makes the beloved one more open to romance. According to science, there might be some truth in old legends. As per recent studies, women who eat chocolate are said to show more desire for romance as compared to women who don’t eat chocolates.

Help your immune system ward off unwanted bugs with this nutrient-rich salad. It’s packed with fruits and veggies which contain nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, protein, and zinc to help your immune system function properly and keep you healthy.

Jar sprouting has become more and more popular in recent years, and for good reason! I’ve been sprouting on and off since the late 80’s. I pretty much stuck to alfalfa sprouts and mung beans, until recently when I tried my hand at sprouting green lentils. It was love at first bite!

These are the best Plant-Based Italian Sausage Crumbles you’re ever going to put on your pizza! Savory, with all those yummy sausage-y spices; fennel seed, Italian seasoning, and just the right amount of red pepper flakes. Add these quick and easy crumbles anytime you want to enhance lasagna, spaghetti, stuffed shells, pizza, or soups. Heck, you can even roll them into Italian meatballs!

This yummy granola is oil-free and oh so easy to prepare. It’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup and makes a great snack or sprinkled on top of your morning oatmeal.

This popular Greek dish is comfort food at its finest!  It’s loaded with nutrients, not to mention flavorful layers of roasted vegetables, and topped with a creamy dairy-free bechamel sauce.