How to make Dairy-Free Sour Cream | Vegan and Gluten-free

For the vegan nachos today I made my first ever dairy-free sour cream. I added a little water to make it like a crema here. It’s creamy, delicious and not grainy at all. Your non-vegan friends will love it. . It’s made with cashews- NO SOAKING necessary.  . Then you add some lemon & lime juice and water. The juices add acidity and a little … Continue reading How to make Dairy-Free Sour Cream | Vegan and Gluten-free

Caponata (vegan) 🌱with Chef Rodrigo @rodrigokossatzchef

I had a great time with chef Rodrigo today in Brazil on IGLive! He showed us how to make this beautiful dish that can be serve hot or cold in sandwiches, pasta or on toast. It is so delicious and healthy. I will definitely making this one often in the summer. Its a dish that just gets better the next day in the fridge. I tested … Continue reading Caponata (vegan) 🌱with Chef Rodrigo @rodrigokossatzchef

Unreal Green Goddess Sauce to Put on Everything

Can’t stop eating this vegan green goddess sauce. Put it on pasta, roasted veggies or use as a dip. It’s creamy and delicious (without any dairy) and has a little kick! This is for when your body has revolted and just can’t do pesto any more. Sorry, dairy- we can’t be friends anymore. Make this and store it in the fridge for up to 3 … Continue reading Unreal Green Goddess Sauce to Put on Everything

Plant-Based Weekday Meal Planning 5 x 1 | Healthy Vegetarian Dinner Ideas

_________________ Menu Monday: Spaghetti Squash with Spinach, Basil, and Cherry Tomatoes Tuesday: Mediterranean Mezze with Homemade Hummus & Veg, Spinach Patties, and Quinoa Tabuli Wednesday: Fajita Bowl Night with Quinoa & Lentils, Guacamole Thursday: Cauliflower Rice “Paella” Friday: Vegetarian Tacos with Fresh Avocado, White Beans, and Chimichurri Sauce {Click on menu items for recipe} _________________ What is 5 x 1? Short answer, 5 weekday meals, 1 shopping trip to the … Continue reading Plant-Based Weekday Meal Planning 5 x 1 | Healthy Vegetarian Dinner Ideas

Why Vegan Does not Mean Healthy

I write this today because I am a little angered about an acai bowl I had for lunch today.  If you don’t know what it is, it is a Brazilian fruit-based bowl, that is kind of like a smoothie. The acai is supposedly super good for you- filled with antioxidants. You top the sorbet-acai with bananas, granola, cacao nibs, coconut or fresh fruits.  And, it’s … Continue reading Why Vegan Does not Mean Healthy