As Valentine's Day approaches, a little plant-based decadence is in order! This Raspberry-Lemon Cheesecake can be made as minis or one standard size. No eggs are used, so this cheesecake is easier to ...
Stuffed Peppers
These colorful peppers make a great centerpiece dish at the holiday table when opting out of traditional turkey or ham. Flavored with onion, garlic, thyme, apple, and parsley. Use all one color pepper ...
Thanksgiving Salad
This style of salad is often served on Thanksgiving since pears, persimmons, and pomegranates are at their seasonal peak. This simple, fresh salad adds some needed balance to the typical holiday ...
Mashed Potato Bake
This dish combines two holiday favorites—mashed potatoes and green vegetables—for a fun twist on tradition! Green beans and broccoli pair perfectly with mashed potatoes. Enjoy as is or with Creamy ...
Ginger Heart Cookies
These little ginger cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day, or whenever you’re feeling the love—and they can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. A cousin of gingerbread but without the ...
Rice Salad with Asparagus & Shiitake Mushrooms
I call this a salad but it could also be a side dish. The bottom line is that it is de-lic-ious! Made of brown rice, asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, green peas, green onions, pecans, and one of my ...
Vegetable Quiche
Quiche is traditionally made with eggs, cheese, cream, and lots of salt, but since I avoid these ingredients, you won’t find any of them in this recipe. But—this crustless quiche is packed full of ...
Pumpkin-Walnut Cornbread
This twist on traditional cornbread is perfect for the holiday table, and a healthy departure from nutrient-poor, white-flour breads and rolls. Lightly sweetened with dates, this bread is a delicious ...
Sweet Potato-Pecan Pie
This delicious pie is similar to pumpkin pie but it is made with sweet potatoes (or yams) instead of pumpkin. The filling is sweetened with dates, thickened with a little oat flour, and the Pecan-Date ...
Raw Cranberry-Persimmon Relish
The fresh cranberry and persimmon season is short, but even if you make this only a few times for fall and winter meals and holiday feasts, it will be worth it. The sweetness of the persimmon, apple, ...
