Rachel asked this question on Facebook yesterday I thought I'd answer it here on the blog where I had a little more breathing room. (Comments feel too limited!)
Question: From the day you decided to transition to a plant-based lifestyle to when you were 100% eating a plant-based diet -- how long did it take? Did you give in to cravings along the way?
To understand my answer, I think it's important to see where I was coming from. and …
Following my post, How to Replace Fats in Cooking, here are my handy tips for cutting out fat in baking -- replace butter, oil or shortening with ease!
Fat Replacer #1 Applesauce
Applesauce is my go-to fat replacement and it works best when replacing oil. I like to use applesauce in cakes, cupcakes and some cookie recipes (soft cookies). Example Recipe: Apple Crisp Muffins.
Fat Replacer #2 Beans
Mashed and pureed beans can …
In a little more than 3 wks my second cookbook, Everyday Happy Herbivore, will be hitting shelves and mailboxes everywhere!
To get you excited for EHH's arrival, I'm going to share a few recipes with you! First up? Sweet Potato Dal.
I reallylove this recipe -- and it's absolutely perfect this time of year when it's chilly outside and we're all craving the bold taste of sweet potatoes and pumpkins.
Ingredients:
1 small sweet potato, skinned
1 …
Since August (yes! August!) I've been getting a few emails each day asking for ideas about what to make for Thanksgiving (Thanksliving? Thanksvegan?).
For some, it is their first plant-based (vegan) thanksgiving and they don't know what to do without the bird on the table and others are having vegan or vegetarian guests and wanted to make something they could eat, too.
Whatever your question is about this upcoming food day -- I hope this post will give …
Here are some of the recipes you can expect to eat on this weeks meal plan:
Maple Glazed Vegetables
Skinny Puttanesca
Blueberry Muffins
Harmony Bowl
Red Lentil Dal
Mock "Tuna"
"Meatloaf" & Gravy
Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie
Skinny Puttanesca -- the picture really doesn't do this new recipe justice!
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