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Spreads and Sauces

Light Hummus Cream Sauce

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Today for lunch, I steamed a beautiful head of cauliflower to go along with our white bean stew and rice. I could eat it plain but I love adding a creamy sauce with cauliflower. A plant-based cheezy sauce would be a delicious way to enjoy this high-fiber vegetable. But I […]

Salad Dressing

Dress It Up with Ranch

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Salads are an easy way to fill your plate with lots of healthy ingredients–more greens, more veggies, more fiber. It’s one of the best ways I know to  be plant strong. And as the weather heats up, I prefer getting my veggies raw so I won’t have to be cooking […]

Sandwich Fillings

Tofu Egg Salad

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The very first sandwich I learned to make when I was a vegetarian was egg salad. It was my go-to sandwich filling and sometimes for a salad. But when I made the switch to a whole plant food lifestyle, I didn’t give up my favorite sandwich. There are so many […]

Delightful Desserts

It’s a Date Muffins

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In mid-Michigan, summer has come early! And I’m not complaining–not after that long, drawn-out winter. And I love to be in our New Start kitchen, baking for my family and trying out new recipes for the cooking club. But with a huge garden to care for and the summer heat, […]

Healthy Lifestyle Successful Weight Loss

The Surprising Secret to Weight Loss

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If you’re like most people, you’re probably familiar with common weight-loss tricks. Always eat breakfast. Bypass fried and fatty foods. Boost your intake of fruits and vegetables. Drink plenty of water. And these are all good. But you may not realize an overlooked secret to weight loss and health–fiber rich […]

Main Entrees

Maui Pineapple Tofu

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At our Aloha Luau, the main entree was a Hawaiian flavored tofu. This tangy dish is an easy main dish to bring a tropical flair to a party or family dinner. Tofu fits well into the Hawaiian cuisine since there are so many Asians living in Hawaii. Tofu has been […]