This slightly tart chutney, a healthier remake of an old family favorite recipe, is delightful, with a combination of dried fruit, apples, warm spices, and the addition of pineapple for sweetness. It comes together easily with fresh or frozen cranberries. Enjoy it as a side dish alongside Lentil Loaf with Date Glaze. Ingredients: 2 cups […]

This smooth and creamy vegan Alfredo sauce reminds me very much of the nonvegan one I used to make, but it is so much healthier. Good cooking is all about texture and flavor, and this sauce has an amazing silky texture and is bursting with flavor! It’s rich-tasting without using nuts, seeds, or tofu, yet […]

This is a beautiful soup, perfect for fall entertaining and elegant enough to serve at your holiday gatherings. You can serve it piping-hot in mugs as your guests arrive, so they can sip on it (no need for a spoon) while you are putting the finishing touches on the meal. Or you can include it […]

What’s more satisfying and comforting than mashed potatoes? Nothing! Enjoy these as is, or customize the recipe to suit your tastes by changing the seasonings, adding fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, an Italian seasoning mix, herbes de Provence, or sun-dried tomatoes. You can also use rutabagas or parsnips in place of half the potatoes. Ingredients: […]

Date paste is a natural, whole-food way to add sweetness and a rich, caramel-like flavor to recipes, providing a form of sweetness I can feel good about using. It’s used in the Lentil Loaf, Apple Oat Crisp, and Cranberry Chutney recipes included here. Store in fridge or in freezer. Ingredients: 1 pound dates, pitted  (I […]

If you are looking for a mouthwatering main dish to be the centerpiece of a special fall meal, look no more! This lentil loaf, seasoned with Italian spices and sun-dried tomatoes and topped with a delightful date glaze that adds that little something extra, is special enough to serve up for company. The texture is […]

Treat your family with this perfect comfort-food dessert for fall! Wholesome oats, apple juice, and date paste make a crumbly topping for your favorite apples, perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Serve it warm with a generous scoop of your favorite plant-based nice cream. Ingredients: 4 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced or thinly sliced […]