My son loves waffles so I’ve come up with a yummy variety of waffle recipes. This vegan French toast waffle recipe is unique because you basically cook your French toast in your waffle iron. Choose your favorite bread and toppings and get to cooking. Read More
Without question, dark leafy greens are my favorite vegetable. In addition to being one of the most concentrated plant sources of nutrients, leafy greens encompass a wide variety of tasty veggies (from arugula to watercress), are low in calories, and can be easily added to your everyday meals. Here are five vegan ways to eat more greens. Read More
The abundance of zucchini in your garden (or lining the stands at the farmers’ market) means it’s high time for baking zucchini bread. Make one loaf of this vegan zucchini bread recipe and enjoy it for the week or make a few loaves and freeze the extra. Read More
If you’ve got a Caribbean food craving, these jerk-style sweet potatoes will deliciously hit the spot as a tasty vegan side dish recipes. Read More
When I was training for a marathon years ago, my favorite way to rehydrate and replenish my electrolytes was with slabs of juicy ripe watermelon. The refreshing taste and healtfulness of this red-fleshed melon inspired me to create a tasty variety of watermelon drink recipes. This watermelon iced tea is akin to a yummy slushy for adults. Read More
Unless your local supermarket or farmers’ market vendors have cut melons for you to see, feel, and perhaps even taste, it’s hard to know when these hard-rinded fruits are at their ripest. We gleaned a few tips from FruitsAndVeggiesMoreMatters.org to choose the juiciest, sweetest watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melons. Read More
Juicy berries, vibrant veggies, just-picked herbs — these are the beloved tastes of summer. But you can enjoy these fresh flavors all year round with these five helpful tips to preserve summer’s bounty. Read More
Israeli couscous is larger than regular couscous, giving it a heartier texture that is more satisfying than the tinier bits of pasta. The addition of toasted almonds, cherries, and veggies makes this a lovely vegan dinner recipe to serve when cherries and summer vegetables are at their peak ripeness. Read More
Fresh peaches are ready for the picking at your local farmers’ market or co-op. Adding them to a crisp veggie salad balances the flavor with natural sweetness and adds a tender, juicy texture. This raw vegan salad features jicama, carrots, and cilantro with a light citrus vinaigrette. Read More
Tahini isn’t just a creamy ingredient to add to hummus, it can be used in place of any nut butter — if you really like the taste of sesame seeds. These vegan no bake cookies are quick to fix and great to have on hand during the summer when you need a sweet treat but don’t want to turn the heat up in the kitchen. Read More