The traditional Italian dessert known as panna cotta is normally made with gelatin and cream, but our vegan version includes agar agar and nut milk. Cardamom and oranges are incorporated for a warmer flavor as the winter season draws near. What you need: For the panna cotta:¾ teaspoon agar agar2 tablespoon water2 cups nut milk½ … [Read more…]
A trip to the grocery store isn’t complete without treating yourself to some snacks. Whether you’re the type to snack as you shop (no judgment here), you love to pick up a little something for the car ride home, or you just like to make sure that the pantry is always stocked with your favorite … [Read more…]
Without a doubt, the sneaker brand Løci is a celebrity favorite. From Leonardo DiCaprio (who is actually an investor in the brand) to Ben Affleck to Kristen Bell and Robert Downey Jr. A-listers just can’t seem to get enough of Løci. But why all the fuss? It turns out that this London-based brand doesn’t just … [Read more…]
Flavorful spices, fresh lime, and protein-rich white beans will make this soup from Mixed & Measured blogger Riley Yahr a regular in your weeknight supper rotation. What you need: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 large shallots, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles1 large head cauliflower, chopped into florets ½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black … [Read more…]
How many times have you heard that you need to drink milk for strong bones? While your body does need calcium, there are better—and healthier—sources of calcium that come without the harmful effects of dairy. The marketing promoting milk and its “superior” calcium content is severely misleading. The truth is, you can get enough calcium … [Read more…]
The combo of sweet and spicy stands the test of time, and this simple corn soup from the Fast Easy Cheap Vegan cookbook melds the two flavors expertly. Serve with cornbread to double down on the corn goodness and dive in. What you need: 1 tablespoon canola oil1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 yellow onion, chopped4 … [Read more…]
The resolve to eat a bit healthier is strong, and we’re swapping our weekly takeout for hearty home-cooked meals, fresh fruits and veggies, and nutritious snacks. Just like adopting a plant-based diet, holistic health isn’t about deprivation, starvation, or the elimination of foods you love—it’s about creating a sustainable lifestyle, and this includes snacks. What … [Read more…]
Serve this nourishing bowl of soup from the Quick & Easy Plant-Based Deliciousness cookbook with slices of warm, rustic country bread and olive oil for the ultimate comfort meal. What you need: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 onion, minced2 garlic cloves, minced3 small carrots, quartered lengthwise and finely diced2 celery stalks, quartered lengthwise and finely diced½ … [Read more…]
Pozole is served in Mexico as both a daily meal and a festive dish—and during colder-weather months, its fiery broth with bursts of citrus is a surefire way to keep everyone warm. This plant-based take by Brown Sugar & Vanilla blogger Alejandra Graf keeps the traditional ingredients and flavor with just a couple simple, plant-based … [Read more…]
One of the most popular Thanksgiving dishes is, of course, turkey. But while traditional, there are many reasons to boycott the meat this holiday season. Every year, 46 million turkeys are killed for Thanksgiving, and most of them will have been raised in cramped, industrialized, pollutive factory farm conditions. In fact, research suggests that more … [Read more…]