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Ann Crile Esselstyn, M.Ed., and Jane Esselstyn, R.N.

Ann and Jane Esselstyn are a mother-daughter team with decades of experience developing delicious, healthful dishes both for their family and for Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn’s many grateful patients. They co-authored Be a Plant-Based Woman Warrior and The Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease Cookbook, and regularly feature heart-healthy recipes on their popular YouTube channel. Ann developed the recipes for The New York Times bestselling book Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease. Jane is a wellness instructor and a plant-strong presenter and cook, as well as a married mother of three. She created the recipe section for the bestselling Plant-Strong and The Engine 2 Seven-Day Rescue Diet, and co-authored The Engine 2 Cookbook with her brother, Rip Esselstyn. Ann and Jane live next door to each other in Cleveland, Ohio. Follow them on Instagram. Photo by Donna Ruhlman
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All Contributions from Ann Crile Esselstyn, M.Ed., and Jane Esselstyn, R.N. (8)

  • Ann's Short Flax Biscuits on a ceramic plate with a small wooden bowl of jam

    Ann’s Short Flax Biscuits

    These oat flour–based flax biscuits from Ann Esselstyn are perfect for when you need a delicious, wholesome addition to a meal. With…

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  • Mommy's Mushroom Gravy 3.0 in a white porcelain gravy boat

    Mommy’s Mushroom Gravy 3.0

    “We love this recipe so much,” write Ann and Jane Esselstyn in their cookbook Be a Plant-Based Woman Warrior. “And since it…

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  • Big Bean Soup

    Big Bean Soup

    Our daughter-in-law Polly told us about this bean soup. Since we are lima bean fans, we couldn’t resist this interesting bean soup…

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  • photo of a folded vegan chickpea omelette with mushrooms visible inside, topped with diced tomatoes and garnished with microgreens, on a white plate

    Chickpea Omelet

    This wonderful egg-free omelet is easy to make and is good for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. From The Prevent and Reverse Heart…

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  • Cannellini Bean Sauce

    Cannellini White Bean Sauce

    Serve this cannellini bean sauce over kale, greens, salads, grains, or veggies, or use as a spread for sandwiches or as a topping on pizza.

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  • Kale Bruschetta

    Kale Bruschetta

    We adore kale bruschetta as an appetizer, and so does everyone else. It is always the first empty platter at our holiday party!

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  • Black Bean Salad

    Easy Black Bean Salad

    We could eat this black bean salad for every meal in summer, even breakfast. This is the salad I make when I…

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  • Smoky Little Devils on a white serving platter topped with sliced green onion

    Smoky Little Devils

    These tiny stuffed potatoes are absolutely beautiful, and, oh so delicious as hors d’oeuvres or the center part of a meal. Be…

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