Cathy Fisher
Cathy Fisher is the creator of StraightUpFood.com, a website offering free recipes and information on eating a whole-food, plant-based diet free of salt, oil, and sugar. She is also a cooking instructor, teaching classes at TrueNorth Health Center and the McDougall Program, both in Santa Rosa, CA. Cathy began eating a plant-based diet in 1999, and in 2016 published her first cookbook, Straight Up Food: Delicious and Easy Plant-based Cooking Without Salt, Oil or Sugar. Find her on Instagram and Facebook.
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See articleVegan Quinoa Curry Bowl
This quick and easy dish uses “stir-fry” frozen vegetables, along with fresh ginger and garlic. Frozen veggies have come a long way, and they can be a healthy and delicious meal addition. Look for 100% vegetables without any added salt or oil. -
See articleSouthwestern Enchilada Casserole
Filling and flavorful, this casserole is easier to make than enchiladas, since you don’t need to roll the tortillas or make a separate sauce. From straightupfood.com -
See articleCreamy Mushroom Gravy
This gravy is delicious with Mashed Potatoes or Lentil & Rice Loaf. It’s rich and flavorful even without the typical processed ingredients found in vegan gravies, such as soy sauce, non-dairy butter, flour, and cornstarch. From straightupfood.com Find this recipe and more in the Forks Over Knives Recipe App. -
See articleVegan Mashed Potatoes
Just thinking about mashed potatoes makes me swoon—they’re so fluffy and belly-pleasing. But all the butter, milk, and cream that are typically added are not pleasing at all. Below you’ll find an easy recipe for basic dairy-free, vegan mashed potatoes. From straightupfood.com Find this recipe and more in the Forks Over Knives Recipe App. -
See articleLentil and Rice Loaf
This flavorful lentil loaf is perfect for anytime you want a hearty main dish. It can be made with fresh or dried herbs. Make two loaves while you’re at it and freeze one for leftovers. This is delicious topped with Creamy Mushroom Gravy! From straightupfood.com. Find this lentil loaf recipe and more in the Forks […] -
See articleVegan Blueberry Muffins
Lemon zest and cardamom give these vegan Blueberry Muffins their amazing flavor and aroma. Oat and millet flours produce a muffin that is hearty and filling, and dates and applesauce lend sweetness and moistness without the use of sugar and oil. From straightupfood.com. -
See articleVegan Kichadi
Kichadi is an East Indian comfort food that features rice and lentils (or split peas), and a variety of spices and vegetables. The combination of herbs and spices will fill your kitchen with a wonderful fragrance, and reward your tongue with spiciness that isn’t overly hot. This hearty dish is not short on ingredients, so […] -
See articleCurried French Lentils
This is one of my favorite go-to meals. It’s easy to prepare, all in one pot, and is very flavorful and satisfying. It can be eaten alone as a stew, over some brown jasmine rice, or ladled into steamed corn tortillas with rice for an even heartier meal. From straightupfood.com -
See articleMacadamia-Vanilla Frosting
This frosting has a somewhat maple flavor to it. You can use it right after making it, or if you want to use a cake decorating tip (like in the top photo), put the frosting in the refrigerator for 30 minutes first. From straightupfood.com Find this recipe and more in the Forks Over Knives Recipe […] -
See articleTrumpet Vegan Sushi Rolls
Trumpet mushrooms, when cooked, have a texture similar to raw fish, which makes them perfect for vegan sushi rolls. The filling options are endless, and while making them takes a little preparation, they are well worth it, as an alternative to rice and steamed veggies, or as an impressive potluck or party contribution. From straightupfood.com -
See articleSplit Pea & Yam Soup
Sweet yams and earthy greens add a new level of excitement to traditional split pea soup. This recipe is very easy to make and yields a large pot of soup, perfect for a family dinner or lunches for the week. From straightupfood.com
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