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Chef AJ

Chef AJ has been devoted to a plant-exclusive diet for over 44 years. She is the host of the television series Healthy Living with CHEF AJ airing on Foody TV. A chef, culinary instructor, and professional speaker, she is author of Unprocessed: How to Achieve Vibrant Health and Your Ideal Weight and the best-selling books The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss and Own Your Health. Chef AJ was the executive pastry chef at Santé Restaurant in Los Angeles where she was famous for her sugar-, oil-, salt- and gluten-free desserts. She is the host of YouTube show Chef AJ Live. She is proud to say that her IQ is higher than her cholesterol. In 2018 she was inducted into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame. Find her on Instagram and Twitter.

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Cranberry Orange Pumpkin Muffins

When organic canned pumpkin is plentiful, I like to make pumpkin spice oatmeal in the morning. One day I was in a…

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5 Minute Cranberry Relish

Why cook your Thanksgiving cranberry sauce or load it up with sugar when you can make this incredibly easy, raw cranberry relish…

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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

I created this dish as a way to use leftover cranberry relish. But it’s so good, that now I make cranberry relish…

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Red Lentil Chili

This is my family’s all time favorite chili! Red lentils cook very quickly and are not only pretty but creamy and delicious….

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Faux Parmesan

Always have this delicious topping on hand in your fridge to sprinkle on chili, soups and stews. It’s also delicious on steamed…

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Healthy Caramel Apples

When I gave up processed and refined sweeteners I never thought I would be able to enjoy a caramel apple again, until…

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Just Bananas Muffins

No sugar, no flour, no oil, no salt, no problem! Oats, bananas, applesauce, and a few pantry ingredients form the base for…

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Sweet Potato Chili with Kale

This hearty sweet potato chili is just the thing for a chilly night—and there is no dish that can’t be improved by…

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Almost Instant Pumpkin Pudding

Who needs to bake a pumpkin pie when you can have the taste of pumpkin pie in just minutes? This pudding is…

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Baked Tortilla Chips

This simple recipe for homemade baked tortilla chips is a staple for whole-food, plant-based kitchens. These chips can be eaten on their…

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