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Chef AJ

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.

All Contributions from Chef AJ (21)

  • 5 Minute Cranberry Relish

    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 recipe in just five minutes? After the feast, enjoy leftover relish with your morning oatmeal or as a spread in a sandwich or wrap. This three-ingredient cranberry relish recipe gets its natural sweetness from dates and […]
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  • Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes on a black plate. In the background is a bowl of fresh cranberries and a bowl of oranges

    Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Cranberries

    I created this dish as a way to use leftover cranberry relish. But it’s so good, that now I make cranberry relish all year round just so I can make this. I freeze the cranberries when they are in season.
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  • This vegan chili recipe smells and tastes delicious—try it by itself or poured over a golden baked potato!

    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. We love to serve this over a baked Yukon Gold potato.
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  • Faux Parmesan in a small colorful yellow bowl next to two smaller pinch bowls of nutritional yeast and whole almonds

    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 vegetables, like broccoli and air popped popcorn. You can by this is the store but it’s so much more economical to make your own and it won’t contain salt. Find this recipe and […]
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  • Healthy Caramel Apples covered with nuts, goji berries, and coconut

    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 I created this recipe. Even without caramel, they look just like the real thing and people of all ages love them! Find this recipe and more in the Forks Over Knives Recipe App.
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  • Banana Muffins

    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 these healthy vegan muffins. I highly recommend using silicone muffin pans: You’ll never have to buy paper liners again.
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  • A smaller white bowl of Sweet Potato Chili with Kale next to a larger bowl and a spoon and napkin

    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 the addition of kale!
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  • homemade baked tortilla chips

    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 own, served alongside dips such as hummus and salsa, topped with a cheesy sauce for nachos… the possibilities are endless.
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  • Chipotle Corn Salsa and Baked Tortilla Chips in a glass bowl with baked corn chips on a plate around the bowl

    Chipotle Corn Salsa and Baked Tortilla Chips

    This is my all-time favorite salsa. It has a smoky flavor and is kid-friendly and great as a dip. You can also use it as a tasty filling for a burrito or enchilada.
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