Darshana Thacker Wendel
Darshana Thacker Wendel is a whole-food, plant-based chef and former culinary projects manager for Forks Over Knives. A graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute, she is the author of Forks Over Knives: Flavor! She created the recipes for Forks Over Knives Family and was a lead recipe contributor to the New York Times bestseller The Forks Over Knives Plan. Her recipes have been published in The Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Cookbook, Forks Over Knives—The Cookbook, Forks Over Knives: The Plant-Based Way to Health, and LA Yoga magazine online.
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See articleQuinoa Sushi with Thai Peanut Dipping Sauce
A Thai-inspired peanut sauce is the perfect dipper for these delicate quinoa sushi rolls. Tip: Any shade of quinoa will work in this recipe, but red quinoa gives the rolls an extra pop of color. -
See articleBaked Yuca Fritters with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
The mild flavor of yuca pairs nicely with a garlicky red pepper sauce. Look for the potato-like tropical root vegetable, sometimes called cassava, in the produce section of your grocery store or in Latin or Asian markets. Note: Raw yuca contains toxins which are concentrated in the skin, so always peel and cook the root […] -
See articleBerry-Licious Overnight Oatmeal
Perfect for a Valentine’s Day breakfast for two, these berry breakfast bowls are a treat to behold and a sweet, nourishing way to start your day. For the prettiest presentation, serve in glass bowls to showcase the layers. If you’re looking to save yourself time in the morning, blend the sauce the night before and […] -
See articleYuca and Kale Salad
The tropical root vegetable yuca (sometimes labeled as cassava) adds satisfying starchiness to this chopped salad. Jalapeño adds a touch of spiciness; to further dial up the heat, include some of the jalapeño seeds. Note: Raw yuca contains toxins which are concentrated in the skin, so always peel and cook the root before eating it. -
See articleGreen Goddess Dip
This emerald-green, herb-infused dip makes a nice, light complement to fresh veggies. Serve it with crudités such as sliced cucumbers, sugar snap peas, trimmed asparagus spears, cherry tomatoes, and strips of bell peppers and carrots. Or use it as a spread on wraps. -
See articleTortilla Roll-Ups with Lentils and Spinach
These tasty finger foods get their Moroccan flavor from ras el hanout, a classic North African spice blend of cumin, ginger, cinnamon, and other spices that you may have tasted in chickpea stews or tagines. Look for it in the supermarket spice aisle, or make your own. -
See articleVegan Chili Cheese Fries
This festive dish is a healthy reinvention of a greasy fast-food classic. Oven-baked steak-cut fries get smothered in a zesty homemade chili, then topped with a smooth potato-based cheesy sauce. Yum! -
See articleRoasted Cauliflower and Quinoa Casserole
This easy, cozy casserole melds tender quinoa with roasted cauliflower, green peas, and a zesty marinara sauce. -
See articleFruit-Topped Vanilla Cupcakes
These wholesome homemade cupcakes are subtly sweet and delightfully moist. (They also happen to be gluten-free.) The secret ingredient in the creamy vanilla frosting is white sweet potato. -
See articleCrispy Potato Vegan Cheese Sticks
Loaded with a shockingly mozzarella-like potato cheese, these crispy-on-the-outside, melty-on-the-inside vegan cheese sticks require a little planning ahead, but they are well worth the effort. -
See articleEasy Vegan Ranch Dressing
Toss this vegan ranch dressing with greens or into a Buddha bowl, or serve it as a dip with crudités and other finger foods, such as our Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites! For a thinner consistency that lends itself to drizzling, add a little more plant milk in Step 1. Note: Fresh herbs give the dressing […] -
See articleTaco-Spiced Tortilla Chips
Unlike store-bought chips, these seasoned tortilla chips have no artificial ingredients and are oven-baked, not fried. And they are just as addictive. Serve them with Cheesy Sauce, Sonoran Desert Tepary Bean and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, or Green Pea Guacamole, or enjoy the flavorful chips on their own.
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