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 articleChopped Veggie Salad with Pasta and Creamy Cauliflower Dressing
A delicious mashup of macaroni salad and chopped vegetable salad, this colorful dish gets coated with a creamy herbed dressing made with pureed raw cauliflower. -
See articleZesty White Bean Chili
Corn and carrots give this flavorful, veggie-packed white bean chili a hint of sweetness. Sweeter still, this simple, satisfying recipe comes together in less than an hour and requires only one pot. -
See articleApple-Raspberry Crisp
Frozen raspberries, harvested and flash-frozen at their tangy-sweet peak, are great to have on hand in the depths of winter and year-round. Here they’re baked with chopped apples into a cozy, crowd-pleasing crumble-topped treat. Tip: To make your own oat flour for the crumble topping, pulse rolled oats in a food processor until they reach […] -
See articleEverything Muesli
Make your own healthy muesli with freeze-dried fruit, nuts, and whole-grain flakes and puffs. Serve this colorful homemade cereal with unsweetened plant milk, such as almond, soy, cashew, or rice. -
See articleQuick Cornmeal Pizza Crust (Gluten-Free)
This gluten-free pizza crust has a whole lot of satisfying crunch, thanks to the cornmeal and almond flour in the dough. The recipe has one big advantage over traditional pizza crust recipes, too. Because it is made with baking powder instead of yeast, it requires no kneading or rising time, so you can have homemade […] -
See articleRoasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup
This bold, satisfying Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup is the perfect meal to brighten a dreary winter day. Tomatoes and red bell peppers are roasted then blended for a full-bodied base with a resplendent red hue. -
See articleJelly Doughnut Holes
These delicious no-fry vegan Jelly Doughnut Holes are bite-size bits of bliss. Fill them with as much jam as possible for sweetest results. -
See articlePotato-Corn Latkes
Potato pancakes, or latkes, are traditionally fried, but these vegan latkes are baked and served with applesauce and Tofu Sour Cream for dipping. If using an air fryer, bake the latkes at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes, or until they are lightly browned. -
See articleHerbed Vegan Matzo Ball Soup
This hearty, savory soup is just the thing to nurse a cold or flu. Note that this recipe calls for cooked quinoa, so plan to have that ready to go ahead of time. Follow package instructions for the correct yield. -
See articleGreen Bean and Potato Knishes
Though the process is a bit lengthy, these vegan knishes are well worth the time and effort. You’ll use fresh steamed potatoes for the filling, but for the dough, I prefer potato flour: It’s easier to ensure an accurate measurement, which is important in baking. -
See articleSlow-Cooker Chana Masala
Chana masala is a popular vegetarian Indian curry dish made with tomatoes, spices, and chickpeas. (Chana means chickpea in Hindi.) This slow cooker version means you can make it whenever you want without having to hang around the kitchen while it cooks. The recipe calls for potatoes, which make the dish more filling, but you […] -
See articleAutumn Butternut Squash Soup
A smooth, full base, tender cauliflower florets, and a hint of caraway create a truly comforting butternut squash soup.
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