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 articlePurple Potato Cake with Autumn Fruits
Purple potatoes lend tenderness and unexpected color to this rustic cake. If you don’t have purple potatoes, use any sweet potatoes or yams in their place. -
See articleCurried Roasted Carrot Hummus
Spiced, pan-roasted carrots kick up the flavor of this ultra-creamy spread. Serve it with crudités or as a spread on wraps and sandwiches. Looking for more easy hummus recipes? Try Curried Acorn Squash Hummus and Sonoran Desert Tepary Bean Hummus. -
See articleHarvest Vegetable Instant Pot Minestrone
This hearty minestrone soup is not only easy to make but also kid-friendly. Harness the power of your Instant Pot or other multicooker to cook dried beans without having to soak them overnight, and to infuse the broth with loads of flavor in a short period of time. -
See articleEmerald Hummus Dip with Fresh Herbs
A handful of spinach gives this flavorful spread a lovely bright green hue. Serve it as a dip with carrots, celery, toasted pita triangles, or any finger food of your choosing, or spread it on a whole wheat tortilla and top with other fillings for a wrap. -
See articleJerk-Seasoned Veggies with Yuca
This spicy side dish is a nice introduction to yuca, a staple food in Latin America and the Caribbean. If you have leftover yuca, enjoy its starchy goodness in Yuca Mash with Corn and Peas or Baked Yuca Fries. Note: Raw yuca contains toxins which are concentrated in the skin, so always peel and cook […] -
See articleCreamy Brussels Sprouts with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Not into Brussels sprouts? This comforting side dish might just change your mind. First the sprouts are simmered in a savory, garlicky broth until just tender. Then they’re dressed with a rich and tangy cheese sauce. A hint of sweetness from sun-dried tomatoes rounds things out. This easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. -
See articleCrispy Oven-Baked Yuca Fries
A tropical root vegetable with a deliciously starchy texture, yuca offers a fresh new twist to any dish you’d ordinarily make with potatoes. For optimum crispiness, serve these Yuca Fries right away—on their own or with ketchup. Look for yuca, sometimes called “cassava,” in the produce section of your local grocery store, or find it […] -
See articlePineapple-Vanilla Granita
Lightly sweet and totally refreshing, this frozen dessert has a coarser, slushier texture than sorbet. This easy granita recipe requires only five ingredients and takes just 10 minutes to prepare. The hardest part is waiting to dig in until it’s fully chilled. -
See articleYuca Mash with Corn and Peas
Yuca, a starchy tropical root vegetable, takes the place of potatoes in this fresh variation on mashed potatoes, which is also studded with sautéed corn and green peas. Look for yuca, sometimes called “cassava,” in the produce section of your local grocery store. You can often find it in Latin and Asian markets. Note: Raw […] -
See articleMango Ice Cream
Frozen mangoes and banana make a shockingly creamy nice cream. Garnish this Mango Ice Cream with chopped fresh mango and a sprinkle of cardamom for a bit of Indian flavor or paprika for a Mexican twist. If using fresh mango: Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat. Spread mango chunks onto mat. Cover and […] -
See articleMini Peach Tarts
Thickened with—surprise—sweet potato and a bit of agar powder, the filling in these summery peach tarts is delightfully light and fresh. -
See articleOrange-Plum-Rosemary Ice Pops
Subtly infused with rosemary, these pretty ice pops are bursting with whole fruit.
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