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Dreena Burton

Dreena Burton has written six cookbooks charting her journey as a plant-powered cook and at-home mother of three. Always passionate about creating nutritious recipes, she is an advocate of using the “vegan basics” (beans, nuts, seeds, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables) to create dishes that are healthy but also very satisfying and delicious! For more on her plant-powered recipes and newest cookbook, Dreena’s Kind Kitchen: 100+ Whole-Foods Vegan Recipes to Enjoy Every Day, visit dreenaburton.com, and follow her on Instagram and Facebook.

All Contributions from Dreena Burton (18)

Incredible Chocolate Sweet Potato Cake on a silver metal cake platter

Incredible Chocolate Sweet Potato Cake

You’d never guess that orange sweet potatoes are the secret ingredient behind this lusciously moist vegan chocolate cake. The tasty tubers lend…

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Cheesy Vegan Potato Casserole in a white bowl against a blue background

Cheesy Vegan Potato Casserole

Transform ordinary steamed potatoes into this comforting hash brown–inspired pie for two. Chopped potatoes are smothered in a creamy, cheesy sauce that…

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Thai Chickpea-Almond Curry in a white bowl surrounded by fresh limes wedges, basil, and ginger root

Thai Chickpea-Almond Curry

Dig into this warming bowl of curry on a cold night. Fresh veggies and hearty chickpeas are baked in a velvety almond…

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Zucchini Fritters with a dollop of vegan sour cream and chives on a white plate

Zucchini Fritters

I created this recipe when we were growing our own zucchini at home. Now, those zucchini can’t grow fast enough to keep…

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24-Carrot Gold Dressing

Fresh carrots combine with a touch of tahini in this nutrient-rich, creamy dressing. The hint of ginger adds a beautiful flavor boost….

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Lunchbox Tips, Tricks, and Ideas for Back-to-School

Excerpt (adapted) from Plant-Powered Families (BenBella Books; 2015) by Dreena Burton. These tips and ideas will arm you with so many ideas for…

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You can make this creamy, delicious (and very authentic-tasting) vegan Caesar dressing recipe as is, or add nutritional yeast for a cheesy twist!

Cheesy Caesar Dressing

You can make this creamy, delicious (and very authentic-tasting) Caesar dressing as is, or add nutritional yeast for a cheesy twist. You…

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This chocolate chia pudding recipe is ready in a half hour, making it almost instant! Our girls love this pudding … I am always surprised just how much!

Chocolate Chia Pudding

This chocolate chia pudding sets quicker than other versions, since the seeds are blended first. It sets up in just about a…

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“Magical” Applesauce Vinaigrette

This salad dressing uses applesauce to emulsify the ingredients and produce a surprisingly thick vinaigrette that is virtually fat-free! Feel free to…

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Wholesome Vegan Oat Snackles

Wholesome Oat Snackles

These little snackles are great for packing in lunches, for snacking, or to curb midmorning cravings. It’s like having your oatmeal without…

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