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Katie Simmons

Katie Simmons

Chef Katie Simmons is a personal chef based in Chicago. She specializes in creating delicious, healthy recipes for those with special concerns including gluten-free, oil-free, plant-based, and low-residue diets. Outside of the kitchen, she is a fitness instructor for Equinox, with over 13 years experience in the fitness industry. Learn more at her Plants-Rule website, and follow her on Instagram and Facebook for updates.

All Contributions from Katie Simmons (18)

  • Pumpkin Spice Muffins

    Pumpkin Spice Muffins

    Pumpkin pie spice and canned pumpkin make these muffins perfect for fall. If you don’t have the ready-made spice blend, use 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon plus ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg.  From plants-rule.com
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  • Greek-Style Stuffed Tomatoes on a baking tray with a small bowl of pine nuts to the side

    Greek-Style Stuffed Tomatoes

    This classic Greek dish is the perfect vehicle for summer heirloom tomatoes or store-bought on-the-vine tomatoes. For the best flavor, serve the tomatoes slightly warm or at room temperature. Stuffed tomatoes also freeze well, so consider freezing extra during peak tomato season and storing in oven-safe containers. Also note that the recipe calls for cooked […]
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  • Homemade Granloa

    Pumpkin Seed Granola with Millet and Oats

    Whole grain millet and pumpkin seeds add textural interest to this tasty homemade granola. Dried dates and raisins lend natural sweetness. From plants-rule.com
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  • potato soup

    Vegan Potato Leek Soup

    Heaping spoonfuls of smoked paprika are what make this soup sing. The Spanish spice differs from the more common Hungarian (sweet) paprika because the peppers it’s made from are smoked before they’re ground. The result is a rich, almost grilled-like flavor and a gorgeous chestnut-orange color. To liven up the soup flavors even more, try […]
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  • oil-free balsamic dressing

    2-Minute Oil-Free Balsamic Dressing

    We hope that’s quick enough for you! This easy, quick oil-free balsamic dressing comes from chef Katie Simmons. Serve it over a hearty plant-based salad, marinated mushrooms, or grilled tofu. Recipe from Plants-Rule. Find this recipe and more (plus create a quick shopping list) in the Forks Over Knives Recipe App.
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  • Portrait of a happy young man holding a bag full of healthy vegetables at home

    Cooking for One: 5 Healthy Tips and 15 Recipes

    One of the most frequently asked questions I hear are about how to cook for one person. Whether it’s from someone at the gym, from a friend, or from a Facebook connection, the popular opinion is that turning on the stove and dirtying a pan for just one person seems like a waste of time. […]
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