Lisa Esile, MS

Potatoes are one of the most obliging vegetables: readily available, affordable, delicious, and healthy. If you haven’t heard about the health benefits of whole-food carbs like potatoes, check out Why Starch Should Be at the Center of Your Plate. These 50 healthy potato recipes are simple to make and mostly use pantry staples. You’ll find […]

Packed full of flavor, curry dishes are some of the most satisfying and comforting meals you can make. And did you know the word “curry” is a broad term made up by Westerners to refer to Indian-spiced dishes or other dishes served over rice? Which makes about as much sense to people from India as calling all egg dishes […]

Great-tasting, nourishing, and incredibly versatile, polenta (coarse cornmeal cooked with liquid) is every plant-based eater’s best friend. From smooth porridges topped with stewed fruit or savory toppings, to cakes, crispy air-fried bites, pizza crusts, lasagna, crostini, shepherd’s pie, and so much more, polenta does it all with style. There’s something for everyone in this collection […]

Working from home has is own set of advantages and challenges—but one major bonus is that healthy plant-based snacks aren’t limited to what the cafe sells or what you’ve managed to pack into your lunchbox. Now you can enjoy work-from-home snacks including nice cream, homemade hummus, fries, oatmeal, waffles, baked tortilla chips, and more. Heck, […]

A relative newcomer to the world of kitchen appliances, the air fryer is a godsend in a whole-food, plant-based kitchen. With the ability to force hot air more quickly and intensely than a convection oven, cooking times are reduced and you get crispy, crunchy textures—no oil required! To show you what’s possible, we’ve put together […]

There’s something for everyone in this top-shelf collection of vegan quinoa recipes! Nutritious, quick-cooking, and gluten-free, with a mild, nutty flavor and fluffy texture, quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) has seen a meteoric rise in popularity in recent years. From soups to smoothie bowls, salads, stews, sushi, casseroles, cookies, burgers, and more, these delish vegan quinoa recipes […]

With the warmer weather comes grilling season. The simple pleasure of dining outdoors, enjoying smoky grill flavors, is a highlight of summer. It’s also a great way to add variety to mealtimes, even when you’re cooking for one. The range of star-studded plant-based dishes that can be made on the grill is endless, from vegan […]

Macaroni and cheese, aka mac and cheese, is the ultimate comfort food, and just because you’re whole-food, plant-based doesn’t mean you have to go without! Scrumptious vegan cheesy sauces can be made using veggies like potato, sweet potato, cauliflower, or butternut squash as the base. Add plant milk, herbs, spices, and other flavorings for a […]

On busy weeknights, 30-minute meals are all that many of us have time to make. But it can be a challenge to come up with enough quick and tasty dishes to keep from getting bored. To expand your repertoire of speedy, satisfying recipes, here are some of our most popular 30-minute meals. An added bonus: […]

Looking for an outstanding vegan Thai dish? We get it! Popular the world over, Thai cuisine perfectly balances the five basic tastes and is wonderfully satisfying. Here are 19 of our favorite healthy vegan Thai-inspired recipes, which are full of fresh produce, herbs, and spices, and free of fish sauce, eggs, and oil. Try one […]

We love vegan summer soup! Packed with just-picked veggies, fruits, and herbs, summer soups are deliciously satisfying and simple to prepare. Cool down a hot day with a chilled bowl of fruity gazpacho or creamy vichyssoise, or enjoy a light yet satisfying soup for lunch or dinner. Don’t forget to make extra, as these soups […]

Looking for a vegan salad dressing recipe with no added oil? We’ve got you covered. Bursting with flavor from fruits, veggies, herbs, and spices, here are 14 delicious plant-based salad dressings, including classics like ranch, balsamic, Dijon, and lots more. They’re a snap to make and taste amazing.