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This delicious Thai stew is a perfect dinner to serve to last-minute guests, but don’t only save it for them—this will hit the spot anytime you’re in the mood for Thai. The stew tastes great served over brown rice. From Forks Over Knives – The Cookbook Find this Thai stew recipe and more in the […]

If you miss the tangy, sweet flavor of BBQ sauce, but not all the salt and sugar, you will love this recipe. It’s easy to make and uses pineapple as its secret ingredient.

As a cardiologist, I am delighted to share the many ways Forks Over Knives has been an incredible resource for my patients, my students, and for me. I recommend the movie multiple times each day when explaining to patients how they can dramatically improve their health by embracing a whole-foods, plant-based diet. Outside of an […]

Lemon zest and cardamom give these vegan Blueberry Muffins their amazing flavor and aroma. Oat and millet flours produce a muffin that is hearty and filling, and dates and applesauce lend sweetness and moistness without the use of sugar and oil. From straightupfood.com.

This post was updated May 1, 2015. On July 9th of 2013, I had a heart attack at age 29. It hit me at the Walgreens pharmacy, after a couple of bouts of intense anxiety had plagued me over the prior week. BAM!!! The pain was excruciating. My only thought was that I was going […]

This is a light and fluffy cream with lots of vanilla flavor, and you’ll want to top everything with this whip. Cobblers, cakes, your cat—everything! If you don’t have a vanilla bean handy, then use 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract instead. But definitely seek out some vanilla beans—you don’t want to miss out on […]

This seasonal dessert mimics the flavor of a pumpkin pie and transforms it into a comforting pumpkin bread pudding topped with a vanilla whip. Let’s paint you a picture here: chewy bread in a decadent, creamy pumpkin custard that sits front and center on the Thanksgiving table. Want to put it over the top? Serve […]

This is a nourishing dish showcasing the rich taste of Indian curry—it’s perfect when paired with steamed rice. The word curry comes from the southern Indian word kari, which means “sauce”—and if you’re used to cooking with store-bought curry powder, you’ll be amazed by the flavor in this homemade sauce. From Forks Over Knives ­— The […]

This sweet and savory soup could almost be a dessert soup, as ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon are spices you find in many sweet potato and pumpkin pie recipes. The onion and garlic temper the sweetness, however, with a savory boost in this comforting recipe. From Forks Over Knives ­— The Cookbook The next time you’re in […]

Perfect for potlucks, picnics, and packed lunches, this simple salad mixes tender-chewy wheat berries with crunchy celery, zesty green onions, and sweet-tart dried cranberries. Wheat berries are one of the heartiest whole grains around, so they take some time to cook. If you want something faster (and gluten-free), substitute quinoa or millet for the wheat […]

The most popular version of this dish is made with minced meat, as well as a large quantity of dairy. The Shepherdess’s Pie (a vegetarian version) is commonly made with cheese, butter, milk, and/or cream. This plant-based version uses a wide variety of flavorful vegetables. The recipe makes a full six to eight servings—and it […]

Why cook your Thanksgiving cranberry sauce or load it up with sugar when you can make this incredibly easy, raw cranberry relish recipe in just five minutes? After the feast, enjoy leftover relish with your morning oatmeal or as a spread in a sandwich or wrap. This three-ingredient cranberry relish recipe gets its natural sweetness from dates and […]