Wondering how to plan a vegan Rosh Hashanah menu? Learn more about this holiday and try these recipes! Rosh Hashanah 2024 begins on the evening of Wednesday, October 2nd. Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, which is 5785 this year according to the Hebrew calendar. Rosh Hashanah means head of the year in Hebrew. […]
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Easy vegan zucchini muffins are a great way to start your day with a burst of citrusy goodness. Their tender, fluffy, slightly crunchy top texture and refreshing flavor make them a perfect addition to your breakfast table, an after-school treat, or a delightful companion for tea time. Whether you enjoy them as they are or
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Looking for vegan and vegetarian cruising tips? Here are some ideas from my 20 cruises and some of my favorites. Note that most of my cruises have been on Carnival, with two on Royal Caribbean. I have found these cruise lines to be very accommodating for dietary requests. Carnival has a “Menu Mate” stand in
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This easy honeycrisp apple mug cake is filled with warm spices and fall flavors. Made with white whole wheat flour for extra fiber and nutrients and a little maple syrup, it’s a healthy take on cake and made just for one. This vegan apple mug cake takes only a few minutes to make. A warm,
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Wondering how to eat plant-based at an all-inclusive resort? All-inclusive resorts are a great way to enjoy a relaxing vacation with less stress and hassle and enjoy more beach time. There is no need to interrupt your fun to choose restaurants for each meal or worry about transportation back and forth, the cost, tipping, and
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Strawberry mango tajin margarita mocktails are an easy fruity beverage for summer enjoyment. Make them in minutes with an immersion blender or a blender. This mocktail was inspired by the drinks served at my favorite resort in Mexico In fact, they like to pour separate mango and strawberry margaritas together side by side in a
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This easy lentil pasta salad recipe is a healthier version of a classic pasta salad. This simple side dish is perfect for a party, picnic, or barbecue. Filled with vegetables and a fresh lemony vinaigrette – the essence of summer! Why This Recipe Works Tasty: a lemony homemade vinaigrette with tricolor rotini and fresh vegetables
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These 15 simple lunch meal prep ideas will help you eat healthy plant-based meals at work, and save time and money! By taking advantage of free time on the weekends and one evening or morning mid-week, you can help yourself to eat more homemade meals. Then, you will save a lot of money on eating
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Crispy baked eggplant is an Italian-style recipe with a cheesy taste, crispy texture, and delicious tomato sauce. It’s a great appetizer, side dish, or part of a meal. Since it’s not fried, it has less fat and calories than fried breaded eggplant. Or if you want, make it into a vegan eggplant parmesan by topping
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Wondering what the best vegan side dishes are for grilled tofu and baked tofu? Here are ideas for what else to serve with tofu to make a satisfying meal. Grilled and baked tofu are both easy entree substitutions to make in place of chicken, fish, or meats. You don’t even need to have a specific
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Vegan Kasha Varnishkes with mushrooms and tomatoes is a comforting, homey side dish. Kasha is a favorite Ashkenazic (Eastern European) Jewish dish with Russian and Ukrainian origins. I tend to make it for Rosh Hashanah, but it’s a great meal any time of the year! Why You Will Enjoy This Recipe This version of kasha
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Vegan Fajita Bowls are a tasty, easy, and healthy meal to enjoy on a busy day. You’ve got seasoned tempeh, colorful bell peppers, onions, and earthy mushrooms, served atop a bed of quinoa rice. This quick and flavorful meal offers a satisfying blend of textures and aromas for plant-based goodness. Why You Will Enjoy This
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Check out these Grocery Outlet vegan finds for healthy and cheap options. You can find a lot of vegan-friendly foods there at budget prices. Look for their “NOSH: Natural, Organic, Specialty, and Healthy” store signage, and then check the labels if you are looking for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, or to avoid allergens. Now there’s a
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This easy vegetable corn chowder is a hearty and healthy winter soup. There’s nothing like a bowl of thick, comforting chowder with some nice freshly baked whole grain bread and a fresh green salad. This vegan version uses plant-based milk instead of cream and has no butter, so it is lower in saturated fat, too!
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Try these banana sourdough pancakes for a tasty start to your day. They are easy to make with nutritious ingredients like bananas, rolled oats, and walnuts, and a great way to use up sourdough discard! If you like to make sourdough bread, then you know are probably looking for the best ways to use up
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Looking for healthy eating ideas for indoor water parks, but not sure what to have? Here are some plant-based water park snack and meal ideas to help fuel your fun! If you love playing in the water, there is nothing better than an indoor water park. They are super fun for kids and adults too!
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Need recipes for Meatless Mondays? Check out these favorite vegan and vegetarian recipes from some international food bloggers. These ideas will help you plan meals if you are trying to eat healthier, have a better impact on the environment, try Meatless Mondays, or make dietary changes for Lent. Meatless Mondays is a movement started in
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Here are 26 top Earth Day nutrition tips to help improve our planet – with simple changes to your habits. The theme for Earth Day this year is “Planet vs. Plastics”. This highlights the concerns about plastic: both for our environment and our health. Sustainable food choices can help improve the climate crisis, decrease waste,
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Here are 15 easy vegan potato side dishes for you to enjoy. As you know, potatoes are easy, nutritious, and filling – plus easy on your wallet! But you may be looking for new ways to cook potatoes if you are used to making dishes like mashed or scalloped potatoes with milk or butter. These
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High protein pasta is an easy solution for what to have for dinner. This Italian-style recipe is quick and delicious!. Have you ever heard of black soybean spaghetti? It’s very good and is also higher in protein than regular pasta, with 25 grams of protein in a serving (2 ounces of dry pasta). Regular enriched
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These 32 vegan eggplant recipes include plenty of choices for enjoying this versatile summer veggie. Try a new recipe for an appetizer, salad, pasta, stir-fry, and more…plus quick cooking recipes made in an air fryer or Instant Pot! It’s easy to make your own delicious eggplant dishes. One of the first vegetarian meals I tried
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This triple berry nectarine crisp is a juicy and sweet fresh summer dessert. It’s very simple to make and a great recipe for kids to help with. In addition to being vegan and gluten-free, it has less added sugar and fat than typical fruit crisp recipes. Why this Recipe Works The juicy nectarines and berries
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Try these easy vegan peanut butter banana muffins for a healthy snack or addition to your breakfast or brunch. perfect with a cup of coffee or tea! They are fluffy and made with less sugar and saturated fat than most muffins, Plus without any dairy or eggs, of course. I hope you enjoy this homemade
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When Girl Scout Cookie season comes around, you may be wondering which ones taste best and are the best for you. Cookies are a sweet and delicious treat. I’ll tell you more about what is in Girl Scout Cookies, but none are super healthy…all things in moderation, right?Here in the Mid-Atlantic States, it starts the
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Grilled Veggie Hummus Wrap is a tasty vegetarian meal for the summer, or any time of the year. It has warm grilled vegetables with fresh cold veggies for a crunchy and satisfying vegan sandwich. Portobello mushrooms are flavorful and have a chewy texture. If you’re trying to eat more vegetables and miss the feeling of
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These pumpkin spice quinoa waffles are a sweet and tasty vegan brunch or breakfast main dish. Delight your family and yourself with these for a leisurely breakfast when you have a little time to cook! Quinoa adds a little crunch and nutrition to waffles: paired with pumpkin and spices, it’s a flavor-packed plant-based breakfast! What
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Looking for vegan Passover recipe ideas? Check out these 36 delicious main dishes, appetizers, side dishes, and desserts. Passover, or Pesach, is a special holiday for Jewish people and begins the evening of Saturday, April 12th in 2025. Passover is a great time to enjoy many healthy and fresh foods. However, some commonly eaten foods
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