Whole food, plant-based recipes
A “whole food, plant-based” way of eating involves focusing your diet on plant foods i.e. vegetables, fruits, beans, grains, nuts and seeds. Foods are eaten close to their natural state so are either not processed or are minimally processed thereby avoiding highly processed foods. My version of these recipes excludes oil with the rare exception of a “transitional” recipe since there are some diseases where it is likely best to avoid oil and there are pros/cons to each of the multiple oils on the market. I eat a whole food, plant-based vegan diet so my recipes do not include animal products. Regardless of the dietary pattern you choose to follow, adding more plant-based foods and avoiding highly processed foods is a good idea based on the science. Making a change, especially from the standard American diet, is not easy yet is worthwhile and does not require perfection. Small steps towards a healthier way of eating is better than no steps at all. Your taste buds and food preferences will change as your body is exposed to healthier food. I promise that you will find some amazingly delicious recipes here. Always discuss any major dietary changes with your medical provider. You can find a list of various plant-focused dietary patterns towards the bottom of this page and my “Services” page, each with links so you can learn more about them.
Categories (scroll down once selection made)
Examples of Dietary Patterns Which Focus on Plant-Based Foods
Baltic/Nordic
DASH
Esselstyn
Flexitarian
Greger
Health-Conscious American Omnivorous
Healthy Vegan
Healthy Vegetarian
Macrobiotic
McDougall
Mediterranean
Nutritarian
Ornish
PCRM (Physician’s Committee For Responsible Medicine)
Pescatarian
Plant-Based Paleo
Portfolio
Vegan Keto
Whole Food, Plant-Based
ALMOND COOKIES
These cookies are beautiful and perfect for a special treat if you like almonds…
TOFU VIETNAMESE SANDWICH (Banh Mi)
I never heard of Banh Mi until my daughter recently suggested I make this recipe…
MAPLE DATE CORNBREAD MUFFINS
I made these muffins to serve with soup, never expecting them to be so amazing…
EASY LEMON ROSEMARY WHITE BEAN SOUP
This soup is so delicious! The tahini and lemon flavors knock it out of the ball park…
CANDY BAR STUFFED DATES
Sweet snackers can rejoice because these treats are delicious, full of nutrients, and kid-approved…
CREAMY SPINACH SAVORY BREAKFAST OATMEAL
I was happy to come across this super delicious, super easy, super fast recipe…
WISCONSIN VEGAN BEER CHEESE SOUP
You will be astounded at the authentic flavor of this soup…
RUSTIC ROASTED VEGGIE PIZZA WITH LENTIL CRUST
I had been seeking an alternative pizza crust for months since I am trying to get away from processed flours even if from whole grains…
CHUNKY PORTABELLA VEGGIE BURGERS
My husband is not vegan but likes a few of the homemade burgers I make including this one made with portabella mushrooms…
CRISPY EGGPLANT “BACON”
This recipe was my first introduction years ago to a delicious replacement for bacon on a “BLT” sandwich…
CHOCOLATE DONUTS
They do not have the texture of fried donuts of course but OMG they are so delicious…
SOY CURL FAJITAS
Since my husband loves soy curls and Tex-Mex food I knew he would be thrilled to come home to this meal…
