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
BANANA CORN FRITTERS
When you first start eating a fritter the sweetness from the banana draws you in…
ASIAN CHOPPED SALAD WITH SESAME GINGER DRESSING
This salad is simple and simply delicious…
BEST VEGAN PANCAKES EVER
These pancakes are easy to make and my husband, who is a huge pancake fan, said they were “very good”…
SPICY POTATO SOFT TACOS
My college daughter was distraught when Taco Bell temporarily took their Spicy Potato Soft Taco off their menu…
LEMON BLUEBERRY SCONES
They aren't exactly like traditional scone since lacking all the unhealthy fat but are fabulous nonetheless…
DELICIOUS RED KIDNEY BEAN SOUP
Once you understand the basic concept of making your own soup it becomes much easier to throw a quick meal together…
ROASTED BROCCOLI AND CHICKPEA LEMON PASTA
My daughter made this dish for dinner and found it simple and delicious…
KUNG PAO BRUSSELS SPROUTS
This recipe is easy and delicious. If you don't like brussels sprouts use broccoli or cauliflower instead…
HOMEMADE SAUERKRAUT
I cannot tell you how excited I was to have made my own sauerkraut. It was easier than I thought and very delicious…
BEST DARN CHILI EVER
I have never been much of a red chili fan but this indeed is my favorite recipe so far. It is delicious…
BEST GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
These vegan plant-based cookies are the closest thing to traditional Nestle Toll House cookies that I have ever made…
