Appetizers

A metal container filled with crispy green kale chips, perfect for a plant-based snack. The lid is partially open, revealing the textured surface of the seasoned kale chips. The container has a pink rim and a reflective interior.
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Cheezy Kale Chips

  Kale chips make a great, nutrient-dense snack. Even picky little eaters will gobble them up.  You can use just about any dressing to flavor the chips.  For super simple kale chips, sprinkle on a little avocado oil (1 Tbsp/15 ml), tamari (1 Tbsp/15 ml) and lemon juice, lime juice or balsamic vinegar (2-3 Tbsp/30-45 ml).  Toss ...
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A black metal tin filled with square, seed-covered crackers showcases a delightful vegetarian treat. The lid is propped open on the side. Packed with various seeds and grains, these plant-based wonders boast a textured appearance as they sit on a reflective surface.
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Seedy Vegetable Crackers

These crackers are absolutely delicious, and nutritious.  They bear little resemblance to boxed commercial crackers.  I find that many of the healthier crackers on the market are difficult to digest – perhaps long cooking times cause this. These crackers are made from vegetables and seeds with herbs for seasoning – no flour, no oil, no ...
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A clear glass bowl filled with a vibrant, plant-based mix of dried herbs and flowers, including red petals and green leaves, against a neutral background.
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Nutty Cream Cheese

  Yield: 2 cups (6 to 8 servings) Cheese is the Achilles heel of many plant-based eaters.  Commercial plant options looked like cheese, but that is where the similarity ended. The depth of flavor found in dairy-based cheese just couldn’t be matched by non-dairy alternatives, until recently.  Now fabulous plant-cheeses are making an appearance – ...
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A white gravy boat filled with plant-based yellow sauce or dressing sits on a matching saucer. The surface around it appears to be a glass table, reflecting some of its surroundings.
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Cashew Red Pepper “Cheese” Sauce

  This sauce is the perfect substitute for traditional cheese sauce. It is fabulous on broccoli or cauliflower, potatoes, pizza, lasagna, scrambled tofu, sandwiches, tacos, nachos or anything else you love cheese sauce with. I originally acquired the recipe from my dear friend, Margie Colclough and made just a few small adjustments.   Ingredients: 2 ...
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