Mushroom Gravy: The Ultimate Plant-Based Thanksliving Recipe Thanksgiving is about gathering around the table and sharing a meal that warms the heart. Finding a gravy that satisfies everyone at the table can be challenging for plant-based eaters. Enter this vegan mushroom gravy—rich, savory, and with umami flavor. Made with a shiitake mushrooms, tamari, and nutritional yeast […]

Pomegranate Persimmon Salad: A Vibrant Holiday Side Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity to showcase the beauty of seasonal produce. One of the most eye-catching and delicious dishes you can add to your table is Pomegranate Persimmon Salad. This colorful, nutrient-packed salad brings together sweet, tangy, and crunchy flavors for a refreshing addition to your holiday […]

Savory Legume Simmer Pot: A Fiber-Packed Thanksgiving Addition  Looking to add a warm, comforting dish to your Thanksgiving menu that nourishes your body and delights your guests? The Savory Legume Simmer Pot is the ultimate plant-based side dish, bringing rich flavors, wholesome ingredients, and a fiber boost that supports your health and digestion. It’s so versatile because […]

Butternut Squash Salad Boats: A Culinary Medicine Favorite Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate gratitude, connection, and nourishing meals. As a Culinary Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine doctor, I’m passionate about creating recipes that are not only delicious but also deeply supportive of health and well-being. Enter Butternut Squash Salad Boats—a vibrant, plant-based dish that checks […]

Botanical Poached Pears: A Plant-Based Dessert for ThanksLiving Thanksgiving is more than just a holiday—it’s an opportunity to celebrate with gratitude and intentional choices. This year, I’m bringing a new twist to the dessert table with a dish that embodies the spirit of ThanksLiving: Botanical Violet Poached Pears. This elegant, plant-based dessert is perfect for […]

Let’s Make Something that is on Repeat in the Summer in Our Home: Vegan Carrot Lox In recent years, carrot lox—a vegan substitute for classic salmon lox—has been making waves in the food blogosphere. Vegans and anyone trying to reduce fish consumption will love this novel take on smoked salmon that tastes and feels much […]

Green Bean and Wild Rice Salad is Great Addition to Holiday Meals The holidays are a perfect time to showcase vibrant, plant-based dishes that delight the senses and nourish the soul. This Green Bean and Wild Rice Salad combines the hearty texture of wild rice, the crisp freshness of green beans, and a tangy dill vinaigrette for […]

Celebrate Thanksliving with a Vibrant Vegan, Plant-based Cranberry Sauce Thanksgiving is more than a meal—it’s an opportunity to reflect on gratitude and align with the season’s natural rhythms. As part of my Thanksliving philosophy, I love reimagining classic holiday dishes with a plant-based, healthy twist. This Cranberry, Ginger, Cinnamon, Cardamom, and Orange Zest Sauce is a bright, […]