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, […]

Elevate Your Plant-Based Dishes with the Bright, Bold Flavor of Preserved Lemons In the realm of plant-based culinary medicine, preserved lemons are a transformative ingredient that can elevate your meals from ordinary to extraordinary. As a physician shifting my focus to online education in plant-based eating and Ayurveda, I am passionate about helping you explore […]

In plant-based culinary delights, the humble Brussels sprout often doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. Yet, when prepared thoughtfully, this nutrient-packed vegetable transforms into a star ingredient, especially in salads. As a proponent of culinary medicine and whole food plant-based eating, I’m excited to share the wonders of the Brussels sprout salad – a dish […]

Upcycled Vegan Herb Pesto: Leftovers to Gourmet Delight In our path to a more sustainable kitchen, we often ignore the possibilities inherent in what we regard as “scraps.” Today, I’m looking forward to discussing a cooking trick to turn your left-over herb stems and leaves into a gourmet feast:  Repurposed Vegan Herb Pesto. The Wonder […]

Creamy Vegan Squash Soup with Chive Oil Topping: A Culinary Medicine Delight The practice of culinary medicine goes deeply into the fundamental act of eating. Whole-food plant-based foods’ bright colors, intense aromas, and nourishing qualities attest to the healing power of our dietary choices. Today, I am going to share a warming and filling soup […]

This Plant-Based Vegan Green Risotto is My New Fav Food I’m already planning my next meal while I’m in the kitchen today. This recipe for Vegan Green Risotto skillfully blends mindful eating, sustainability, and cooking methods. As a doctor who recently entered the field of culinary education, I’ve discovered that true nourishment extends much beyond […]

An Overview of Butterfly Flower Pea Powder: Vibrant and Packed with Nutrients When considering plant-based diets, butterfly pea powder is a great example of a material that is both visually amazing and nutritionally advantageous. The vivid blue powder, made from the butterfly pea flower, gives recipes a beautiful splash of color (that is pH-dependent) and […]