Vegan Creamy 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 creamy mushroom gravy—rich, savory, and with umami flavor. Made with a shiitake mushrooms, tamari, […]

Why Vegan Beet Hummus is a Nutritional Powerhouse Beet hummus is more than a beautiful dish—it’s a nutrient-dense snack that supports heart health, digestion, and energy. The combination of roasted beets and chickpeas creates a vibrant, antioxidant-rich dip perfect for any occasion. Rich in nitrates, beets naturally enhance blood flow and stamina, making them ideal for […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]