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White Bean Kale Dip by Heather Nicholds

capture_08092014_114923In this video, Heather shows us how to make a very easy bean and kale dip, which can be used as a spread in sandwiches, or as a snack or appetizer with some crackers, fresh vegetables, etc.  Beans are a favorite source of protein, fiber and other nutrients in vegan/vegetarian recipes.  In addition to a mix of spices, this recipe includes kale, which is a healthy leafy green vegetable.  It is extremely easy to make, just add the beans, kale, spices, and lemon juice to a food processor.  No other cooking process is required. Continue reading

Moroccan Roasted Squash Hummus by Gordon Ramsay

capture_05092014_215341Delicious!  This video recipe demo by Gordon Ramsay guides us through several, but simple steps to make a delicious and healthy hummus.  It involves toasting some spices in a dry pan, grinding them to a powder mixture, chopping up squash and ginger, adding the spices, roasting it, and blending to a desired consistency.  This elegant dish is amazing, – a roasted squash hummus you’ll definitely want to add to your appetizer recipe collection. Continue reading

Spinach and Artichoke Dip by Chloe Choscorelli

capture_05092014_213749This is a great appetizer video recipe demo by Chloe Choscorelli with her friend, Roberto Martin. The recipe contains healthy ingredients and is easy to make.  Both Chloe and Roberto are chefs.  You can see how much fun they have cooking together.

I’ve ordered a similar dish as an appetizer when dining out.  It’s delicious.  Try making it to enjoy with your family and friends. Continue reading

Baked Penne with Sausage and Kale by Casserole Queens

capture_05092014_174507This video contains a great candidate recipe for a makeover.  The Casserole Queens prepared this recipe with turkey sausage, dairy milk and cheese.  The sausage can be replaced by vegan sausage, and the dairy milk and cheese can be replaced with non-dairy plant based alternatives.   There is a lot of cheese in this recipe.  I’ll bet if it were made with less non-dairy cheese, it would still taste wonderful.

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Mango Quinoa Thai Salad by Amy Westerman

capture_04092014_102302Amy Westerman likes to cook.  Like so many of the rest of us, she is an amateur chef.  In this video, she shows how to make a very healthy and delicious Mango-Quinoa salad with other ingredients, cucumber, jalapeno peppers, peanuts, cilantro, and lime juice.  She gives tips on how to prepare these vegetables as she makes her salad.  Amy emphasizes, you should vary the ingredients to suit your tastes.  Add what you like.  Eliminate what you don’t like.  Make one of these salads yourself.  You’ll like it. Continue reading

Tofu Breakfast Scramble by Julie Hanson

capture_03092014_012816In this video, Julie shows it is very easy to cook a tofu scramble.  This meal is a healthy, nutritious and safe alternative to an unhealthy traditional egg scramble.  Any number of different spices and filings could be added to the tofu scramble.  Turmeric is a popular addition.  It turns the tofu scramble yellow, helping it look like a traditional egg scramble.  Turmeric is also an extremely powerful anti-inflammatory ingredient.  It should probably be included in all tofu scramble, omelette and frittata recipes. Continue reading

Black-Bean and Green-Chili Casserole by Nancy S. Hughes

capture_01092014_082824Nancy Hughes demonstrates a fast (15 minute) and healthy casserole.  It is made with canned black beans, fresh onions and tomatoes, packaged steamed rice, some seasonings and cheese.  This recipe really is fast, easy to make, healthy and delicious. Continue reading

Vegan Tacos by Hilah Johnson

capture_29082014_135837Hilah replaces the meat in traditional tacos with tempeh in this recipe, which requires a simple sauteing of the tempeh with some other fresh vegetables, spices and seasonings.  It’s easy, fast and delicious.  Try it. Continue reading

Vegetarian Lasagna by Laura Vitale

capture_29082014_133746Laura demonstrates a delicious vegetable lasagna.  This recipe is vegetarian because it includes dairy products and eggs.  What do you think?  Would it be a good makeover candidate if we replace the dairy and egg ingredients with vegan substitutes and whole wheat lasagna noodles instead of the white flour processed noodles?  Regardless of how you make it, this is a special recipe and will definitely please your family and friends.  Continue reading

Vegan Sour Cream & Enchilada Sauce by The Vegan Zombie

capture_29082014_111843In this video, Jon, the Vegan Zombie host, demonstrates how to make two basic sauces.  The sour cream is cashew based and easy to make.  The enchilada sauce is another easy to prepare tomato and chili pepper sauce.   These recipes are part of the Vegan Zombie Mexican theme series. Continue reading