Easy-to-make recipes + inspiration for living your best life ever with VegNews Publisher Colleen Holland
A healthy mind and body is so important to me that I don't mind splurging a bit for superfoods that support my everyday wellness. These are my favorites!
Superfoods have been part of the vegan lexicon for almost as long as I can remember, and from day one, I’ve been integrating them into my life. So what are these buzzworthy “foods,” anyhow—and which ones are really worth their oft-hefty price tag …
Baking potatoes for this dish has the added bonus of warming up your kitchen on a cold night, but you can also bake the potatoes and make the chili in advance for easy weeknight dinners.
While I love baked sweet potatoes with a salad, they also make a great vessel for curries, stir-fried veggies, and, as in this recipe, chili. And if you make the chili and bake the sweet potatoes in advance, all you have to do is heat and serve f …
Cashew curry is a decadent treat that sends my tastebuds on a trip to India with every bite. Be sure to roast the cashews first, for maximum flavor!
Sure, we all love cashews in milk, ice cream, and cheese, but what about in a rich, soulful Indian curry? And I’m not just talking about the curry sauce itself. In India, cashew curry (known as kaju curry in Hindi) is a beloved dish, where cashe …
I love bringing this raw vegan pecan pie to holiday gatherings and reveling in the "I can't believe how good this is!" comments.
I love pecan pie. But I am very particular about what makes a good one. It has to be gooey, sweet, and caramely, and the crust has to be flaky and buttery. Most importantly? The pecans have to be toasted, as the roasted, nutty flavor changes ever …
Not everyone knows this, but Brussels sprouts can be eaten raw. Some might even say they're better uncooked and shredded than roasted. You be the judge!
I love the holidays, but with all the cookies and cakes and chocolate, I have to keep things balanced with fresh, healthy meals. This festive salad does just that, but it also makes a great dish to serve to guests—as it’s beautiful and full of fl …
If you want to show your friends and family how much you love them, make them a batch of these chocolate dipped pecan pie truffles. Bourbon optional!
One bite of these soft, gooey, caramely truffles enveloped in velvety chocolate, and your cravings for a decadent pecan pie will be immediately satisfied. I love adding a hint of bourbon (in the form of booze or extract) to these sweet holiday tr …
Even when Thanksgiving isn't right around the corner, I still crave this flavor-packed and super-nourishing bowl. Nuts, seeds, and berries add so much texture!
‘Tis the season to all the holiday flavors, but the crown jewels have to be roasted squash, toasted pecans, and sweet cranberries. So I’ve combined my favorite seasonal eats into one, healthy vegan bowl that can be enjoyed all year long (although …
It's always a good time for a bowl of homemade chili topped with avocado, red onions, and lots of fresh cilantro, don't you agree?!
It’s always a good time for a bowl of homemade chili topped with avocado, red onions, and lots of fresh cilantro. My oil-free version is loaded with black beans, corn, garlic, and tomatoes—plus spices like cumin, pepper, and smoked paprika. I alw …
My strategy for staying healthy during the cold-weather months begins with a supercharged immune system. Here's how I do it.
Remember when the biggest concern of the winter season was simply avoiding the annual cold or flu making the rounds? I miss those days! But even with covid mutations to contend with, my strategy for staying healthy during the cold-weather months …
A little bit of maple syrup and a dash of salt transforms kabocha squash from delish to sublime. So nourishing and comforting on a cold autumn night!
I first discovered kabocha squash when living in Japan, and it was love at first bite. The beloved Japanese staple is sweet, creamy, has a ton of depth, and, in my opinion, is totally superior to any other winter squash. Sorry, butternut! But is …
Warning: these tasty PB&J bites--made with healthy vegan ingredients, of course--can be a *little* bit addicting.
While these bites are made with healthy ingredients like nuts, dates, oats, and goji berries, there’s zero deprivation in my Peanut Butter & Jam bliss balls. I wouldn’t have it any other way! Who doesn’t love the pairing of fresh peanut butte …
I'm lucky to have so many inspirational women in my life. Taryn is one of them! 🥰
Taryn Rasgon is an inspiration on so many levels. She launched her online shop, Vegetaryn, back in 2014 when she was just 22 with the goal of spreading the vegan message through a variety of creative tees, tote bags, and other fun merchandise. Bu …
I literally can't wait for Halloween each year, just so I have an excuse to make these! They're sweet, chocolaty, and topped with a luscious homemade coconut whipped cream. Plus, they're cute!
Halloween is all about fun treats, so I decided to create a healthy, raw cupcake worthy of any ghoulish affair. These adorable treats are sweet, chocolaty, and topped with a luscious homemade coconut whipped cream. They’re also easy to make, and …
A good, flavorful dressing is a salad imperative. This one is garlicky and zingy (thanks to capers), and tastes exactly like a Caesar dressing, only without the anchovies!
For me, creamy plant-based dressings are the key to nourishing, sustainable meals. Whether the star ingredient in my Kale Caesar Salad or a dip for roasted potato wedges, this healthy take on the classic dressing will make you a believer. Who nee …
A creamy base of frozen bananas, dates, and walnuts is infused with spices like cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and fresh ginger and tastes like a frosty version of the holidays!
I love a good cup of chai, but I’m not always in the mood for a hot beverage. So when cravings for a dessert-like smoothie kick in, I whirl up this frosty Banana Chai Milkshake. A creamy base of frozen bananas, dates, and walnuts is infused with …
This meal-in-a-bowl was inspired by the “I Am Whole” bowl at California’s famed plant-based eatery, Café Gratitude. It's easy to make and a lot less expensive than a restaurant lunch!
Inspired by the “I Am Whole” bowl at California’s famed plant-based eatery, Café Gratitude, I love this nourishing bowl based on the principles of macrobiotics. With a balance of flavor, texture, and color, this meal has it all: fresh greens, war …
A cleanse doesn't have to be a big production; the idea is to make you feel good inside and out, and it can be done with some simple dietary tweaks. No deprivation required!
A couple of times a year, when I’m feeling sluggish, burned out, or simply in need of a mind-body reset, I turn to a tried-and-true solution for getting my groove back: a cleanse. It’s nothing complicated—just a few days that I dedicate to feedin …
Yes, buying nut milk at the store is easy and convenient, but so is making your own! Have you tried it? This is one of my favorite recipes.
Yes, buying nut milk at the store is easy and convenient, but, surprisingly, so is making your own! And the freshness and flavor of homemade just can’t be beat. If you have a high-speed blender (hello, Vitamix!), you can make virtually any plant …
This aromatic salad brimming with the piquant flavors of Thailand makes the perfect lunch, and is especially good served with a warm grain like quinoa or brown rice.
There’s nothing quite like the array of flavor in Thai cuisine. Every dish seems to have the perfect balance of salty, sweet, sour, bitter, and umami. I love the freshness of Thai food, and that many dishes are naturally healthy and plant-based. …
Chocolate in the morning gives me a boost, mental clarity, and simply makes me happy. Try it out and see if it doesn't put a little spring in your step, too!
Every day is a new opportunity for chocolate, and a chocolate shake is one of my favorite ways to enjoy cacao and all of its wonderful benefits. In addition to being high in antioxidants and magnesium, chocolate gives me a boost, mental clarity, …
These spiced red lentils are naturally vegan, but I took it a step further and made them oil-free. The key ingredient is berbere—an Ethiopian spice blend of chiles, garlic, fenugreek, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves. Warming and delicious!
Ethiopian food may be one of my all-time favorite cuisines. Growing up, my family would often celebrate birthdays at a local Ethiopian restaurant housed inside a quaint Victorian cottage. We would order large family-sized platters dotted with a v …
Raise your hand if you've tried meditation! ✋🏻If you haven't tried it because you thought it would be too challenging, start here. The benefits are worth the effort!
Before I really understood what meditation was all about, I bought into the cliché that it involved sitting in uncomfortable, cross-legged silence for long stretches of time, with the goal of attaining some kind of profound spiritual experience. …
There's so much nutritional research out there pointing to the benefits of eating leafy green vegetables. If you're like me and don't need any convincing, you'll love this bowl!
We all have those days when we need our greens—lots of them. So I created this bowl full of all of my favorite greens, plus a creamy, homemade Green Goddess Caesar Dressing that makes this healthy bowl even more divine. Whether you need to get yo …
This time of year, the soup cravings really kick in. Make the most of any tomatoes you're holding onto and make a pot of this creamy tomato-garlic soup. It's so good!
All year long, I eat soup. Even on the long, hot days of July, a bowl of soup is nourishing and satisfying. It’s so easy to make healthy soups at home, and with good tomatoes (use organic canned if making during the winter), roasted garlic, and c …
Anyone who knows me knows I love vegan chocolate. To share my love of the dark stuff with you, I created a little guide. Enjoy!
It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of chocolate. I enjoy it in all its forms; unadulterated as a drinking chocolate, the way that indigineous Mesoamericans once consumed it; melded with a bit of sugar and shaped into bar form; and processed into …
Swiss chard, kale, and spinach are the trifecta giving this super soup its healthy goodness. So yummy and nourishing on a cool autumn day!
I love eating soup, even when it’s warm out. Whether it’s a steamy bowl of Indian dhal, smoky split pea, or this Creamy Greens Soup, it makes the perfect lunch or light supper. Soup is nourishing, warms the body, and the varieties are endless. Wh …
I always keep a bottle of champagne chilling in my refrigerator for impromptu celebrations. What's your favorite celebratory tipple?
If you read my “What’s In My Fridge?” post, you’re in on one of my not-so-secret secrets: I’m crazy for champagne. I love the festive feeling it lends to any occasion, its fruity-toasty flavor and tongue-tingliness, and I especially love sharing …
I'm in love with the flavors of Thailand: tangy, salty-sweet, and oodles of umami goodness. This soup captures all of that deliciousness and is so easy to make!
Before starting VegNews, I was very fortunate to have spent a lot of time in Asia (read my story here!). I lived in Japan, backpacked through India, and made numerous trips to Thailand. I did it all on a budget, and during a time when few America …
Victoria Moran has been vegan longer than just about anyone I know, and she continues to be a role model for me, year after year.
Victoria Moran has been vegan longer than almost anyone I know, and simply looking at her glowing skin and sparkling eyes, you can see the benefits of plant-based living in action. As an author of several books and the founder of Main Street Vega …
Making chocolate mousse with avocado is a vegan rite of passage! Have you tried it yet? If not, start with this easy recipe.
I don’t remember when chocolate-avocado mousse became a “thing”, but it was a pretty life-changing moment. Avocado and chocolate? Blended into a heavenly, rich and creamy mousse? Who knew! Over the years, I’ve perfected my own healthy vegan recip …
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