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Exploring ways to replicate flavor combinations with plant-based foods can be one of the most fun parts of eating vegan. Like this Dressing.....a little extra tang along with some extra textures might just make this a family favorite. When we first started taste testing the ridiculously delicious Buffalo Cauliflower Wings everyone said they were mouth-wateringly good. But they wanted a sauce on the side. So we got to work coming up with a new dressing. This simple dressing

Vegan breakfast tacos are hard. Creating a delicious breakfast taco without eggs or cheese can be really difficulty.....but this recipe may just compete. When we made this recipe in Austin, one of the students shared that this may just be the "best taco she has ever had". Oh my.... what a compliment to just how tasty these breakfast tacos are! This recipe is simple to modify. It is also easy enough to prepare that your kids can help in making breakfast. Hope it gives you o

Take a heavy dose of cinnamon, add a little vanilla, and some extra sweet from the dates and you have one of the tastiest smoothies around .... Figuring out ways to make veggies taste delicious is an art-form. And this recipe for a vegan horchata smoothie is a master piece! Infuse a hefty dose of cinnamon and vanilla in to this vegan protein powder make the extra serving of veggies go by completely unnoticed! The only downside is that your kids might have a new favorite trea

Sometimes middle school students say hilarious things. Like the one time an especially brilliant student asked me if I knew anything about the microbiome.... More an more research is being done on the effects and importance of the good (and bad!) bacteria and other microbes along our digestive tract. The students especially loved this video about the microbiome and its effects in the body. This tasty little smoothie filled with digestion-nourishing beneficial bacteria is m

Someone once suggested that the key to a satisfying vegan diet is a regular supply of really delicious sauces. The freshness of the cucumbers and dill create a flavorful dipping sauce.... Snacking on crisp veggies can be so refreshing on a hot summer day. They can be even more delicious with a tasty dipping sauce to go along with them! Cut up some colorful fresh veggies in a variety of shapes, and lay them out on a plate with this dip in the middle. You are sure to get ple

Delicious raspberry jam-filled, gluten-free, vegan pastries with a hidden source of protein .... Being able to quickly make breakfast is essential most mornings of the week. So when the students asked to make "Pop Tarts" when we cooked together, I gladly accepted the challenge. This recipe is low in sugars, high in fiber, and has a little bit of protein. These can easily be made in advance and heated up in the morning for a tasty breakfast on the go. You might just want to

Ice cream or popsicles with a hidden source of digestion support .... At the beginning of every Future Doctors of America course, the students get to provide input on our menu when we cook together during week 8. And some of the requests have been a challenge. The first group of students to go thru Future Docs II: The Digestive System & Diabetes Prevention were no exception! One of their requests was "anything with red beans". What creative license! Our menu theme for this