Italian White Bean and Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce (Fagioli in Crema di Pomodori Secchi) embodies the essence of Tuscan cuisine with its burst of flavors. This version is free from dairy and oil. It is a wholesome dish that boasts a creamy texture with a rich tomato taste. Grocery List Add-Ins & Substitutions Storing Nutrition 411...

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Carabaccia is a traditional Tuscan onion soup. When I found this recipe, I became obsessed with it. It is a culinary masterpiece that captures the essence of simplicity and rustic elegance. This hearty and flavorful dish has deep roots in Italian culinary history and showcases the region’s commitment to using Grocery List Add-Ins & Substitutions...

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Healthy Homemade Spinach Pasta (No Oil, No Eggs) is fresher than store-bought alternatives. You can use fresh or frozen spinach and make the pasta dough right before cooking, preserving the vibrant color, flavor, and Grocery List Add-Ins & Substitutions Storing Nutrition 411 Post Date: January 16, 2024Posted by: Donna Spencer This post may contain affiliate...

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Cauliflower Wheat Gnocchi combines cauliflower and wheat flour as primary ingredients. This recipe is a spin-off of the traditional potato gnocchi I have made for years and the Trader Joes brand that is so popular. Grocery List Add-Ins & Substitutions Storing Nutrition 411 Post Date: January 06, 2024Posted by: Donna Spencer This post may contain...

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Walnuts and mushrooms are an earthy pairing that you usually find in Vegan restaurants served as “taco meat”. In this recipe, we make a “cream” sauce by combining them with miso and white wine then bending it smooth. Grocery List Add-Ins & Substitutions Storing Nutrition 411 Post Date: January 06, 2024Posted by: Donna Spencer This...

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Limone Pepe Orzo is an upscaled version of a childhood favorite dish, orzo and butter. My research found several recipes, all loaded with butter and parmesan cheese. This is my whole food plant-based version. Grocery List Add-Ins & Substitutions Storing Nutrition 411 Post Date: January 03, 2024Posted by: Donna Spencer This post may contain affiliate...

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Tuscan Bread soup, also known as “pancotto” or “ribollita” in Italian cuisine, is a hearty and flavorful dish that makes use of stale bread. What a perfect way to use leftover sourdough bread while serving a whole food plant-based meal. The appeal of bread soup lies in Grocery List Add-Ins & Substitutions Storing Nutrition 411...

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Chickpea Pancake is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy a nutritious meal. Chickpea pancakes, also known as socca or farinata, are not only tasty but also gluten-free and packed with protein. Typically made with olive oil, but you will not miss it! Grocery List Add-Ins & Substitutions Storing Nutrition 411 Post Date: December 13,...

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Authentic Sicilian Fennel and Orange Salad (WFPB No Oil) pairs two well-known ingredients to create a refreshing and vibrant dish that highlights the natural sweetness of oranges and the subtle anise flavor of fennel. Add an oil-free vinaigrette for a refreshing light bite! Grocery List Add-Ins & Substitutions Storing Nutrition 411 Post Date: September 07,...

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Growing up in an Italian family, we used escarole as our greens. In fact, it wasn’t until my 20’s I realized that escarole could be eaten as part of a salad as I had always had them cooked with white cannellini beans, parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Grocery List Add-Ins & Substitutions Storing Nutrition 411...

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My WFPB version of Panzanella Tuscan Summer Bread Salad is inspired by Redd’s Restaurant. Located in my hometown of Rochester, NY, we discovered on a visit home in the summer of 2021. Panzanella was also featured in a “Cooking In Tuscany with Chicca” class I attended. Grocery List Add-Ins & Substitutions Storing Nutrition 411 Post Date: September...

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This super easy brown rice and black beans are made in your rice cooker. Why is it super easy? With as little as three ingredients you can have your rice cooker do all the work. It just takes 1 cup of rice, 1 cup of black beans, and 2 to 2-1/2 cups of liquid (salsa...

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This is my WFPB version of Pasta e Ceci Estiva (Pasta and Chickpea Summer Soup). It is an iconic Italian dish. It goes all the way back to the Roman days and is a dish common in Southern and Central Italy. Grocery List Add-Ins & Substitutions Storing Nutrition 411 Post Date: September 7, 2023Posted by: Donna Spencer...

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You will love this WFPB grilled eggplant tomato basil pesto salad. The pesto is made with no oil and no dairy. Adding preserved lemons to the pesto really elevated it. This grilled eggplant tomato basil lemon pesto salad is perfect for a hot summer evening’s meal. Grocery List Add-Ins & Substitutions Storing Nutrition 411 Post...

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Homemade Baked Potato Chips that are crispy with no oil! These baked potato chips are REALLY addicting. They are healthier than processed potato chips and even more satisfying! Grocery List Add-Ins & Substitutions Storing Nutrition 411 Post Date: September 7, 2023Posted by: Donna Spencer This post may contain affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. This...

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Crispy no oil smashed baby potatoes are healthier than deep fried greasy French Fries and even more satisfying! Paired with a spicy ketchup makes it the perfect side for a Beet Black Bean Burger or Beet Mushroom Burger. Grocery List Add-Ins & Substitutions Storing Nutrition 411 Post Date: September 7, 2023Posted by: Donna Spencer This...

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A creamy dairy-free Tuscan Tomato Basil Bisque is the perfect comfort food throughout the year. This is a quick, easy, and both oil and dairy-free healthy version of Tuscan Tomato Bisque Soup. Grocery List Add-Ins & Substitutions Storing Nutrition 411 Post Date: September 7, 2023Posted by: Donna Spencer This post may contain affiliate links. Read my...

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This 2 ingredient WFPB salad vinaigrette salad dressing is sure to make your life easier during a busy work week. It also helps you use some of those condiments sitting on your refrigerator door. Grocery List Add-Ins & Substitutions Storing Nutrition 411 Post Date: September 7, 2023Posted by: Donna Spencer This post may contain affiliate...

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I love a good beet burgers. When I visit a new restaurant if there is a beet burger is on the menu they all know that is what I am ordering. My favorite restaurant Beet Burger these days is at Tiny Boxwood in Austin, TX. Grocery List Add-Ins & Substitutions Storing Nutrition 411 Post Date:...

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Grilling peaches is great to amp up their peachiness when they are hard, not ripe, or are low on the sweetness scale. Don’t feel like dealing the grill? No problem simply use a cast iron grill pan or traditional cast iron pan. Grocery List Add-Ins & Substitutions Storing Nutrition 411 Post Date: September 7, 2023Posted...

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