Foreword by Tony Horton, Creator of P90X®
Introduction: The Journey to Plant-Based Eating, Optimal Health, and Vivacious Vitality • My Journey to Plant-Based Eating • My Food Philosophy • The Great Food Disconnect • Kitchen & Pantry Essentials • Healthy Pantry Must-Haves • Beans: Buying in Bulk or in a Can? • Spices & Herbs • Unusual yet Useful Staples • What About Baking? • Find Your Fun in the Kitchen
Chapter 1: Plant-Based Breakfasts and Beverages
Buckwheat Corn Cakes with Blueberry Drizzle • Blueberry Drizzle
Rise and Shine Granola Parfaits
Banana Chia Pancakes with Coconut Crème Sauce • Coconut Crème Sauce
Divine Coconutty Chai (Caffeine Free)
Chapter 2: Nosh, Nibble, and Dip Away
Thai-Style Tempeh Lettuce Wraps
Artichoke and White Bean Dip with Rosemary
Charlie’s Tomato Sauce Marinara
Chapter 3: Hearty One-Pot Soups and Stews
Indian-Spiced Coconut Yam Soup
“Feeling Tropical” Black Bean Soup
Dreamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Garlicky White Bean and Kale Soup
Dill-icious Roasted Carrot Cauliflower Soup
Chapter 4: Succulent Salads and Delicious Dressings
Brussels Sprouts Salad • Lemon Vinaigrette
Raw Kale Salad with Creamy Chipotle Dressing • Creamy Chipotle Dressing
Wild Rice Salad with Balsamic Maple Dressing • Balsamic Maple Dressing
Herb-Infused Chickpea Salad • Herbed Lemon Dressing
Quinoa and Strawberry Salad with Lime Vinaigrette • Lime Vinaigrette
Raw Thai Slaw • Thai Dressing
Kale Slaw with Creamy Pumpkin Seed Dressing • Creamy Pumpkin Seed Dressing
Spinach Salad with “Bacon” and Creamy Tahini Dressing • Creamy Tahini Dressing
Mixed Baby Greens with Walnut, Pear, and Pomegranate Mint Dressing • Pomegranate Mint Dressing
Vegan Caesar Salad • Caesar Dressing • Vegan Parmesan
Chapter 5: Main Dish Favorites: Veganized
Korean-Style Tempeh Tacos with Coleslaw • Coleslaw • Dijon Dressing
Soba Noodle Stir-Fry in Creamy Cashew Sauce • Cashew Sauce
Un-Shepherd’s Pie • Mashed Topping • Tempeh Veggie Filling
Pad Thai in Peanut Coconut Sauce • Peanut Coconut Sauce
Chickpea Fillets • Lemon Dill Aioli Dipping Sauce
Baked Ziti with Spinach • Cashew Ricotta Cheeze
Fresh Pesto, Tomato, and Zucchini Pasta • Cilantro Pesto
Quinoa and Currant Stuffed Bell Peppers
Karma Burgers with Chipotle Mayo • Chipotle Mayo
Chapter 6: Simply Sublime Sides
Cranberry Balsamic Green Beans
Norwegian Sweet and Sour Cabbage
Creamy Tahini Kale • Tahini Sauce
Mashed Coconut Yams with Cardamom
Blissed-Out Herb-Roasted Taters
Chapter 7: Ooey, Gooey, and Delightfully Decadent Desserts
Choco Chocolate Chip Avo Pudding
Strawberry Crème Mousse with Pistachio Topping • Pistachio Topping
Almond Berry Crème Parfaits • Raw Almond Frangipane Crème • Raspberry Sauce
Decadent Banana Carob Bread Pudding • Cashew/Almond Milk
Coconut Anise Almond Cookies • Chocolate Topping
Apple/Pear Crisp • Crumb Topping
Cardamom-Scented Chocolate Chippers
Chocolaty Rice Krispy Thingies
Luscious Limey “Cheese”cake • Crust • Filling