Dressings & Condiments

Engine 2 Diet Oil-Free Dressing

April 3, 2013 By Patrick McGilvray

Kale is not only beautiful and full of flavor, it is a nutritional powerhouse. Plus, how can you not love and support the Eat More Kale campaign? “One cup of kale contains 36 calories, 5 grams of fiber, and 15% of the daily requirement of calcium and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), 40% of magnesium, 180% of…

Proper nutrition immediately after exercise is essential for your body’s ability to recover and replace its energy stores. This recovery drink provides the optimal 4:1 carbohydrate to protein ratio necessary to help speed recovery. Coconut water adds much-needed electrolytes, making this the ideal post-workout recovery drink. Kristine and I set out on a scorching hot…

I love pesto but find it hard to find good vegan versions when eating out. I recently saw an awesome looking pesto pizza on a local pizzeria menu, but their pesto was loaded with Parmesan cheese. I decided I should take matters into my own kitchen. I’ve combined two of my favorite recipes here to…

This is a very rich and creamy dessert that tastes surprisingly similar to (and possibly even better than) pumpkin pie. I like to top it with coconut whipped cream, and I’ve found a great recipe and step-by-step photo tutorial for making it here. This is the perfect dessert to share with non-vegan friends and family…

(Note: I originally published this post this time last year and thought it might be helpful once again! Hope you enjoy an amazing vegan Thanksgiving! –Patrick) Still looking for that amazing side dish to impress the in-laws? Want an awesome vegan dessert that will please everyone at the table, including all those non-vegan doubters? Try…

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