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April 2, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

Engine 2 Diet Oil-Free Dressing

I know the name doesn’t really say much about this salad dressing, but you’ll have to trust me on this one, it is amazing! I’ve adapted this from the Engine 2 Diet’s “E2 Basics Dressing” (an even more anemic title than mine), and I make sure we always have a good supply on hand. I…

Being a native of southern California, I’ve had my share of guacamole. I’ve also always had 3 nagging issues with this classic tortilla chip accompaniment that I’ve decided to address: 1. Too mushy. Avocados are a beautiful fruit and their texture is creamy and sublime, why turn them into a big bowl of mush? 2….

I am a huge fan of pancakes and this is my new favorite. Whole grains and pumpkin come together beautifully and when you add pure maple syrup you just can’t go wrong. This is also an easy recipe to make gluten-free – just double the oat flour and omit the whole wheat flour. I love…

I make it a point to eat a lot of leafy greens every day, so it’s great when my salad dressing promotes good health as well. Avocados are a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids and they contain 3 times the potassium found in bananas. Try this super easy and delicious oil-free salad dressing on your…

(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…