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June 6, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

Savory Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

Pizza is one of our favorite feel-good meals and the flavor possibilities are almost limitless. We top ours with fresh-from-the-garden grilled veggies in the summer; spinach, artichoke hearts, and olives in the winter. Whatever your topping choices may be, you have to start with a great crust. This savory whole wheat dough is flavored with…

Fall fruits are always amazing, and this dessert brings the best of the fall fruits together in such a beautiful way. I prefer sweet apples over tart, and the Fuji has long been my favorite. I eat Fuji apples every day when they are in season, so I thought I’d try them baked in a…

Beans are an incredibly rich source of protein, iron, carbohydrates, and dietary fiber; they are a staple in a plant-based diet. Swiss chard is one of the earth’s healthiest foods, high in vitamins A, K, and C, and rich in minerals, iron, dietary fiber, and protein. The addition of Swiss chard to this chili makes…

Cacao has been revered for millennia as a superfood; in fact, the Mayans were so impressed with its energy-promoting abilities they had an entire festival devoted to the “cacao god”. Today, raw cacao is valued for its wide spectrum of phytonutrients, antioxidants, and its high iron and magnesium content. Raw cacao has more antioxidants than…

I made this decadent chocolate dessert for my beautiful wife Kristine on Valentine’s Day and I can safely say it was well received. Rich chocolate desserts are one of our favorite pastimes, and this non-dairy version of a culinary classic definitely satisfies our chocolate-loving souls. I adapted this version from a VegNews recipe and they…