A fresh roll, also called a summer roll, involves no cooking and is made using a variety of fresh vegetables. Rolls can be made with white or brown rice-paper wraps or lightly steamed collard green leaves—and the Mango Sauce is perfect for dipping! Note: These rolls are best prepared closer to when you’ll be serving... Read More The post Fresh Rolls with Mango Sauce appeared first on Straight Up Food ..read more

Excitement is in the air as we unveil the 2024 Vegan Health Bundle!  The “we” being over 100 contributors to this year's annual Bundle. Each year brings a new collection of content so you'll receive fresh insights and resources! Click here for more information! The Basics: The Vegan Health Bundle includes ebooks, video courses, interviews,... Read More The post The 2024 Bundle Is Here! appeared first on Straight Up Food ..read more

Even without the addition of oil (very traditional in banana breads), these muffins achieve delicious moistness due to the bananas and dates. The post Banana-Walnut Muffins appeared first on Straight Up Food ..read more

This soup is perfect for fall, with a creamy broth and lots of chunky vegetables. Make it a little rich with the addition of a few cashews, or leave them out for a still creamy but lower-fat soup. Rosemary adds great flavor and cannellini beans add heartiness. Above: I like to cut the onion, celery... Read More The post Cauliflower Soup appeared first on Straight Up Food ..read more

I grew up with cranberry jelly from the can at Thanksgiving; but given its high-fructose corn syrup and gelatin (made from animal skin and bones), a healthier version is in order. This recipe is very easy to make and calls for only five ingredients! Gelatin, the primary ingredient in traditional cranberry jellies (along with high-fructose... Read More The post Cranberry Jelly appeared first on Straight Up Food ..read more

These colorful peppers make a great centerpiece dish at the holiday table when opting out of traditional turkey or ham. Flavored with onion, garlic, thyme, apple, and parsley. Use all one color pepper or mix up the colors for an eye-catching presentation! Above: The prepared raw celery, onion and mushrooms. Preparing all your ingredients before... Read More The post Stuffed Peppers appeared first on Straight Up Food ..read more

Butternut squash soups are traditionally very smooth, and a bit boring, in my opinion. This recipe adds some texture, with yellow split peas, onion and celery; and since squash and peas really soak up flavor, plenty of dried herbs and spices are added. Above: The peeled butternut squash is cut into disks about ¾-inch wide.... Read More The post Yellow Split Pea & Butternut Soup appeared first on Straight Up Food ..read more

Nachos are so delicious but take some time to prepare, like making the Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, Salsa, Guacamole, and corn chips—kind of like a pizza with all of its parts. So, I recommend making some or all of these ahead of time to speed up preparation later (see Step 1). Enjoy! The post Nachos appeared first on Straight Up Food ..read more

This Indian-inspired stew is packed full of interesting flavors and combinations. Fresh ginger plays a large part along with garlic, red onion, sweet potatoes and cauliflower. Chickpeas are included with their cooking water, which makes the broth extra flavorful! The post Sweet & Spicy Chickpea Stew appeared first on Straight Up Food ..read more

This recipe makes twelve savory muffins by combining my Lentil-Rice Loaf and Mashed Potatoes recipes! You can serve them with Creamy Mushroom Gravy, Ketchup, or Cranberry Sauce! These are a fun and tasty alternative to a traditional loaf entree. The post Savory Holiday Muffins appeared first on Straight Up Food ..read more