Watermelon Salad

You’ll love this easy raw, vegan, gluten-free watermelon salad recipe!  It’s the perfect refreshing treat for summer.  Enjoy the combination of sweet juicy watermelon, crunchy nuts, crispy lettuce and zesty onions.  Thanks…

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Sago Fritters (Traditional Indian name: Sabudana Vada)

As a child, my family would travel to India annually to maintain our bonds with extended family and of course keep my brother and I closely tied to our country and culture. Many of the most memorable aspects of my experiences there included enjoying the culinary delights of India, with family, around the dinner table. So many states, so many sub cultures, and such a rich palette of tastes. In other words, I was always hungry for more! This dish is a special favorite because it hails from our region of the country – Maharashtra. It is enjoyed best with sweet chilli sauce (I speak for myself on this one but am confident you will agree).

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Raw Vegetable and Herbed Cashew Napoleons

This amazing raw recipe was created by Chef Elizabeth Schandelmeier Gilgunn of Slow Cooked Pittsburgh. It’s beautiful and delicious, and the Napoleons are the perfect size for party snacks. It takes a bit of planning, since you may want to soak the nuts overnight, but it is worth it!

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Kids Make It & Love It Smoothie

Thank you to Ellen Jaffe Jones, author of Eat Vegan on $4 a Day, for sharing this great summer smoothie recipe with the Yummy Plants community! Ellen is committed to creating healthy dishes that are super yummy and affordable. We think this smoothie recipe is great for the kid in all of us!

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Never Know What Turnips

Thank you to Ellen Jaffe Jones, author of Eat Vegan on $4 a Day, for sharing this easy vegan recipe with the Yummy Plants community! Ellen is committed to creating healthy dishes that are super yummy and affordable. This recipe isn’t from her book; Ellen created it just for us! Ellen says, “Totally spontaneous recipe after gazillions of turnips showed up from the co-op. Turnips are often used instead of potatoes and have a similar taste.”

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CSA Supreme

Have you joined a CSA this year? Ellen Jaffe Jones, author of Eat Vegan on $4 a Day, shows us how to make colorful, tasty, and affordable vegan meals!

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Tempeh Greens with Curry in a Hurry

This super yummy meal from Ellen Jaffe Jones can be ready in less than 30 minutes! Quick, easy, and vegan on a budget, we absolutely love her recipes. Ellen is the author of Eat Vegan for $4 a Day, and this recipe isn’t from her book: Ellen created it just for us! Thanks Ellen!

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