Many years ago, a nutritionist saved my life by prescribing a low sodium, plant-based diet when my health was in serious jeopardy. Illness-induced, my kidneys and cardiovascular system were compromised, and my gastrointestinal system was a mess. So, for 3 months, I ate nothing but homemade, pureed, vegetable (vegan) soups. Miraculously, I started getting better, and before long my system returned to normal – and I started living again. I have since remained in a systemic remission by maintaining a (almost exclusive) plant-based diet.
I hope you will enjoy the following recipes! Many of the recipes are BDC originals, and others are ones I found to be very appealing, but have modified to be more vegetarian-friendly. While I advocate for phytonutrient-rich plant foods, I have included recipes that will appeal to all types of diets. Fish, chicken and meat can be added to any of the appetizers, salads, and casseroles in this section – depending on your taste.
I hope you enjoy my collection, and please feel free to modify or create your own version. Bon Appétit!
Avocado Potato Salad
Add a twist on the classic side dish, potato salad, by adding in delicious and healthy avocado. Avocado not only adds more texture and flavor to the dish but is also a great way of adding more plant based foods to your diet.
V-Burger
The perfect dish for a summer barbecue, this veggie burger tastes mighty good with a cold beer or a frozen margarita.
Avocado Cucumber Salad
If you're looking for a light, refreshing, and filling salad for lunch or dinner, this one is it! Chock full of cucumber, avocado, and onion, eating this salad will get you well on your way to meeting your recommended daily serving of vegetables.
Barb’s Spicy Vodka Tomato Sauce (Vegan)
Whether you're vegan or just looking to spice up your pasta night, this easy (and delicious) vegan vodka sauce made with macadamia cream is sure to keep everyone coming back for more.
Healthy Chocolate Fondue
This is the recipe for a Healthy “Luscious” Chocolate Fondue. The health benefits of dark chocolate are related to its high content of flavonoids contained in cocoa.