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Eating Plants… Deliciously

With Linda Tyler

 
 
 
 
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The Plant-Based Anti-Inflammatory Cookbook

Inflammation affects our quality of life and can even decrease our lifespan. The good news is that we can reduce inflammation through diet. The Plant-Based Anti-Inflammatory Cookbook delivers tasty plant-based recipes centered around ingredients known to play especially helpful roles in the fight against inflammation.

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GraciousVegan offers easy-to-follow recipes and answers to frequently asked questions about plant-based cooking. Become inspired, informed, and encouraged about how great plants can taste.

You don’t have to choose between tasty and healthy.

All GraciousVegan recipes are plant-based with:

  • no oil or butter

  • no sugar

  • no refined grains or flours

  • no full-fat coconut milk or coconut cream

 
Upcoming Classes
Plant-Based Eating for Muscle Tone
Apr 24
Plant-Based Eating for Muscle Tone

Muscle mass begins to decline in our 30’s, accelerating even faster in our 50’s. We’ll learn about protein requirements and good sources of protein as well as other foods that support healthy muscles. We’ll cook dishes that use these foods. The classes are remote/online, so anyone can join. Offered through Portland Community College, Oregon.

Plant-Based Eating for Immunity
May 1
Plant-Based Eating for Immunity

The importance of a strong immune system as we age cannot be overstated. A number of foods have been shown to have immune-enhancing properties. We’ll review what the science says and cook up some dishes that use pro-immunity ingredients. The classes are remote/online, so anyone can join. Offered through Portland Community College, Oregon.

Pasta Dishes that are Good for Your Gut
May 15
Pasta Dishes that are Good for Your Gut

For decades we’ve heard that pasta and carbs are unhealthy and bad for weight loss. Some kinds of pasta are actually good for you and can help feed a healthy gut microbiome. Join us to find out more about pasta’s healthy potential and watch or cook along as we make some delicious plant-based pasta dishes. Offered through Mt. Hood Community College, Oregon.

Healthy Vegan Cupcakes!
May 22
Healthy Vegan Cupcakes!

No eggs, oil, butter, sugar, or salt? Even in the frosting? That’s right. Enjoy delicious cupcakes made from healthy ingredients. Explore the power of dates, applesauce, chia seeds, and other clever ingredients that can turn your baked goods from a guilty to a non-guilty pleasure. Join us to find out about these ingredients and watch or cook along as we make some delicious cupcakes. Offered through Mt. Hood Community College, Oregon.

Join a class and cook along in your own kitchen!

 

Deborah watching the class and cooking along

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Perfect Plant-Based Pumpkin Pie
Perfect Plant-Based Pumpkin Pie

Finally a healthy plant-based pumpkin pie that tastes “right.” With no eggs, evaporated milk, oil, sugar, flour, or salt, this pie gives you the custardy goodness of pumpkin pie without the downsides. Serve it with my vegan whipped cream for the consummate Thanksgiving dessert.

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Simple Pinto Bean Soup (Instant Pot)
Simple Pinto Bean Soup (Instant Pot)

This soup has a simple, deep flavor—the red wine vinegar at the end is the key. You can always load up on garnishes to dress it up if you’re feeling fancy.

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No-oil Roasted Cauliflower
No-oil Roasted Cauliflower

Roasting without oil sounds impossible when you first hear about it. But I love the way the light coating of tahini, water, and spices complements the cauliflower’s flavor.

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Gracious Vegan Crema
Gracious Vegan Crema

This non-dairy crema made with cashews is the perfect substitute for both sour cream and cheese in many Mexican dishes like tacos, tostadas, nachos, and dips.

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 Some of the common questions I get from readers

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What is Chinese Roasted Sesame Paste?
What is Chinese Roasted Sesame Paste?

Chinese roasted sesame paste is a key ingredient of Cold Sesame Noodles, but it can also be a whole-food substitute for sesame oil. Here’s a quick introduction to what Chinese roasted sesame paste is, why it’s so nutritious, and ways to use it in plant-based cooking, with links to recipes.

What is “Caloric Density”?
What is “Caloric Density”?

A brief explanation of what “Caloric Density” is, why it matters, and how it’s relevant to plant-based eating.

The difference between Indian and Thai curries
The difference between Indian and Thai curries

A short guide on the differences between Indian and Thai curries, with links to recipes. If you’ve ever wondered about Indian vs. Thai curries, this brief post is a great starting point.