Enjoy this easy-to-make (and eat!) hummus at your next party or family gathering. The grilled onions add extra flavor and make this a dangerously good dip for cut veggies, whole wheat pita or atop a fresh salad. Adapted from Let Them Eat Vegan by Dreena Burton   Yield: 7 Servings   Ingredi ... Read more

This guacamole packs a super healthy punch with the addition of nature’s true superfood — chia seeds. These ancient little wonders are packed with fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants. So the next time your family and friends are gathering at your house, set out some cut veggie ... Read more

This super easy and flavorful red pepper hummus, from Dr. Esselstyn’s book Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, is perfect as a dip for veggies or whole wheat pita. Keep some on hand for when guests drop by!   Yield: About 3 cups (approximately 24 servings)   Ingredients:2 19-ounce cans chick ... Read more

Although it does not taste like cheese, this recipe certainly looks like cheese—and becomes nearly as addictive!  From Dr. Esselstyn’s Prevent and Reverse Heart DiseaseYield: 4-6 sandwiches Ingredients:2/3 cup water¼ cup yeast flakes2 T whole-grain flour2 T fresh lemon juice2 T no-tahini hummu ... Read more

Looking for a healthier muffin? Swap out the standard variety for this moist, zucchini and raisin anytime treat. It’s perfectly delicious paired with a cup of coffee or tea. Yield: 12 servings Ingredients:4 ounces raisins1/2 cup oat bran1/2 cup boiling water1/2 cup orange juice1/4 cup mapl ... Read more