In the spirit of Cafe Gratitude and Elaina Love’s Pure Joy Planet, here are some of my favorite feel-good eats. Plant-based, vegan, and some raw.

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Sheet Pan Polenta Tomato Tart

Sheet Pan Polenta Tomato Tart

This recipe is a hybrid of my polenta appetizer squares and the polenta tomato tart I adapted from...

Vegan Caesar Dressing

Vegan Caesar Dressing

Urban Remedy had me addicted to their Vegan Caesar for awhile, but then I got tired of buying...

Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad

Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad

Nuoc Cham, a Vietnamese dipping sauce made with fish sauce and lime juice, makes a great dressing...

Avocado Ranch

Avocado Ranch

I made this dressing to go with Bison Taco Salad, and had some extra so the next day I tried it on...

Egg Salad

Egg Salad

A text with a friend yesterday reminded me to post some of my "just stir it together" favorites,...

Mint Chip Smoothie

Mint Chip Smoothie

Here's a green smoothie to add to your line-up, something I adapted from Urban Remedy. Mint and...

Raw Kale Salad with Quinoa

Raw Kale Salad with Quinoa

This salad has been a favorite of mine since before I moved to Montana, over a dozen years ago. I...

Strawberry Cashew Cream

Strawberry Cashew Cream

Raw food chefs use cashews to make everything from "cheese" to "cheesecake". Being somewhat of a...

Almond Milk

Almond Milk

Store-bought brands are getting better and better, but no almond milk will taste as good, or foam...

Watermelon and Jicama Salad

Watermelon and Jicama Salad

Watermelon and jicama are refreshing on their own, but combined you've got a salad. And once...

Grated Carrot Salad

Grated Carrot Salad

The next time you need to bring something to a summer BBQ, make this grated carrot salad. It's...

Spicy Purple Slaw

Spicy Purple Slaw

You're on your way to making a slaw when you thinly slice any sturdy vegetable. For dressing, you...

Cocoa Buckwheat Granola

Cocoa Buckwheat Granola

Chocolate for breakfast. Sure you can! Maximize nutrition with this cocoa buckwheat granola,...

French Vinaigrette

French Vinaigrette

This classic vinaigrette enhances your fresh garden greens and beautiful farmer's market produce...

Cashew Cream

Cashew Cream

Naturally sweet, creamy goodness made from ... cashews?  Believe it. One of the best takeaways...

Chia Seed Pudding

Chia Seed Pudding

Stir a few tablespoons of chia seeds into unsweetened almond milk, wait a bit, and you have...

Your House Granola

Your House Granola

Make your own house granola. It's a delicious topping for your morning yogurt and a great way to...

Popcorn

Popcorn

Popcorn made in a pan on the stove is delicious drizzled with butter, of course, but do try it...

Co-Co Truffles

Co-Co Truffles

Que Se Raw Se Raw, a local raw food takeout place, is on vacation through the end of this month. I...

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