by Rita Anthony | Aug 25, 2026 | Side Dishes
Easy Oil-Free Cornbread 1 cup cornmeal1 cup whole-wheat flour1 tablespoon baking powder¼ teaspoon salt1 cup unsweetened plant milk2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (optional)1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Preheat oven to 400°F.In a...
by Rita Anthony | Aug 1, 2026 | Side Dishes
Grilled Baby Bok Choy 4 baby bok choy (halved lengthwise)2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari sauce for a gluten-free option)2 cloves garlic (minced)1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)1 lemon (cut into wedges)Steamed brown or white rice (for serving) Whisk...
by Rita Anthony | Jul 21, 2026 | Side Dishes
Grilled Sweet Potato Rounds 2 medium sweet potatoesChili powderFresh chives (chopped) Slice the sweet potatoes into ½-inch rounds. Steam for 8–10 minutes or until just beginning to become tender but still firm enough to hold their shape. Lightly dust with chili powder...
by Rita Anthony | May 24, 2026 | Side Dishes
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms 4 large portobello mushroomsGochujang sauce, Korean barbecue sauce, Teriyaki sauce, or oil-free Italian dressing Wipe the mushrooms clean and remove the stems if desired.Coat the mushrooms generously in your marinade of choice and let sit...
by Rita Anthony | Apr 22, 2026 | Side Dishes
Simple Tempeh Marinade & Prep 8 oz about 225g tempeh, sliced2 tbsp tomato paste1 tsp onion powder1 tsp garlic powder1 tbsp nutritional yeast3 –4 tbsp water (to thin)Salt & pepper (optional, to taste) In a bowl, mix tomato paste, onion powder, garlic powder,...
by Rita Anthony | Apr 7, 2026 | Side Dishes
Balsamic Roasted Mushrooms 16 ounces mushrooms (button or cremini), halved or quartered3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar3 cloves garlic, minced1½ teaspoons dried thyme (or Italian herbs)½ teaspoon salt (optional)3-4 tablespoons water or vegetable broth Preheat your oven...
