Michelle Smye Hughes is an author and speaker and loves to share her passion for the whole food plant-based lifestyle. Michelle is a graduate of the CNS and eCornell Plant Based Nutrition Certificate. Visit her website theplantbasedsecret.com.

Plant-Based Parents Transitioning With Teenagers
Plant-Based Parents Transitioning With Teenagers

Is your family plant-based? How do you deal with your family’s diet in a divided household? We have two boys in their teens that made the transition to plant-based eating.


Buckwheat Waffles With Dark Cherry Syrup
Buckwheat Waffles With Dark Cherry Syrup

Frozen cherries are preferable for this recipe as they melt into a delicious syrup. These waffles make a great weekend breakfast dish.


Vegan Smashed Potato Waffles
Vegan Smashed Potato Waffles

These savory plant-based and oil-free waffles are ideal for breakfast or a lunchbox.


Sweet Potato Hummus
Sweet Potato Hummus

Sweet potato adds extra flavor to this hummus. Chipotle and spices impart a smoky heat. The texture is creamy and light, perfect as a dip or a spread for vegetable wraps.


Layered Summer Salad
Layered Summer Salad

This is the perfect salad to bring to a group dinner party or for a backyard summer get together. It looks beautiful and can be made ahead or stored in the fridge for several days before serving.


Roasted Beet Hummus
Roasted Beet Hummus

This roasted beet hummus is as tasty as it is colorful.


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