This hearty and colorful soup is perfect as a side dish to a meal or as the main course. Herb-toasted walnuts and a touch of crunchy peanut butter create a soup bursting with flavor.

Applesauce can be made with peeled apples and a variety of spices. Flavorings or sweeteners such as cinnamon are also commonly added. It’s our absolute favorite dessert, straight from my jars. The sauce is equally delicious without the cashew cream and I have been known to eat it straight from the jar.

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Love risotto? Try this low-fat version, which swaps pearl barley for traditional risotto rice. Pearl barley is cheaper than traditional risotto rice and more flavorful.

Go Vegan by Marlene Watson-Tara is vibrant and colorful recipe guide book with key information. This excerpt will inspire people about vegan nutrition.

Sweet, tangy and fresh-tasting this pad thai recipe is full of only the best unrefined, healthy and nourishing ingredients. Tamarind tastes a bit like a date but is less sweet (and more sour), and is sometimes known as the Indian date.

A Mexican fiesta of a recipe, these vegetable-filled burritos are packed full of flavor and texture.

This super salad dressing recipe is wonderful tasting and balances all five tastes to make your salad even more delicious.