Vicki Brett-Gach is an author and a graduate of the CNS and eCornell Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate. Vicki is also a Certified Vegan Lifestyle Coach and Educator, a Certified Personal Chef, Forks Over Knives Plant-Based Certified and Starch Solution Certified. Connect with Ann Arbor Vegan Kitchen on Facebook or visit her website at Ann Arbor Vegan Kitchen.

Spicy Cashews and Pecans
Spicy Cashews and Pecans

This simple yet delectable snack combines the natural richness of raw pecans and cashews with a tantalizing blend of sweet and spicy elements. A drizzle of maple syrup adds a hint of sweetness, while curry powder and cayenne pepper provide a fiery kick that’ll awaken your taste buds.


Best Veggie Chili
Best Veggie Chili

Dive into this hearty, flavor-packed dish. This chili promises to tantalize your taste buds with its bold layers of flavor and just the right amount of spice. It gets even more incredible with time, making it a superb leftover option.


Curried Red Lentil Soup
Curried Red Lentil Soup

This soul-warming, flavor-packed soup will leave you craving every spoonful. It combines the creamy richness of red lentils with the exotic allure of aromatic curry spices, resulting in a delightful blend of textures and tastes that are both satisfying and nutritious.


Salad Wraps With Beans and Greens
Salad Wraps With Beans and Greens

Are you ready to shake up your brown bag lunch routine? Dive into this whole-grain veggie roll-up, brimming with plant-based nutrition, and elevate your afternoons with fresh flavors and wholesome goodness.


Banana Bread With Cherries and Chocolate Chips
Banana Bread With Cherries and Chocolate Chips

The stunning combination of cherries and chocolate turns this healthy little plant-based snack into an incredible delight, elevating regular ol’ banana bread from good to superb. From simple, wholesome ingredients comes a delicious indulgence. No dairy. No white flour. No white sugar. No oil. No guilt.


Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream
Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream

Remember those famous peanut butter and jelly sandwiches from your childhood? Now you can savor those flavors in this tasty plant-based ice cream. This classic combination of creamy peanut butter and sweet jelly is a delightful treat for all ages.


Cinnamon Spiced Ice Cream
Cinnamon Spiced Ice Cream

This creamy, cinnamon-spiced ice cream uses plant-based milk as a base so you can satisfy your sweet tooth without using any animal products. It’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup and flavored with several warm spices—cinnamon, ginger, and allspice—giving it a cozy, comforting flavor.


Vegan Cobb Salad with Green Goddess Dressing
Vegan Cobb Salad with Green Goddess Dressing

This satisfying salad has it all—crispy, crunchy, and creamy. Instead of the traditional Cobb salad toppings (bacon, chicken, blue cheese, and hard-boiled eggs), this plant-based version has protein-rich Za’atar Roasted Chickpeas, BBQ Tempeh, and steamed quinoa. Make one large bowl of this lovely salad, or enjoy smaller individual servings!


Za’atar Roasted Chickpeas
Za’atar Roasted Chickpeas

Za’atar seasoning is a blend of herbs and toasted sesame seeds typically associated with Middle Eastern cuisine. In this dish, it combines really well with the Cajun seasoning to give the roasted chickpeas a flavor profile that is savory and slightly spicy.


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