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by Melissa King (Author)
It can be tough to put dinner on the table without falling back on packaged, processed foods. But for Melissa King, watching her two young daughters struggle with health issues was tougher. She switched her family to a whole foods, plant-based diet--and it made all the difference.
Today, Melissa is a master at crafting flavor-packed, no-stress recipes that are Easy. Whole. Vegan. (Plus, they're gluten-free!) Here are her top 100 meals, snacks, desserts, and more--ingeniously organized by need to help busy families find the right one:
- QUICK: Make Sweet Potato Pancakes or Avocado & Chickpea Stuffed Cucumbers in 30 minutes or less
- EASY: Multitask effortlessly with slow-cooker dishes like Chili Mac & Cheese
- MAKE-AHEAD: Prep Lentil Shepherd's Pie when you do have time, and freeze it for later (Melissa explains exactly how!)
- Plus, ENTERTAIN with White Bean & Zucchini Burgers, MAKE IT YUMMY with wholesome condiments like Hidden Veggies Tomato Sauce, and hydrate for health with PICK-ME-UPS like Beet, Orange & Ginger Juice or a Tropical Green Smoothie.
You do have time to cook whole, vegan food at home--once a week, or all the time. It's easy!
Author Biography
Melissa King is the author of "DIY Nut Milks, Nut Butters, & More." A vegetarian for 16 years, in 2012 she went vegan and quit processed foods with her whole family. Her blog, "My Whole Food Life," has 190,000 likes on Facebook and 83,000 followers on Pinterest. Her recipes have been featured on Greatist, Foodgawker, POPSUGAR Mom, and more. She lives outside of Dallas, Texas, with her husband and two daughters.
