"Creamy Italian and Ranchy” dressing. Melody demonstrates how these economical, gluten-free recipes double as marinades, dips, and pasta sauces, offering creative ways to enjoy healthier salads and meals. Vegan cooking can be easy, versatile, and delicious without sacrificing taste or budget.
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Program Hosts Nikki Anderson and Melody Caviness share a healthy alternative to traditional “meatballs” by this tantalizing recipe for “Meatless Meatballs”, which can be served with pasta, as a sandwich or alone with a fruit sauce. 
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A hearty vegan alternative made with breadcrumbs, walnuts, oats, tofu, vegetables, and seasonings. Melody explains how to prepare the loaf easily, adapt it for gluten-free diets, and to choose healthier ingredients like Bragg’s Liquid Aminos and homemade ketchup—revealing that nutritious vegetarian cooking can be simple and delicious.
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“Heavenly Mashed Potatoes”: In this program, hosts Nikki Anderson and Melody Caviness demonstrate how to make creamy, dairy-free mashed potatoes using cashews, soy milk, and simple ingredients. They discuss healthy variations, allergy-friendly substitutions, and tips for enjoying potatoes as a nutrient-rich, versatile comfort food that’s easy to prepare at home.
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In this episode of Focus on Healthy Foods, Nikki Anderson welcomes Melody Prettyman to demonstrate a vegetarian-friendly "Macaroni Oh So Cheesy" recipe. Melody shares tips for creating a creamy, dairy-free cheesy sauce using cashews, nutritional yeast, and arrowroot powder. They discuss ingredient substitutions, allergy-friendly options, and healthy cooking tips, showing that tasty, wholesome vegetarian meals are simple, satisfying, and accessible for any home cook.
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In this episode of Focus on Healthy Foods, Host  Nikki Anderson welcomes Plant-Based Chef and Educator, Melody Prettyman, who shares her Southern-Style Potato Salad: An easy, flavorful, gluten-free recipe featuring red potatoes, veggies, vegan mayonnaise, and naturally sweet pickles. Melody discusses healthy substitutions, allergy-friendly cooking, and how plant-based eating can improve lifestyle-related conditions, encouraging listeners to enjoy simple, nourishing foods that support better health and happiness.
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Versatile vegan “Cheesy Sauce”, made from cashews, pimentos, nutritional yeast, and simple seasonings. Melody explains how the sauce substitutes for dairy cheese in dishes like mac and cheese, casseroles, polenta, and dips, offer easy,  healthy, gluten-free options for families transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle.
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Did you know that having the right veggie ingredients, bursting with tantalizing flavor can also pack a lot of punch and provide protein? Program Hosts Nikki Anderson and  Melody Caviness explain how simple vegetables, flavorful seasonings, and kidney beans create a hearty, protein-packed dish that cooks in just minutes. Nikki and Melody also discuss sodium-saving tips, ingredient substitutions, and creative ways to use chili—from haystacks to casseroles—revealing how easy and satisfying that healthy plant-based cooking can be.

Program Hosts Nikki Anderson and Melody Caviness explain how simple vegan ingredients—like Tofutti sour cream, Vegenaise, fresh spinach, and flavorful seasonings—create a nutritious dip that also works beautifully as a sandwich spread or enchilada filling. They also discuss gluten-free options, serving ideas, and easy ways to make healthy eating enjoyable and affordable at home.
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Check out this Gluten-free pancake recipe, created for Celiac disease! Program host Melody Caviness explains how simple, wholesome ingredients such as: oats, cashews, and apples, can replace gluten and eggs while keeping pancakes moist and flavorful. Melody also offers tips for doubling the recipe, making waffles, and using leftovers creatively, showing how vegetarian, cooking can be easy on the digestive system, healthy and delicious.
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