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"I've been using your website for about a year now, and honestly I keep coming back here. This is a wonderful reference and I'm thrilled to pieces that you continue to update it and improve it.

"I'm a lazy vegan, but there is nothing quite like this website to inspire me to get back into it again. Kudos to you for helping keep me and my family healthy!"

-- Sarah Barres, Fort Myers, Florida


"After having a good look on your site I don't think I'd have to have the same meal twice for months! The possibilities are endless...(but some of it is just too tasty! What to do....what to do...)"

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-- Louis L., Deltona, Florida


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-- Barbra Conway, Gordons Bay, Western Cape, Africa


"In an effort to inspire your readers who want to go veg*n but aren't quite there yet, I have something to share which may help.

"Since I have become vegan I have lost 8lbs. most of which was belly fat. I am down from a size 7 to a size 4. I have lost inches off the waistline (no more love handles). I've also said bye-bye to heartburn, which was a constant annoyance.

"Thanks so much for your website, because it gave me the jump start to achieve this."

-- Denise H., Redding, California


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-- Lauren J., Olathe, Kansas


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"Your energy is contagious and your knowledge is electrifying. Your passion is above and beyond. Thanks."

-- A.C., Maryland


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I plan on becoming a healthy vegetarian and lose the 80 pounds I need to...slowly and for life. I think this site can help me do that."

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Hello,

I'm Patty Knutson, but my friends call me Sassy. ;o)

If you're like many people these days, you're moving towards a more plant-based diet. Whether it's your goal to "Go Vegan" 1 day, 3 days or 7 days per week, it can be difficult to figure out what to eat on a daily basis.

And even if you DO have an idea of what to eat, it's easy to fall into a rut of preparing the same foods in the same way over and over again.

Do you HAVE to go in search of recipes for each and every meal? What if you can't find any recipes you like, or you find recipes to be confusing (as my hubby Jeff does), what should you do then?

And, let's be realistic, when mealtime rolls around you're usually in a rush (or superbly hungry!) and even the best-laid plans can fall to the wayside.

You need a vegan diet plan that works on a daily basis so you can get in and out of the kitchen and get on with life!


Wouldn't it be cool to find an easy-to-understand vegan food guide...

Easy Vegan Meals

...that would help you create yummy dishes that are simple to prepare? That would encourage you to find your creativity in the kitchen so cooking can be FUN? And best of all that would show you easy ways of making meals that are nutritious as well as delicious?




I may have the perfect solution.


This website was created with YOU in mind...

...to provide the tools you need to have fun in the kitchen in a way that's easy to understand and apply to your daily life. Tools that make it easier than ever to eat a healthy diet.

Because the goal is to get you to a place where you WANT to cook so you can stick to your guns and remain a success story -- whether a part-time or full-time vegetarian. And really, that's what you had in mind when you chose this path in the first place, right?

Vegan Cooking Site"This is the best cooking site EVER! This is cooking. This is what cooking is! I am helping a lot of people transition to veganism right now, and I will forward your site to ALL of them!"

-- Antoine from Quebec, Canada




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What this website has in store for you:

1. Learn to build your very own recipes from scratch. The Vegan Cooking Guide provides a long list of vegan foods, with detailed instructions on how to clean and prep each food, suggested cooking techniques, and "Flavor Matches" so you can build your own unique recipes on-the-fly, quickly and easily.

How To Cook Vegan Sweet PotatoesFor instance, ever get bored with sweet potatoes? Ho-Hum. (Yawwwwn.)

A visit to my Cooking Guide can help! There's a world of delicious ideas just waiting for you to glam onto. In this example, you'd simply find "sweet potatoes" on the food list, and then follow the link to mix and match suggested flavors and cooking techniques.

Kind of like Garanamals!! ;o)

Click on this example...

Sweet Potatoes

Cool, huh? And SO helpful too.

I promise you'll learn to whip up fantastic new and unique dishes while you add to your cooking skills every single time you step into the kitchen. Cooking skills that will stay with you for the rest of your life.

Easy Vegan Dinner"OMG! Sassy, your site ROCKS! It's well organized & linked up w/ TONS of helpful hints & flavorful tidbits. The Beets info on your site made my dinner simple & scrumptious. Thank you! I'm totally bookmarking you. ;~)"

-- Jeri from the great state of Texas


Create A Vegan Recipe From Scratch2. Improve an ol' standby recipe! Surely you've found a recipe or two that you like, but it just needs SOMETHING -- you can't put your finger on it. Visit the Cooking Guide, click on the main ingredient of your recipe, then use the "Flavor Matches" to find the foods, herbs and spices that match perfectly with your chosen ingredient -- and add one (or more) of them to your recipe. You'll create a new recipe all your own!


3. Discover a new recipe you can fall in love with.

Vegan Recipe CollectionThis recipe collection may not be large, but I think you'll enjoy preparing each and every one of them. All recipes on this site have been tested and tweaked over the course of a decade until they've received a thumbs-up from my non-vegetarian friends -- and personal chef clients.

Of course, the Veg*ns like them too. ;O)

Follow this link to find Vegan Recipes that you're bound to fall in love with.



Healthy Vegan Meals4. Cooking yummy food is one half the equation. It's also important to create meals that will support your good health.

If you've found yourself removing animal foods from your diet, but you haven't replaced them with plant-based foods that supply equal (or better) amounts of nutrients, then you'll be interested in reading Vegan Nutrition Made Easy.*

You'll also learn all about the ins and outs of protein, Vitamin B12, vegetables, whole grains, and more!

And while we're on the topic, take a Vegan Nutrition Test to help pinpoint your YOU-nique nutritional needs. (pssst....Vegan Coach VIPs Only - Click here for your "Backstage Pass".)


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"We're completely mad about your site. We love every moment of it. Keep up the wonderful work of educating us."


-- Marc and Miljan, Chicago, Illinois


Vegan Nutrition Coaching5. We all need a little help now and then. If you'd like some assistance with your diet, then you may be interested in Vegan Nutrition Coaching.

Do you need someone you can call on to take you by the hand and walk you through the maze of vegan diet and nutrition information that you are constantly bombarded with? Or maybe you simply don’t have the time to figure out which foods are best for your unique nutritional needs or vegan weight loss plans?

We each have our own reasons for needing a little help now and then. As a Vegan Nutritional Consultant, and also a Vegan with 14 years of personal and professional experience, I have the experience you just might be looking for. And I'll be here when you need me. ;O)

Visit the Vegan Diet and Nutrition Coaching page to learn more.





6. Visit my blog Everyday Vegan Diet Tips to see a REAL LIVE VEG*N in action! :O)

Vegan BrunchThis blog includes not only the dishes I create in my own kitchen, but I use my background as a nutritional consultant to discuss WHY I choose the ingredients I do so YOU can make informed and healthy decisions when putting your own menu together.


And each and every dish I share with you in my blog includes a photo, like these Quinoa Breakfast Wraps. Yummmm...

Follow this link to discover my Everyday Vegan Diet Tips Blog.



There is so much for you to discover on this site. So, where to begin?

Be sure to come back and visit -- new pages are added each and every week!

So let's go have some fun and let your creativity fly!

*Cheers!*


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*Disclaimer:The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of Patty "Sassy" Knutson, unless otherwise noted. The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional or nutritionist and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of Patty "Sassy" Knutson, who encourages you to make your own health care and nutrition decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.




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Your Vegan Cooking Guide Tutorial
There's a lot of information in the Vegan Cooking Guide. This Vegan Cooking Guide Tutorial will help you pinpoint the information you need quickly and easily.

This Vegan Cooking Guide provides the vegan cooking tools you need!
When you're searching for a list of vegan foods and how to cook them, turn to this handy dandy Vegan Cooking Guide. Your goal to eat a vegan diet has never been easier or more fun!

Whole Grains:The difference between simple and complex carbs, plus cooking tips!
Add whole grains to your vegan diet, which are complex carbohydrates your body needs. Plus, discover why our grains are dehulled and the bran removed. Includes a list of whole grains.

Barley Recipes You Make From Scratch
Barley is one of those grains that most people love, but they need ideas for how to prepare it. Learn to create barley recipes you'll love, and start enjoying this healthy grain today. :O)

Brown Rice Recipes You Create Yourself!
Learn how to select, prep, cook and flavor you own brown rice recipes -- make recipes to match your EXACT tastes!

Corn On The Cob Recipes You Create From Scratch!
It's such a fun food to play around with that there's no reason to rely on someone else's corn on the cob recipes when you can create your very own in minutes!

Create A Kasha Recipe or Buckwheat Recipe From Scratch
It can be difficult to find information on how to cook buckwheat (also known as Kasha). But the Vegan Coach can help you create your very own yummy buckwheat or kasha recipe.

How To Prepare Millet
Learn how to prepare millet, a delicious and slightly nutty grain packed with protein! Then use the "Vegan Flavor Matches" to create your own millet recipes quickly and easily.

Create Your Own Quinoa Recipes
Quinoa is a delectable teeny tiny little grain. Let the Vegan Coach show you how to prepare yummy quinoa recipes quickly and easily.

Fresh Vegetables: Why You Need Them AND How To Make Them!
Here's a list of beautiful and colorful vegetables for you to discover! Learn how to select, clean, cook and flavor your vegetables to perfection. It's tons-o-fun!

Cooking asparagus made easy!
Just about everyone likes asparagus -- even kids! Cooking asparagus is simple, but it can be tricky. Pop on in here to learn how to select, clean, cook and flavor your asparagus to perfection.

Discover How To Cook Beets From Scratch In Minutes!
You'll want to learn how to cook beets if your tastebuds jump for joy every time you put a beet in your mouth. The Vegan Coach can help you create your own beet recipes from scratch!

Create Bok Choy Recipes In Minutes!
Learning to create your own bok choy recipes is easy and fun, and really powers up your creativity. The Vegan Coach can show you how to select, cook and flavor your bok choy. Come on in!

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No need to rely on frozen broccoli when it's so easy to learn how easy cooking fresh broccoli can be. Let the Vegan Coach show you how to select, clean, cook and flavor your broccoli.

Create A Brussels Sprouts Recipe From Scratch!
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Easy Collard Greens Recipes Are Waiting To Be Created By You!
In need of collard greens recipes? Click here to learn to build your own recipes from scratch. It is easy and fun!

Fresh Kale Recipes Made Easy
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Cooking spinach made easy!
Learn the basics of cooking spinach, including selection advice, cooking techniques, and Vegan Flavor Matches. Create your own simple spinach recipes quickly and easily. (Includes photos!)

Sweet potato recipes you easily create yourself. Potatoes and yams too.
Click here to discover how to select, clean and cook your potatoes. Then, using the "Vegan Flavor Matches", you'll be creating potato, yam and sweet potato recipes in no time flat.

Create A Swiss Chard Recipe From Scratch!
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If you've never learned how to cook beans from scratch, you're in for a treat. You'll taste the difference -- promise!

Create Your Own Organic Fruit Recipe
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How To Prepare Tempeh
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Vegan Breakfast Recipes
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Vegan Appetizer Recipes
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Vegan Vegetable Soup Recipes
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Vegan Entree Recipes
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Vegan Dessert Recipes
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Your Vegan Food Pyramid
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