Vegan Sofritas, Chipotle-Style
I must’ve been Mexican in my last life because I could happily eat Mexican food every day. When the Chipotle chain came out with their vegan sofritas, which are basically chopped bits of organic tofu in a saucy base, I changed my stance on what fast food could offer.I still prefer homemade and in case you do, try this version of delicious sofritas.Still, there’s nothing like home-cooked food for so many reasons. Cooking from scratch lets you use the freshest ingredients in the ...
Crunchy Asparagus Miso Soba Noodle Salad
This delicious noodle salad uses raw asparagus and other raw veggies to create a satisfying and light salad that screams SPRING! Best served cold or at room temperature, it's a perfect make-ahead meal for guests or even tomorrow's lunch.Here we use purple asparagus, green onions, carrots and red peppers but feel free to substitute your favorites. If our peas were ready, we'd add them too but it's just been too much crazy weather to make the timing happen.Tastes great the next ...
The Best Vegan Quiche Ever
Before I gave up dairy and eggs, I made a tofu-based quiche regularly. Not only was it a handy way to use leftover veggies, it was easy, fast and tasty for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Without cheese and eggs, it seemed impossible to replicate. Until now.After many failed attempts (chickpea batter is nice but definitely doesn’t taste like quiche and traditional egg replacers weren’t giving me the fluffy, creamy texture I missed), I finally figured out how to get the taste I ...
Lemony Roasted Cauliflower with Olives and Almonds
Cauliflower is one of those vegetables that many people overlook (though riced cauliflower has clearly become a thing for the carb-free folks) but it's packed with fiber, a decent source of protein, high in vitamin C and potassium and also provides vitamins B and K. Plus, it's filling and low-fat.This is a delicious way to serve cauliflower, the ubiquitous winter vegetable, that is sure to please even those fussy eaters who have decided they don't actually like cauliflower (probably because ...
Happy Morning Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes (Vegan)
Staring at our fifteen pounds of fresh-picked organic blueberries is a summer treat that allows us to stuff our faces with handfuls at a time. The freezer is loaded and still there are more.This fluffy pancake recipe, topped with pure maple syrup, uses these most delicious berries to create the classic morning comfort food. Why not eat, enjoy, then crawl back into bed and lounge? Decadent, yes but oh so lovely...INGREDIENTS:1 Cup All Purpose Flour (or preferred variety)1 ...
Creamy Potato Red Pepper Spinach Tart
This vegan, soy-free tart is quiche-like and very rich and perfect for a Spring luncheon or Summer evening meal. It can be varied with different vegetables to make it your own in every season. How about butternut squash and leeks for Autumn or tomatoes and peas for a change? While the ingredient list looks long, the recipe isn't complicated. It's just a matter of layering everything together.It's kid-friendly but also pairs well with a crisp white wine and of course, a big crunchy salad. ...
Asparagus Stuffed Mushrooms
These delicious roasted mushroom caps filled with asparagus or other vegetable stuffing are a beautiful presentation-worthy dinner party option and are vegan-friendly too.The mushroom caps can also be served as a starter or as a great cocktail party snack, depending on how many you serve. Three to five makes a full size serving. We used leftover roasted asparagus but you can use any leftover or cooked veggie including spinach, roasted peppers, eggplant or whatever you have.Feel free ...
Fava Spinach Soup: A Cold Weather Pantry Foray
It’s ridiculously freezing outside, with temps in the teens and lower. When I ran outside for a second to get something, I remembered the steamy warmth that soup brings. A quick visit to the pantry and I spied some fava beans and some summer canned tomatoes and this soup was born. With the addition of spinach, potatoes, onion and garlic, it’s a hearty soup that pairs well with some crusty bread or a salad.NOTE ON DRIED FAVA BEANS: Fava beans are high in dietary fiber, protein, ...
Creamy Mushroom Potato Leek Soup – Fast and Filling
Sometimes we just need creamy hot soup to warm us up, especially in the chill of Winter. This soup, which has no actual cream but is still smooth, thick and rich-tasting, hits the spot with its umami flavors derived from the mushrooms and sauteed leeks. Now that we've tried this, it will be hard to go back to simple potato leek as it seems to fall short in flavor.This recipe uses the pressure cooker, which means it can be prepared from start to finish in less than 15 minutes. Yes, really. ...
Whole Baked Kabocha Squash with Apples
This recipe could not be easier. It is so easy, in fact, that I don't even think it's legit to call it a recipe but cookbook authors have told me otherwise. After all, we have entire "recipe books" devoted to juice, which basically consists of 2-5 ingredients put through a juicer.Its flavor belies its simplicity. The squash and apple meld together with the roasty goodness and it makes an amazing hearty winter side dish. Kabocha squash is particularly "meaty" and flavorful, with a cream ...
