Our annual family reunion took us to the Hudson Valley in upstate New York this summer, and it was here, on one of the very hottest days of the year that we headed to Gaskins, in Germantown – a family-owned … Read more
Spicy Tempeh Skillet with Red Cabbage, Black Beans, and Sweet Potatoes
Tempeh is a family favorite for us, with its uniquely firm and chewy texture that holds up so very well to roasting, grilling, or sautéing.
This Tempeh Skillet creates a hearty backdrop to red cabbage, black beans, greens, and sweet … Read more
Roasted Beet and Roasted Garlic Hummus
Recently, I started creating my own beet hummus, and my daughter and I have fallen in love with this. It’s creamy and deeply flavorful, and we’re enjoying it with raw vegetables (of course), on sprouted grain toast, in salad wraps, … Read more
Easy Seven-Layer Tex-Mex Dip
This simple Seven Layer Dip and celebrations of all kinds are made for each other.
My very favorite way to serve this is in pretty little glasses, but if short of time, just spread ingredients one layer at a time … Read more
Smoky White Bean and Potato Stew, and Book Review: The Vegan 8 (100 Simple, Delicious Recipes Made with 8 Ingredients or Less)
The Vegan 8 cookbook, from author Brandi Doming, is finally available, and it’s lovely, with striking ideas for breakfast, snacks, dinners, sauces, and desserts, and each one representing the author’s commitment to utilizing 8 ingredients or less – not counting … Read more
Oil-Free Air-Baked Falafel with Tzatziki Slaw
Spicy Black-Eyed Peas and Baby Kale (Winter Beans and Greens)
Happy New Year!
January means fresh opportunities to take care of our health inside and out, and beans and greens might be one of the best ways to make impressive strides toward these goals.
Here’s my truly delicious Winter Beans … Read more
Brown Rice and Black Beans in Homemade Green Salsa with Cilantro and Lime
This past weekend, I made burritos filled with this simple combination of black beans and brown rice, simmered in a zesty homemade green salsa.
Fresh cilantro and lime juice make this sauce just a little unusual, and really delicious. Although … Read more
Spicy Black Beans and Greens over Rice
Here we are, well into January, the month that promises a fresh start after holiday indulging. Yet, many of us truly struggle to get on track (or stay on track), and if this sounds painfully familiar, you have lots of … Read more
Spicy Green Beans with Shallots, Garlic, and Ginger
I was inspired to make Spicy Green Beans one night when my kids convinced my husband to order Chinese cuisine from a nearby restaurant. I wanted to enjoy the same wonderful flavors they were about to have, but I also … Read more