We like to celebrate a variety of holidays with a family brunch. From birthdays to Mother’s Day – and often for no special reason, our menu is one version or another of these breakfast burritos.
These are actually great any … Read more
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Bowl
Sometimes a combination you’ve never tried before is delicious beyond expectations.
I really shouldn’t be surprised that this Mashed Potatoes Bowl was one of those combos, since this cheese sauce makes just about everything better. Plus what’s cozier than mashed … Read more
Oven-Baked Veggie Tofu Scramble
I recently created a new version of one of my favorite breakfast staples…tofu scramble. I don’t always have a tofu scramble on hand, but maybe I should.
I’m always craving savory (rather than sweet) in the morning. Tofu scrambles are … Read more
Three Bean Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
With 2020 behind us, let’s get the fresh start we deserve.
More than 71 million Americans have gained weight during this pandemic. Let’s make it a happy and healthy New Year with a whole-food plant-based diet.
If this way of … Read more
Savory Veggie Bake
This is one of my newest favorites. It’s become the perfect breakfast or dinner, especially during this pandemic. Why? Because it’s easy, inexpensive, and pantry friendly – and especially good right now when our grocery stores may not have everything … Read more
Brown Rice and Black Beans Molé
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
Tex-Mex Breakfast Pizza
This is one of my favorite savory breakfasts!
In fact, I could have this same thing for any meal of the day. It hits just about every button for me…crispy, creamy, a little spicy, colorful, rich satisfying flavors, loads of … Read more
Red Lentil and Black Bean Soup
I think a delicious bowl of hot soup makes the perfect meal, any time of year. Soup is just such good food, and this one is simple to prepare, and truly delectable over mashed potatoes. I especially love how the … Read more
Curried Sweet Potato, Eggplant, and Quinoa Tagine
This flavorful dish is my very uncomplicated version of a complex North African vegetable tagine.
Tagines are savory Moroccan stews prepared by slow cooking in a shallow cooking dish with a conical lid, and both the cookware itself, and the … Read more