Steamed Kale and Cabbage Image Leave a comment February 19, 2020 Vicki Brett-Gach For the last few weeks I’ve been adding this steamed greens combo to almost everything! Totally simple! And drizzled with balsamic vinegar, it’s totally delicious, too. I add it to Breakfast Panini with Potatoes and Greens, Vegan Mac and … Read more
Pulled Jackfruit in Spicy BBQ Sauce Image 3 Comments July 17, 2019 Vicki Brett-Gach Not for me. That’s been my response (until now) to jackfruit, the trendy meat alternative that has even omnivores talking. But now, I get it! Jackfruit, as you may know, is an enormous fruit (like a huge spiky watermelon) that’s … Read more
Red Lentil and Black Bean Soup Image 3 Comments May 15, 2019 Vicki Brett-Gach 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 Image Leave a comment March 20, 2019 Vicki Brett-Gach 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
Summer Corn and Potato Salad Image Leave a comment August 15, 2018 Vicki Brett-Gach I love potatoes so much that I’m always looking for new ways to enjoy them. Here’s my current whole-food, plant-based summery potato salad. It’s simple, oil-free, and entirely delicious. Celery and red bell pepper brighten each bite with a little … Read more
Baked Polenta Fries Image Leave a comment March 21, 2018 Vicki Brett-Gach I seem to go for long stretches without making polenta, but whenever I do, I remember all over again how wonderful it is. I made a pot of herbed polenta a couple of days ago in my Electric Pressure Cooker… Read more
Ethiopian Lentil Soup Image 7 Comments January 31, 2018 Vicki Brett-Gach Berbere Spice Blend, an Ethiopian combination of flavors, defines this wonderful soup. It’s a mixture of paprika, red chile powder, chile flakes, sea salt, fenugreek, ginger, black pepper, cardamom, cumin, allspice, cinnamon, coriander, nutmeg, onion, clove, and garlic, and it … Read more
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Sweet Corn and White Beans Image Leave a comment October 21, 2015 Vicki Brett-Gach I cannot seem to get enough butternut squash this time of year. I’m roasting it with onions, adding it to stews, and mixing it into risottos. This soup is my newest obsession (thank you for the inspiration, lowfatvegan.com), and … Read more
