Chimichurri Corn on the Cob

Image Leave a comment September 2, 2020 Vicki Brett-Gach

Chimichurri Sauce…I can’t get enough of it. On rice, vegetables, roasted potatoes…and especially brushed over corn on the cob. This stuff is sooo good.

If you aren’t acquainted with Chimichurri happiness, come right in and have a seat. The origin … Read more

Unstuffed Cabbage

Image 7 Comments January 15, 2020 Vicki Brett-Gach

Outstanding on a cold night, this recipe is deeply satisfying and delicious – but without all the work of traditional stuffed cabbage.

Of course it’s fully vegan, plant-based, and oil free. I make this in a pressure cooker, but I’m … Read more

Holiday Pilaf

Image 1 Comment December 18, 2019 Vicki Brett-Gach

This dish is deliciously festive, yet really easy to assemble. It was a hit this week in our holiday cooking class, and I’m serving it again when our out of town guests arrive. These harvest flavors marry together beautifully, and … Read more

Brown Rice and Black Beans Molé

Image 3 Comments October 16, 2019 Vicki Brett-Gach

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

Brown Rice Bowl with Smoky Roasted Red Pepper Cashew Cream Sauce

Image 2 Comments May 2, 2018 Vicki Brett-Gach

This special rice bowl is topped with a truly unusual sauce. The red pepper and smoked paprika are the stars here, but all of the ingredients in combination support the balance of sweet, sour, savory, hot, and smoky. It’s rich … Read more

Creamy Apple Cinnamon Rice Pudding

Image Leave a comment April 4, 2018 Vicki Brett-Gach

Although Rice Pudding is usually served for dessert, I recently created this scrumptious version for one of my clients to enjoy for breakfast.

I simmered leftover brown rice in coconut milk, along with apples, cinnamon, and maple syrup. It was … Read more

Brown Rice and Black Beans in Homemade Green Salsa with Cilantro and Lime

Image Leave a comment June 7, 2017 Vicki Brett-Gach

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

Image Leave a comment January 18, 2017 Vicki Brett-Gach

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

Curried Rice with Almonds, Peas, and Carrots

Image Leave a comment October 5, 2016 Vicki Brett-Gach

This simple curried rice has become a staple in my kitchen. The onion and curry magically transform leftover rice and frozen vegetables into a ridiculously easy meal.

I like that this dish is colorful, flavorful, and very budget-friendly. But I … Read more

Pineapple Fried Rice

Image 8 Comments June 3, 2015 Vicki Brett-Gach

This may be one of the best dishes I’ve ever made. So good. Allow me to point out that it is not actually “fried” in the traditional sense. No oil was harmed in the making of this recipe.

But it … Read more

Ann Arbor Vegan Kitchen

Whole Food. Plant-Based. Simple. Happy. Delicious.

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