January signals a new beginning, when we’re ready to hit the reset button for a fresh start. While many of us have a New Year’s resolution or two to get to busy with, some of us would rather hibernate for … Read more
Perfect Plant-Based Thanksgiving Menu
Surrounded by family and a kitchen filled with delicious flavors, Thanksgiving has long been at the top of my favorite holidays list. But it’s not without challenges.
If you host guests who aren’t vegan, like we do, you know that … Read more
Arugula and Roasted Beet Salad with Cream Cheese, Dates, and Raw Pistachios
This salad is beyond delicious.
Until recently, I haven’t used (or liked) beets much, other than in my Fabulous Beet Burgers, which I completely adore.
Now, I actually LIKE beets! I know, this is shocking news to me, too, … Read more
Pasta Primavera Alfredo
Mmmm…so delicious. My newest favorite.
Colorful freshly sautéed vegetables over warm pasta, smothered in a luxurious, creamy Alfredo sauce. An outstanding dish. Trust me, you’ll want seconds.… Read more
Pan-Steamed Broccolini with Toasted Pistachios
Two ingredients (plus seasonings). It’s a combination that’s almost magical…tender, crunchy, salty, slightly bitter, and just a tad smoky. Ridiculously easy, and oh so good!
In case you aren’t acquainted with broccolini, it’s similar to broccoli. But broccolini has smaller … Read more
Mashed Potato Stacks with Mixed Greens
Mashed potatoes with mixed greens are meant for each other. Such simple ingredients, but they are somehow far from ordinary when combined.
Greens and potatoes are so satisfying and extraordinarily nutritious that they make their way onto my plate almost … Read more
Miso Soup
I suspect there are almost as many ways to make Miso Soup as there are people who make Miso Soup.
Made with fermented soybeans and barley or rice, miso is thought to be one of the most protective of super … Read more
Quinoa Bowl with Roasted Vegetable Medley
Simple is good. SO good!
But that’s only part of the reason I’m loving quinoa for easy weeknight meals these days. Quinoa has great texture and a wonderful nutty flavor. It’s loaded with protein, and a nice source of minerals … Read more
Ratatouille Flatbread Pizza
My mom began making ratatouille when I was a young girl, and I remember it was unlike anything she usually served and I wasn’t really sure if it was supposed to be a side dish, a condiment, filling, or topping. … Read more
Roasted Carrots, Potatoes, and Onions (Oil-Free)
This is a favorite of mine. I never get over how good these vegetables are. I’m pretty sure they remind me of the pot roasts my mom used to make, and even then, the richly flavored carrots and potatoes were … Read more