Let’s whip up a delicious Oat Groat Risotto, a wholesome twist on the classic dish. Rather than traditional rice, we are using nutrient-rich oat groats for a chewy, yet creamy texture as the base. The hearty portobello mushrooms infuse a deep, earthy flavor, while the butternut squash adds a subtle sweetness and velvety richness. Combined…
Main Dish
Vegan Penne Pasta Bake
This hearty and nutritious dish brings together penne pasta, a savory blend of vegetables, lentils, and marinara sauce, making it perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It’s also an ideal go-to recipe for potlucks and effortless entertaining. This is a vegan adaptation of a pasta dish I used to make before embracing a…
Lemon Dill Chickpea Salad with Capers
This refreshing Lemon Dill Chickpea Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner on a hot summer day. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, fresh vegetables, it’s dressed in a zesty lemon dill dressing with capers that adds a burst of flavor to every bite. Serve this scrumptious lemon dill chickpea salad…
Vegan Cinco de Mayo Recipe Round Up!
Indulge in a culinary fiesta with these 25 mouthwatering, vegan Mexican recipes that are as easy to make as they are delicious. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or entertaining guests, these classics are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Start your feast with vibrant appetizers like crisp jicama slices drizzled with zesty lime juice, creamy…
Quinoa Minestrone Soup
Minestrone, a hearty soup hailing from Italy, boasts a rich history rooted in rustic culinary traditions. Crafted from a base of aromatic mirepoix—celery, onion, and carrots—this soup unfolds with a medley of seasonal vegetables, often embracing a vibrant array of beans and tomatoes. My own gluten free rendition diverges from the classic minestrone blueprint yet…
Roasted Garlic Hummus Board
Are you ready to try something extraordinary that involves hummus? This isn’t any kind of regular hummus it is garlic hummus, but not just any garlic – it’s roasted garlic. Roasting the garlic takes it to a whole new level of deliciousness. Roasting mellows out the garlic and makes it all buttery, smooth and creamy….
Tandoori Cauliflower with Chef Rajeev Basak
What an honor it was to interview Sr Executive Chef Rajeev Basak on the Windstar, Star Breeze Cruise Ship in Alaska along with my dear friend Shayda Soleymani from Healthy Cooking with Shayda. Chef Rajeev taught us how to make his incredible Tandoor Cauliflower two ways. You don’t even have to like cauliflower to fall…
Vegan Ranch Twice Baked Potatoes
That’s right, these twice baked potatoes are loaded with my Vegan Ranch Dressing! I don’t know how it could get any better than this. These are easy enough for a weekday meal but fancy enough to grace your table for a holiday or company meal. These are also perfect for backyard BBQ’s, picnics, potlucks and…
Curry Ginger Butternut Squash Soup
This is a delightful fall and winter soup that will warm you up from the inside out. It is a smooth and creamy soup that is simple to make but so flavorful. It tastes like you really went to a lot of work to make it but it’s so easy you will make it frequently…
Mushroom Spinach Lasagna Vegan
Lasagna is a huge comfort food for many people including my family. This fabulous Lasagna recipe is my most requested meal when the family is getting together anytime of year. They love it. I make it for Christmas, birthdays, Mother’s and Father’s Day. It feeds a crowd and is filling without making you feel stuffed….