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Unleash the Flavor: Savor the Delicious Versatility of Marinated Lentils!
Whether you are creating a hearty side dish, a fresh salad, or a satisfying main course, marinated lentils are your go-to ingredient.
Dec 17, 20244 min read
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How to Make Delicious Marinated Mushrooms
Marinated mushrooms offer an easy, tasty way to enjoy all the health benefits of mushrooms while adding an extra zing to any meal. Give this
Nov 6, 20245 min read
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Roasting garlic is a simple process that yields soft, spreadable goodness.
Mild, nutty, almost sweet roasted garlic can be the MVP of a dish, adding a satisfying complexity.
Nov 5, 20244 min read
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Succotash: Simple. Delicious. Nutritious.
Succotash is one of those dishes that feels like comfort on a plate—simple, satisfying, and packed with vibrant colors and nutrients....
Oct 8, 20244 min read
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Simple No-Knead Bake Anytime Bread!
Thanks for pestering me to post this recipe! This recipe is so easy and convenient that it's almost criminal. Really. It only takes about...
Oct 2, 20223 min read
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Chickwheat Shreds: Easier, more versatile and delicious than you might think!
It had been awhile since I'd made Chickwheat shreds, and I won't wait so long til next time. I've finally developed the definitive recipe...
Feb 12, 20225 min read
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One diet resolution to rule them all
What if you could make just one change that could help you lose weight, reverse disease, help the planet, eliminate animal cruelty and...
Jan 8, 20227 min read
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Tofu-based Mayonnaise rocks it, and is perfect for salad dressings.
Although I love my cashew based mayonnaise, I understand that raw cashews may not be widely available, and are a bit expensive - even...
Oct 4, 20213 min read
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If life gives you giant zucchini, make zucchini relish
The neighbors went out of town for several days, and came back to zucchini the size of an ocean liner. Well, maybe not that big, but BIG...
Sep 4, 20214 min read
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Creamy Vegan Carrot Cauliflower Soup - from Instant Pot to the blender. Bam!
Another totally simple soup that will garner rave reviews - earthy, subtly sweet and satisfying. This soup comes together - out of the...
Jul 26, 20214 min read
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Vegan Seitan Lentil 'Steaks' will satisfy that craving
Anybody who's gone WFPB (Whole-Food, Plant-based) will admit there are times when they'll get that craving for a juicy, flavorful cut of,...
Jul 25, 20215 min read
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"What's a go-to meal when I'm tired and not inspired?" is asking the wrong question.
I've been browsing the WFPB (whole-food, plant-based) groups and forums, and this question seems to come up every time. It's easy to...
Jul 11, 20217 min read
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Home canning: A pandemic skill that will serve you well
I've been 'canning' and preserving food for about 50 years. Really. Starting when I was about 15 years old. My female relatives all did...
Apr 2, 202112 min read
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Dinner Inspirations: March 2021
One of the best things that you can do to save mealtime energy, money and frustration though the week is Batch Cooking. I'm not talking...
Mar 17, 20213 min read
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Potage de Crécy - Creamy vegan Instant Pot carrot soup. Elevated.
This became one of my favorite soups after I had it years ago in a little, unexceptional Paris bistro. The waiter delicately mounded an...
Mar 7, 20214 min read
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Asian Dumplings: Fill your freezer full of 'Quick and Delicious'
I've been a fan of Asian dumplings in all their many forms for as long as I can remember. My father was a veteran of the Yangtze River...
Mar 2, 20214 min read
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Vegan No-Oil Heavy Cashew 'Cream' is fast, simple and richly satisfying
You've joined the 'just say "No" to dairy' crowd, but are wondering what to do when you've gotta have heavy cream for a recipe. Hmmm....
Feb 16, 20213 min read
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France meets Asia: Lentilles du Puy and the perfect bamboo steamer. C'est si bon!
Just the other day, I received another package of 'caviar'. Well, the 'caviar' of lentils, that is, since we roll WFPBNO (whole-food,...
Feb 7, 20215 min read
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Creamy, Vegan Fire-Roasted Hatch Green Chili and Corn Soup
If you're a chili aficionado, you've no doubt heard of the world-famous Hatch chilies from New Mexico. These amazing, meaty pods have a...
Feb 7, 20214 min read
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Mushroom Bolognese with Seitan
The mushrooms looked so very tempting in my local Winco the other day that I bought a few. Well, a lot. Probably too many. Truth? I...
Feb 3, 20215 min read
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