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Collard Greens à la Benin with Black-eyed Peas. The legume, not the band.

Having been born and raised in Florida, with it's southern roots, Collards and Black-eyed Peas are a part of my personal food heritage. I...

Jul 2, 20214 min read

Stop 'peeking' behind the corn husk!

The farmer's markets are in full swing again, and it's just great to finally be able to get out and about, mingling with others in the...

Jun 19, 20215 min read

Oil-free Romesco Sauce: Swirl over pasta. Drizzle over vegetables. Spoon into soup or stew.

Romesco sauce is one of the greatest gifts Spain ever gave to the culinary world. I first encountered it during a driving (and eating!)...

May 6, 20213 min read

You've probably been storing your potatoes, onions and garlic all wrong.

Take heart. You're not alone. I did it wrong for years, storing potatoes in the refrigerator is 'no bueno'. Same for onions and garlic....

May 5, 20216 min read

Soy Curls offer amazing flexibility in meal planning that rivals tofu.

Packages of Soy Curls just seemed like a good thing to have in the pantry during the early days of the pandemic - when it seemed like so...

Apr 20, 20214 min read

Dinner Inspirations: April 2021

Shown above, store bought vegetable raviolis served over three sauces: Pureed carrot miso, Spinach and pea, and a tangy puree of those...

Apr 9, 20213 min read

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

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

Culinary thickeners for vegan mayonnaise or heavy 'cream' (plus: two new salad dressings!)

Up till now, I'd always relied upon raw cashews and Aquafaba to make my thick and creamy vegan mayonnaise ... and by extension, a vegan...

Mar 16, 20219 min read

Japanese-style Koji Broth is quick, easy and so delicious!

This broth is killer. It's so perfectly balanced, rich and flavorful, without being 'over the top'. It shouldn't be this easy, but it is....

Mar 11, 20214 min read

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

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

Lose your fear of tempeh with Tempeh Gumbo!

Believe it or not, but before a couple years ago, I didn't have a clear idea of what tempeh was. Sorta kinda like tofu? Maybe? Having...

Feb 25, 20213 min read

Lentils alla Norma

I've made the classic dish, Pasta alla Norma for years. It's one of my standards when I have a nice eggplant to use. But, as I was...

Feb 23, 20214 min read

Vegan Chikin Salad is a delicious revamp of the deli favorite

Chicken salad was always one of our lunch favorites back in the animal-eating days, but sadly missing-in-action as we transitioned to...

Feb 18, 20212 min read

'Oil-free' vinaigrette and 'Delicious' are not mutually exclusive

Since we went WFPBNO (Whole-food, plant-based, no added oil) here, it's been a learning curve to figure out how to make a salad dressing...

Feb 18, 20213 min read

Pasta Alla Vodka for two

Hey, there's no need to order takeout for a richly satisfying Italian dinner for two! Get the red checkered tablecloth out. Light some...

Feb 16, 20213 min read

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....