Vegan Recipes
Pasta a la Summer
Capturing Summer, one bite at a time I just LOVE fresh veggies & herb pasta dishes in the summer....they say SUMMER with every bite! My favorite combination is fresh corn, red bells, zucchini, tomatoes and LOTS of fresh basil! It's even better when some...
asian pear FRIED RICE.
asian pear FRIED RICE. We've been having fun experimenting with our harvest of Asian Pears.... a few days ago I had some leftover rice I wanted to use it up. So I made a fried rice with baked tofu, edamame, carrots, broccoli and ASIAN PEARS instead of water...
ASIAN PEARS kissed with salt and red chili powder.
De-lish! I LOVE Asian Pears....they're perfect! Crisp, refreshing, not overly sweet....yum! We have two trees in our backyard that are completely full...if you live in the Bay Area, drop me a note and we'll figure out a way to get you some. One of my favorite ways of...
WAFFLE mornings. WAFFLE evenings.
WAFFLE mornings. WAFFLE evenings. WAFFLE mornings. WAFFLE evenings. I'm always looking for quick and easy breakfast ideas....Trader Joe's now carries egg-less, Gluten Free Waffles :)! Yippee! I just pop one in the toaster, add a little maple syrup, a dollop of greek...
PLUM jelly LIME spritzer’s….
great on a HOT summer's day.... It's plum season! A friend of ours has a plum tree that gives, gives and gives more all summer long. Last weekend they dropped off a big bowl of SUPER ripe ones...so my husband, the AMAZING jam maker that he is made some plum jelly....
ONE-pot cornbread: a complete meal.
This One-pot Cornbread is an easy and wholesome meal! I take my favorite cornbread recipe...and then add a bunch of goodies from different food groups to make it a complete meal...black beans for protein, red bells, zuchinni, corn, cilantro, jalapenos and tomatoes for...
baked TOFU: great to have on hand.
Baked tofu is great to have on hand....especially when you have a tasty marinate; they really soak up the flavor. I like baking tofu verses pan frying for several reasons....1. it's easier :), 2. they all cook to the same consistency, 3.) it requires less constant...
Quinoa and Black Bean CAKES.
Quinoa and Black Bean CAKES. These are similar to the RICE PATTIES that I LOVE....but a little different :). These little cakes are great to eat with a side of veggies, salad or soup...as an alternative for a veggie burger patty or just by themselves. They cook...
smoothies to-GO….
smoothies to-GO.... Like I mentioned a few posts ago....my husband and I love our smoothies on the road. This a great thing to pack for road trips...a nutritious, filling, tasty, fast and definitely cost-effective alternative to eating out for breakfast or a snack...
Cheesecake Stuffed Peaches…Strawberries and one Fuji Apple….
Cheesecake Stuffed Peaches...Strawberries and one Fuji Apple.... Last year I posted this de-lish recipe on Cheesecake Stuffed Peaches....and last night I decided to experiment and try it in a few new ways.... 1. I used 3 white peaches instead of yellow ones...
Quinoa Rice Pilaf: my new favorite staple.
Quinoa Rice Pilaf: my new favorite staple. I've been playing around with this blend of quinoa and rice for the past few weeks...and I have to say that I LOVE it! The quinoa and rice cook really nicely together...the rice gets a little bit more of a nutty flavor and...
staying HYDRATED: Indian Limeade.
staying HYDRATED: Indian LIMEade.... Although spring just arrived a few weeks ago here in Northern Cali it already feels like we've moved into summer :)...we've had temperatures in the high 80's since last week and staying hydrated is a must...because this is just the...
another GREEN DRINK!
another GREEN DRINK! A very dear reader sent this recipe in of a morning green drink she makes...THANK YOU for sharing! See below for Ayurvedic recommendations...and feel free to send in any recipes you have and would like to share with the group! ENJOY! *** VEGAN...
Kale, Fennel and Hummus Wrap: yummy!
Kale, Fennel and Hummus Wrap: yummy! So this has definitely been a big hummus week in our household :)....hence all the hummus based recipes... Dawnell Kent, one of our readers (who is also an AMAZING personal trainer) sent in this recipe...I made it last...
green drink: ’tis the season to CLEANSE….
'tis the season to cleanse.... Spring's here!....the grass is turning green, the flowers are blossoming, bird's are chirping...and before we know it, it's going to be summer. A few years ago, I attended an awesome workshop by Jen Jensen and Phil Madden of Sonoma...
Pizza: vegan style.
PIZZA: vegan style. I LOVE pizza...and as someone who's been told by several holistic practitioners that it would be in my best interest to avoid dairy and gluten... you can bet I miss it! I've never been able to completely get rid of gluten or dairy from my diet, but...
Cauliflower Arugula SOUP.
Cauliflower Arugula SOUP. We've been eating lighter dinners lately....and soups are always a top choice for something light, but filling....lately I've been making various vegetable soups, my latest concoction was inspired by the only two veggies we had left in our...
HUMMUS: sun-dried tomato and herbs.
HUMMUS: sun-dried tomato and herbs. You just can't go wrong with hummus...1.) it's super easy to make. 2.) there are so many different ways to change it up (the type of bean, the seasoning, etc) 3.) the versatility of the things you can serve it with is limitless and...
Goddess Greens
Goddess Greens I had my favorite lunch today....Goddess Greens with Kitchari! Over ten years ago, my friend Trupti introduced me to how she makes greens...and I was never the same after that :). Her recipe was super simple, but off the charts delicious, wholesome......
Spinach-Artichoke PESTO.
Spinach-Artichoke PESTO. I LOVE pesto because it's always super fresh tasting and it's a quick and easy weeknight meal....not to mention there are so many different ways of changing it up! I've found that in our area, Trader Joe's has the best basil, hands down. It's...
