So…the original recipe for the Vegan Coconut Butter is titled “coconut margarine.” I don’t want to call it that because the word conjures up bad images of the toast of my childhood. This ain’t even close to margarine. It melts on your tongue–just like dairy butter, only with an ever-so-slight coconut flavor. I can’t remember […]
Wilted Arugula Salad
Can we just talk about how much I love arugula? SO much. Can we also talk about how excited I was to get a bag of arugula with my CSA share last week? Even more. Happy, happy, happy. For once I decided to forgo the sun-dried tomatoes and white beans I usually eat with arugula. […]
Orange Miso Vinaigrette
One ingredient that I see over and over again in my vegan cookbooks is miso. As a kid I hated miso with a passion. Could not stand it. We had a Japanese girl living with us for a year and she would often make miso broth. I tried it several times, but never could enjoy […]
Strawberry-Pear Salad with Creamy Mustard and Fennel Pollen Dressing
I’m ready for Spring. Anyone with me? The past week has been a foggy blur of fevers and coughing so hard I wet my pants too many times to count. It snowed and was downright dreary. I spent the days trying to sneak a nap in where I could. Then my husband picked up some […]
Watercress Citrus Salad with Olive-Caper Vinaigrette
I don’t know what to write about this salad other than it’s probably the prettiest salad I’ve ever made, and definitely one of the tastiest. I get these cravings for something light and summery. The stews and soups are nourishing, but can be heavy. With all of the citrus I’ve been stocking up on, I […]
Cashew Sour Cream.
Have you ever heard of cashew sour cream? I have to confess that I love cashews before I go on. It would be unfair to not get that out in the open. I’m already biased, you see. Nuts are my best friend. They make me feel so much better about giving up dairy. I feel […]
A.B.C. Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Around some circles, I have the reputation for throwing together a tasty salad. Oh, yes. I do make good salad. I even wrote a post about it awhile back. Listen, if you are trying to switch to a healthier diet replete with veggies and fruit, salad is an easy way to do it. You don’t […]
Sunday Breakfast: Toad-in-the-Hole with Onion Gravy
On Sunday, I wanted to make a big breakfast. Usually my husband has meetings early in the morning until late in the evening on Sundays. I’m alone with the kids in the morning to get them ready to go for our 9:00 AM meeting time. (It’s kinda rough, I’m not gonna lie to you.) Last […]
Happy St. Paddy’s!
(image via marthastewart.com) I dropped the ball this year. Last month I was going to try corning a beef brisket myself. The process takes a few weeks. (You can look here, or here for ideas in case you are interested.) So, I’m doing our corned beef in the slow-cooker, which is a great way to […]
Mixed Greens Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Mixed Greens Salad with Poppyseed Dressing Serves 4 Ingredients: For salad: 1 bag mesclun greens (can use spinach instead) 1-2 tart apples, thinly sliced 1/2 cup (or a little more) dried cherries 1/2 cup chopped candied pecans 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola 1/4 lb. cooked bacon, crumbled For Poppyseed Dressing: 4 Tbsp. sour cream 4 Tbsp. […]
