Antipasto Vegan Pasta Salad
Well, here it is, the first recipe of 2017, Antipasto Vegan Pasta Salad. (It's also gluten-free!) Truth be told, I didn't post nearly as many…
Blood Orange Asparagus Salad with Ginger Miso Dressing
Well, we've already gone through several pounds of asparagus in the past few days. I really resisted the urge to jump up and down when I saw fresh…
Braised Lentils and Vegetables
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Chard with Potatoes and Tomatoes
Leafy greens. We hear so much about them these days. The world, including me, has woken up to the fact that we need to eat these super greens…
Cider-Mustard Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables
We've entered my favorite time of year. Halloween is over. Let the Thanksgiving baking, roasting, cooking begin! Over the next few weeks I'll…
Citrus Salad with Lemon Mint and Honey
It's Sunday night and it's late. My sweet little children have just fallen asleep. Everyone has been in some stage of sickness with a nasty…
Coconut Lentil Soup with Lemongrass and Ginger
I want to marry this Coconut Lentil Soup with Lemongrass and Ginger. Sigh. It's so incredible. I remember the first time I had Tom Kha Gai, or…
Coconut Quinoa Bowls with Broccoli and Tahini Sauce
These Coconut Quinoa Bowls will have your tastebuds rocking out. Topped with tender-crisp roasted broccoli and yummy tahini sauce for a delicious,…
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
Remember when I made a batch of Cashew Sour Cream from The Vegan Table? It made a lot of sour cream and for days I was dreaming of ways to use it.…
Eggplant, Chard and Tomato Quinoa Gratin
Yesterday was so lovely. I spent the day catching up on a few things around the house and cooking up a storm. I received my CSA share on Friday…
Garden Veggie Stir-Fry with Orange Miso Vinaigrette
Here's a quick veggie stir-fry recipe that came together in around 30 minutes, including my chopping time. It almost doesn't need a recipe - just…
Gluten-Free Ratatouille Pasta
You've probably seen the movie, but have you ever made ratatouille? The first time I made it, I had just started my 10 day juice fast and it was…
Gluten-Free Tamale Pie
Thank you to Pamela's Products for sponsoring this post. In the last few weeks, I've read a bunch of articles and blog posts on the subject…
Gluten-Free Vegan Portobello Fajitas
Fajitas have long been a favorite dinner of mine. My mom used to make them several times a year when I was growing up and we always looked forward to…
Greek-Style Veggie Pizza
Oh, man. I am really on a pizza kick lately. This Greek-Style Veggie Pizza is one that I really enjoyed making and eating. It's so full of flavor it…
Hearty Kale, Butternut, Barley Soup
My husband and I have come to an agreement on healthy eating. Well, that's not entirely true. He and I agree we need to get back to our super…
Herbed Goat Cheese Tart with Cherry Tomato Compote and Pieography: Where Pie Meets Biography Review
Happy Pi Day! Celebrate with this tasty Herbed Goat Cheese Tart! I think this is the first year I have actually made a pie (tart) for 3.14. I was…
How To Add Meatless Meals Into Your Week
Our family is not 100% vegetarian, but we have made a concerted effort to go meatless as often as we can. The truth is, we could all eat more…
How To Marinate Tofu
When I tell friends and family that my kids love tofu, I get some interesting looks and responses! I know there are a lot of people out there hatin'…
Kale, Potato, Navy Bean Hash with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Cress
We've been super busy this week and I haven't had a lot of time to cook as much as I'd have liked. We've been relying on quick meals. This is one…
Kraft Fresh Take Challenge 2: Butternut Squash Ravioli Lasagna with Leeks and Baby Portabello Mushrooms
Have you seen lasagna made with ravioli? I know it's been around for a long time, but I only recently saw it and thought it was brilliant. As you…
Loaded Raw Kale Salad
My husband and I shared this Loaded Raw Kale Salad yesterday for lunch. You guys, my life changed the day I first had a raw kale salad. I don't…
Marinated Tofu with Quick Stir Fried Flowering Brassica
I love me some leafy greens. The flowering brassica I received from La Nay Ferme a few days ago was wonderful. A little bitter, which is good, and…
Moroccan Spiced Cauliflower Couscous
One of my favorite new-to-me food trends this year has been cauliflower rice or couscous. I am 100% a fan. I started making this Moroccan Spiced…
Nectarine, Fennel, Arugula Salad with Ricotta Salata, Red Onion and Honey Wine Vinaigrette
Every once in awhile you meet a salad and you think, "This is my very favorite." Then you come across another salad and the same thing happens. …
Polenta with Mushrooms and Flowering Brassica
I saw Helene's post, Creamy Polenta with Russian Kale and Shitake Mushrooms a few weeks ago, and I haven't been able to get it out of my mind. You…
Potato Chickpea Masala Rava Dosas with Hot Cilantro Chutney
Dosas with Potato Chickpea Masala, Palak Daal, Basmati Rice This is my new favorite condiment--Hot Cilantro Chutney from Bollywood…
Provencal Winter Squash with White Beans
One of my family's favorite recipes (ever) is one that I made from In The Small Kitchen, a cookbook I reviewed last year--Baked Provencal Chicken.…
Pumpkin Creme Fraiche Spaghetti with Fried Onions and Sage Leaves
Every so often I feel like a bit of a genius. Today was one of those days. My husband left with the kids to go visit his parents. I was left alone to…
Quinoa Buckwheat Salad with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Bell Peppers and Fresh Mozarella
This salad is the love child of tabbouleh and caprese salad. All of the greatness comes together for a rockin' salad that is as healthy as it is…
Quinoa Pizza with Meyer Lemon, Goat Cheese, and Basil
My new favorite gluten-free pizza crust is made from nothing more than quinoa, water, and salt. I usually add garlic and/or herbs too, but that's…
Quinoa Pizza with Stone Fruit, Chiles, and Queso Fresco
September is proving to be magical - the weather and fresh produce are astounding. October is my favorite month, but September is a close second.…
Quinoa, Grapefruit and Golden Beet Salad
I'm always on the lookout for new healthy recipes to make for my family. My friend, Kelly Pfeiffer who writes the food blog, Nosh and Nourish, just…
Ratatouille Pizza (Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free)
We love Ratatouille in any shape or form. Lately it's been in pizza form. And as with the original, it's delicious! This is the third time I've…
Recipe for Gluten-Free Malfatti (Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings) with Simple Tomato Sauce (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)
The spinach I've been getting in my CSA is gorgeous. It's easy to find ways to eat up my leafy greens each week. One of my new favorite ways uses…
Roasted Red Pepper and Sweet Potato Soup
It's officially Soup Season again, folks! And I am cheering! The other day I was thinking about how excited I am to get through the month of…
Rustic Autumn Glory Apple Galette
For a long time, I said that Honeycrisp apples were my very favorite. And then I had an Autumn Glory apple. Then I had another. And another. And…
Sauteed Green Beans with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
I'm always looking for easy side dishes that can double as a main dish. I don't eat meat much anymore, if ever, so I like to make a side dish that…
Simple Kale Frittata
This week has been a doozy. Nothing simple about it. Just a bunch of complicated things I wish I didn't have to think about. Do you ever have weeks…
Slow Cooker Creamy Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Nothing is easier to make than this Slow Cooker Creamy Pumpkin Soup Recipe - it's great for chilly nights, potlucks and parties, or anytime. Folks,…
Slow Cooker Red Lentil Dal Recipe
It's no secret among people who know me that my very favorite cuisine in the world is Indian, with Thai being a close second, and Mexican coming in…
Slow Cooker Tomato Sauce with Fennel
I really relied on my slow cooker to get me through the winter. I use it almost every day to cook beans and other things. It's easy for me to…
Slow Cooker Vegan White Bean Stew
Before we indulged in our decadent dessert on Sunday night, we enjoyed a very healthy vegan white bean stew that I made in my slow cooker. Slow…
Sorghum Vegetable Salad with Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette
Fill a plate with this colorful Sorghum Vegetable Salad tossed with a spicy Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette – it's vegan, gluten-free, and absolutely…
Stewed Eggplant and Tomatoes with Polenta
Ah, the eggplant. To quote Mark Bittman in his book, The Best Recipes in the World, "There is nothing like a simply cooked dish of eggplant. One…
Tempeh Black Bean Vegan Taco Salad
A little while ago I confessed that I was in my twenties when I first tried tofu. Hmm. Funny thing. I'm in my thirties and I only just tried tempeh…
Thai Cauliflower Rice Salad
The other day I was walking through Trader Joe's and as I passed by the produce section, I could smell summer. You know that smell? The ripe berries…
Vegan Banana Squash Coconut Curry
It has been snowing for about 24 hours and it's been lovely. We haven't had real snow for weeks. As much as I'll dread slick roads tomorrow morning,…
Vegan Pumpkin Black Bean and Lentil Chili
This Vegan Pumpkin Black Bean and Lentil Chili is both filling and nourishing. Cook up a big pot to enjoy by the bowl full on a cold day or use in…
Vegan Red Lentil Soup with Lemon and Cumin
This soup....this soup is my favorite lentil soup. I almost can't come up with the words to describe how much I love this soup. I've made it…
Vegan Risotto with Lemon and Asparagus
Whip up a healthy dinner - this vegan risotto with lemon and asparagus is flavorful and easy to make. Last week I learned how to make asparagus…
Vegetarian Chili Joes
Some kids (my kids) request pizza for their birthday dinners, but not me! I requested sloppy joes. I'm not sure what it was about sloppy joes that I…
Vegetarian Chili with Cilantro-Lime Cashew Sour Cream
On Tuesday morning I was feeling particularly stressed out about all of the things I needed to accomplish this week. It's been such a long week. I'm…
Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie
A flavorful, veggie-filled vegetarian shepherd's pie topped with garlic herb mashed potatoes. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. Have I already…
White Beans with Carrot and Radish Top Gremolata and Pan-Roasted Root Veggies
That was a mouthful to type! I kinda have a penchant for beans--especially white beans. I kinda just love them a lot. For awhile I've been…
Wilted Chard Salad with Polenta Croutons and Warm Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette
Let's talk about wilted salads. Do you like them or hate them? Does it depend on the leafy green you use? I love wilted salads--just barely…
Winter Cauliflower Rice Bowl
Comforting, nourishing, and healthy as can be, this Winter Cauliflower Rice Bowl is full of mouthwatering flavors, textures, and seasonal…