Bulgur Wheat Pilaf

Bulgur wheat pilaf is a hearty dish that can form the base of mixed vegetable salads or grain bowls or be enjoyed on its own as a side.  This version was adapted from the cookbook  Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant by the Moosewood Collective. Continue reading

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Baked Macaroni & Cheese (Vegan and GF!)

Inspired by Smitten Kitchen’s delicious-looking skillet-baked macaroni and cheese, which is cleverly and efficiently made with soaked rather than cooked pasta, we came up with this delightful vegan and gluten-free alternative. Continue reading

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Overnight Oats

Nutritious, delicious, and quick, overnight oats are a healthy way to start the day. I like to set up individual portions in advance in covered glass bowls and then add plant-based milk the night before so breakfast is ready in less time than it takes to make coffee. These oats are infinitely customizable. Use your favorite fruits and nuts.

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Bombay Potatoes

These are, quite possibly, the most delicious spicy potatoes ever. We have made them countless times and crave them on a regular basis. This recipe was adapted from the Yellow Spiced Potatoes recipe in the excellent cookbook, Easy Indian in Minutes.

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Farinata / Polenta Porridge with Kale or Cabbage

This warm and hearty recipe was adapted from a post on Margaret Roach’s fabulous blog, A Way to Garden. See comfort food: farinata, a polenta delight for the original. This porridge makes a satisfying lunch on a cold day.

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Fruit & Kale Smoothies for Two

This is a basic recipe to adapt to customize according to your taste and available ingredients. It is creamy, delicious, and nutritious. Leave out the maple syrup for more tartness; adjust the fruit selection to include your favorites; and for a dessert-like twist, add a 1/2 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder when you add the almond flour. If you add the chocolate, be sure to use the maple syrup.

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Cajun Yam Fries

20200708_194828These Cajun Yam Fries are DELICIOUS.  All caps are warranted for this recipe, which is slightly adapted from Chef Chloe Coscarelli’s original.  These deeply flavorful, salty, spicy addictive fries will leave your mouth with a pleasant glow. Continue reading

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Veggie Burgers with Beans, Carrots & Carmelized Onions

This is a scaled-down, spiced-up, and veganized adaptation of the Carrot and White Bean Burgers recipe on the inimitable Smitten Kitchen site.  Hot sauce and caramelized onions boost the flavor and garbanzo bean flour holds the burgers together.

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Vegan Parmesan Cheese

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Simple and quick to make, this salty, savory “cheese” is the perfect condiment for sprinkling over pasta, grain bowls, soup, or other dishes that could use an extra dusting of flavor. Continue reading

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Vegan Hoppin’ John

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Hoppin’ John is a dish traditionally served on New Year’s Day to bring good luck in the year ahead.  This spicy version is a blend of several different recipes we have tried and adapted over the years.  It’s big on flavor and a hearty dish for a cold winter’s day.   Continue reading

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