Pumpkin Apple Pot Pie

As many Americans prepare to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday this week, I’ve been receiving lots of questions about how to prepare a vegan Thanksgiving spread. Lots of folks are looking to replace the… Continue reading →

Cinnamon Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Autumn is here and with it, all the delicious cooler-weather produce. We just had persimmons for dessert last night and my oven has been hard at work roasting all kinds of root vegetables.… Continue reading →

Szechuan-Style Green Beans with Glazed Seitan

We are just back from vacation and while I always enjoy the break from grocery shopping, cooking and doing dishes, I also miss it a little too. Well, okay, I miss the shopping… Continue reading →

Rainbow Noodle Salad (gluten-free option!)

Spring has me thinking color, color, color! My herb garden is planted, my perennials are blooming, and the produce at the farmer’s market is bursting with fresh vibrancy… a literal feast for the… Continue reading →

Asparagus & Leek Risotto (gluten-free!)

It’s holiday time and I have to admit, I’m on sugary sweet overload! This says a lot coming from me. I have a whole mouthful of sweet teeth and have been known to… Continue reading →

Chia-Crusted Summer Rolls, Shiitake Broth

My girls and I are obsessed with the Food Network cooking show, Chopped. We downloaded a bunch of seasons (there are a whopping 20 and counting!) and watch an episode or two per… Continue reading →

Easy Bhindi Masala

Vegans love Indian food for obvious reasons. There are so many vegan options packed with intense flavor and for spice-lovers like me, enough heat to make you wipe your brow with that cloth… Continue reading →

Baked Oyster Mushroom Calamari

I had just begun to enjoy calamari when I decided to become a vegan. While my experience with the dish was short-lived, I remember well the characteristics that make it so spectacular. The… Continue reading →

Lentil, Kale and Sweet Potato Soup

As I write this I’m enjoying a cozy evening in. I’m lounging on my couch, keeping toasty with the help of an oversized throw and thick, fuzzy socks. Jazz from my John Coltrane… Continue reading →

Zucchini Fritters with Soy-Agave Dipping Sauce

Here’s a great way to serve up that end-of-the-summer zucchini from your garden. I’ve made a lot of zucchini bread and roasted zucchini lately, but preparing it in fritter form was a new adventure!… Continue reading →

Roasted Root Jewels

When you have two little girls in the house, just uttering the word “jewels” gets you 100 percent of their attention. I don’t need to tell you that this flavorful, colorful dish was… Continue reading →

Charred Padron Peppers with Fleur De Sel

These cute little padron peppers just popped up at my local market. I remember eating these as an appetizer somewhere and they were the perfect little dish to accompany a late summer meal.… Continue reading →