A Necessary Task I created this vegan apple salad recipe out of necessity. One summer day, I had a few apples that were getting brown spots, but I wasn’t about to toss them in the compost bin because I HATE FOOD WASTE! So I chopped up the apples and began adding ingredients I thought would work well. The next thing …
Onion & Zucchini Pakora
Pakora is a fried snack, originally from India. This Onion & Zucchini Pakora pops with flavor thanks to the cilantro, onions and spices. It’s made vegan by making one simple switcheroo: dairy-free yogurt for traditional yogurt and it’s gluten-free thanks to garbanzo bean flour. This recipe is great for entertaining because all your guests can enjoy it! [yumprint-recipe id=’100′]
Chewy Chocolatey Energy Bars
Why spend money on energy bars when you can easily create a big batch at home? The other week, our neighbor Surabhi shared with us this recipe for Banana Walnut Oat Bars that is vegan, sugar-free and oil-free. Subabhi’s version included cinnamon, raisins, a tablespoon of coconut oil and 1/4 cup water, chia seeds, and toasted walnuts. We liked her …
Half-Baked Corn Salsa
Corn on the cob is in season and there is so much more you can do with it than just eat it off the cob! If you enjoy warm, creamy dips, such as Spinach and Artichoke, but haven’t eaten them in years because you maintain a plant-based diet, you are going to love this hot dip! Inspired by a baked corn …
Kale Yeah! Bruschetta
Recently, our CSA shared this recipe for Dinosaur Kale, Tomato and White Bean Soup which could easily be veganified with vegetable stock. But not being in the mood to make soup, my husband John suggested preparing it as a salad or a side dish. Looking over the ingredients which included cannellini beans, I was reminded of the most amazing bruschetta recipe I discovered …
Darn Good Dip
I created this dip when I was trying a recipe for salad dressing from Gathered Table that I discovered from our weekly CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). The original recipe called for fish sauce and plain yogurt and suggested replacing some of the yogurt with mayonnaise for a tangier recipe. So I veganified it by using Just Mayo, a vegan mayonnaise substitute, instead of yogurt …
Siri’s Spicy Potato Treats
When visiting my niece Siri at her very first apartment, she served us this snack which hit the spot after a long drive in the car. She said she whipped it together with what was in her spice rack. You can use her mixture or use your own favorite spices — Cajun, Adobo, or Old Bay, a popular seasoning here …
Mexican Tofu Steaks
Watch our YouTube video on how to prepare this dish. I don’t care what anyone else says, but for protein, I love tofu which is made from soy. It’s versatile, can go in practically anything, and takes on whatever flavor you throw at it. Tofu is also rich in calcium, low in fat, and is associated with the reduction …
Sesame Soy Dip
Veggies and dip is a classic and this dip might just be yummy and fun enough to entice your family to consume a lot of fresh vegetables! And be sure to try our Around the Ranch Dip. We bet nobody will miss the dairy! Carrot and celery sticks are the all-time favorites, but try broccoli, cauliflower, snap peas, bell pepper slices, …
Sister Eden’s Spicy Salsa
This is a spicy salsa recipe from an old friend that I’ve altered to make my own. You can tailor it to your taste by adjusting the ingredients to suit your taste. Vegan and gluten-free. [yumprint-recipe id=’66’]