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Aug 203 min read

Discover the simple and delicious joy of Panzanella salad!

This simple, yet delicious Italian dish makes the most of summer's fresh produce, transforming humble ingredients into a flavorful and satis

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Aug 26, 20239 min read

Seaweed: Delicious. Healthy. Sustainable.

Having spent some time over the years in Japan, I'm fairly familiar with seaweed in dishes beyond the Nori used to wrap Sushi rolls and...

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Sep 30, 20213 min read

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadillas

Having seen several versions of this on the internet, I decided it was high time to make my own! Finding a package of whole wheat...

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Sep 17, 20214 min read

West African Collard, Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew: Authentically satisfying.

You may have already noticed that I love Collard Greens. Big time. I could give up every other kind of green leafy vegetable except for...

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Jul 25, 20215 min read

Vegan Seitan Lentil 'Steaks' will satisfy that craving

Anybody who's gone WFPB (Whole-Food, Plant-based) will admit there are times when they'll get that craving for a juicy, flavorful cut of,...

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Jul 10, 20214 min read

Japanese-inspired Golden tomato Gazpacho: Fast. Vegan. Refreshing.

It's 104 degrees here in Reno, Nevada today, and I'm not about to turn on a microwave, much less the stove. I'm not sure that I could...

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Jul 9, 20213 min read

Cha Soba salad might be your best hot weather meal ever

Although I've been cooking various iterations of Japanese soba noodles for years, the recent scorching heat waves here in Reno, Nevada...

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Jul 2, 20214 min read

Collard Greens à la Benin with Black-eyed Peas. The legume, not the band.

Having been born and raised in Florida, with it's southern roots, Collards and Black-eyed Peas are a part of my personal food heritage. I...

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May 6, 20213 min read

Oil-free Romesco Sauce: Swirl over pasta. Drizzle over vegetables. Spoon into soup or stew.

Romesco sauce is one of the greatest gifts Spain ever gave to the culinary world. I first encountered it during a driving (and eating!)...

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Mar 17, 20213 min read

Dinner Inspirations: March 2021

One of the best things that you can do to save mealtime energy, money and frustration though the week is Batch Cooking. I'm not talking...

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Mar 11, 20214 min read

Japanese-style Koji Broth is quick, easy and so delicious!

This broth is killer. It's so perfectly balanced, rich and flavorful, without being 'over the top'. It shouldn't be this easy, but it is....

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Mar 2, 20214 min read

Asian Dumplings: Fill your freezer full of 'Quick and Delicious'

I've been a fan of Asian dumplings in all their many forms for as long as I can remember. My father was a veteran of the Yangtze River...

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Feb 25, 20213 min read

Lose your fear of tempeh with Tempeh Gumbo!

Believe it or not, but before a couple years ago, I didn't have a clear idea of what tempeh was. Sorta kinda like tofu? Maybe? Having...

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Feb 16, 20213 min read

Pasta Alla Vodka for two

Hey, there's no need to order takeout for a richly satisfying Italian dinner for two! Get the red checkered tablecloth out. Light some...

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Feb 16, 20214 min read

Do you know jack about Jackfruit?

Before I became a WFPBNO (Whole-Food, Plant-Based, No Oil) eater and cook, I had absolutely no clue what Jackfruit was. The name alone...

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Feb 11, 20214 min read

Salade de carottes râpées? Or, just grated carrot salad? Either way, it's quick easy, and tasty.

Salade de carottes râpées is beloved in France. It's found on 'le menu' in bistros across the country. I can pick up a container of it in...

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Feb 7, 20215 min read

France meets Asia: Lentilles du Puy and the perfect bamboo steamer. C'est si bon!

Just the other day, I received another package of 'caviar'. Well, the 'caviar' of lentils, that is, since we roll WFPBNO (whole-food,...

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Feb 7, 20214 min read

Creamy, Vegan Fire-Roasted Hatch Green Chili and Corn Soup

If you're a chili aficionado, you've no doubt heard of the world-famous Hatch chilies from New Mexico. These amazing, meaty pods have a...

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Feb 3, 20215 min read

Mushroom Bolognese with Seitan

The mushrooms looked so very tempting in my local Winco the other day that I bought a few. Well, a lot. Probably too many. Truth? I...

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Jan 24, 20215 min read

Get to know the tender 'Baby' of the Bok-Choy family for dinner tonight.

If you haven't tried tender-crisp, juicy baby bok choy, then you're really in for a treat! I have a favorite Asian market here in Reno,...

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