Roasting garlic is a simple process that yields soft, spreadable goodness.
Mild, nutty, almost sweet roasted garlic can be the MVP of a dish, adding a satisfying complexity.
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Feb 12, 20225 min read
Chickwheat Shreds: Easier, more versatile and delicious than you might think!
It had been awhile since I'd made Chickwheat shreds, and I won't wait so long til next time. I've finally developed the definitive recipe...
Jan 8, 20227 min read
One diet resolution to rule them all
What if you could make just one change that could help you lose weight, reverse disease, help the planet, eliminate animal cruelty and...
Jul 26, 20214 min read
Creamy Vegan Carrot Cauliflower Soup - from Instant Pot to the blender. Bam!
Another totally simple soup that will garner rave reviews - earthy, subtly sweet and satisfying. This soup comes together - out of the...
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,...
Jul 19, 20214 min read
Fresh, fast and fabulous: Vegan Pea Soup Parisian
If this soup was any easier, it would be in a can on the shelf - except it wouldn't be as healthy or fresh tasting. And, it's as close as...
Mar 7, 20214 min read
Potage de Crécy - Creamy vegan Instant Pot carrot soup. Elevated.
This became one of my favorite soups after I had it years ago in a little, unexceptional Paris bistro. The waiter delicately mounded an...
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...
Mar 1, 20212 min read
March Quick Picks!
Have your glasses been fogging up no matter how you try and configure them on top of your mask? I asked my Ophthalmologist about that the...
Jan 12, 20213 min read
Empty out those bags of frozen vegetables so you can see what you've got!
It's one of my pet peeves: Buying a new bag of frozen vegetables only to later discover a partially used one - with a sad little...
Jan 10, 20212 min read
Richly satisfying vegan Cream of Broccoli soup
This soup is so beautifully simple, and can make use of leftover potatoes. With several stalks of fresh broccoli in the produce bin, and...
Jan 6, 20212 min read
Simply vacuum-pack your staples for freezer storage
I'm a long-time fan of the FoodSaver vacuum pack gizmo. That's saying a lot, since I have a generally cynical view of gizmos and gadgets....
Dec 23, 20203 min read
Caramelized Shallot Tomato Soup
Rich and satisfying, this easy soup has a touch of honey for a subtle, earthy sweetness that perfectly compliments the slowly...
Dec 20, 20204 min read
Carrot, Parsnip and Maple Soup from the Instant Pot
If you intend to spend much time in France, be sure that you like carrots. A lot. The French love their carrots! I've hauled many pounds...
Dec 14, 20204 min read
Load your plate and freezer with whole wheat waffles!
There are few things better than a warm, golden waffle. Seeing those little indents brimming with sweet maple syrup is a mood lifter if...
Dec 13, 20204 min read
Delicious, slice-able Seitan is simpler than you might think!
My first bites of seitan - the meat-like food made from vital wheat gluten - were the commercially made plant-based protein products by...
Dec 11, 20205 min read
This Lentil-Mushroom Loaf will satisfy your entire family
I've been looking for a decent, basic lentil loaf recipe for some time, and finally decided that I needed to develop one myself. The...
Dec 8, 20204 min read
Instant Pot Moong Dal: A healthier alternative to boring tomato soup
When the weather gets colder, and the days shorter, we start looking for comforting foods. Soups are right up at the top of the list at...
Dec 5, 20204 min read
Butternut squash Mac 'n' Cheez with broccoli and tomatoes
There must be dozens of ways to make vegan cheese sauce on the internet. And, I've tried several. Most are pretty good but too...
Nov 19, 20206 min read
I'll simply be making a Galette for the holiday dinner.
I used to make pies, back in the day, but have decided over the years that a galette, in the French tradition is somehow more satisfying...
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