Greek Fava is a traditional veggie dish that makes a great starter, light meal and would look gorgeous on a vegan charcuterie board. Despite the name, Fava is actually made with yellow peas. In the tale of Jack and the Beanstalk, Jack’s life changed when he traded his cow for a handful of magic beans….
Bulgur Blows Hot and Cold
Do you know someone who blows hot and cold? We’re talking a volatile personality. You never know what you’ll get. Bulgur, on the other hand, is versatile, not volatile. Enjoyed hot or cold, this high-fiber whole grain’s a sure thing any way you serve it. Bulgur is an ancient strain of wheat that comes to…
Keeping it Cool with Ajo Blanco
It’s July in Miami, and the temperatures are crazy-hot pretty much everywhere. Cool things down with Spain’s summer classic, Ajo Blanco. It translates literally as white garlic, but don’t panic, the garlic flavor is mild in this chilled soup, and the texture is lush and velvety, thanks to almonds and old bread. Ajo Blanco, aka…
Miami Favorites — Cuban Black Beans
Enjoy this Cuban Black Beans recipe from my forthcoming book, Miami Vegan: Succulence and Sizzle in the 305. Often served as a pork accompaniment, Cuban black beans deserve center stage. They have a smokiness and richness all their own, thanks to a slow-cooking sofrito — a soulful sauté of onions, peppers and tomatoes. The only…
Grilled Vegetables – Grits or Polenta Cakes and Zucchini
Grilling — a summer tradition. But guys, the heatwave has been relentless and deadly. It’s just too hot to stand in the heat over an open fire. It’s not safe and it’s not fun. Very well, if you must grill, I recommend consulting grillmaster, Steven Raichlen. Usually Mr. Meat Man, he finally gives vegetables their…
Sexy Summer Salads and The Chef’s Garden
Green, garlicky ramps, luscious, earthy morels, and delicate, herbaceous fiddlehead ferns sing of spring. But Miami produce they ain’t. This goodness comes from The Chef’s Garden, one of three fabulous sponsors of this Wednesday’s Sexy Summer Salads class with Chef Taffy Elrod and me. Photo by Yossey Arefi and Michelle Demuth-Bibb Chef Elrod and…
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