I cannot fathom the anger that drove the mob in Washington last week. My views, my feelings don’t matter here. What matters is how we go forward as a democracy, as a nation. After the rage of last week, going forward together, as president-elect Biden urges, may feel like a reach. So start by reaching…
Veganuary – Your (Free) Ticket to Success | Tandoori Vegetables
Start the new year happy with this recipe for tandoori vegetables.They’re bright with flavor and surprisingly easy to make. If you’re entering the world of plant-based cooking this year, welcome! This recipe’s a great place to start. Happy 2021! According to statistics, January 1 is our favorite time to resolve to change our lives. The…
Giftwrapped for the Holidays – Christmas Crostata
In that last gasp of the holiday harrieds, catch a break and feed yourself right with this Mediterranean-inspired crostata. Not to be the anti-sugarplum fairy, but perhaps you’ve already had plenty of Christmas cookies, sweet treats and desserts. That’s OK, there’s still room for this pie. Did someone say pie? Kinda. The French call it…
M’jeddrah for the Win
Lentils and brown rice (a whole grain) combine to make M’jeddrah, a classic earthy Egyptian pilaf that’s greater than the sum of its parts. Cheap and satisfying, crazy with protein, fiber and other nourishing things, it’s comfort in a bowl. Serve with your favorite salad or roasted vegetables. November 4, the day after the election,…
Bohemian Mushrooms
Bohemian Mushrooms make a stylish side dish served over soft, fresh greens or you can mound on top of toast for a light lunch. This recipe, like “Bohemian Rhapsody” is a quirky classic, but possibly not what Queen had in mind. It’s a vegan riff on paprikash. Easy, yet opulent, this dish an homage to…
Going for the Gold Quinoa
The tropical flavors and layers of texture in this golden main course make your mouth happy, but there’s more than fun on the plate. Quinoa offers fiber and protein, turmeric and cumin are anti-inflammatory, mango and lime add a zip of vitamin C. It’s a delicious prescription to keep your immunity strong. Missed my World…
Hominy, Bean and Green Chili Stew
Hominy, beans, and green chilies come together in a beautiful stew that showcases Native American indigenous ingredients and celebrates the gift of food they shared with colonizers. “. . . everything on the earth has a purpose, every disease an herb to cure it, and every person a mission. This is the Indian theory of…
What Goes Around Comes Around — How Lentils, Pomegranates and Other Round Foods Can Get You Back in the Holiday Spirit
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, got off to a rocky start with the devastating loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Add to that the awful toll of COVID, and what is normally a time of hope, sweetness and shine doesn’t feel that way. I want to help you to reconnect with my…
Biblical Barley and Herb Salad
It’s Whole Grains Month and I’m celebrating with this satisfying Middle Eastern barley and herb salad. Barley has a satisfying chew, is high in protein and out-fibers many other whole grains. Originally posted for Huffington Post on 05/30/2011 Meatless by the Book If you want to find justification in the Bible for any sort of behavior, it’s in…
Maque Choux — the Big Easy
It’s Labor Day, so take it easy with maque choux. Easy yet elemental, maque choux features the Creole holy trinity of onion, pepper and celery, and three summer besties — tomato, basil and corn. It honors the big-hearted spirit of Louisiana, offers the pleasure and bright flavors of summer, nourishment when we need it, and…
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