This recipe is endlessly adaptable, quick and easy.
Catalan Spinach
Better on a Biscuit
Put the carb phobia aside and put a dreamy smile on your face. Think biscuits. Something about fresh, flaky biscuits, golden brown outside, tender inside and still hot from the oven, so the vegan butter melts right into them, pleases and comforts like nothing else. That’s why I always make them for Thanksgiving. With…
The Carrot, Not the Stick — Moroccan Carrot Salad
I never thought I could get excited about carrot salad. You probably feel the same way. I liked carrot and raisin salad as a kid — especially the raisins, which I sometimes picked out, leaving the carrots behind. But then I tasted carrot salad in Marrakesh, and knew I was tasting greatness. Carrots are sturdy…
The Answer is Beans – Farinata
Quick — what does this pancake and sustainability have in common? Beans. Tiny as beans are, they have the power to help solve the world’s biggest issues — climate change. Beans are low water, low carbon, high yield. In other words, they require fewer resources to feed more people. Unlike many crops which deplete the…
Authentically Autumnal – Roasted Butternut Squash
I’ve received a tsunami of PR pitches about “embracing fall” by buying some pumpkin product or other. Pu-lease. For legit and luscious fall flavor, try this recipe for roasted butternut squash with tahini, orange, and walnuts. It’s got that burnished autumn look you love and those delectable roasty, toasty flavors you crave. Credit goes to…
Miami Favorites — Cuban Black Beans
It’s #NationalLatinHeritageMonth, so celebrate with the #Latinx flavors we love like these Cuban Black Beans. Flavorful, protein-packed black beans are paired with cumin, paprika, garlic, and of course, jalapeno because we like it a little spicy! This Cuban Black Beans recipe will be in my forthcoming book, Miami Vegan: Succulence and Sizzle in the 305,…
Fun with Bún – Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad
Forget cinnamon buns and (plant-based) burger buns. This is about Vietnamese bún, a refreshing rice noodle bowl to beat the summer heat. It’s madly versatile, relying on fresh vegetables and fresh herbs by the handful. so make the most of local summer produce. Asian rice noodles, vegetables and herbs are tossed with nuac cham, Vietnamese…
A Handful of Magic – Greek Yellow Peas Porridge
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….
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…
