Everyone loves a latke, but I love black-eyed peas at Hanukkah, in a fragrant fennel stew.
Homemade Benne Seed Olive Oil Crackers with Black-Eyed Pea Dip
Turmeric Chickpea Yogurt
Lavender Lentils
So many Thanksgiving articles dismiss anything not turkey as a side dish. To me, vegetables are always the main event, like this lavender lentil recipe. It’s plantbased, protein-packed, luxe on the plate and the palate, easy on the chef. Not only is it fancy enough for parties, it’s a make-ahead, too. No wonder lavender lentils…
NO POWER? NO PROBLEM. BULGUR WITH KALE AND SPICED CHICKPEAS
Bulgur with Kale and Spiced Chickpeas is the perfect post-hurricane food during power outages. This hearty recipe needs no cooking and no refrigeration. It’s conscious cookery at its finest. If you’ve just been hammered by a hurricane, you probably don’t care about that, you’re more interested in getting something to eat. Bulgur with kale and…
Alliteration Alert — Little Lentils Pack Pomegranate and Protein Punch
Lentils are the tiniest of the legumes, but don’t underestimate them. They’re cute, quick, comforting, and versatile. Packed with protein and fiber, they punch above their weight, Dried lentils are pantry-friendly, so they’re good anytime, but especially now. This recipe for pomegranate lentils is full of spice and symbolism, perfect for the High Holy Days….
A Cheer for Chana Masala
It’s monsoon season in India, rainy season in Miami. I’m saying it’s really wet. Chana masala is just the ticket. Chana masala, or curried chickpeas, is high in protein and fiber, big in flavor, and naturally plantbased. It’s a standard on Indian takeaway menus, but chana masala is also a snap to make at home…
Two Holidays, One Great Bowl –– Juneteenth Bowl
This Sunday it’s a double party. It’s Father’s Day and it’s Juneteenth, African American Emancipation Day, commemorating the end of slavery. Celebrate and serve up some of the gifts from Africa in one delicious, nutrient-dense Juneteenth Bowl: sorghum — This gluten-free ancient grain goes back millennia and was introduced to America over three centuries ago. It’s…
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,…
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….
