It’s possible that, having been to my basement, you have a case of Pantry Envy. It’s okay. I would, too. But whatever the size of your pantry, you can begin to stock up on the staples that will make whole-foods, plant-based cooking easier and more enjoyable. Below, find my personal must-haves (if I’ve forgotten anything, […]
This easy delicious appetizer from Marilyn Zimmerman proves you really can keep ‘feta’ dishes in your vegan cooking repertoire. Not sure what the magic is here, but I’ve tried tons of faux feta recipes and am still not 100% satisfied. But I loved Marilyn’s dip. It’s beautiful, easy and completely plant-based. Marilyn’s Hummus Dip with […]
Kris Siegel is a devoted vegan who loves sharing her passion for plant-based food with others. Her healthy glow is the best advertisement ever for a plant-based lifestyle. Apricot Quinoa Summer Salad 1 c. quinoa, uncooked 2 c. water 4-5 fresh apricots, quartered 1 c. fresh cucumbers, chopped 1/2 c. fresh zucchini, chopped […]
If you live in a spot like Michigan, organic red peppers are plentiful, fresh and reasonably priced just once a year. Since red peppers are frequently sprayed with pesticides and flown from countries I can only hope to someday visit, I like to preserve as much of this harvest as I can for use during […]
You’ve seen those funny curli-cues at the Farmer’s Market. What the heck do you do with them? Make pesto, of course! For those of us who grow our own garlic, garlic scapes are a delicious promise of alliums to come. The crop is looking fantastic, which means we also have a bumper crop of garlic […]
Here is a quick way to have fresh garlic and ginger on hand when you need them. For garlic, I use garlic I’ve grown, peeled and stored in dry white wine in the fridge. This takes just seconds to mince and toss into the mix. You can also buy garlic at the farmer’s market […]