I have this problem. When I make salad I tend to load it up with too many ingredients. Like an artist who can’t tell when their painting is finished, I just keep on adding things, a few nuts and seeds here, some fruit there, until there are so many flavors it is hard to distinguish […]
Recipe: Quinoa, Black Bean, and Kale Bowl. Vegan
I love “bowls.” I get a lot of satisfaction from starting with a base of rice, beans, or in this case, quinoa, and getting creative with whatever is in the fridge. I have, I don’t think it’s a talent, more likely it’s just luck, but whatever you call it, my experiments usually come out tasting […]
Recipe: Mac and Cheese. Vegan. Easy.
There are so many traditionally non-vegan recipes that I have made since I became a vegan that I never cooked before. It’s kind of funny. Potato Salad. Carrot Cake. Quiche. And this one, Macaroni and Cheese. The idea started on Thursday, when I was with a client who had his daughter and grandchildren in town […]
Easy Bruschetta Caprese (Vegan)
I was inspired to create this dish by a recipe on a so-called fitness blog that I used to follow. It was called grilled beef bruschetta with feta. Obviously, that grosses me out, so I didn’t read the recipe, but it started a little thought rolling in my head. (I stopped following this blog when […]
Quickie Black Bean & Corn Salad and Pan Grilled Spicy Tofu
I just love recipes that are easy, fast, and taste delicious, don’t you? This spicy black bean salad is just the ticket. It takes just as long to make as it takes to chop the veggies, and it makes the perfect side dish for the (also spicy) grilled tofu fillets. I had some beautiful avocado […]