My first introduction to Balela salad was when my daughter-in-law stocked up some vegan options from Costco for Alan and me when we were watching the grandkids one weekend. I thought it was pretty good, but, since I don’t get to Costco very often, didn’t give it much more thought. Then I saw it at Trader […]
Chili con Not-Carne: A Great Meatless Monday Meal
For those of you who are getting buried under snow or putting up with freezing rain, here is something that will warm you up and make you happy that it is winter. I’ve been making a lot of soup this winter, but, until Alan asked specifically, hadn’t even thought about making this Chili con Not-Carne. […]
Vegan “Stew-Chi” Spicy Seitan Skillet Meal
This Spicy Seitan Skillet Meal was one of the first recipes I ever published, back in 2011! I make it (or variations) frequently, so since I shared my favorite Easy Homemade Seitan recipe last week, this seemed like a good time to pull it out, update, and share it again. This was definitely one of […]
The Ultimate Vegetarian and Vegan Gift Guide for Food Lovers
Do you have a vegetarian or vegan on your gift list? Stumped for what to get them? Here is a vegetarian and vegan gift guide that will help you find a present that will fit your budget and will make them (and the animals) smile. Vegetarian and Vegan Gift Guide for Food Lovers Tofu press Why […]
Vegan Chicken Pizza with Cashew Cheese, Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, and Basil
I’m popping in here quickly (seems like I’m saying that a lot lately!) to share this amazing vegan chicken pizza recipe. I spent the weekend in Carlsbad, where I ran the Carlsbad 5000 All Day 20k. I’ll share the recap of that on Wednesday, but in the meantime, enjoy this pizza recipe, plus some of […]
Spicy Tofu Hot Wings with Vegan Ranch Dip
For the second week in a row, I haven’t been able to finish up the recipe post that I’ve been planning. Between household DIY, the return of my cold/flu, things keep happening. And it’s a good one, I promise you. (Think Bard Valley dates, cashews, chocolate chips…) Hopefully, I will get it done (and photographed) […]