Month: February 2018

Vegan Mexican Tomato Rice

Vegan Mexican Tomato Rice

I eat a lot of rice, and this vegan Mexican tomato rice is one of my favorites! There are so many different ways to cook rice, but I never get tired of this delicious recipe!I often eat brown rice as it is a complete carb, 

Vegan Lentil and Chickpea Stew

Vegan Lentil and Chickpea Stew

This vegan lentils and chickpeas stew is one of those dishes I make all winter long. Lentils and chickpeas, like all legumes,  are an excellent source of protein.  In 1 cup of cooked brown lentils, there is 18 g of protein and just 36 g of 

Vegan Farro and Pears Salad

Vegan Farro and Pears Salad

This vegan pear farro salad is divine! Farro is one of my favorite grains; it is hardy and perfect for salads, served warm as a side dish, or a pilaf. I made this recipe from the Food Network Magazine as a warm side dish as well, and 

Vegan Cauliflower and Leeks Soup with Wild Mushrooms

Vegan Cauliflower and Leeks Soup with Wild Mushrooms

Cauliflower and Leeks Soup with Wild Mushrooms Ingredients   1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 leeks, thinly sliced and well washed 1 big head cauliflower (about 4 to 5 cups), cut into chunks 2 tablespoons minced garlic 5 cups vegetable broth, or water sea salt 

Vegan Spiced Indian Rice

Vegan Spiced Indian Rice

Happy Valentine’s Day!   I love Indian food, and this vegan spiced Indian rice is a staple in my diet. I make this rice even if I am not making other Indian dishes to accompany it. It makes the whole house smells divine! It takes 

Homemade Gomasio

Homemade Gomasio

To me, gomasio (or gomashio) is like a blast from the past, to when I was a teenager and committed to a macrobiotic diet for a whole year.I remember not liking it in the beginning. Also, I didn’t really understand why everybody would sprinkle it 

Vegan Butternut Squash Curry

Vegan Butternut Squash Curry

You will love this recipe! This is a recipe that never disappoints and everybody loves it! I no longer make the tadka separately, instead, I sauteed the onions, garlic, and chile, and as soon as they are transparent and fragrant I add the vegetables, water, and homemade 

Easy Ribbon Carrot and Parsnip Salad

Easy Ribbon Carrot and Parsnip Salad

Light and delicious! This easy ribbon carrot and parsnip salad recipe is the perfect salad for a low-carb dinner. This recipe is from the Food Network Magazine; and I made several variations of it, adding zucchini, or beets, cranberries, walnut instead of almonds. No matter