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 Cauliflower and Leeks Soup with Wild Mushrooms

Vegan Cauliflower and Leeks Soup with Wild Mushrooms

Cauliflower and Leeks Soup with Wild Mushrooms Ingredients   For the wild mushrooms   Instructions   Cooking the mushrooms:   While the soup is simmering, start cooking the mushrooms. In a saucepan over medium heat add the shallots, cook a couple of minutes and add 

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 

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 

Vegan Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash

Vegan Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash

I love acorn squash and have them quite often, but I have never tried them with apples before. The sweetness of the apples and cranberries is perfect with the savory of the quinoa and shallots. It is an excellent side dish for Thanksgiving. Vegan Apple Stuffed 

Vegan Spicy Black Pepper Tofu

Vegan Spicy Black Pepper Tofu

This vegan spicy tofu is a super easy and fast way to get dinner or lunch on the table when in a hurry! Pressing the tofu is the only thing that requires time, but it is not mandatory, I have made it without pressing and 

Bok Choy with Peppers Recipe

Bok Choy with Peppers Recipe

This delicious side dish is so easy to make and full of flavor. I love to have it with rice and baked tofu or tempeh; also by adding some cooked quinoa and a citrus vinaigrette, it makes a beautiful quinoa salad! Bok Choy with Peppers 

Gingerbread Popcorn

Gingerbread Popcorn

            Delicious gingerbread popcorn! Approved by Princess Coconut!       Gingerbread Popcorn             Ingredients   12 cups of popcorn (popped) 2/3 cup dark brown sugar 1/3 cup molasses 4 tablespoons vegan butter or 2 

Vegan Pasta e Fagioli with Chickpeas

Vegan Pasta e Fagioli with Chickpeas

Today is a soup day! It is been so cold in New York! Nothing like a nice hot soup… and as always I added a few drops of hot sauce for some extra heat. I love peppers and hot chilis, especially in the winter as 

Green Salad with Pickled Shallots

Green Salad with Pickled Shallots

I am absolutely in love with this green salad with pickled shallots! I “veganized” it from a recipe I found in a Food Network Magazine last year. This salad is so delicious and perfect with any dish. I often make a double batch of the