Almond and Apricot Rice

Almond and Apricot Rice

This almond and apricot rice recipe was adapted from the magazine Good Housekeeping. Unfortunately, I did not know what year, I just had the page. I “veganized” it by substituting the chicken broth to vegetable broth. It is delicious and I am very happy I 

Vegan Refried Kidney Beans

Vegan Refried Kidney Beans

I am a recipe hoarder! I never let a package or a magazine be thrown away without snapping a picture of a potential recipe. Even if it is not vegan as in this case. I can always adapt and change the items I do not want to 

Vegan Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

Vegan Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

This vegan quinoa tabbouleh salad makes an excellent salad for a picnic. This recipe is the same as the original except instead of bulgur it is quinoa, and I also added some sunflower seeds as it adds a fantastic texture and flavor. I often make 

Raw Vegan Coconut Cream Energy Bites

Raw Vegan Coconut Cream Energy Bites

I love these raw vegan coconut cream energy bites!And I am definitely making this recipe again. I dusted the balls with maca, shredded coconut, and cocoa powder. I bought this maca powder from Trader Joe’s, and it has a recipe o the package. I never 

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 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 

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