Cole slaw is such a summer staple, isn’t it? Sometimes I miss the creamy and refreshing taste of cole slaw and am grateful for the availability of very good vegan versions. This recipe is a variation on tradition cole slaw for something new and different using Asian flavors. I decided to omit the vegannaise in…
Summer Pasta Salad
I’ve been on a summer salad kick recently (see here, here, and here). Maybe it’s the dwindling days of the season that are inspiring me to eat all of the delicious foods traditionally associated with summer. It’s gotten a bit cooler in NYC this week and it feels like a bit of a relief, but…
Chickpea Avocado Salad
A great vegan lunch option is this chickpea avocado salad. It’s delicious on a sandwich or on top of mixed greens. It’s got lots of healthy fats that will keep you feeling fuller longer. So for anyone like me that gets hungry every hour at work, it’s a good packed lunch because it leaves me…
Crunchwrap Supreme
Taco Bell used to be my favorite fast food restaurant, and it still is hubby’s favorite. It’s two blocks from our apartment so there are many late nights that he grabs something from “tacob” for dinner on his way home. It’s always delicious (the bean burrito still satisfies me sometimes) and it’s always affordable (hubby…
Quinoa Edamame Salad
Don’t you love when food tastes super fresh? A cold summer salad full of citrus flavors and fresh vegetables and herbs is the perfect meal for a hot night or an afternoon picnic. This salad is super filling from the quinoa and edamame, and bursting full of flavor from marinating in a simple olive oil…
Cashew Crusted Tofu
This may as well be a Trader Joe’s website recipe because it is based on two my favorite TJ products: super firm tofu and raw cashew pieces. I am such a fan of TJ’s because they have so many great vegan products. Their super firm tofu is amazing because it saves time from the pressing…
Peanut Sauce Zucchini Noodles
A lot of us are trying to limit our refined carbohydrate, gluten, and/or processed grains intake these days, or at least I am! I am really conscious of how much added sugar I consume on a daily basis and am trying to cut back where I can. Vegans and vegetarians often have to rely on…
Chickpea Curry
If I had a “specialty,” I’d say it was this. If people come over for dinner unexpectedly, I always make this. It’s really tasty, a tiny bit impressive, and super simple. I almost always have the ingredients on hand to make this, and you should too. I am very lucky to have an amazing Indian…
Sausage and Peppers
It’s Friday night after my first week back to work after two weeks of being out of the office, and that means your home girl was not cooking anything complicated tonight! I feel like I claim that we have “busy” work weeks all the time (maybe they have become the norm, not the exception), but…
Garlic Ginger Stirfry
Here is an easy veggie Asian stir-fry for your next Chinese food craving. There are a lot of ingredients in the list below, but stay with me. This is the kind of recipe that can be improvised and feature whatever veggies you have on hand. For me, that meant using up a couple of half-used…
An Imperfect Vegan 