Lemon + garlic + basil is like the trio of the heavens. I am *hands down* always in the mood for these flavors, and always will be. All three are super bright, fresh, and vibrant. Whenever I want a light pasta dish that tickles the taste buds, I head to lemon/garlic/basil town and call it…
Tag: asparagus
Balsamic Rainbow Chard
I absolutely love a bit of color in my food. For some reason, I feel like it heightens the other senses and makes everything smell and taste that much better. Rainbow chard is one of the most beautiful and colorful vegetables there is (hence the name!). It dulls a little when cooked, but it still…
Asparagus and Kale Salad
Sometimes I get tired of salad for a few months and avoid it like the plague, and then I eat a salad like this that blows my mind and I’m back on the salad wagon!! I was craving greens and found this recipe in my Avant-Garde Vegan Cookbook. I very slightly modified it based on…
Garlic Roasted Radishes and Asparagus
Did you know that roasting radishes makes them way sweeter and removes their famous sharp bite? Neither did I until I had an abundance of radishes and started experimenting with ways to cook them! They mellow out and caramelize in the oven, proving my hypothesis that roasted veggies = best veggies!!! I roasted my radishes…
Vegetable Paella
Paella is a Spanish dish that is typically made with rice, saffron, and a mix of seafood and meats, and is cooked in a very large shallow pan over low heat for a long time (slow and low). To me, that translates to: a complicated undertaking that requires a special pan and a lot of…
Easy Asparagus Tart
Don’t you love when something looks really difficult but it is actually super easy? I like it even more when it gives the impression of being fancy and sophisticated. This is one such thing. It’s perfect for entertaining because it’s easy and quick, impressive-looking, and absolutely delicious. With fresh asparagus in the spring time, this…
Balsamic Asparagus and Polenta
Polenta is one of those things that I always really like when I order it at restaurants, but can never get it quite right when I try it at home. Except this time. I am so happy with how this turned out, especially topped with asparagus and a balsamic reduction. The key to a yummy,…
An Imperfect Vegan 