Sometimes I like to feel fancy when I cook, and mostly all it takes is a splash of balsamic and some geometric shapes; case in point here and here. This dinner involved making some very tricky polenta triangles (just kidding they were the easiest part of the meal), roasting stalks of broccolini, and quickly sauteing chickpeas with…
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Chard and Chickpea Stew
I discovered the easiest dinner ever. This stew is warm, aromatic, and super satisfying. I love the surprise of the crunchy creamy pecans and the rich chunky tomato base. It’s perfect for a late work night or when you can’t be bothered to put in much effort, but don’t want to sacrifice on nutrition or…
Pumpkin Hummus
We gotta live up the pumpkin season to the fullest, now that the end is upon us! That sounds dramatic, but truly, there are only a few months per year that it’s appropriate to cook with canned pureed pumpkin. This recipe is a super easy way to spruce up your everyday homemade hummus, with just…
Kale Quinoa Salad
Healthy, easy, and plant-based: what more could you want in a meal? Oh, lots of protein, super foods, and a touch of sweet you say? Not a problem! We got all of that too! Please please make this salad because you will never look at kale and quinoa (the fad super foods of our generation…
Thai Red Vegetable Curry
I love trying new curry recipes. It’s always fun to change up the flavors in the sauces and the combinations of vegetables and textures in the dish. I typically use curry powder for my curries, which has a smokey flavor, but this time I tried red curry paste and added creamy coconut milk for a…
Chana Masala
I’m on a bit of a homemade Indian food kick lately, and since I still have the spices handy from my Chicken Tikka Masala recipe (hubby’s fav), I decided to try MY fav, Chana Masala. This is a slightly spicy, tomato-based chickpea dish that’s wonderful served over rice or couscous. It’s fragrant, warm, simple, and…
Vegetable and Chickpea Tagine
During New York City’s Restaurant Week in early February, hubs and I tried out a French restaurant called Claudette for the first time. Besides having a wonderful, cozy atmosphere and a nice hubbub, the food was also delicious. I had the Vegetable Tagine from their restaurant week menu and it was fantastic! It came in…
Falafel with Garlic Herb Sauce
Falafel — a vegetarian’s dream. It’s a delicious and pretty accessible meat-free (and vegan!) option. I can’t believe it’s taken me so long to try making it! This recipe is very simple and easy – you use a food processor to mix the dough, then form it into little balls or disks, and then fry…
Broccoli Tacos
Some people might think I’m crazy for taking such a sacred thing as a taco and filling it with….broccoli? I think broccoli sometimes gets a bad reputation, but it’s actually one of my favorite vegetables when cooked correctly. I absolutely love broccoli when it’s roasted and steamed (Chinese restaurants always steam it perfectly, am I…
Roasted Cauliflower Salad
I really wish this one looked as good on camera as it tasted in person! This roasted cauliflower salad is dressed with a maple mustard sauce that is the perfect pairing for all of its salty and sweet flavors. The cauliflower is really just the base to carry the flavors of the salty capers, the…
An Imperfect Vegan 