I absolutely love the bounty of fruit available in the summertime, especially stone fruits and berries that just don’t have the same flavor and sweetness when they aren’t in season. Plus, stone fruits like plums, peaches, and apricots are perfect for grilling because they are sturdy enough to keep their shape, and sweet enough to…
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Pan Fried Polenta Gnocchi
I’m always trying to find new ways to cook old favorites. This was an experiment to turn creamy polenta into crispy bite-sized gnocchi. It was a summer’s evening and we ate on our balcony, so these photos show my plate al fresco! It takes a little forethought since your polenta has to be room temperature…
Rustic Artichoke & Kale Farro Salad
Farro has become one of our go-to grains these days, due to its fluffy texture and great nutritional value. Besides having a lovely nutty flavor, it is high in protein, fiber, and lots of vitamins and minerals! It’s a great alternative to plain ol’ rice, and works really well paired with artichokes and kale in…
Lemon Asparagus Pasta
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…
Creamy Butter Beans with Spinach Pesto
I am always searching for a new way to enjoy beans, since they are a top protein source for vegan/vegetarians and we eat them so often! NYTimes Cooking inspired me with one of their recipes a few weeks ago. Their idea of a creamy white bean balanced by a pop of green freshness really appealed to…
Cozy Chorizo Stew
Cozy, spicy, nutritious — the three words I’d use to sum up this delicious vegan chorizo stew. I’m always trying to find new creative ways to use Trader Joe’s soy chorizo because it’s absolutely dynamite, and I recently came across an old recipe I had saved for chorizo cassoulet. I modified that recipe slightly and…
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…
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…
Sesame Kale Chips
Returning back home after two weeks of vacation usually means detox time. We ate often and we ate well while we were away, and I enjoyed every minute of it. But now that we are back to the regular routine, we are ready to eat some healthy foods and lots of vegetables…. Enter the kale…
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…
An Imperfect Vegan 