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…
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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…
Baked Tofu with Strawberry Salsa
To me, June means strawberries. There’s only one month per year in the Northeast USA that has really good, juicy, sweet strawberries. I don’t trust those mid-winter grocery store strawberries that are almost as big as apples. I wait for the real, beautiful, natural thing and enjoy the heck out of them for those few…
Swiss Chard with Garlic and Onions
Rainbow chard is such a pretty vegetable. When I worked on a farm, I remember being amazed by the beautiful colors that magically emerged from the ground. It was so humbling that the soil, sun, and water could produce such a gorgeous and nutritious plant. Even though it’s pretty, I must admit that it’s not…
An Imperfect Vegan 