TL/DR – Orange Miso Braised Collard Greens. A vegan take on a healthy and affordable green leafy vegetable, with the complimentary flavors of orange juice and zest, fresh ginger, honey, vinegar, and freshly ground black pepper. Great as a side dish or tossed with ramen …[read more]

TL/DR – Vegan Miso Chili. This delightful comfort dish with umami flare comes together easily in the slow cooker and is topped with simple roasted tofu cubes. – This is an extremely easy vegan meal made primarily in the slow cooker and topped with simple …[read more]

TL/DR – Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup. A picky eater favorite! Roasted butternut squash and carrots in veggie broth with onion, garlic, fresh sage and fresh thyme, simmered, blended and enhanced with heavy cream. – Aside from the roasting time, which is entirely hands-off, this …[read more]

TL/DR – Pork and Corn Lettuce Tacos. Crispy brown pork with fresh corn, jalapeño, garlic, garam masala, coriander, fresh ginger, white balsamic and lime juice… not your average taco. – In the world of tacos, there is really no right or wrong. OK, fine, call …[read more]

TL/DR – Sauerkraut Potato Salad. Highly underrated sauerkraut, along with fresh dill, turn ordinary potato salad into a very tasty side for bratwurst or any main dish. – Sauerkraut is one of those things that is often forgotten. The fact that it is cabbage can …[read more]

TL/DR – Roasted Potatoes with Creamy Herb Sauce. Potatoes coated in olive oil and minced fresh dill and parsley, roasted until crispy and served with a creamy dill and parsley sauce. – When in doubt, roast some potatoes. Do it on high heat, like 450 …[read more]

TL/DR – Sweet and Spicy Beans and Plantains. An easy vegan side dish! Roasted black beans, sweet onion and ripening plantains are tossed in a sweet and spicy mix of maple syrup, vinegar and spices. – Plantains are ugly things. They are also delicious, versatile …[read more]

TL/DR – Lemon Chive Potato Soup. An easy and tasty spring soup featuring yukon gold potatoes, fresh chives, lemon and a delicious dollop of sour cream. – This recipe occurred to me in the wee hours of the morning in that strange haze between wakefulness …[read more]

TL/DR – Southwestern Roasted Tofu and Bean Salad. Tofu cubes and black beans are coated in oil, chili powder, cumin, coriander, garlic and smoked paprika and roasted, then placed atop a bed of coleslaw mix, red bell peppers, avocados, and pickled onions and dressed with …[read more]

TL/DR – White Bean Feta Tahini Dip. A baked dip that features any white bean you have on hand, feta, tahini, lemon juice, fresh thyme, and olive oil. An appetizer that’s addicting but fairly guilt – free! Recently I tried the the Whipped Feta Dip …[read more]