TL/DR – Broccoli Bulgur Salad. An easy vegan salad with nutty bulgur wheat, crunchy broccoli and a lemony dressing, topped with roasted chickpeas. – I will be the first to admit that when I’m looking for a healthy side dish, broccoli and bulgur aren’t a …[read more]

Taco Tuesday is here again and this week I’m riding the wave I started last week with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Plantains with Romesco Sauce. These Sweet Potato Plantain Tacos have the same two key ingredients, but diced smaller and roasted with garam masala, kosher …[read more]

TL/DR – Citrus Basil Beet Salad. Beets are great to roast on a weekend and use in salads! This citrus basil vinaigrette is easy and compliments the beets wonderfully. Beets are really not a bother. In the time it takes to roast beets, so many …[read more]

TL/DR – Goat Cheese Chive Quiche Cups. A simple egg dish made in a muffin tin with just a few ingredients. Great alone or smashed inside an english muffin with mustard. – Quiche cups are a great way to enjoy breakfasts on the go all …[read more]

TL/DR – Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Plantains with Romesco Sauce. Served as an appetizer or a side, these flavors meld so well and are almost addicting. – Roasted sweet potatoes are delicious. Roast them up with some plantains and the result is a wonderful friendship. …[read more]

TL/DR – Breadless Romesco Sauce. A gluten-free version of an easy and very tasty sauce that goes with just about anything. If there is a sauce that is perhaps a bit underrated or that flies under the radar, it’s Romesco sauce. It’s made from roasted …[read more]

TL/DR – Braised Chard Egg Rice Bowl. This is quick and easy and leaving out the eggs makes it vegan. Lots of  fiber, protein, flavor and texture!     Roasted chickpeas are easy and they can take on any flavor. One tip I’ve learned is …[read more]

TL/DR – Beet Caprese Salad. It’s a delicious Caprese salad… with beets. Added nutrients, beautiful marriage of flavors. Done. – Until very recently, beets weren’t a big feature in my kitchen. But I had a revelation this week when I went off book at the …[read more]

TL/DR – Oregano Olive Tapenade. 6 ingredients, small food processor. Magic. Great as an appetizer, pizza sauce alternative, or a sandwich spread. Olives are salty and kind of bitter, but they also have all of that fat that makes them buttery and gives them a …[read more]

Naan pizzas are one of the most versatile things to make for an easy dinner. Olive Tapenade Naan Pizzas riff on a delicious appetizer with the addition of fresh oregano and garlic. I love fresh mozzarella and grape tomatoes on this version, but most any …[read more]