Vegan Thanksgiving Gravy

I’m sharing here my favorite vegan holiday gravy recipe from my first plant-based Thanksgiving dinner in 2012. That’s a home-baked … More

Best. Hummus. Ever.

What makes this hummus recipe so special? It’s simplicity. So, I’m not going to ramble on about the history of … More

Yes, of course vegans can enjoy pesto!! I think it tastes even better without the cheese usually present in most … More

As many will tell you, one of the most difficult animal-based foods to give up in the beginning is cheese. … More

Low-fat gravy?? How could that be? How about no-fat gravy? This gravy is so smooth and savory, but also light, … More

So, you reach a point when you stop trying to replace cheese with processed substitutes like Daiya or Follow Your … More

In between all the professional cooking I do, there is also all the household cooking I do, which includes, of … More

It’s been a super busy week! When I crave a quick comforting meal, soba noodles are often my go-to food. … More

In my experience, you can stuff a burrito with just about anything. But the sauce…now, the sauce can make it … More

The secret for marinara sauce that tastes like it’s been simmering all day? Tomato paste. The savory-sweet intensity adds depth … More

Here’s an easy recipe for blueberry preserves I found this morning in a sudden rush of inspiration Wash the berries … More

I’m free! Free from the tyranny of the ten dollar jar of organic tahini when all I need is a … More

Here’s a simple three-ingredient addition to pizza, pasta, salads, veggies and anywhere else you want a sprinkle of savory flavor. … More

Sometimes I just want a simple, yet tasty vinegar and oil dressing for my salad. This is the classic recipe we … More

Here’s a delicious reworking of traditional macaroni salad. Prepared with whole-grain pasta and lots of crunchy fresh veggies, this one … More

Here’s a recipe I almost forgot I had in my collection. This one is from way back in my culinary … More

Mashers are my go-to comfort food on cool days like today. Before going plant-based, these would have been full of … More

This is a rich, velvety cheez sauce that is simple to create and uses whole food ingredients. No science experiments … More