Vegan Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

It goes without saying that this time of the year begs for pumpkin spice, especially on weekend mornings. These pancakes … More

Chana Masala

There will always be Indian food in my weekly meal rotation. Why? Because it’s delicious and nutritious, and need not … More

Vegan Chocolate Silk Pie

Here’s a recipe that is sure to impress!  A no-bake chocolate cookie crust filled with super easy, super rich and … More

Crispy Marinated Tofu with Braised Kale

I can’t emphasize enough how tasty, simple and quick this recipe is. So much flavor, from so few ingredients! Crispy … More

Tempeh-Walnut Meatballs

Sure, you can go to your local Whole Foods and pick up frozen Gardein meatballs which are pretty tasty, but … More

Blueberry Cardamom Muffins (Oil-Free, Whole Grain, Vegan)

By the time I finish my morning coffee, I’m thinking about what I want to cook for the day. This … More

Tempeh Sausage Crumbles

These tasty sausage crumbles are versatile, lending a satisfying umami flavor and a chewy  bite to gravy, sauces, rice or other … More

The Benefits of Eating Hot Food

I like salad as much as the next plant-based lifestyle devotee, but there is something to be said for that … More

Vegan Gorgonzola: A Passion Project

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

The Vegan Reuben Project

I enjoy a personal culinary challenge now and then. Especially one that results in good eats! I set out to create … More

Sourdough Baguette

Still in a baking mood, I embarked on a mission to create an old-fashioned, dense sourdough bread, like back in … More

Vegan Gumbo with Homemade Andouille, A Passion Project

Every once in awhile I find myself overwhelmed by the urge to make something I know will be complicated. And … More

Vegan Andouille Sausage

Here’s just the companion to my gumbo recipe, a tasty, spicy sausage to enhance the dish or slice up and … More

Banana-Chocolate Bread Pudding

BANANA-CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING recipe courtesy Isa Chandra Moskowitz 6 CUPS CUBED STALE BREAD 1 CUP CHOCOLATE CHIPS 3 BANANAS, RIPE, … More

Fancy Potatoes

Okay, we’ve established potatoes are cheap plant-based eats. They are also whole and perfect in their natural state. Although I … More

Dan Dan Noodles

This spicy Asian noodle recipe is super-simple to make. After cooking and draining my thin, whole wheat spaghetti, I blitzed the … More

Coconut Chana Saag

Here I am turning out a lovely pot full of Indian goodness called Coconut Chana Saag. Super simple when you … More

The Clean 15 For 2021

The Environmental Work Group recently updated their list of the cleanest produce, which tests show the least amount of pesticide … More

Hemp Seed Parmesan

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

Tempeh Meatloaf, Vegan, GF, Oil-Free

I don’t hear much talk of tempeh these days–but lest it be forgotten, tempeh is a wonderful source of protein … More

Deli-Style Potato Salad

Here’s a plant-based side dish to bring to your Summer get-together.  An enlightened egg-free version of a classic. I promise … More

Vegan Samosas with Mint Chutney and Sweet Tamarind Glaze

A party favorite, these samosas are fun and easy to make and bake. They also freeze well, so when you’re … More

Vegan Patty Melt

The key to a successful patty melt is in the assembly. You want a juicy, messy, melty experience, but you … More

Muesli!!

For some reason I’ve always believed Muesli was this mysteriously complicated cereal made in Europe using some super-secret old-world technique, … More

What I Ate Today (Vegan)

  We decided to ‘wing it’ on this week’s menu at home, meaning I didn’t spend most of Sunday in … More

Plant-Based Macaroni and Cheese

Hand’s down the best mac n’ cheese recipe I have tried, this one comes from Allison Rivers Samson as published … More

Why Wait?

    My father-in-law suffered a cardiac event right after Christmas. One of his arteries was almost fully blocked. He … More

January 2020 Menu

Nutritious and nourishing to the body without depriving you of flavor or satisfaction, a plant-based diet supports the wellness of … More

Dixie Dharma Vegan Restaurant, Bakery and Bar, Orlando

    When traveling, we are always on the hunt for vegan eateries and this past weekend was no exception. … More

True Food Kitchen, Boca Raton, FL

True Food Kitchen is a restaurant chain with twenty or so locations throughout the mid to lower section of the … More

Never-Fail Brown Rice

I know, it seems simple, right? What could be easier than rice and water? You’d be surprised at how many … More

Summer Tempeh Sammies

Okay, everyone knows tempeh is good for you. At first, I didn’t know what to do with it. I cut … More

Notes From The Vegan Underground

I’m still here, dear readers. Just focusing on work and other personal projects besides food. Here are a few of … More

One Big Vegan Pancake

Sometimes I am in the mood for pancakes, but dread standing over the stove babysitting the griddle until all the … More

Restaurant Review: Toasted, Winter Park, FL

Every time we travel up near Orlando  we make a point of having a meal at our favorite vegan restaurant … More

What’s Making Me Happy This Week

I have so many new ideas and recipes to share in my upcoming posts! First of all, I discovered Maldon … More

Chocolate Raspberry Ganache Cake (gluten and soy free)

  I’m all about taking a good thing and making it better. That’s what I did with this classic chocolatey favorite. … More