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So You Want To Be a Personal Chef…
I love cooking plant-based and couldn’t imagine anything else I would rather do for a job. Becoming a personal chef … More
Plant-Based: On The Cheap
“I would try the plant-based diet, but I can’t afford it!” A phrase I have heard often. But, it’s a … More
Vegan Crab Cakes with Tomato-Caper Remoulade
This recipe is hands-down the menu item my clients request most often! Light, but filling these vegetable cakes are actually … More
Tofu Scramble
Tofu scramble, when I reflect on my day to day cooking, is probably the recipe I cook most often at … More
“Meaty” Grilled Tofu
Through much trial and error over the years– I have come to a great appreciation and respect for the humble … More
Tofu Vindaloo
This is a spicy Indian dish I decided to prepare without any added oil. It turned out tasty and well … More
General Tso’s Tofu with Green Tea Soba
I am always looking to veganize recipes. Any recipe. Some of them traditionally feature meat. That doesn’t stop me from … More
Mushroom Bourguignon
Well, isn’t this fancy? A classical French dish turned vegan! Warm, savory and satisfying– this rich stew is filled with vegetables, … More
How To Make Lentils Taste Good
If you hate lentils, chances are you have eaten them from a can. The first time I tried them was long … More
John Legend’s Chili, Plant-Based Version
I came across this recipe for chili in Chrissy Teigen’s cookbook, “Cravings”. I decided to follow the recipe exactly (with … More
White Bean Chili
This alternative to traditional chili is a thick and hearty stew of white beans, yellow squash, onions and yellow bell … More
Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry
This quick and simple but intensely flavorful bowl is my current lunch favorite. And the recipe welcomes substitution for whatever … More
House Vinaigrette
Sometimes I just want a simple, yet tasty vinegar and oil dressing for my salad. This is the classic recipe we … More
Easy Enchilada Sauce
In my experience, you can stuff a burrito with just about anything. But the sauce…now, the sauce can make it … More
Plant-Based Vegan Taco ‘Beef’ Crumbles
This easy recipe from my home kitchen collection is always a big hit, whether featured in burritos, tacos, nachos, salads…the list … More
Mushroom-Sesame Soba With Edamame
I love noodles, especially soba. Here’s a quick and easy dish that works for a weeknight meal, but translates just … More
Vegan Lentil-Tempeh Sloppy Joes
Here’s a new enlightened version of an old classic that is just perfect served in the traditional buns or over a … More
Lentil-Walnut Loaf with Sweet Tomato Glaze
This is a client favorite and a recipe I swear by, having grown up eating traditional meatloaf. This version has … More
Easy Vegan Mushroom White Bean Soup
A Quick and Easy Plant-Based, Nutritious Vegan Lunch or Dinner Idea! This mushroom white bean soup will keep you warm … More
Smoky Pulled Jackfruit
When I first heard that jackfruit can imitate the texture of shredded meat classically prepared as barbecue, I could hardly believe it. … More
Dirty Chai
A shot of fresh-brewed espresso poured into a cup of spicy, rich chai tea. The best of two worlds? I just had … More
Never Bored: Easy Vegan Plant-Based Meals For Your Week
“What’s For Dinner?” A vegan plant-based diet is anything but restrictive when you have a collection of easy, tasty recipes … 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
The Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe For Plant-Based Diet
This is one of those ‘I can’t believe it’s vegan’ recipes! Looking for ways to apply my new discovery, Maldon … More
Two-Ingredient Chocolate Sauce
Here’s a recipe I almost forgot I had in my collection. This one is from way back in my culinary … More
Gingerbread Cut-Out Cookies
These are the best gingerbread cookies I have ever baked, vegan or not! The flavor and spices are perfectly balanced, … More
Vegan Pecan Pie…Yes You Can!
Traditional pecan pie relies on the coagulation of eggs with sugar and butter to bake into a custard-like filling to … More
Vegetable Potstickers
These lovely little dumplings are a favorite at our local Japanese restaurant. Served with a simple dipping sauce, they make a tasty appetizer … More
“Is It Vegan?”: The Pleasures and Perils of Plant-Based Junk Food
I’m sure I’m not the only one noticing how fresh fruit and vegetable sections at the local grocery are shrinking … More
Artisan Vegan Frankfurters
What can I say? I grew up like most American kids. Hot dogs were most definitely on the menu. Nowadays, … More
Cornmeal-Molasses Waffles
I was in the mood for waffles today. But not the usual sweet, refined version most of us are used … More
Original Ginger (O.G) Refresher
I am inspired once again by True Food Kitchen. This gingery, bubbly, slightly sweet and sour elixir has become my … More
Buffalo Chickpea Tenders
Okay, I’ve really done it this time! I know there are vegan variations on chicken wings and I’ve tried them … More
Carrot-Coconut Soup with Fresh Ginger Root
Summer is coming down fast and I find myself seeking light, refreshing meals. Here’s a quick soup that is … More
Chik’n Noodle Soup
There’s nothing quite like the distinctive experience of a steaming bowl of fragrant broth brimming with fresh simmered vegetables with … More
Homestyle Oat Bars
I really like those tasty, chewy individually packaged oat bars I find at Whole Foods Market. But I don’t like … More
When Life Gives You Bananas…
Is it just me? Or does the sight of those last couple speckled bananas languishing on the countertop trigger an … More
Easy Indian Curry Rice with Peas
Sometimes cooking is the most enjoyable when I really don’t have to cook, but I just want to. Certain dishes … More
Recipe Test: Quinoa Pancakes
Here’s the thing about pancakes…I love the way they taste, but not so much how I feel afterward. All that … More
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
Alternative Plant-Based Holiday Menus
I have nothing against Tofurkey or Gardein or various seitan roasts. And of course there’s the “Festival of Sides” as … More
Sometimes Vegan Breakfast…
…looks like this. But more often, especially during the week, it looks like: Or… Now and then, weekend breakfast looks … More
YakiZoodle with Veggies and Edamame
This is a spur of the moment post, just because I want to share an idea more so than a … More
Cinnamon Applesauce Muffins (gluten-free, soy-free, vegan)
The best part about this recipe is it’s simplicity. Many gluten-free recipes read like a science project, but this one … More
Kidney Bean-Quinoa Burgers with Easy Homemade Barbecue Sauce
Okay, so I didn’t think about posting this recipe until I was plating it up for service. This was our … More
Cajun Potato Cake with Horseradish Cream
Doesn’t this look delish? It’s really simple to make. CAJUN POTATO CAKES 1 CUP LEFTOVER MASHED POTATOES ¼ CUP FLOUR, … More
Tempeh Picatta
Tangy lemon and capers in a savory butter garlic sauce over pan-seared tempeh. A very easy, enlightened version of the … More
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
Basil-Spinach Pesto
Yes, of course vegans can enjoy pesto!! I think it tastes even better without the cheese usually present in most … More
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