Nutty, Chewy, Colorful, Delicious Vegan Summer-into-Fall SaladWe’re in the midst of that most wonderful time of year—when a golden hue adorns the trees, the leaves are changing color, and the air feels clean and crisp. The time for transitioning from the height of summer produce into heartier, summer-into-fall salads. Continue reading Farro Salad with Castelvetrano Olives, Walnuts, Herbs, Cranberries
Early Summer Deliciousness: Garlic Scapes, Asparagus, Arugula and Cherry TomatoesTwo months. That’s how long asparagus season lasts for mature asparagus crowns. That’s two months and/or 24 harvests of in season asparagus, about late May through early July. Last year I was introduced to deeply flavored, locally grown green and purple asparagus. Continue reading Garlic Scape Goat Cheese Pesto and Asparagus, Arugula Salad
Until two weeks ago, it had been years since my last snickerdoodle cookie. Then my friend Heide and I celebrated our recent birthdays together at a local restaurant. Snickerdoodle mounds (rather than flats) were in their bakery case. We noted that they were made with almond flour Continue reading Vegan Snickerdoodles Made with Pumpkin, Spice & Everything Nice
Spiced & Roasted Cauliflower Sheet Pan Dinner—Savory, Aromatic, DeliciousAn easy and quick-to-cook sheet pan dinner. Moroccan Spiced & Roasted Cauliflower is just that. First, toss the veggies in an aromatic mix of spices, herbs and olive oil. Then transfer them to a prepared sheet pan and roast in a hot oven. Voila! Continue reading Moroccan Spiced & Roasted Cauliflower Onions Mushrooms with Hummus
Deliciously Satisfying, Nutritious, Protein-Rich, Gluten-Free & Vegan Tofu is trending. This morning, four food blogs arrived in my inbox. Each one included recipes featuring tofu. For months now, as more people are opting for plant-based dishes, tofu is enjoying a renaissance. This shows up in newsletters, blogs and articles titled everything from The Tofu Miracle, Continue reading Tomato Braised Tofu, Shiitakes and Greens
Vegan Savory-Sweet, Silken Textured Roasted Blue Hubbard Squash Soup ♥♥♥Soup weather and winter squash are made for one other. Their time is now. As, peak season for winter squash (and apples, too) begins in the fall and continues right on through January. Fall’s savory and spice-rich flavors, along with winter squash, new crop apples, fresh ginger Continue reading Roasted Blue Hubbard Squash Soup with Apples and Ginger
Cool, Refreshing, Flavorful Gazpacho Combats Summer’s Heat – No Cooking RequiredMake chilled Gazpacho now during the height of late summer ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers and peppers, fresh herbs and sweet purple onions. Enjoy them all in one delicious, exceptionally flavorful, mildly spicy bowl of soup. Gazpacho is an incredibly fast and easy soup to prepare. Continue reading Gazpacho Chilled Soup Celebrates Summer’s Amazing Vegetables
