August is the perfect time to slow down, take it easy, & relax a bit before the bustle of back-to-school & the impeding rush of the holiday season. Lazy summer weekend mornings are my favorite time to make a big seasonal scramble that I can enjoy while relaxing on the patio with glass of mint iced […]
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Recipe: Portobello Fajitas with Roasted Poblano Cream Sauce
Originally I was going to make a seitan variation for fajitas, thinking fajitas just weren’t that good without a really “meaty” protein. Boy, was I wrong! The grilled, marinated portobellos are just right, and the creamy sauce makes any cheese or sour cream superfluous. If you don’t have a grill pan, use your broiler, an electric […]
Chocolate Olive Oil Glaze for Everything
Shiny chocolate-dipped fruit, cookies, confections, and snacks like pretzels and potato chips look gorgeous, but most of the time, when dipped in melted chocolate alone, the final result is dull or speckled with white spots. Tempered chocolate, however, yields a glossy, speckle-free appearance. Directions for seed-tempering chocolate are found in my book Vegan Chocolate: Unapologetically Luscious […]
Recipe: Banana Coffee Muffins
One of my most favorite things in the world is banana bread. A yummy, banana-y, moist bread. One with lots of banana flavor. I love to buy bananas and let them go bad just so I can make more bread – not good for the waistline, but oh man so good! This time I decided […]
Arugula Salad Pizza
Here’s how you rethink your plate: a fresh green salad and whole grain pizza all in one meal that you can whip up in 45 minutes. Now that’s quick and delicious eating for even the busiest night of your week! Pair this Arugula Salad Pizza with a hearty lentil soup or roasted route vegetables for a completely satisfying […]