Lasagna has always been a favorite dish of mine. My mother made it occasionally when I was growing up—usually just by layering shredded mozzarella, white pasta noodles, and jarred sauce—and I loved it. (I didn’t even know what ricotta cheese was until I was in my early twenties.) This vegan lasagna comes together quickly, and […]
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Laura Theodore’s Quick Red Lentil Curry Soup
Needing only fifteen minutes to prep, with only seven ingredients to assemble, this Quick Red Lentil Curry Soup is an excellent candidate for a nutritious lunch or informal supper. As the red lentils cook, they break down to magically thicken the broth. Before you know it, you have a hearty delicious soup, ready to serve. […]
Butternut Squash Carbonara with Vegan Bacon and Sage
The sauce in this Butternut Squash Carbonara is luscious and silky smooth, a wonderful and healthy interpretation of a traditional carbonara, which is loaded with cream and egg yolks. It’s so good you may want to lick the plate clean. Butternut Squash Carbonara with Bacon and Sage Save Print Author: Leinana Two Moons Yield: […]
Punched Up Potato Leek Soup from The Perfect Blend
I met Tess Masters in the elevator of my hotel during Vida Vegan Con in Portland, Oregon, in 2013. I was feeling jet lagged from the time difference and exhausted from the conference, and I’m sure my weariness showed. I wanted to get back to my room so I could take a nap before dinner. […]
Northern Mexico Chimichangas
Chimichangas, called chivichangas in Mexico, are basically deep-fried burritos. A little decadent, but wonderful as an occasional treat, they epitomize the mingling of the American-Mexican border culture by their use of flour tortillas mixed with a filling suffused with adobo. You can find these in Tucson as easily as on the Sonoran side of Nogales. […]