Fajitas have always been a favorite of mine. This dish has everything I like about them, in the form of a salad, making it a great meal for hot summer evenings. Several years ago, I had just started a new job as an art director for a paper company, and I was invited to a […]
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Dianne’s Stir-Fry Salad
One of my favorite dinner dishes is a stir-fry with spicy peanut sauce. This salad was inspired by that dish, and it has a crave-worthy dressing that’s similar to my beloved stir-fry sauce. If you’re pressed for time, you can use pre-made baked tofu, but the homemade version is so good that it’s definitely worth […]
Beet, Carrot, and Orange Salad from Spiralize! by Beverly Lynn Bennet
One of the biggest challenges to getting more unprocessed fruits and vegetables in our diets is the preparation time and making them fun and interesting to eat. The spiralizer, a hand-driven appliance favored by gourmet chefs and raw-food enthusiasts, is now getting its moment in the culinary spotlight, giving home cooks a way to slice […]
Broccoli Slaw
If you’re heading out to a Labor Day picnic or potluck today, and you’re not quite sure what to bring, look no further! This salad come together very quickly, and it’s a nice change from the usual coleslaws and macaroni salads. It’s also a nice, fresh dish to say goodbye to summer with. Broccoli Slaw Ingredients: […]
Cookbook Review and Recipe: The Blender Girl Cookbook by Tess Masters
I first met Tess Masters at Vida Vegan Con in Portland, OR, last year. She and I were staying in the same hotel, and we ran into each other with mutual friends on the elevator. Because Portland is so far away from home, I was feeling extremely jetlagged. I wasn’t really in any state to […]