There’s nothing like the feeling of fueling yourself with nutrient-dense, plant-based, whole foods. But, let’s face it: every now and then we all probably crave some convenience food. And some of us even crave the nostalgic tastes of our favorite meaty dishes from our pregan days. I’m all about bright and colorful salads, homemade bean […]
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Vegan Fajita Salad
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 […]
The Famous Coconut BLT
This recipe will make any vegan-bacon skeptic a true believer. Because Coconut Bacon will become less crisp the longer you store it, I recommend making it just ahead of preparing your sandwiches. The Famous Coconut BLT Makes 4 sandwiches Ingredients 8 slices sandwich bread Vegan mayonnaise 2 cups Coconut Bacon (recipe follows) 1 large ripe […]
Roasted Tomato, Garlic & Greens Farro Salad
I fell in love with farro on one of my first visits to Chrissie Hynde’s now-defunct Akron, Ohio vegan restaurant, The VegiTerranean. Chef Scot Jones, now with Crossroads Kitchen, created a farro salad that had asparagus, roasted tomatoes, onions, and some type of bitter greens. I loved it. So when The VegiTerranean closed, I decided […]
Cherry Dream Cake
From award-winning author Virpi Mikkonen, comes a delightful cookbook of both decadent and guilt-free desserts entitled, IT’S A PLEASURE: Sweet Treats without Gluten, Dairy and Refined Sugar (Weldon Owen, September, 2016). This aesthetically gorgeous compilation of sweets showcases how easy it is to make gluten, dairy and refined sugar-free recipes without sacrificing the flavor (or fun!) The […]