Archive for May, 2011
Nachos are a great addition to any party, but with all of the other chip and dip options that are usually on the same table, you might find yourself looking to have a little bit more variety. Irish nachos are just as easy to make as traditional nachos, just replace the tortilla chips with fries, sliced potatoes, or in this recipe, sweet potato fries. If you love nachos as much as I do, but have never seen a vegan nacho option at your parties and get-togethers, this recipe is what you’ve been waiting for. Read More→
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This simple cold soba noodle dish is laced with lots of kale and flavored with a piquant ginger dressing. Read More→
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Few fruits offer a much sensory satisfaction as fresh strawberries. The season for good, ripe strawberries, particularly local ones, is rather fleeting compared with other fruits. Read More→
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Broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, and peppers mingle
in a rich coconut–peanut base, making a stew that’s perfect for cool spring or fall evenings. Adapted from Vegan Soups and Hearty Stews for All Seasons. Photo by Theresa Raffetto. Read More→
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A number of nourishing ingredients mingle in this baked vegan burger. Though it’s tasty enough to be eaten plain as a side dish, it’s makes a great sandwich as well. Either way, try it with Quick Tartar Sauce, whose recipe follows. Adapted fromThe Vegetarian Family Cookbook. Photo by Veggie Lady 4 Life, who alas, no longer publishes. Read More→
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A note from Nava: An issue that a number of readers have written to me about is how to handle “mixed marriages,” that is, when one partner is vegetarian or vegan and the other isn’t. In this contribution, Erin Pavlina offers many helpful suggestions. This excerpt is from Raising Vegan Children in a Non-Vegan World: A Complete Guide for Parents (VegFamily, 2003): Read More→
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Shoo-fly pie is a Pennsylvania Dutch classic made with molasses and a tasty crumb mixture. Here, these elements are transposed into a delectably wholesome muffin. Barley malt syrup works just as well as molasses and produces a slightly milder flavor. Read More→
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