What better way to start the week than a good soup full of seasonal vegetables? I learned to love soups in Italy, because there they make their soups with…
Potatoes, Easy and Elegant/ Soups for All Seasons/ Tomato Heaven/ Winter Squash/ Zucchini & other summer squashes
Full of Veggies Minestrone Soup
Time to gather round the table with some minestrone! I love to cook this Italian soup with seasonal vegetables—you can cook it winter or summer. For me, it often…
Carrots/ Potatoes, Easy and Elegant/ Stews & Chilis/ Tofu, Tempeh, and Vegan Sausage Main Dishes
Tofu and Vegetable Stew
My kitchen is a laboratory of vegetarian meals. These days, I’m still experimenting with new ingredients, new meal ideas, and revisiting classic dishes to make vegetarian versions. Last week,…
Casseroles and other comfort foods/ Tofu Recipes: Easy and Versatile/ Tofu, Tempeh, and Vegan Sausage Main Dishes/ Vegan Dinner Recipes/ Zucchini & other summer squashes
Tofu Casserole
Many people don’t know how to cook tofu. Because of this, many see it as a bland food and are reluctant to cook it. In reality, tofu lends itself…
An authentic gazpacho, prepared according to the Spanish method—perfect on hot summer days! This typical dish is nothing less than a cold soup made from tomatoes and peppers. It…
Today, the recipe that I propose is a tartar of beetroot with mint. It’s an entree that is both pretty and very light. But beware not to use canned,…
Roasted Vegetable Dishes/ Sweet Potatoes/ Vegan Recipes
Sweet Potatoes Stuffed with Spicy Chickpeas and Tahini Sauce
This recipe of stuffed potatoes with chickpeas is a gift for your body. It will allow you to stock up on protein, and it’s also really gourmet. Roasted vegetables…
With this green smoothie bowl recipe you will find the perfect balance between a healthy breakfast that keeps you from snacking between meals and a delicious breakfast that is…
Arugula leaves are tender, bite-sized, and packed with a distinct, tangy flavor. Sometimes referred to as “rocket,” this vibrant leafy green is the star of the year-round arugula recipes up…
Baby bok choy is at its best in the late winter and early spring, though it’s available most of the year round. A nutritional superstar, this vegetable (which can honestly be…
Casseroles and other comfort foods/ Contemporary Casseroles/ Vegan Dinner Recipes/ Vegan Recipes/ Winter Squash
Butternut Squash & Swiss Chard “Lasagna”
In this hearty vegan and gluten-free lasagna I used a mixture of shiitake and white button mushrooms, fresh rosemary and tarragon, swiss chard, homemade sauce (so easy!!!), tofu “cheese”,…
If you’re an eggplant fan, you’ll enjoy these 6 delicious ways to use eggplant in main dishes. Whether you’re vegan or just looking for more veggie-oriented meals, you’ll love…
Special Occasions and Entertaining/ Sweet Potatoes/ Vegan Recipes/ Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes/ Vegetables All Year Round
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
You can make this festive roasted sweet potato dish with yams or sweet potatoes or a combination of both. Generally speaking, garnet yams are sweeter than sweet potatoes. Serve…
When I lived in New York, I had a flatmate who told me a story about how shocked she was when, during a trip to Italy, she saw her…
Asparagus/ Light and Lively Spring Soups/ Vegan Recipes/ Vegetables All Year Round
Vegan Cream of Asparagus Soup
This gorgeous vegan cream of asparagus soup is a nice introduction to meals as a first course, since it’s nice and light. It used to be that asparagus was…