The magic in these vegan muffin recipes is that they use no eggs or dairy, but instead use applesauce as a binding and fat substitute. It's a great healthy baking technique, making the muffins amazingly moist while greatly reducing the need for added fat. Kids love muffins, and by using wholesome ingredients, they become a great substitute for sandwiches for school lunches, as well as serving as any time snacks. [Read more...]
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Tuscan White Beans and Winter Greens Soup
This rustic white bean soup is stockless and gets its goodness and oomph from the beans' own cooking liquid. Half a dozen sage leaves impart an amazing amount of flavor. It's just the thing for cooler weather, costs two bucks all told and feeds six. And you'll have done it yourself. Beans may be cooked a day ahead, if that reduces your anxiety. Plan your life accordingly. [Read more...]
Hearty Recipes for Hungry Teens (Vegan and Vegetarian)
If you're feeding teenagers, especially the male variety, you know that they go through mountains of food, and your grocery bill mounts alarmingly. Here are a handful of hearty, filling dishes that won't break the bank. Now I'm not saying that young women won't like these hearty dishes, but in my experience, at least, they don't eat in nearly the quantity of their male counterparts. [Read more...]
The Vegetarian Mother’s Cookbook by Cathe Olson
The Vegetarian Mother's Cookbook: Whole Foods to Nourish Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women-and Their Families* by Cathe Olson is a friendly, useful resource that delivers just what it promises in its subtitle. It offers a wealth of information and options for healthy eating, while never sounding judgemental or preachy. The recipes here are geared toward the pregnant and lactating mother, but honestly, this big collection of straightforward, tasty recipes is a perfect all-purpose cookbook for any busy family with vegetarian or vegan members. [Read more...]