This vegan bourguignon is a vegetarian variation of the classic dish beef bourguignon. The word bourguignon (pronounced boor-gee-nyawn) refers to a recipe prepared in the style of the French region of Bourgogne. Bourguignon is a stew of slowly simmered ingredients in a hearty red wine along with pearl onions and carrots. In this vegan version,…
In my opinion, it doesn’t get better than these roasted sweet potatoes. If you are seeking a vegetable dish with minimal prep work and incredible flavors, this is it. Sweet, tangy, and bold tastes that will linger on your tongue long after the meal is over. Also, you don’t have to stick with my choice…
BBQ’s and cookouts aren’t just for animal protein. Summer vegetables deserve a space at the table as well. Like this string beans recipe that is garnished in a fresh oil-free basil pesto with a touch of lemon zest and garnished with pine nuts. I like to take advantage of all the summer has to offer,…
Milk substitutes have come a long way, so why are some people still drinking cow’s milk? If a new study is to be believed, some people are even confused about chocolate milk. In a survey of more than 1000 adults, they discovered that 48% of the respondents weren’t sure where chocolate milk comes from and that…
Meatless meatballs, mashed potatoes, and brussels sprouts smothered in dill gravy. Yum! I love a hearty Sunday suppah! As we like to call it in Boston. Fall is right around the corner, and I am gearing up and practicing hearty vegan meals to keep you warm and satisfied all winter. Why? Because so many of…
Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes 2014 The holidays are upon us again and I have so much to be grateful for. First and foremost, I would like to thank all of you for being part of our compassionate community. I appreciate all your comments and feedback and the generosity you show me when you share my recipes with your…
Summer is almost here and that means lots of barbecues and potlucks. Potato salad is an all-American necessity at most of these summer get-togethers, and this vegan potato salad can stand up to any dairy laden version. It uses a tangy vinagrette as it’s base with a minimum amount of vegan mayonaise. Actually, you could…
Happy Mother’s Day everyone. I believe the best gift you can give your Mom for Mother’s Day is an opportunity to enjoy a delicious plant-based meal like these yummy poblano home fries and tofu scramble with spicy bloody mary sauce. Who knows? One meal could be the catalyst for more healthy, vegan meals in your Mom’s…
Last week in the LA Times, a reader wrote in about an amazing quinoa burger she had at Cafe Pasquals in Santa Fe. The recipe looked so interesting, that I thought I would give it a shot. First thing I would like to say is that I know this quinoa burger takes some work, but…
It’s sugar snap pea season here in California and I can’t enough of them. Sugar snap peas are a relatively new food and a cross between snow peas and garden peas. They have a crispy texture and slightly sweet taste. You can eat them raw or steam or boil them for a minute or two…
