Grilled Tofu & Vegetable Shish Kebab with Cold Rice Salad Everything we choose to consume will directly or indirectly affect our organs, and some foods we consume will affect us more than others. Here are five of the most important organs in our body, and the foods that can put us on the fast track to…
Sometimes the simplest dishes are the most delicious dishes like this chilled rice salad with water chestnuts, kiwi and lime dressing. Hands down, this is one of my favorite side and rice dishes. It is also very healthy. The vinaigrette is a combination of lime, apple cider and cilantro and a with a very small amount of oil.…
I have been vegan for over three years and in that time I have only made one or two seitan recipes. If you are not familiar with seitan (pronounced “say-tan”) it is a traditional Japanese food made by rinsing the starch away from wheat and retaining the protein. You are left with a meat-like texture and…
Vegan Chicken Tikka Masala This vegan chicken masala was a first for me. I was inspired to create this recipe because my friend and part-time assistant told me it was her favorite Indian dish. Tika Masala is traditionally chunks of chicken marinated in spices and yogurt and served in a masala spice sauce of tomatoes…
Ordinary Vegan’s Golden Chickpea Stew Now Available at Veestro I am very excited to announce that one of Ordinary Vegan’s most popular dishes will now be available through Veestro. Veestro makes delicious, plant-based meals delivered straight to your home anywhere in the United States. Just defrost, heat and enjoy. Monica, the owner of Veestro, and I met…
Noodle houses are all the rage here in Los Angeles because who doesn’t love noodles? My personal favorite is Vietnamese style noodle soup, but it is very difficult to find vegan pho. A traditional pho consists of noodles in a light sweet broth usually accompanied by basil, lime and chili. You can judge how good a…
Mushroom Quinoa Salad with Champagne Chive Vinaigrette & How Do I Control My Overwhelming Need To Know? “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.” ~~Albert Einstein I have always been a curious person and I could sit for hours and just observe people walking by. Sometimes my…
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…
Healthy Recipes for Memorial Day Happy Memorial Day Weekend everyone. With the massive beef recalls going on this week, it would be the ideal time to serve and encourage your family to enjoy a delicious meatless holiday. There are so many yummy options including this plant based burger as the piece de resistance. Sides could include baked beans,…
