I love falafel, and homemade falafel is easier to make than you might think. This baked arugula falafel recipe is a great way to incorporate more greens into your diet, and it still tastes like falafel that you crave.
When I first tried this recipe, I really thought the arugula would make the falafel taste different from my favorite all-cilantro version of falafel. The difference, however, was very subtle. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
It is finally here. It’s salad season! I love this time of year because my garden is bursting with fresh lettuce, kale, and arugula. I will eat salad after salad until I grow tired, but that is far from the goal. The goal is finding ways to keep salad interesting, so I share with you this apple cheddar kale salad.
Apple and cheddar are a classic combination of sweet and salty. Pair that with an apple cider vinaigrette to keep things savory and some sunflower seeds for crunch, and you have a winner salad. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Apples, Cheese, Kale, Sunflower seeds
I have had portabella cheeseburgers at restaurants that have really lacked luster. The mushroom is too raw, lacks seasoning, and just doesn’t taste like a burger when you put it in a bun. This portabella cheeseburger recipe is different. Let me explain why.
First of all, this recipe is a two-step process that should be familiar to any cook. Marinade, then cook, preferably on a charcoal grill. The marinade starts to break down the mushroom, pulling out its moisture, and it adds plenty of savory seasoning. Continue reading
Have you ever tried pan seared potato gnocchi? The soft, pillowy gnocchi get chewy and caramalized on the outside and stay tender on the inside. I made mine with asparagus and mushrooms served with a miso sauce!
When I first tried this recipe, I tried making my own potato gnocchi. The end result was delicious, but the process was a sticky gooey mess. Needless to say, that recipe needs a touch more work before it comes to the blog. Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Asparagus, miso, Mushrooms, Vegetarian
This slow cooker vegan red beans and rice recipe makes 4 servings in a 1.5 quart slow cooker. I love meal prepping this dish for work day lunches!
Usually I don’t measure vegetables like pepper and onion, I dice the whole thing and consider any extra veggies in the dish a good thing! That being said, you don’t want to end up with too much to fit in the small slow cooker. Continue reading
Posted in Cajun, Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Kidney Beans, Make ahead, Rice
This smoked tofu and jackfruit jambalaya is the best jambalaya I have ever made. Back when I used to eat meat, I ate traditional jambalaya at reastaurants but never tried cooking it. Since, I have made many versions, some veggie, some with shirmp, and this recipe stands out as the clear winner.
I think this vegan version is outstanding no matter if you are a meat eater or not. The smoked tofu adds subtle smokiness that you would get from andouille sausage. The jackfruit replaces chicken, adding a nice chewy texture that also helps the dish stay moist. Continue reading
Posted in Cajun, Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
This recipe is a classic example of how good canned vegetables can be. I have tried this seared artichoke and white bean pasta recipe with frozen artichoke hearts as well and found it to be a little too dry. The artichokes that are canned in brine are better suited for searing because they don’t dry out as much while they caramelize.
The searing process adds not only a pop of color, but also bring out the sweetness of the artichokes beautifully. It takes a little time, so be patient. The end result is a delicious yet simple pasta dinner. Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Artichokes, Cheese, Garlic, Pasta, Quick and Easy, White Beans, Wine
This simple bright lemon and green olive pasta is for those dreary winter days when you need a fresh pick-me-up. Think of it like a trip to the beach. The lemon represents the bright sunshine, and the briny olives represent the scent of the ocean. Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Lemon, Olives, Pasta, Quick and Easy
First of all, I love green cabbage. It is sweet and crunchy and goes with everything. Second, I love a warming bowl of soup during the winter. Combined, that makes this smoky cabbage soup my new favorite comfort food!
I have read about cabbage soup and kind-of thought it would just be another vegetable soup. Well, not in my kitchen! I amped up the flavors in so many ways because I wanted to make this soup a little different. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cabbage, Carrots, Smoked paprika, Sweet Potato, Tomatoes, White Beans
When I first tried this creamy cashew wild rice soup with mushrooms, I was blown away! I could not believe that the soup I was eating was dairy free and vegan.
The blended cashews in this soup add more than creaminess, they also add nuttiness that pairs perfectly with wild rice and mushrooms. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Carrots, Cashews, Garlic, Mushrooms, White Beans, Wild Rice
