Among the best fruits of summer’s labor are herbs and vegetables. The harvest of basil is short, so seize the opportunity to have it garden fresh and make some pesto. This no-compromise vegan pesto recipe is inspired by traditional pesto…
This recipe for maple sesame vegan granola came about because we have a great love in our house for cold cereal. A bowl of cereal has been the go-to after school, before bed too tired, or too hot, to make…
This vegan lentil soup with rice is so easy that I often say that anyone you trust with a knife can make it. I am serious. Never confuse complexity of tastes in a recipe with a complicated recipe. This one is…
For Cinco De Mayo I decided to veganize a family favorite veggie enchiladas recipe and jazz it up with a new recipe for nacho cheese. This nacho cheese sauce is so good I find myself looking for things to smother with…
Vegan Leek Soup We were in the mood for a shopping adventure rather than the predictable grocery store experience. Greg and I went to a cooperative market in nearby New London, CT called Fiddleheads. (You can join us on this…
Keeping it Simple Since becoming vegan, Greg and I are often asked what we eat for lunch. Meat has become such a primary player in even the simplist of meals and sandwiches for so many people that to eat without…
There is nothing quite like a perfectly cooked sweet potato. I really try to have a few on hand because you can easily build a meal around one. The prep is nothing. Just scrub and prick with a fork. The…
For most kitchens, tomato sauce is a staple for a quick meal of pasta or for making pizza. I try never to be without some on hand. The wonderful thing about sharing your kitchen with older children is that everyone…
Vegan Tuna Salad Sandwich We are often asked what we pack for lunch. Portable and easy meals, like the classic tuna salad sandwich, are an essential for folks heading off to school or work for the day. This chickpea vegan…
This recipe for Vegan Gluten-free Lasagna is a household favorite, hot or cold. It's also a fabulous way to use zucchini and will please lasagna-lovers of all kinds! Vegan Gluten-free Lasagna That Still Brings the Yum! For years our daughter was extremely…