Fat Free Vegan Baked Beans
These vegan baked beans take me back to Saturday night suppers when I was a little kid. We often had hot dogs and beans and brown bread for supper. The kitchen would have the rich smell of the beans baking…
Chickpea Sweet Potato Stew
This vegan chickpea sweet potato stew is a quick, low fat and nutrient dense meal that is a great go-to meal during the colder months. Here in New England, the colder months coincide with the big holidays. From Halloween through…
Vegan Chili That Everyone Will Rave About!
This recipe for vegan chili has been part of our "go to" meal line up for years. It has made appearances at fund raisers, family dinners and pot luck suppers, getting rave reviews. You will love how simple and fast it…
Vegan Corn Chowder with Quinoa
When the cold of the New England fall brings a chill, there is nothing like a warm stew or chowder to restore a sense of warmth and comfort. This vegan corn chowder with quinoa more than fills the bill. Yesterday,…
No Compromise Vegan Pesto You Can Make Tonight!
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…
Creamy Broccoli Soup – Vegan and Dairy-free
Delightfully Creamy Broccoli Soup (Dairy-Free!) We love soups in our house. They are delicious, quick, and provide many hearty meals from one batch. Simple soups are ideal for families and busy lives, or a relaxed weekend afternoon. This Creamy Broccoli…
Quick and Easy Vegan Lentil Soup with Rice
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…
Vegan Black Bean and Veggie Enchiladas with Nacho Cheese Sauce
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 with Potatoes – Savory Comfort Food
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…
Caramelized Onion and Broccoli Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
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…