This is a great hummus to bring to parties around the holidays, because of its festive cool green color, and good taste. I like to pair it with a crunchy veggie (like sliced cucumbers) and a spicy cracker (like Mary’s Gone Crackers – Hot and Spicy Jalapeno flavor). The spiciness of the cracker pairs very nicely with the coolness of the hummus. CILANTRO HUMMUS Ingredients: 1 15 oz. can of…
I am a recent convert to Sriracha sauce. Not unusual, since I tend to slowly get on the bandwagon with things. But I really love it. It adds a great kick to things, without being overpowering. My favorite so far is the Trader Joe’s brand of Sriracha sauce. Even if you don’t like Sriracha sauce, I guarantee you’ll like these mushrooms. The Garlic Cashew Cheese and fresh basil add a…
This dish is a cross between a pizza and a flatbread, sans the sauce. Hearty and filling, it’s a great appetizer for a party or a crowd. I brought it to a get-together recently, and it was devoured by both vegans and non-vegans. I put kale on only half of the dish, since I know some non-vegans that are afraid of kale! But even non-kale lovers will find this dish…
Not many desserts say “homey comfort” like rice pudding. It was a staple in my house as a child. Not only popular in the United States, rice pudding (or Arroz con Leche) is commonplace in Peru. Normally loaded with eggs and milk, my vegan version uses soy creamer, soy milk and coconut milk. You can also make a decadent chocolate rice pudding with the addition of vegan chocolate chips…which tastes…
Salad Bagels… I eat them every day for breakfast and I never get tired of them. I vary the spreads and greens and toppings, so that it’s like a new thing every day, but it’s still my tried and true Salad Bagel. This isn’t a recipe per se, but more of a “how-to” on how to put one together. This is what you’ll need: Toasted Bagels: Toast your bagels to desired doneness…
A dressing truly makes the salad, and this homemade Vegan Ranch Dressing will do just that. Homemade dressing is so much fresher tasting and delicious than anything you can find in a bottle…even if it is vegan. Not only super on salad, this dressing is a great one to have on hand as a sauce for Easy Vegan Bowls, and to add a special touch to main dishes. I recently drizzled…
This gravy comes together in minutes, and is rich, creamy and delicious. It tastes great over mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes or grains. This is a great sauce to have on hand for one bowl meals, lettuce wraps, sautéed peppers and seitan, burritos, veggie burgers, no-meat meatloaves, etc. I like to steam some kale, place a homemade kidney bean burger on top, and drench it all in the gravy. When I’m…
This is my go-to doggie biscuit recipe when I don’t have all of the ingredients for Vegan Dog Cookies with Love. I usually have everything in my pantry for this recipe. You can substitute flours, or add more garbanzo bean flour and less regular flour. It’s a pretty forgiving recipe. Your dogs will love them, and you will be tempted to have one slathered with hummus, too. Woof! Go-To Doggie…
I grew up hating lima beans. My mom used to make them sometimes for dinner, and I would dread the thought of dinner. The smell of the beans cooking was unappealing to me as a kid. Fast forward to now, and I can tell you I’m a lima bean convert. I have a couple of recipes in my cookbook, Peruvegan, which utilize lima beans. Interestingly, the lima beans in Peru are…
A few posts back, I talked about keeping it simple with meals in a bowl…for breakfast, lunch and dinner. One important component of a meal in a bowl is the sauce. You can literally have the same ingredients in every bowl, but make it taste completely different by switching out the sauce. I sometimes make several sauces at a time, and keep them in the fridge for use throughout the…
What’s creamy, vegan buttery and delicious…and can be used in recipes ranging from savory to sweet? The incredible avocado. Avocado is one of nature’s most perfect foods. It is high in B vitamins, but also contains a nice amount of potassium and vitamin K. Avocados are great sliced and placed on sandwiches or salads, chopped and used as a garnish on top of a main dish, blended into a savory sauce, or…
There are some really high quality dog treats available out there, with great ingredients…but I’m sad to say that the opposite is usually the norm. Many dog treats are loaded with chemicals, artificial flavors, preservatives, colorings and by-products of the animal industry. That’s why I prefer to make homemade dog treats. Here’s an easy recipe for Doggie Carrot Squares. They are really simple and healthy, with the addition of nutritional…
As a vegan, I often get asked “But…what do you EAT?” I’m sure it’s the same for all vegans. But for a new vegan, not only are they asked that, but they might also think that too! The best advice I have for new vegans is to keep it simple. And bowls are a simple way to think about food…as in breakfast bowls, lunch bowls and dinner bowls. All of…