I love both black-eyed peas and collards and am fascinated by all the ways to make them together. They naturally compliment each other taste-wise and nutrition-wise. Being summer, this salad is light and full of vegetables. Go ahead and use the whole bunch of collards if you like. (Even better). I have lightly cooked the […]
I love using agar to make fresh tasting summer desserts. Agar is so light the sumptuous flavors of fruits in season really take center stage. As mentioned in Apple Juice Kanten, the jelling agent in agar reacts to acid in fruits. The more acidic the fruit, the more agar you will need. It was fun testing […]
Kanten is the Japanese name for a jelled dish (savory or sweet) made using agar. (Or agar agar.) Agar (from red algae) is used in jellies, ice cream, popsicles, custards, preserves, candy, soups and sauces. It is easy to cook with, nearly tasteless, vegan and makes a really light, delicious alternative to gelatin. Agar also […]
This is a delicious and lemony tempeh dish. And it was fun make this recipe. I wanted to make a vegan version of Lemon Thyme Chicken. Basically its the same thing, just with tempeh. I made some adjustments. It was pretty easy to do and the results…tempeh and chicken are really different. Both tasty, but […]
This salad is quick and easy if you have beans already cooked. Sometimes I will make the beans a day or two before I make this salad and have them ready to go. See Basic Cannellini Beans. You can use canned beans. (Look for organic and BPH free cans.) Six cups of beans is usually […]
Makes 7 (ish) cupsPrep time 5 minutes plus soakingCook time :1 hour 10 minutes for stove topCook time (Instant Pot): 20 minutes plus 10 minutes for pressure cooker or Instant Pot Ingredients:1 lb. dry cannellini beans1/2 tsp sea salt Directions: Clean beans and wash. Place in a large bowl and cover with water by 2 […]
It’s alway nice to have a good cookie recipe that’s not loaded with sugar. You would say that this one even somewhat healthy – as far as cookies go. This recipe is vegan, sweetened with maple syrup and has more oats than anything else. Added bonus – no baking powder. Grinding up the walnuts gives […]
Here is another quick tip for cutting delicate carrot threads to dress up your salad or use as a playful garnish. I have used a lemon zester and firmly scraped down the length of the carrot. After you make the thread put them in a bowl of ice water to keep their color bright and […]
Strawberries and rhubarb are one of my favorite fruit and vegetable combinations. The crazy tartness of rhubarb paired with the sunny sweetness of fresh strawberries. It’s a great welcome to the warmer weather. This is a perfect recipe to try if you have never cooked rhubarb. It’s quick and easy and foolproof. You can vary […]
The idea of mixing juice with herb tea to make a light and refreshing drink was introduced to me by my dear friend Joanie when our kids were young. It’s brilliant! Not only does it taste great but it offers a drink (for young and old) that has far less sugar and is free of […]