Such a tasty vegan salad that is as delicious as it is nutritious! It is very simple to make but it requires some assembling-still, it is so worth it! The combination of my Simply Quinoa with a hint of turmeric (click here for recipe), sautéed kale and grilled corn is absolutely wonderful together and the fresh mint just gives it the perfect final touch! Quinoa Corn & ... Read More »
Moroccan Tagine (Vegan)
A tagine is a Moroccan covered earthenware pot traditionally used to simmer stews slowly over coals. Of course, I have bypassed the coals, and, even the eartherware pot, but I kept the wonderful flavors and spices of Morocco just the same--cumin, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, lemon, garlic, green olives....YUM! This delightful vegan dish is a one-pot hearty meal filled with ... Read More »
Vegan Burger
Allright, I have to admit, I have been trying to create the perfect vegan burger for a long time now without much success. I mean, really, much like the typical ones I had tasted before, they were either too mushy, or too obviously "healthy-tasting" (that's the French foodie in me speaking!!) or just tasted too "complicated," if you know what I mean. This is of course....up ... Read More »
Spinach Potato with Orange Caramelized Onions
Fresh baby spinach, thinly sliced potatoes and caramelized onions bake slowly in an orange, white wine vinegar and olive oil marinade, and the result is just delicious and nutritious...and oh my goodness, if you are lucky enough to have some leftover, it is absolutely divine reheated in a pan or in the microwave--Perfect to take for lunch at the office! Potato Spinach with ... Read More »
Tuscan Bean Spinach Pasta
This is a throw-everything-in-the-pot kind of dish that you make 15 minutes before you sit down to dinner! It is filled with spinach and whatever other greens you would like (I love baby arugula in particular) and the beans blend in perfectly with the white wine to create an almost creamy sauce (just take a look at the photo, amazing, right?!). I like to serve it over ... Read More »
Apple Hazelnut Kale Salad
The combination of the sweet & sour apple cider vinaigrette, fresh grated apple and chopped hazelnuts (or other nuts) with the finely chopped kale is absolutely superb! I now use this salad as a foundation: by that, I mean that I like to "build on it" and make it more of a centerpiece all-in-one meal (how wonderful is that?!) so I can add some grains and legumes or beans ... Read More »
Eggplant Chickpeas & Raisins
This is definitely a feel-good for your soul kind of dish...at least it is for me! It reminds me of a North African dish we used to make for the Jewish holidays when I was a little girl (except it also had chicken). The fresh ginger and blend of sweet spices and raisins simmer slowly with the eggplant and thinly sliced onions resulting in an absolutely luscious sauce! I love ... Read More »
Apple Fennel Salad
Thinly sliced fresh raw fennel, grated green apple and walnuts served with an apple cider vinaigrette, make for a refreshing crunchy, delicious and nutritious salad. It is so simple to throw together too! Apple Fennel Salad *I like to use a mandoline or you can also use a food processor equipped with a top slicing blade to slice finely. 1 large ... Read More »
Mediterranean Barley Stew
This is the vegetarian (or vegan, depending on the wine you use) version of my classic Turkey Bean Pot-au-feu! It has all those wonderful Provençal flavors of red wine, garlic, onion, tomato, carrots, cannelini beans and herbes de Provence (of course!), but I use barley instead! My goodness....yum... it fills my kitchen with those wonderful aromas when I make it, much to the ... Read More »
Orange Grilled Cauliflower Steak
If mixing extra virgin olive oil with fresh orange juice and grilling over a hot BBQ qualifies as a recipe then....this Orange Grilled Cauliflower Steak is a winner, but really, I am almost embarrassed to call it a recipe! The cauliflower just speaks for itself! Absolutely delicious and filled with summertime flavor. Orange Grilled Cauliflower Steak 1 ... Read More »
