Alright alright, you guys asked....and here it is: My brand new gluten-free vegan burger! I make this Black Rice Vegan Burger with black rice and sautéed eggplant and...OH MY GOODNESS!!!!! Watch the video! it comes out perfectly ....but you have to follow the recipe (don't get me started, you'll understand once you watch) !! Click here for the recipe! ... Read More »
Black Rice Vegan Burger (Gluten-free)
My original vegan burger has been such a hit that everyone has been asking me if I could create a whole line of them in a variety of flavors. Well, here you go! This is the first in that line: This vegan burger is gluten-free to boot! I make it with forbidden black rice (seriously that's what it's called, you can find out more about it here!) and sautéed eggplant--everything ... Read More »
Sweet Brown Rice Butternut Squash Risotto
Nothing like a rich-tasting risotto for comfort food! Of course this is no typical risotto because this one will also love you back, so double comfort here!! The sweetness of the butternut squash blends beautifully with the brown rice and the simmering white wine (listen in the little clip below to that wonderful sizzling sound as I pour the wine ....ahhhhhh!). Then, a touch ... Read More »
Mousse à la Fraise (Vegan)
This little dessert was inspired by Mark Bittman's delicious Strawberry Fool recipe which he calls "minimalist" because it is basically fresh strawberries in season and whipped cream. It occurred to me that I should try to make a vegan version, using whipped aquafaba (or the drained liquid from canned chickpeas!)...and lo and behold....it worked!! I added a little dark rhum ... Read More »
Nut Lace Cookies (Vegan)
These crispy delicate cookies are modeled after French lace cookies, typically made with butter, white flour and lots of sugar. Instead, I use ground nuts and whipped up aquafaba or the liquid drained from canned chickpeas (click here to learn more about it, it is brilliant...I wish I had thought of it on my own!!!), so it is completely vegan! I cut down drastically on the ... Read More »
Cuisinicity Video: Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies
OH MY GOODNESS, I am SO excited to share this cookie recipe--in fact so excited that I didn't even realize what a mess my hair was...yikes!! I have made them over and over again countless times over the years, way before Cuisinicity even existed, so it just occurred to me that these are just perfect to show on a little video clip: I mean, really, all you need is a spoon to ... Read More »
Quinoa Kale & Corn Salad with Fresh Mint
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 »
Crème au Chocolat (Vegan)
These remind me of French "Petits Pots de Crème au Chocolat" from my childhood in France! Typically, these petits Pots are made with dark chocolate, heavy cream, egg yolks and sugar. Of course I have revamped them, Cuisinicity style, while keeping their rich creamy texture and luscious flavor. I have done away with the heavy cream, the eggs and...even the added sugar!! The ... Read More »
Silky Chocolate Pudding
Let me begin by saying this: AMAZING! Why? ...Because although this chocolate pudding tastes luscious and creamy enough to be an elegant dessert, I actually created it as a quick-no-cook-just mix-in-your-blender after-school power snack for the kids! I use organic silken soft tofu as my base, and even add pureed black lentils and plain unsweetened soy milk to the mixture so ... Read More »
Apple Almond Raisin Oatmeal Cookies
These oatmeal cookies are so yummy! The blend of applesauce with almonds, raisins and cinnamon is just absolutely perfect! The amazing scent emanating from the oven when you bake these is so wonderful and homey! Because these cookies are filled with wholesome ingredients that are naturally sweet, they have considerably less added sugar than traditional cookies. They are ... Read More »
