Outrageously delicious! The umami flavor of the slowly sautéed cabbage combines beautifully with the sweetness of the orange caramelized onions and perfectly seasoned wholegrain couscous! The chickpeas are a nice protein addition. The only trick to this Orange Caramelized Cabbage Couscous recipe is to have the patience to cook down the veggies for a good 30 minutes so as to ... Read More »
Vegan Rustic Strawberry Galette
This Vegan Rustic Strawberry Galette is the vegan version of my Rustic Strawberry Galette! OH MY GOODNESS I am so excited that I was able to recreate it so closely to the original, because I have to admit, I thought it just couldn't be done (so glad I was wrong!!). It is just as delicate and luscious--a perfect summer dessert when strawberries are in season! This makes a ... Read More »
Beet Couscous Salad with Fresh Mint
This is a wonderful root-to-leaf recipe, so it makes full use of this wonderful root vegetable, both nutritionally and culinarily! The greens are sautéed and the roots are cooked separately; The couscous is raw and just absorbs all the wonderful flavors of the fresh orange and lemon vinaigrette so that it is perfectly fluffy and not clumpy--no cooking ... Read More »
Orchard Peach Pie (Vegan)
WOW...Glorious!! Isn't it spectacular looking? Alright alright, I get a bit carried away with my superlatives, in fact, I "can't stop the feeling" from Justin Timberlake is playing in my head and I am dancing as I speak....but really, this pie makes me happy! This Orchard Peach Pie is the vegan version of my already luscious sweet galettes! It is the quintessential summer ... Read More »
Pumpkin Banana Date Muffins (Vegan)
These little muffins are filled with goodness! They are naturally sweetened with pumpkin, banana, dates and 1 tablespoon of organic honey--no need for added sugar! I use white wholewheat flour for the added fiber, of course, and make these without any eggs or dairy, so for those of you who are pure vegans and do not use honey then you can omit it (there is so little of it, it ... Read More »
Whole Grains – Nutrition, Health Benefits and Top Recipes
Last Updated: 12 Oct 2022 I love whole grains! Whole grains are the finishing touch to a beautiful plate, both visually but most importantly taste-wise and health-wise. In fact, I would go as far as saying that whole grains deserve the best supporting role award! Don’t get me wrong, that’s a good thing! All it means is that they just don’t get the lead role but they ... Read More »
Bulgur Wheat Walnut Stuffing
My bulgur wheat walnut stuffing is SO good that you'll want to eat it right out of the bowl, so just go for it! That's exactly what my kids do! Now that they are all old enough, they make this old-time family favorite all the time in their own kitchens, without thinking twice about it. They just always have dry bulgur wheat on hand in their pantry (you only need 3/4 cup for ... Read More »
Pumpkin Raisin Walnut Scone (Vegan)
My latest scone du jour: Pumpkin Raisin Walnut Scone: Another great nutrient trio! I have decided to call my new line of Cuisinicity scones my trifecta scones (check my other 2 so far: Pear Fig Walnut Scones, Apple Date Walnut Scones and I have many more in mind that I am working on)! It makes sense: the definition of trifecta is "a perfect group of three" or " winning three ... Read More »
Fresh Cherry Galette
I love my vegan galette crust so much, I am always looking for ripe fruit in season to whip it up on the spot! I have made it with pears, apples, peaches and nectarines and of course strawberries, the inspiration for my original classic vegan rustic strawberry galette. Here is my latest variation, made with fresh cherries: WOW...absolutely delicious! It's true, it's a little ... Read More »
Peach Walnut Date Scones
When peaches are in season, these scones are a must: they spell sunny lazy summer morning! Peaches, dates and walnuts are another divine trio full of flavor and nutrients to add to my Cuisinicity trifecta scones (check my other ones: Pear Walnut Fig Scones, Pumpkin Raisin Walnut scones, Apple Date Walnut Scones). They are vegan and have no added sugar–the sweetness comes ... Read More »
