Vegan Lox Bagel
Who doesn’t like bagels and who said you can’t have lox on a bagel when you don’t eat fish? Turns out there are a few ways to recreate a plant-based version of smoked salmon. If you have seen the documentary “Seaspiracy”, you will appreciate doing your part in protecting the ocean by eating lower on […]
Vegan Cream of Parsnip Soup
Growing up in France, I remember my grandmother cooking parsnip in soups, and sometimes as a replacement for mashed potatoes. It was naturally sweet and delicate and loaded with cream! It was only years after I came to the states that I rediscovered them. So this recipe is our go-to dish that can be made […]
15-minute Yuba Noodle Bowl
It is really great to discover new vegan products in our local grocery stores. This week, we found Yuba noodles that were already rehydrated, seasoned, and cooked. Talk about a time saver! In the previous article, I introduced yuba in the form of fresh or frozen sheets that can be stir-fried or added to soups. […]
The Many Faces of Tofu – My Top 10 List
Back in the late eighties after becoming vegetarian, we quickly discovered many wonderful uses for tofu. We were mostly using plain firm and extra firm tofu that had to be seasoned and transformed into delicious dishes. Some of our favorites were and still are scrambled tofu for a high protein breakfast, marinated, pan-fried, cubed into […]
Easy Polenta Eggplant Gratin
This dish makes the best lunch accompanied by a green salad. It is a healthier version of the popular eggplant parmesan. The eggplants are not fried in oil. They are just quickly seared with very little oil or some water, and just a sprinkle of vegan cheese. The trick is to thinly slice and sprinkle […]
Green Pasta with Seared Kale Tops
The weather in the Pacific Northwest is pretty mild so hardy greens like kale, chard, brussels sprouts can live through the winter months and gift us with one more harvest right before Spring starts. So what do you do when you have an abundance of kale and tender kale flowers that have over-wintered and are […]
Simplest Vegan Wonton Soup
There is nothing nicer than a clear broth with delicate wontons (a.k.a. Chinese ravioli) floating. Once you discover how easy it is to make them, you will be enjoying them on a regular basis. Wonton filling Traditional wonton filling usually includes a combination of finely minced ginger, garlic, and meat, etc. There is really no […]
