This Cauliflower Millet Mash bowl is surprisingly a hit in my house. Or more accurately put, it doesn’t elicit a lot of complaints from the under-15 crowd in my family. That is, as long as they don’t think the cauliflower millet mixture is mashed potatoes. The last time I made this dish, my husband made…
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PESTO PASTA
I scored a huge bounty of vegetables from a friend’s garden this week. She has amazing growing skills (something I’m definitely lacking) and a garden that would impress anyone. My friend was going away and generously gave me a wide variety of veggies that has kept me stocked (and cooking) all week. I love allowing…
BALSAMIC BASIL FARRO SALAD
I recently brought this farro salad to a barbecue. I love bringing grain salads to a grill night. They offer enough heft to be an entrée for vegetarians while also being a great side dish to grilled meat. I’ve been cooking farro quite a bit this summer. I love its versatility and nutty, earthy flavor…
GRILLED SPICED TEMPEH
It’s grilling season! As a vegetarian, I shied away from grilling for so many years. I always associated it with throwing meat on the grill. However, there are also great plant-based proteins like tempeh that do well on the grill (not to mention the plethora of vegetables that taste delicious grilled). Unlike other soy products,…
BRAISED TOFU NOODLE BOWL
My mom used to make this delicious Chinese braised beef shank, a dish commonly served to start off a meal on a special occasion. After looking up how to make it, I understand why it would be reserved for special occasions. It’s a labor intensive, multi-step process using more than 10 different spices as well…
SWEET POTATO BLACK BEAN BURRITOS
I’ve been making different variations of these burritos for so many years. Burritos are a family favorite and are one of the few dinners that don’t elicit any complaints from the under-14-years-old faction in my family. And that is a huge win in my book. Similar to veggie burgers, you can stuff a lot of…
SPICED CAULIFLOWER STEAKS
This Spiced Cauliflower Steak is a fantastic option for a holiday dinner, especially when you’re cooking for a variety of dietary needs. Now that the rest of my family eats meat, they demand more traditional holiday fare when it comes to special dinners. This year, they tried a whole roasted chicken on Christmas Eve and…
QUINOA BRUSSELS SPROUT BURGERS
Veggie burgers are one of my favorite things to cook. You can stuff so much nutrition into one patty and they freeze well making them a great option for bulk cooking. This version came together quickly with whatever I had in the fridge. Most frequently, I use quinoa as a base for my veggie burgers…
MATCHA LATTE
I’m currently living in northern Vermont for the winter, and sadly, my favorite coffee shop closed in town. I had a real matcha latte habit, often picking it up on my many trips up and down Mountain Road. Now that it’s no longer an option, I’ve started to make my daily matcha lattes at home….
PESTO VEGGIE FARRO BOWL
I tend to gravitate towards farro during colder seasons. Something about its nutty flavor and hearty, chewy texture just screams warmth to me. This ancient wheat can also be considered a nutritional powerhouse, especially when compared to typical wheat sources in modern society. Loaded with fiber (even more than quinoa or brown rice), it promotes…