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These Easy Oven-Roasted Marinated Savory Portobello Mushrooms marinate while the oven is heating. They are sure to wow people who are into earthy, meaty and hearty mushrooms. I wanted to call them Magic Mushrooms, but that’s more of a 1967 Haight-Ashbury kind of thing. Are You Fungi Friendly? My two-person […]
Zesty Avocado Pistachio Pesto is not the first recipe I’ve used pistachios and avocado in. Friends, it won’t be my last. I’ve also got a recipe for Herbed Avocado Aioli because pistachios and avocados do great things together. Have It Your Way This recipe is a good base or guide […]
Every time I make Mom’s Spaghetti Sauce a.k.a. Red Gravy, I’m reminded of two things simultaneously. Those two things don’t actually have anything to do with each other. My mom making this sauce, smelling the house up good, which inspired this vegan-ized version. The Godfather Trilogy. Part II is my […]
This is a basics post on How to make your own Tahini. It’s super easy. I like that I can control the amount of oil that ends up in my tahini this way. Store-bought tahini can vary in creaminess, largely due to its varied oil content. Tahini is useful in: […]
I’m feeling Die Hard this year and this Yippee-Ki-Yay Holiday Vegan Cheese Ball lives up to its movie reference. Many would argue that Die Hard is the best Christmas movie of all time. Sometimes, I agree. Other times, I think it’s Christmas Vacation – it depends on my mood. This […]
While working at a family-owned Spanish Tapas Restaurant, I was introduced to Patas Bravas with Romesco Sauce. The husband-and-wife owners met studying culinary arts in San Sebastian. The food was magical and the staff was great. There were a lot of jokes made by the clientele about Tapas Bar sounding […]
These Easy Stovetop Maple Pecans are quick, a little sweet and a lot of yum. Maple Pecans are perfect for: A snack to set out around the holidays at gatherings Roasted Beet Salads Topping off your Baked Jewel Yams Garnish for Carrot Curry Soup or Butternut Squash Bisque Serving with […]
This Dreamy Vegan Cashew Cream Cheese is a great multi-purpose recipe. I love it mixed with diced carrots and sliced scallions and spread on crackers. You can smear it on a toasted bagel, I recommend Dave’s Killer Bread Epic Everything Bagels. You can make a café style veggie bagel sandwich or […]
These Marinated Oven Roasted Kebabs are a great item to make ahead and have ready to pop in the oven when you get home from work. Do you love kebabs made with flavorful marinated mushrooms, peppers, onions and tofu? Me too. These are made in the oven. I use sil-mats for […]