Everyone loves the rich flavor and filling veggies of this Middle-Eastern dish. Maqluba means “upside-down” but I don’t always turn it upside down the way the original calls for. You can flip your pot and do it right, or you can serve it straight out of the dutch oven after you’ve assembled the layers. If …
It’s always fun to find a recipe that my teen loves to eat, and between her and my husband, I’m lucky if I get a bowl of this lemony-mushroom orzo. This is ridiculously quick to make- and it keeps for 2 days in the fridge. Ironically, it never lasts that long! I’ve always used brown …
This is my favorite rib-sticking, hearty, delicious, wholesome, and heavenly bread. Plus, it makes the house smell like you’re a master French baker. I love to make this before I invite friends over- the aroma is pure comfort and will make you seem like a great host or hostess (in my case, I need all …
Though the Blue Zones were initially discovered by Michel Poulain, Dan Buettner wrote the book on “lessons for living longer from the people who’ve lived the longest.” While I love the book and especially enjoy the social aspects of it, I was shocked to see that many of his recipes include olive oil. Of course, …
If you’re craving lasagna, especially during the first year or so of transitioning to no-oil vegan, you might do what I did- and make a fake-meat lasagna with textured vegetable protein (TVP). I made it once- and never again. It just didn’t land for me. I gave up on lasagna altogether, knowing some things just …
I intentionally buy extra bananas, hoping I get a few that stay on the counter until they’re spotted brown so I can make this recipe. This morning, I had just the bunch, and quickly whipped up a batch. Inspired by the recipe Dr. Esselstyn’s book, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, I’ve heavily modified this version …
As autumn draws near, I’ve slowed down on summer’s berries and melons and have started to look for more seasonal vegetables. The vibrant orange of this sweet potato and carrot soup will make your dinner table glow. The curry spices this soup beautifully, and the apple and maple syrup tone it down just right. Feel …
A vegetarian friend sent me a version of this enchilada pasta recipe that included cheese and sour cream. Of course, I couldn’t let that stand- I had to make my own vegan version. Sometimes that works out, and sometimes it just doesn’t taste right. This recipe, however, is so good the way I make it …
This is one of my favorite fast and easy lunches. It takes only about 10 minutes, depending on how long it takes you to chop a few mushrooms and garlic, and the turmeric makes it a wonderful anti-inflammatory meal. Instead of slamming your system with food that tears you down, this is a great midday …
This roasted cauliflower is great on its own as a side dish, but I especially love it the next day, cold from the fridge, on a bed of salad and spread with salsa. They are meaty and hearty and filling, with a great texture and flavor. You can add cauliflower to almost any dinner dish- …
