Happy Meat-Free Monday and Happy Summer Solstice, aka the first day of summer! For some reason, Latin cuisine always reminds me of summer. This dish is more like a “lazy” empanada as I don’t make the dough from scratch. For this recipe, I prefer to use store-bought tortillas. Instead of the half-moon/semi-circular look of … Continue reading
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Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Broccoli, Mushroom & Tomato Tofu Quiche
Happy Meat-Free Monday, Everyone! This is a lovely dish for brunch, holidays, or anytime. With the filling, you’ll get a nice array of colors with the green broccoli, red tomatoes and a yellow “egg” color from the turmeric. And while it’s all about the taste, a nice presentation never hurts. Most people are intimidated by … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Linguine with Broccoli and Peanut Sauce
Happy Meat-Free Monday! Here is a hearty recipe that is so easy and quick to make. You’ll want to use a thick pasta like linguine to retain its texture against the thick and creamy sauce. Use any vegetables you like but I would recommend sturdy veggies like broccoli and cauliflower. The mixtures of salty, sweet … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Portabella Mushroom Burgers
It’s that time again…Happy Meat-Free Monday! As today is Memorial Day, many people have cookouts to celebrate. So I thought it would be a great idea to share this portabella mushroom burger recipe. Portabella mushrooms are the “steaks” of the vegetarian/vegan world. They are so delish! A versatile dish, you can either eat them grilled, … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Thai Curry & Vegetables with Jasmine Rice
Happy Meat-Free Monday, Everyone! Sorry for the late post…you can blame it on my date with the series finale of LOST…sigh…such a wonderful episode and show, but I digress. Onto the cooking! This is an incredibly easy and tasty dish. It’s not an authentic Thai recipe but it does have the requisite ingredients of coconut … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Vegan Potato & Mixed Vegetable Pot Pie w/ Golden Mushroom Gravy
Some people perceive vegans to be food-haters but nothing could be further from the truth for this vegan! I absolutely love to eat, as do many of my veg comrades. But I do miss some non-veg dishes. I used to love pot pie with its flaky crust, warm vegetables hiding underneath mixed with gooey gravy. … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Strawberry & Banana Stuffed French Toast
Happy Meat-Free Monday, Everyone! I love to eat and my favorite meal is brunch. I mean when else can you have an excuse to be drunk before 11am and not be viewed as a lush? But there aren’t many vegan-friendly options in the traditional brunch menu. However, I have veganized this delicious and decadent … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Tofu Spinach Lasagna
Happy Meat-Free Monday, Everyone! As a vegan, substituting dairy products has become fairly easy and routine. But there is one thing I miss, crave and dream about — cheese! Luckily, some recipes sate that craving. This delectable dish is one of them. This recipe comes from my favorite vegan cook and baker, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, author … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Mushroom & Green Bean Risotto
Per reader request (thanks, Kaneisha and Sarah M!), I will be posting a vegan/vegetarian recipe each week in honor of Meat-Free Monday. I’ll do my best to post on Sundays so people will have a chance to purchase their ingredients for Monday. This is a wonderfully hearty recipe and one of my personal faves as … Continue reading
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