Vegan Sweet Potato Risotto with Ginger Roasted Fennel, Rainbow Carrots and Beets In my humble opinion, root vegetables often get a bad rap! For some reason, many people don’t seem to appreciate all these varied and delicious vegetables. Yes, I’ll admit that some root vegetables (think Celeriac) are a bit homely. Some would say…
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Pulled Jackfruit Barbeque:Tailgating 101 Part 1
If you are alive and breathing, you know that right now is the height of football season in the United States. And, football is a big, doggone deal around these parts. There are longstanding team rivalries on the field…. think Carolina vs. Duke in the fierce Tobacco Road rivalry. Personally, I bleed Carolina blue! On…
Southwestern Stuffed Sweet Potato
In these uncertain financial times, sometimes it can be a real struggle to put food on your family’s table. How do you balance providing your family with delicious, nutritious meals with staying on budget? If you’re like me, sometimes you have to get a little creative. Using readily available and seasonal ingredients, this recipe for…
Four Deliciously Awesome Southern Diner Recipes…Veganized
Just like when you’re traveling abroad, it helps to know the language of the locals. Here, in the South, we have a lot of sayings that aren’t common in other regions of the country. For example, if you walk into a Southern diner, you might need to know what the waitress means if she (or…
Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes over Herbed Grits Toast with Pesto Drizzle (Vegan)
Have you ever had one of those meals that was so good that you could eat it for breakfast, lunch dinner and all points in between? Well, wait till you taste Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes over Herbed Grits Toast with Pesto Drizzle! Sweet heirloom tomatoes and fresh pesto all over golden, herb-spiked grits toast! Total yum!…
Tools and Tips for Your Kitchen Garden
Disclaimer: I was compensated for this post and this post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. But, all opinions offered are my true and honest opinions of the products reviewed. I love having a kitchen garden. There is something so peaceful, renewing and refreshing about growing your own herbs and…
Twisted Fig Cashew Ice Cream Parfait with Fig and Black Walnut Granola (Dairy-Free, Egg-Free)
This recipe is sponsored by Valley Fig Growers. In case you didn’t know it, July was National Ice Cream Month. So, in the interest of doing my part to promote this very important event, I made (and ate) a ton of delicious non-dairy ice cream throughout the entire month. Come on, don’t judge me! I’m…
Creamy Southern-Style Chickpea Salad
The temperature here has hovered around 100 degrees over the last few days. But, this Creamy Southern-style Chickpea Salad really hits the spot when its way too hot to cook! Add a handful of arugula, a couple of garden fresh tomatoes and its perfect for a summer picnic or a light evening meal.
The Magic of Celeriac (Part Three of Three): Gourmet Vegan Reuben
Back in my “BV” (“before Vegan”) days, I loved that juicy, savory goodness that is a Reuben Sandwich. For me, there was just something inherently comforting about eating a Reuben. This Gourmet Vegan Reuben gives me all that and more…kinda like getting a big hug from an old friend!
The Magic of Celeriac (Part Two of Three): Gourmet Vegan Banh Mi
Banh Mi, baby! It’s a sandwich that’s got it all. Savory. Crunchy. Sweet. Spicy. Crazy, fresh goodness on a bun! Street food at its best!