Since tonight’s family dinner was a trip to the islands, featuring Jamaican Meat Patties and Salt-fish. (…all VEGAN versions of course!), I thought it would be cool to tell you a bit about Hearts of Palm, which is a mouth-wateringly delicious and plant-based stand-in for the traditional fish in this dish. I’ll also be…
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Vegan Korean Barbeque Meatball Sandwich with Bootleg Kimchi
Normally, I make my own vegan burgers from scratch. Not that I’m a vegan snob or anything. It’s just that: (1) I prefer knowing exactly what’s in my burgers and (2) I’ve never found a commercially available vegan burger that I liked. That is until now. Last week my eyes were drawn to a new…
11 Delicious Diwali Recipes to Share with Your Family and Friends
I live in a beautiful little town in central North Carolina. One thing I love about my town is its rich and diverse community. I especially love how our town embraces and celebrates the culture and traditions of its diverse population. Just the other day, my adopted hometown had its 17th annual Cary Diwali celebration. …
Vegan Chorizo Tamale with Four Pepper Chile Sauce: Tailgating 101, Part 3
So far in Tailgating 101, I’ve shared with you two of my favorite recipes, Roasted Okra Fries and Pulled Jackfruit Barbeque. I just love putting a Vegan spin on country, Southern cooking. But, for today’s tailgating meal, I’m heading a little further South than the Carolinas. We’re going South of the Border, baby. And, I…
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!…
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 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!
Creole Style Vegan Red Lentils and Rice
Red Lentils: Easy, quick, nutritious and tasty! Anyone who has cooked traditional red beans and rice knows that it is not a dish which cooks quickly. You better carve out time to let your beans “thump” for several hours. This Red Lentils and Rice dish has all the flavors of a good Monday’s Red…
Spiced Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
Few foods can compete with the sweet potato. It’s the “whole package”. The “real deal”. The sweet potato is full of flavor, nutrition and is adaptable to almost any cuisine.