Tag Archive | Vegan
World Cup Foods: Fesenjan(Iranian Walnut and Pomegranate Stew)
In today’s 12pm World Cup match, Iran faces up against the mighty Argentina. If Iran can pull off the victory, they advance beyond the group stages. Full disclosure: I was gifted an Argentina jersey which I’m obliged to wear though my heart usually supports the underdog. Even if Persia loses, they’ll always have the better […]
Gluten Free Chocolate Cake with Vegan Frosting via Food.com
It was my boo’s birthday recently which meant finding the best cake recipe was of the utmost importance. Perhaps a sign of the times, googling “gluten free chocolate cake” yields over 25 million results. With that wealth of options it’s hard to choose. To narrow it down we considered lowest number of ingredients to buy, […]
Indian Spinach and Vegetable Medley (Palang Shaag-er Ghanto)
When I was young, meat was always the highlight of the meal. From lamb to fish to chicken curry, Ma knew how to whip it up. Now during visits home, my cravings shift towards the greener end of the spectrum. As the second course of traditional meals, leafy vegetables are a crucial part of the […]
Chia Pods Blueberry Flavor Review
Chia products are popping up faster than Russian troops on a Ukranian border. With protein, fiber, omega 3s and minerals it’s not strange to see why. Scanning my local grocery store for shiny orange “special” stickers I spotted Chia Pods in the yogurt case. I was excited because the package is very sexy and even […]
Blue Cornbread with Honey Butter
A few months ago I picked up a book called Eating on the Wildside by Jo Robinson. Based on 10 years of research, the author covers the best ways to consume fruits and vegetables. One of the points she makes about corn is that white and yellow are bred for sweetness but aren’t as nutritious […]
Veggie Burger Recipe: Black-Eyed Pea Burger
Necessity is the mother of invention. Without any black beans, pinto beans or lentils around, the only legume left in the pantry was the humble black-eyed pea. I’d never heard of a black-eyed pea veggie burger before but this experiment turned out quite well. The natural creaminess contrasted well with a generous dose of pepper […]
Steel Cut Oatmeal with Mango and Strawberry
Steel cut oatmeal is one of my favorite, easy breakfasts. It’s whole grain and a great source of fiber, iron and protein. Unlike nutritionally similar rolled oats, steel cut doesn’t spike the blood sugar because the thicker pieces take longer for the body to process. Check out this link comparing the benefits of the two […]
Go Veggie! Non-Dairy Pepper Jack Slices
Affordable cheese alternatives are difficult to find, so when a sale happens, it’s best to stock up. This Go Veggie cheese was on sale for $3 at Lifethyme market. It only seemed logical to make grilled cheese sandwiches to go with split pea soup. Go Veggie Pepper Jack is lactose free, casein free, soy free […]
Rice Recipes: Fenugreek and Tomato Pulao AKA Dragon Rice
Pulao, not to be confused with the small decorative dragon found on Chinese bells, is a rice dish popular throughout parts of the Middle East, Central and South Asia. There are literally hundreds of variations to be found. This particular recipe is South Indian. Just for fun and in honor of the upcoming season of […]
Meatout 2014: Take a Day Off From Meat
Today, March 20th is the international meatout, the annual day encouraging folks to skip animal protein for environmental, health and compassion reasons. I’m not a vegan but am vegetarian at least once a week. Spending significant periods of time with vegans has taught me that there really are many more food options that expected. Some […]
