View Post

LOVE’S TOMATO PASTA WITH RICOTTA AND COLLARDS

1 jar of Organic Tomato Sauce (Organic Bello Tomato Basil)4 Cloves Garlic diced1 shallotFresh Dried OreganoBasilFresh ParsleyEVOO1/4 Miyoko’s Sun-dried Tomato CheeseSautéed Greens 1 Artichoke (you Know my favorite!) Sauté shallot, garlic, add tomato sauce and simmer, add herbs, simmer for 20 minutes, last fresh parsley and simmer 3 minutes, add water as you cook sauce to thin it out, salt, …

View Post

THE EMPRESS ROYAL CORONA BEANS

1 package of Royal Corona Beans (Rancho Gordo)Soak overnight, drain and rinse1 Shallot or small Onion diced4 Cloves Garlic diced1 Stalk Celery4 Large Carrots sliced & some quartered4 small Finish Potatoes sliced3 large Tomatoes diced, seededEVOOMalton Salt/Pink SaltPaprikaFresh Rosemary (aromatic) SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO1 Jar Sun-dried Tomatoes1 clove garlic dicedDash of EVOOBlend and serve. Garnish: Sautéed Kale and MushroomsServe with Garlic …

View Post

ASIAN BLACK RICE RAMEN WITH VEGGIES AND TAMARI DIP/MIRIN GLAZED TOFU

TOFU Fresh Firm Tofu SlicedPaper Towel off excess water1 Clove Garlic, minced Ginger Minced (to your liking)Mirin (Japanese Wine)TamariBlack Sesame seedsSesame oilIn a cast iron skillet, warm pan add Sesame Oil, and the tofu and sauté add Tamari on high heat and then a splash of Mirin after 2 minutes, cover with sesame seeds brown, flip and do same on …

View Post

Za’atar Vegan Lentil Neatloaf

4 cups Organic French Lentils (Green)1 Veggie Boullion 1 Bay leaf1 Yellow Onion Diced2&1/2 Cups Cremini White Mushrooms diced1 Large Red Bell Pepper diced4 Carrots diced4 Celery Stalks diced4 Garlic Cloves diced4 Tbs. Flax Seed ground1 Tbs. Fresh Oregano1 tsp. Fresh Thyme4 tsp. Za’atar Spice1 Tbs. Fresh Parsley diced4 Tbs. Tomato Puree1/4 cup White Vermouth1&1/2 Cups Breadcrumbs, 3 slices of …

View Post

GO GO Salad with Goji Berry Red Pepper Dressing

Romaine Baby LettucesPersian CucumberGolden BerriesCherry Tomatoes halvedRadish sliced1/4 Red Bell Pepper Sliced1 Carrot peeled1 Cup Raw Pumpkin SeedsGarnish: Mint or Cilantro diced, Ginger Kimchee, Sprouts GO GO DRESSING: 1/2 Avocado1 Red Bell Pepper1 Lemon juiced1 Tbs. Goji BerriesNutritional Yeast2 Cloves Garlic diced1 Cara Orange juicedSalt Combine ingredients and blend well, add water for consistency you’d like. This dressing was superb …

View Post

Decadent Creamy Chive Potato Leek Soup with Crispy Leeks and Chanterelles

Vegetable StockIn large 8 quart stock pan4 Yellow Finn Potatoes, peeled and quartered1 Yellow Onion peeled and quartered4 Garlic Cloves4 Large Carrots peeled, washed and chopped6 Celery Stalks washed and chopped4 White Mushrooms QuarteredGreen Leek TopsSalt/Bay Leaf POTATO LEEK SOUP4 Large Yellow Finn Potatoes, peeled and quartered2 Leeks, washed and sliced, Keep green parts for stock4 tbs Miyoko’s Cultured Butter1/2 …

View Post

CREAMY PEANUT SAUCE

1 Cup Peanut Butter2 dates seeded1/2 Orange Juice1 LimeGinger gratedRed Pepper Flakes2 tbs. Nama ShoyuWater for perfect consistency Blend all ingredients, for a more creamy consistency add water, taste. This is a healthy version of peanut sauce and you can add your heat as desired with the ginger and pepper flakes. I’m not a big peanut fan as I’ve learned …

View Post

WHERE TO EAT BEAUTIFUL VEGAN FOOD IN LOS ANGELES, PLANT FOOD & WINE….

First anxious ones there! 🙂 I feel very blessed that my two adult children reside in Los Angeles, CA. There is a large vegan community and a plethora of vegan eateries that are beyond amazing. Matthew Kenney’s Plant Food & Wine is without a doubt my favorite. It’s a complete whole-foods plant-based dining experience, with a beautiful garden setting, or …

View Post

ELEGANT NEW YORK ELEVEN MADISON PARK RESTAURANT OPENS VEGAN MEAL DELIVERY SERVICE

Daniel Humm chef at the helm of the well loved “Eleven Madison Park” Michelin Starred Restaurant in New York rocked the fine dining world with his announcement that Eleven Madison Park would pivot to an all-vegan plant-based menu, the renowned chef is opening the gates to a new endeavor, a delivery meal kit business. Humm announced on Tuesday morning the debut of Eleven …

View Post

VEGAN TRAVEL THROUGH MESMERIZING BEAUTY OF COLOMBIA!

Why Colombia? I’ve been traveling alone or with my children for years. It’s been 3 years since going out of the country since COVID. My partner whom we share a home and children with, said, “We should go somewhere this year together. Had been getting pictures of the backcountry beauty of Medellín from my ex-boyfriend (on his motorcycle rides) and …