Hummus is one of my favorite 'come-to-the-rescue' foods. Spoon some on a plate, cut up a few veg and there's lunch. Add some bread and you've got dinner. Strictly speaking, hummus is made with chickpeas. 'Hummus' is, in fact, Arabic for 'chickpeas'. The full name for the beige … [Read more...]
Meatless Monday: Earth Day 2017 and Brown Sugar Chili Roasted Vegetables
What's all the fuss about Meatless Monday, and what's in it for you? In this TedX talk, Peggy Nau describes the history and growth of the movement. In a world full of bad news and anxiety, I love how something as simple as Meatless Monday can be a unifying force for good. As we … [Read more...]
Meatless Monday: The Best Pan-fried Potatoes
Balance is over rated. Sometimes it's okay to eat pan-fried potatoes (with ketchup) for dinner and nothing else. Because you want to. And they taste good. And the lettuce will be there tomorrow all green and patiently waiting. So if you're in, here's the … [Read more...]
Avocado Sour Cream Dip
There are a gazillion versions of avocado dips available, and this Avocado Sour Cream Dip is my entry into the fray. It's a variation on one from Vegetarian Planet by Didi Emmons (one of my favorite veggie cookbooks.) I upped the avocado and sour cream, decreased the lime and … [Read more...]
Meatless Monday: Sweet Chili Tofu Kebabs with Melon and Peppers
It works. Tofu, cantaloupe and red peppers brushed with a sweet chili sauce and grilled or baked. You can prepare the kebabs ahead of time and brush with the sauce when you are ready to cook them. The skewers are colorful and I think quite pretty. Serve one on the side, or two or … [Read more...]