Friday, May 1, 2026

Falafel Spiced Tomato and Chickpea Flatbread

 Ingredients:

1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sumac
1/2 teaspoon aleppo pepper
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon cumin
salt, to taste
4 heirloom tomatoes

1-1/2 cup chickpeas
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 small shallot, minced
black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil

1 cucumber, finely chopped
3/4 cup yogurt
1/2 cup mint, chopped
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon chili paste
salt and pepper, to taste

4-5 naans


Combine each set of ingredients and set aside.

To assemble, spread yogurt sauce on each bread followed by the chickpeas and the tomatoes. Drizzle with more olive oil if desired.

Friday, March 6, 2026

Poblano Pumpkin Seed Enchiladas

 Ingredients:

2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 onion, chopped
2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno, minced
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons chipotle powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1-1/2 cup black beans
3/4 cup quinoa (or rice), cooked
6-8 corn tortillas
4 ounces vegan cheese, shredded
avocado and sour cream, to serve

1 cup pumpkin seeds, soaked overnight
1 small bunch, cilantro
2 tablespoons oil
3/4 cup stock
juice of 1 lime
salt, to taste


Cook onion, poblano, and jalapeno in the oil. When they are tender, add the garlic and spices. Remove from heat and add beans and quinoa.

Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth, adding water to reach desired consistency. Place some of the sauce on the base of a casserole dish.

 Divide filling between the tortillas and roll them, placing seam sides down in the casserole dish. Top with the remaining sauce and sprinkle with cheese. 

Bake, covered until heated thoroughly and then broil uncovered until cheese is melted. Allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving with avocado, sour cream, and a little more cilantro.

Sunday, February 22, 2026

Chicken Romesco Sandwiches

 Ingredients: 

chicken patties

1 clove garlic
2 roasted red peppers
4 sun dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons almonds
1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons salt

2 tablespoons sour cream
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon grated parmesan
black pepper, to taste
gem lettuce, shredded
baby arugula

focaccia
butter
parsley, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, mashed
parmesan

Combine romesco ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.

Combine salad ingredients.

Toast bread with butter, parsley, garlic, and parmesan.

Arrange by spreading romesco on one side of bread and salad mixture on its other half. Place chicken piece in the center and cut in half to serve.

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Sweet Potato Lentil Salad

 Ingredients:

1lb sweet potatoes, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon avocado oil
salt and back pepper
3/4 cup brown lentils
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons pistachio, toasted and chopped
zest and juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons tahini


Toss the sweet potatoes with the oil, salt, and pepper, and roast in the oven until golden. 

Boil the lentils and drain.

In a bowl, or with a mortar and pestle, combine the parsley, cilantro, pistachio, lime zest, and half the lime. Add the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

In a small bowl, combine cumin and tahini with remaining lime juice and some salt. Add water until runny.

Plate the lentils and arrange the sweet potatoes on top of them. Drizzle with the green sauce as well as the tahini sauce. 

Can be served warm, room temperature, or cold.

Sunday, November 9, 2025

Apple Walnut Chickpea Sandwiches

 Ingredients:

1-1/2 cup chickpeas
1/2 cup soy curls, roughly chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons shallot, finely chopped
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup apple, finely chopped
2 tablespoons walnuts, toasted and chopped
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds, toasted


4 teaspoons tahini
3 tablespoons milk
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
salt and black pepper to taste


tomato slices, avocado slices, lettuce
sliced bread

Combine salad ingredients and stir in the dressing ingredients.

Arrange on the slices bread with tomato, avocado, and lettuce.


Friday, October 17, 2025

Thai Tempeh Noodle Soup

 Ingredients:

tempeh
curry paste
agave
sesame oil
soy sauce

rice noodles
ginger
garlic
red curry paste
peanut butter
coconut milk
vegetable stock
broccolini
agave
lime
carrot, sesame seeds, cilantro, and chili oil


Steam the tempeh for 20 minutes.

Combine remaining ingredients and toss with the tempeh. Allow to marinate and roast.

Cook the rice noodles and set aside.

Cook the ginger and garlic in a pan in coconut oil. Add the curry paste and peanut butter followed by the coconut milk, stock, and broccoli. When it simmers and the broccolini is tender, turn off the heat and add agave and lime. 

Divide noodles into bowls and ladle the soup on top of it. Top with the tempeh and garnish with the toppings.

Monday, August 11, 2025

Asian Carrot Salad

 Ingredients:

carrots, ribboned
green onion, chopped
serrano chili, seeded and thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
soy sauce
rice vinegar
sesame oil
lime juice
sesame seeds, toasted and lightly ground

Toss all ingredients and chill before serving.