Tag Archives: Vegan

African Quinoa Stew

This five ingredient (plus spices) wonder dish gets five stars from young and youthful alike in my house. I made it in my new slow-cooker, but it can also be cooked at low heat in a dutch oven for 40 … Continue reading

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Simple Lentil Soup

This is a last minute, no thrills, surprisingly quick and delicious dinner soup. The ingredients are all included in the picture! 2 Cups dried green or brown lentils 3-4 large potatoes 1 onion 1 large carrot 1 stalk celery 2 … Continue reading

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Summer Vegetable Strata

Every week we get a share of our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) from Blue Pike Farm, the “first farm established in Cleveland, Ohio in the 21st Century.”  http://bluepikefarm.com. Carl Skalak, our farmer, generously shares both his produce and his considerable … Continue reading

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Lentil Stew (Spicy Ethiopian Style)

This is my adaptation of a recipe from The Happy Herbivore by Lindsay Nixon. It became an adaptation the first time I made it because it called for red lentils when I had only brown. I picked this because it … Continue reading

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Charoset and Poppyseed Filled Vegan Hamentaschen

My son just told me his friend told him he was “crunchy.” (As in “crunchy granola” for those of you who are my age.) I said, “Well, yeah, look at our hamentaschen!” They are big, bold, rough around the edges, … Continue reading

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Asparagus Soup

A rich yet delicate soup – immediately dresses up your dinner for entertaining, but so simple to make you can throw it out as an every-day soup. And really easy to make. The original version of this soup is from … Continue reading

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Mac-n-not-Cheese

Vegans need not, perish the thought, give up mac-n-cheese. It’s just mac-n-not-cheese. I found this recipe on the blog of fellow sci-fi writer Amy Stirling Casil – Amy writes about many things, among them eliminating dairy from her diet and … Continue reading

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Miso Soup #2 (Asian style)

This is a more classic Miso soup, using oils and spices more associated with Asian cooking. 2 large shallots 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 pound of white mushrooms (button, baby portabello, crimini or for more exotic look,         shitake, oyster, … Continue reading

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Miso Mushroom Chickpea Soup

Miso soups have become a staple of our winter diet. The miso blends well with vegetables to create a rich broth of heart-warming properties. There is nothing as satisfying as coming home on a winter day into a house filled … Continue reading

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So Slaw!

I recently acquired a mandoline – not the musical instrument, (we have many musical instruments already) but a sharp bladed chopping machine. See the kitchen appliance category of the Tofu Crossing Trading Post if you want one, or just to see … Continue reading

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