Author: Zahra

Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin Bread

Homemade pumpkin bread is a staple in my kitchen come autumn. It makes for a tasty snack, dessert, or part of a delicious breakfast. Besides pumpkin, this recipe includes a touch of cinnamon and chocolate, making it just perfect. I often serve it with coffee 

Kung Pao Cauliflower

Kung Pao Cauliflower

This kung pao cauliflower was inspired by a Chinese fried chicken recipe with vegetables and peanuts; a very popular takeout dish. We will be using a similar sauce but will veganize it with cauliflower. This way everyone can make it at home.  Personally, nothing is 

Easy Banana Smoothie

Easy Banana Smoothie

This easy banana smoothie is healthy, creamy, delicious and has a rich banana flavor. Give this recipe a try when you have extra bananas lying around. My husband loves this recipe because it is thick, refreshing and satisfying after his long workouts. It has only 

Spanish Rice

Spanish Rice

Spanish rice is one of the simplest recipes on this site to prepare. It’s also one of the most flavorful. Your child will love this. I remember fondly my beloved six year old niece giving it two thumbs up after taking her first bite. Spanish 

Zesty Garlic Couscous

Zesty Garlic Couscous

Zesty garlic couscous is my new favorite recipe for days I’m short of time. It takes a mere 15 minutes to prepare. Couscous can generally be used as a side with most any main course. I use it as a replacement for rice and in 

Flavorful Pasta Salad

Flavorful Pasta Salad

This flavorful recipe is a fresh take on the Greek salad. It’s a perfect, colorful dish to bring to any type of get together. I’ve made this flavorful pasta salad more times than I can count. It’s composed of crisp veggies and a delicious homemade 

Quick & Easy Tofu Steaks

Quick & Easy Tofu Steaks

These quick & easy tofu steaks are flavorful, packed with protein, and have a variety of uses. They’re great in sandwiches, (the perfect veggie sandwich, vegan pesto panini), salads (Thai salad, easy tossed green salad), pasta (lemon pepper pasta, garlic herbed spaghetti), soups (tomato soup, 

Black Bean Breakfast Burrito

Black Bean Breakfast Burrito

This black bean breakfast burrito has simple ingredients that can easily be found at a local supermarket. It’s a perfect, flavorful breakfast to start the day. It’s also high on protein and healthy fat, and very easy to assemble, too. You can even prepare it 

Vegan Pesto Panini

Vegan Pesto Panini

I was first introduced to pesto paninis when I worked at One Penn Plaza in New York City. I was only nineteen years old at that time and savored them on my lunch breaks. Many years later, I ventured out to create my own version. 

Delicious Vegan Lasagna

Delicious Vegan Lasagna

This delicious vegan lasagna recipe came about during the rainy season in Minneapolis once when I needed a warm food hug. An original lasagna recipe can easily take upwards of five to six hours. But we will finish making this recipe within 90 minutes, more