Global vegan comfort food
The recipe for this Italian red tomato sauce came my way from an Italian chef living in Cartagena, Colombia who runs a restaurant there called La Rumba. For this reason, it’s a recipe very close to my heart. Not just because an Italian chef taught …
This smoky vegan gumbo was a huge hit Fig+Farro, the Minneapolis vegan restaurant whose menu I curated. Usually, gumbo soup has mounds of meat and seafood. Since we were working without meat, I needed to add more flavors and seasonings to create a vegan version. …
Welcome to another of my favorite dishes for winter nights. This cajun coconut curry is about to become your new favorite, too! It’s creamy, well seasoned, easy to make, and will complement your dinner with a variety of delicious flavors. We will be making curry …
You may not like brussel sprouts, but you will surely love this recipe! These roasted brussel sprouts are crispy, healthy, well seasoned and delicious – not bitter at all! When they come out from the oven, toasted and aromatic, I cannot resist munching on some …
This roasted pumpkin soup is the ultimate fall season dish. I originally created this recipe just to use up all the pumpkins I had bought for decorating my house one year. Later, I served it as an appetizer or as a side dish for holiday …
I created this pepper jack cheese quesadilla during a Sunday Night Football game as a snack for my husband. He loved the simplicity and deliciousness of this recipe, which is quick, easy and tasty. The best thing about this juicy, moist, and slightly spicy quesadilla …
This roasted pumpkin salad has a wonderful combination of flavors and textures. It’s a little on the sweeter side and excellent to have as a meal, appetizer or as a side salad. I’ve made it lots of times (especially around holidays) and it always comes …
I’m excited to share one of my favorite dishes for a snack or a light lunch. I love sharing these spring rolls when I host friends because they are so easy and flavorful. Working with rice paper can be a challenge at first, but once …
I sampled a Mediterranean lentil salad at a supermarket one day. It inspired me to make my own version at home, which is more flavorful and cost-effective. This recipe is a favorite in my family on holiday potlucks or summer picnics. It makes for an …
