Global vegan comfort food
I’m spending the winter in Albania. Most days are mild, but lately there have been a few windy and rainy days. The cooler weather inspired me to create something warm, hearty and healthy. We have big wide windows in this apartment, so I sat down …
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. …
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 …
Masoor Ki Daal, or red lentil soup, is a very typical Pakistani dish made in every household. It’s almost like a Pakistani national food (like mac and cheese in America). It’s generally served with cooked basmati rice known as ‘Daal Chawal’. It can also be …
I created this recipe while trying to lose weight, but still wanting to have a tasty, filling, light and healthy dinner. I sometimes add a half cup of coconut milk for a richer, creamier texture, especially when serving it as a side with a sandwich …