Lime Rice
I love how easy it is to make this zesty recipe. It is a GREAT addition to tacos or burritos. Lime rice can also be served with any cuisine as a side dish with your choice of protein and veggies. The lime, cream and cilantro …
Global vegan comfort food
The fun thing about this pico de gallo recipe is that you can make it your own way. Don’t like too much spice? No problem. You can easily adjust the spice level. It’s versatile and works well in many dishes. It can be used as …
This West African inspired dish has rich flavors of tomato glaze, onion, spices and smokiness. I have read there are hundreds of different regional ways of making jollof rice. The creamy texture is created through a blend of roasted red peppers. I’ve added cashews for …
I’ve long wanted a good black beans recipe and I think this is a great one. I often make this Mexican inspired dish for Taco Tuesdays and it’s always a hit. It’s oil-free, easy to prepare, and delivers spicy, smokey and zesty flavors without overwhelming …
Now this one has an interesting story! I originally created this recipe while working at Trio, a restaurant in South Minneapolis. The idea was to create a burrito with only three main ingredients and to call it a “trio-rito,” a fun play on words. Unfortunately, …
This parsley pesto recipe came about during my time at the restaurant Fig+Farro. One day, we discovered all our basil had gone bad. We needed pesto for our Mediterranean Platter, which also contained hummus, harissa, olives, fresh vegetables and toasted pita bread. Out of necessity, I …
This bean salad recipe was featured on the menu at Trio, a plant-based restaurant in South Minneapolis. One of the owners asked me to create a high protein-based bowl that is oil free, sugar free and gluten free. This bean salad was inspired by Lebanese …