Italian
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Quinoa and Eggplant Meatballs
These Quinoa and Eggplant Meatballs are the perfect addition to a bowl of pasta to create a well-rounded meal. The quinoa, eggplant, oats, and walnuts give these just the right “meaty” texture you’re looking for in a meatball. Add to that the mixture of garlic,…
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No Oil Marinara
Why no oil? Oil is the most concentrated source of calories you can add to your diet and it creates all kinds of trouble in the body. Consuming oil increases your risk for all sorts of unwanted problems including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and cancers. …
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Roasted Tomato Study
It’s late summer here in New York and I’m not ready to fill my kitchen with root veggies and hearty greens. I know in a matter of weeks that the tomatoes at the farm stand will be disappearing or so overripe that the fruit flies…
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Roasted Tomato, Eggplant, and Zucchini Lasagna with Pesto Tofu Ricotta
Lasagna made with fresh vegan pasta layers of roasted tomato, eggplant, and zucchini. A quick cashew and tofu ricotta is spiked with fresh basil to substitute for ricotta cheese. Lastly, roasted tomato juices are poured over the top for the final stage of cooking. This…
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Roasted Tomato and Corn Risotto
Perfect risotto recipe for when summer tomatoes are juicy and ripe and the corn is sweet and beautiful. Risotto is one of those dishes that is great any time of the year with just a quick substitution of in-season vegetables. In the fall and winter,…
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Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic and Chilis
Delicious ripe tomatoes at the end of summer get roasted here with garlic cloves, thyme, olive oil, and chilis. You will end up with roasted tomatoes, roasted garlic, roasted chilis, and the juices from the roasted tomatoes. Save all these elements to use in other…
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Traditional Sicilian Caponata
This week we join Andrea from The Petite Cook and learn how to make traditional Sicilian Caponata (Caponata di Melanzane) – This veggie-loaded dish is perfect to share and it’s naturally gluten-free and vegan.
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Vegan Wonton Ravioli with Pesto Ricotta
Love ravioli but can’t find a vegan version? You’ll love this simple yet delicious vegan wonton ravioli with pesto ricotta recipe. No need to make your own ravioli pasta dough; vegan wonton or egg roll wrappers make a great substitute in this Asian/Italian fusion dish.
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Vegan Meat Lasagna
Using the Beyond Meat ground beef substitute, this vegan meat lasagna is so good that even your omnivorous friends and family will be impressed! As well as a delicious “meat” sauce, this lasagna features a creamy vegan ricotta filling that you can whip up quickly…
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Roasted Portobello Mushrooms Florentine
If you’re looking for a recipe that’s savory, creamy, vegan and delicious, then look no further! My roasted portobello mushrooms Florentine recipe is a knockout in the flavor stakes and the addition of the moreish vegan mozzarella spread makes this a quick and easy midweek…