Category Archives: Vegan

Clean-Out-the-Fridge Salad with Miso – Tahini Dressing

salad with miso tahini dressing

This is a great entree salad that can be made with what you have on hand.  However, it’s so good that I often will buy ingredients specifically to use in this salad.

The dressing is made with Tahini and Miso, a couple of long-lived staples that are always in my fridge.  The salad ingredients can be a hodgepodge of fresh vegetables, and frozen or pantry items.  

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Customizable Recipe For Your New Year’s Resolution

tortilla soup with taquitos

It’s that time of year again.   Maybe you overindulged a bit over the holidays, even if you didn’t ,  you still might be looking to lighten up your menus and reduce your calorie / carb / gluten / meat or ????  intake.  Your family may be with you in that resolution, or maybe they aren’t fans of your new “Fitness Pal“.  Whatever the circumstance, I have a great solution that you can make ahead, enjoy all week, and customize to please everyone.  

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Lentil-Pecan Pate

I have been making this recipe from Cafe Flora for years, and have adapted it to create a firmer texture than the original.  It  is a great vegan and gluten free appetizer to add to any holiday spread.  I like to serve it garnished with merlot salt and edible flowers for a more interesting presentation.
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