Recipes

10 Last-Minute Vegan Thanksgiving Ideas

November 27, 2013 By Patrick McGilvray

Zesty Tahini Dressing

August 1, 2013 By Patrick McGilvray

Cauliflower & Tofu Curry

April 15, 2013 By Patrick McGilvray

Engine 2 Diet Oil-Free Dressing

April 3, 2013 By Patrick McGilvray

Potato Bean Soup

February 4, 2013 By Patrick McGilvray

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts

November 20, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

Roasted Butternut Squash & Pear Soup

November 16, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

Olive Tapenade

October 31, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

Vegan Street Tacos

October 30, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream

October 29, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

Whole Wheat Flaxseed Waffles

One of my favorite meals of the week is my post-run breakfast after a long Saturday morning run. After 15 or 20 miles my body needs carbohydrates – both simple and complex, and protein to repair those worn-out muscles. I get all that and more in these quick and tasty waffles. Whole wheat flour provides…

Gomasio

Gomasio is a flavorful condiment made from toasted sesame seeds and coarse salt. It is as simple to make as it sounds – toast sesame seed and salt together in a heavy skillet (I always use my hefty cast-iron) and grind it up. The ratio of sesame seeds to salt can vary from 5 to…

Southwestern Quinoa Salad

Quinoa is a great source of essential amino acids (the building blocks of protein), calcium, phosphorus, and iron. This salad is an excellent source of plant-based protein, it’s delicious, and versatile. Serve it as a side dish, add it to dressed greens, eat like a dip with tortilla chips, or heap it on top of…

Dark Chocolate Truffle Tart – Vegan & Gluten-Free

I made this decadent chocolate dessert for my beautiful wife Kristine on Valentine’s Day and I can safely say it was well received. Rich chocolate desserts are one of our favorite pastimes, and this non-dairy version of a culinary classic definitely satisfies our chocolate-loving souls. I adapted this version from a VegNews recipe and they…

Roasted Garlic, Caramelized Onion & Fig Pizza

I made a variation of this pizza for my wife on one of our first dates and apparently I made quite an impression! It’s hard to resist roasted garlic, caramelized onions, and fresh figs. If figs are not in season, dried black mission figs work great too. The balsamic glaze is optional but it does…