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

Cherry Almond Granola

We LOVE granola! Seriously, we eat it every day. I mix it into hot oatmeal, I use it to make amazing banana-granola pancakes, the kids like it as cold cereal with almond milk, we even eat it dry as a snack. The problem is that really good quality granola is expensive. So, we set out…

Heirloom Tomato & Pesto Pizza

I love pesto but find it hard to find good vegan versions when eating out. I recently saw an awesome looking pesto pizza on a local pizzeria menu, but their pesto was loaded with Parmesan cheese. I decided I should take matters into my own kitchen. I’ve combined two of my favorite recipes here to…

Mardi Gras Gumbo

Cajun food has always appealed to me; partly because of the uniqueness of the flavors and the general spiciness of the dishes, but also because of the mystique of the area. There’s an enchanting aura about that southern Louisiana bayou – spicy creoles and Zydeco music, hearty gumbos and voodoo all mix together in a…

So Cal Guacamole

Being a native of southern California, I’ve had my share of guacamole. I’ve also always had 3 nagging issues with this classic tortilla chip accompaniment that I’ve decided to address: 1. Too mushy. Avocados are a beautiful fruit and their texture is creamy and sublime, why turn them into a big bowl of mush? 2….

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…