Side Dishes

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pumpkin Seeds

June 30, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

Apples, raisins, carrots – these muffins are a favorite here at The Vegan Road. Super moist and full of flavor, they will disappear from your kitchen quickly. I like to use a sweet apple – Fujis are my personal favorite – but feel free to use a more tart variety or whatever is in season….

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…

We have been trying a number of dressings lately and this one is definitely the best so far. It’s ridiculously simple, truly creamy, and just explodes with flavor. The recipe below makes enough for a few large salads but you may find yourself doubling it and using it every day (or is that just me?)….

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….

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…

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts

Corn Bread

Roasted Root Vegetables

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pumpkin Seeds

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