brussels sprouts

Quinoa & Black Bean Green Enchiladas

I am a big fan of Mexican food and since ditching the dairy I have craved this hearty, home-cooked enchilada casserole. When I found a similar recipe on VegNews I just had to try it and I’ve tweaked it a bit here. I prefer green enchilada sauce and green tomatillo salsa, but feel free to…

This is one of those recipes that, on first look, may seem a bit bland. However, once these subtle flavors have simmered awhile, they come together in a complex and beautiful way! I have made this curry about once a week for months now, one of us is always craving it. This dish is super quick and…

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…

Olive tapenades are a great appetizer to serve guests. They hold up well to sitting around for the duration of a party, can be eaten easily by hand, and are bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavor. The preferred green olive to use in this recipe is the Castelvetrano. Castelvetrano olives are produced exclusively in Castelvetrano, Sicily,…

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…

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Root Vegetables