pesto

We just love Brussels sprouts and we were out at a nice restaurant recently and they had caramelized Brussels sprouts on the menu and we got really excited. We asked if they were cooked in butter (yes), and requested to have them cooked in olive oil instead. They said they couldn’t do it. We were…

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…

This is a very rich and creamy dessert that tastes surprisingly similar to (and possibly even better than) pumpkin pie. I like to top it with coconut whipped cream, and I’ve found a great recipe and step-by-step photo tutorial for making it here. This is the perfect dessert to share with non-vegan friends and family…

When I decided to make the switch from vegetarian to vegan I had some concerns. Will I get enough protein? What will I eat at restaurants? Pizza without cheese? But by far my most pressing concern was “What about ice cream?” I have been a huge fan of the creamy sweet treat ever since I…

This roasted butternut squash and pear soup is aromatic, savory yet slightly sweet, and bursting with flavor. Smoky cumin and sweet cinnamon combine perfectly to make this soup rich, complex, and very satisfying. I chose to leave out the non-dairy cream in this soup. I felt it was smooth and creamy enough on its own,…