potatoes

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…

I am a huge fan of pancakes and this is my new favorite. Whole grains and pumpkin come together beautifully and when you add pure maple syrup you just can’t go wrong. This is also an easy recipe to make gluten-free – just double the oat flour and omit the whole wheat flour. I love…

I’ve been making this lasagne for years, but when I went to make it the other night I realized we were out of frozen chopped spinach. We did have a full bag of frozen chopped kale on hand, so I used that instead. This small change made this dish outstanding! The combination of the earthy…

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…

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…