Archive for the ‘Vegan’ Category
vegan jambalaya
Before I went vegetarian I was highly carnivorous. I loved meat. I actually thought I still did, until I tried to eat some in preparation for moving to China for a year. I had lost my taste for it. But, before I decided to abstain years ago, I relished in a thick burger, smoky […]
Filed under: Mains, Vegan | 2 Comments
Tags: fake meat, peppers, rice, spicy, stew, vegan
simple french vinaigrette
There is no better accompaniment to a well-prepared main dish than a simply dressed salad. I usually make up double or triple batch of this recipe and keep it on hand in the fridge. Wash a few leaves of lettuce, slice a tomato and dress with this vinaigrette for the perfect salad (in my estimation, […]
Filed under: Salads, Vegan | 2 Comments
Tags: dressing, salad, vegan, vinaigrette
I love salads. I love the crunch, the savoriness, the multitude of textures and flavors. A beautiful, crisp lettuce is the perfect canvas for building interesting, bold flavor combinations. Currently, this salad is my go-to potluck dish. It’s simple, flavorful, and showcases summer produce. I was first introduced to hearts of palm by Sunset Magazine. Before I encountered […]
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Tags: salad, summer, vinaigrette
This recipe was inspired by two sources: PETA and Julia Child. I know they may seem diametrically opposed, but their opposition is a great illustration of my approach to food. I am vegan about half the time (though almost never outside my house, unless at a vegan restaurant). I am sympathetic to the Animal Rights cause, but I […]
Filed under: Dessert, Vegan, Vegan Optional | 6 Comments
Tags: chocolate, dessert, julia child, mousse, vegan
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