Baking the squash simplifies the making of this gorgeous soup. Serve it with salad and you have a meal. Butternut Squash Soup Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. With a big knife, cut in half lengthwise: 1 medium butternut or other squash/pumpkin (about 3½ pounds) Scoop out the seeds. (A serrated grapefruit spoon makes this easier.) […]
Vegan Meals
Fried Potatoes with Oregano Tomatoes
Feb 20, 2022
Serve as a beautiful side dish or add protein for a main dish. Fried Potatoes with Garlic, Tomatoes & Oregano Clean and peel (or leave unpeeled): 4 8-ounce or 2 16-oz potatoes Cut in lengthwise quarters, then slice thinly into ¼-inch wedges. Heat in a large skillet: 1/3 cup olive oil Over medium-high heat, fry […]
Cucumber, Tomato, Red Onion and Herb Salad
Sep 16, 2021
It’s late summer, and my garden is producing cucumbers and tomatoes galore. It’s a perfect time to make this salad. Cucumber, Tomato and Red Onion Salad Peel stripes on: About ¾ pound of cucumbers Dice them into ¼ -inch pieces. Combine in a bowl with: ¼ – ½ red onion, also diced into ¼ -inch pieces1 […]
Asian Salad Customized
Feb 20, 2021
A great winter choice, customize this salad based on what you like and what’s in the refrigerator. I love the crunch of those chow mien noodles on top. Asian Salads Customized Layer […]
Fried Rice
Feb 14, 2021
I usually have these ingredients in the fridge and cupboard, making this an easy, last-minute meal. It’s simple and delicious, by itself or as a side dish. Fried Rice Pour in the bottom of a hot wok or cast-iron skillet: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil1 egg, lightly beaten (omit for vegan) Swirl egg around until it […]
Sweet and Spicy Tofu
Feb 7, 2021
This beautiful, not-too-spicy Korean dish relies on Gochujang red chili paste for its flavor. I found it in the Asian section of my local Whole Foods market. Sweet and Spicy Tofu Rinse and pat dry: 14 ounces Firm or Extra Firm Tofu Cut into 28 bite-size rectangular pieces. Place in a plastic bag. Add to the bag: […]
Tangerine Cranberry Salad
Jan 24, 2021
This pretty and ridiculously simple salad takes minutes to make. Your children and salad-avoiding adults will eat the fruit and at least a few lettuce leaves, with only a little encouragement. Tangerine Cranberry Salad Arrange on a plate or in a bowl: Lettuce leaves, whole or torn in bite-size piecesTangerine segments, whole or cut in […]
Vegetable Barley Soup
Dec 26, 2020
This vegetable soup, with its barley and parsnip, is a favorite at my house. It’s easy to make. Add leftover Christmas turkey to servings for your non-vegetarian guests and family members. Vegetable Barley Soup In a soup pot, sauté: 1 Tablespoon olive oil1 large onion, chopped1 parsnip, diced2 carrots, diced2 stalks celery, diced Add: 1 […]
Mediterranean Salad and Grain Bowl
Nov 28, 2020
Choose whatever ingredients you like for this salad and grain bowl. These are suggestions only — although I do recommend this lemon dressing. Arrange the ingredients separately in the bowl or mix them altogether. Cook according to package directions: 1 cup brown rice, quinoa or mixed whole grains Roast or boil until tender: 1-2 red […]
Pear Fig Manchego Salad
Oct 26, 2020
My guests, even those who have never eaten a dried fig, love this salad. It’s simple, beautiful, and delicious. Pear Fig Manchego Salad In a large bowl, mix: 1 head of lettuce or mixed greens, torn into bite-size pieces Layer on top in a concentric circle, One red pear, cored and sliced Scatter on top: […]