Entrees

Bowls of various legumes (chickpeas, green peas, red lentils, canadian lentils, indian lentils, black lentils, green lentils; yellow peas, green mung beans) on wooden background
Soy Sauce Noodles with Cabbage

Soy Sauce Noodles with Cabbage

By Lauren | March 17, 2023

Thank you, Hetty McKinnon, once again, for your inspiration. This is certainly one of those recipes that just writing it out prompts the desire to make it. So while you are reading, I will be…

Leek and Pea Pilaf

Leek and Pea Pilaf

By Lauren | March 3, 2023

Ingredients 2 young tender leeks, washed and chopped fine, omitting the tougher green ends 8 ounces of frozen or fresh-shelled peas  2 TBL olive oil 1 TBL vegan butter 8 threads of good quality saffron…

Spicy Samosa Wraps

By Lauren | February 10, 2023

A quick and easy weeknight meal prep ahead packed lunch.  Ingredients Samosa Potatoes: 1 tsp oil 1/4 tsp cumin seeds 1/4 tsp coriander seeds 1/2 serrano pepper, chopped or other hot or mild green chili…

Polenta Soup

Polenta Soup

By Lauren | January 27, 2023

Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to serve 2 large shallots peeled and minced 1-2 tablespoon herbs de Provence 1⁄2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or pinch of red chili flakes. 4 quarts veggie broth…

Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpeas

Roasted Spiced Cauliflower & Chickpeas

By Lauren | January 13, 2023

Here’s my take on another Melissa Clark recipe that will warm your heart and fill your tummy. There are a few steps to get these veggies to the oven, but then it’s pleasantly hands-off until…

Mushroom and Walnut Bolognese

Mushroom and Walnut Bolognese

By Lauren | November 11, 2022

Adapted from Alexa Weibel’s Vegan Bolognese  Trust me on this, double this recipe because you will surely want more later in the week ahead.  Ingredients 1 cup (100 grams)  shelled gently chopped toasted walnuts  Kosher…

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup

By Lauren | October 28, 2022

Direct from Lauren’s kitchen to yours.   Ingredients Olive Oil 1 large late summer squash or zucchini- chopped in bite-sized pieces and oven roasted or sautéed in a pan until just tender but holding their…

Baked Red Rice & Beans

Baked Red Rice & Beans

By Lauren | October 21, 2022

When I returned to my kitchen after three weeks away, my deep desire for comfort food was in direct conflict with my lack of desire to grocery shop. I recalled bookmarking a pantry-friendly recipe in…

Summer Curry

Summer Curry

By Lauren | September 2, 2022

The secret to this curry is in steaming the vegetables just enough to be tender, and if you have not yet had steamed eggplant, you are in for a treat. You can use any form…

Vegan Eggplant Fideuà

Vegan Eggplant Fideuà

By Lauren | August 12, 2022

Intrigued recently by this Ottolenghi Guardian Catalan receipe this fideuà is a remarkable blend of flavors and textures. Not familiar with the term, I learned that it was a bit of a cross between a…

Vegan Eggplant Parmesan

Vegan Eggplant Parmesan

By Lauren | July 29, 2022

What would eggplant season be without a vegan version of eggplant parm? In this version I cut out the breading and frying making it a healthier and simplier dish to prepare. And because it’s now…

Herbed Mushroom PIzza

Herbed Mushroom Pizza

By Lauren | July 22, 2022

Have you ever cooked a pizza in your cast iron skillet? The results are truly amazing and if you can manage to do this in a convection toaster you can enjoy fresh made pizza without…