Recipes
Lauren’s Kitchen: Sautéed Zucchini with Mint, Basil and Walnuts
Are you kidding me? More zucchini? Heck yes and there’s plenty more to follow this time of year, so having a stash of recipes will give you some options. Sometimes just plain and simple is the way I prefer —especially when the temps are scorching and no one wants to be in the kitchen one minute…
Read MoreVegan Egyptian Okra with Tomatoes—Bamya bel zait
It is okra season in Texas, and I am craving this flavorful stew. My son-in-law Joe shared this treasured recipe years ago while dating my daughter. While there are countless other reasons to love him, this recipe certainly added to his appeal. If like me, you have spent your life avoiding okra I think…
Read MoreLauren’s Kitchen: Chilled Cucumber Avocado Soup with Mango Salsa
Most of August, I just can’t imagine turning on anything that might raise the temperatures one more degree in the house. When you are experiencing one of those days you will thank me for sharing this delectable Cucumber Avocado Soup. This can be whipped up in your Vitamix, traditional blender or with an immersion blender each…
Read MoreLauren’s Kitchen: It’s a Wrap!
So I am a little obsessed with the best lunch hack ever—swiss chard rolls. I am so into this that I’ve been keeping a steady stock of chard in my fridge —crazy right? Well crazy-good is what I have to say. Chard rolls/wraps have been around for some time on the raw scene but it wasn’t…
Read MoreLauren’s Kitchen: Watermelon Gazpacho
This may be called watermelon gazpacho but it tastes exactly like summer. Every bite is absolutely loaded to the brim with summer flavors. Spicy freshly-plucked-from-the-garden Serrano chilies, sweet juicy watermelon that cracks wide open on the first cut, dense fruity tomatoes, and just a hint of fresh mint and basil. The only part of summer…
Read MoreLauren’s Kitchen: Cucumber Corn Salad
So my husband, Joachim, and I share the grocery shopping as well as meal prep at our house. It is a unique divide however. He manages and maintains the fruit inventory because he makes the family morning smoothies and knows what he needs. You will recognize him as the guy at HEB or Whole Foods…
Read MoreLauren’s Kitchen: How About a Summer Reset?
Yes, it is true that in my dream world all of you would be following a plant-based diet to the “T” day in and out and no one would need a reset. Then there is reality…and vacations…and family gatherings…and holiday weekends like the one we just had and suddenly you find you have strayed so…
Read MoreLauren’s Kitchen: Zucchini Agrodolce
Its only late June but there are plenty of local choices for zucchini and summer squash, both of which are equally good in this light, flavorful salad. By August you will be happy to have a collection of recipes on hand for this plentiful crop. This salad from 101 Cookbooks can be given a starring…
Read MoreLauren’s Kitchen: Oma’s Kirsch Pfannkuchen
Disclaimer: This is not a plant-based recipe but it’s earned a spot on my blog for these 3 reasons. It’s a incredibly healthy way to “cheat.” It’s amazingly delicious. It’s my mother-in-law’s recipe. My husband grew up in the Schwäbisch region of Germany where fruit based meals are not unusual. In a land where eating local…
Read MoreLauren’s Kitchen: Uzbecki Carrots
You know, even humble carrots really CAN be the star of the show and this recipe is proof. Believe me, you will never think of carrots as ordinary again. I would serve these with your favorite kale salad to start and alongside a purple potato mash. Now that would be one colorful plate! Ingredients: 2…
Read MoreLauren’s Kitchen: Veggie Tacos
Honestly, dinner can’t get much easier than this recipe from Simply Recipies and once you have the basics down you can switch out the veggies based on what you have on hand. I chose this because I happen to love to feature the baby squash that are readily available now. I would start out this meal with a…
Read MoreLauren’s Kitchen: A favorite afternoon treat
Some afternoons I just need an extra boost of energy to make it through the last tasks before calling it a day. That boost, believe it or not, doesn’t have to come from Starbucks! Here’s one of my favorite treats that tastes amazing and doesn’t have a thing in it to feel guilty about. First,…
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