Seasonal Veggies

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

Honestly, there’s almost nothing better than finding a Savoy cabbage or Romanesco broccoli sitting on a farmer’s market stand. Seriously the more obscure the more I must try it. Here are my favorite recipes that use veggies that you can only get now and then , making th seem even more delectable.

Creamy, Dreamy Vegan Dressings

By Lauren | May 24, 2019

The heat is here already in Texas. That means salads brimming with fresh local produce show up on our table every day. While a vinaigrette dressing is always delicious, there are times something rich and…

Chard Packets

By Lauren | May 10, 2019

Honestly, I don’t know which came first. I LOVE this recipe. I adore the creator’s photography. I am amused by their name — KrautKopf (cabbage head). And I was pleasantly surprised to find this couple…

Cauliflower Chaat

By Lauren | March 30, 2019

Honestly, you can’t have too many recipes for cauliflower. This one went together in a snap and was the perfect way to use two sweet and tender heads I picked up at the farmers market…

A Farmer’s Market Salad

By Lauren | March 16, 2019

When tender stems of baby broccoli, French breakfast radishes, and gorgeous Russian kale made their appearance last week at the Farmer’s Market, I saw the makings of a perfect spring salad. A big thank you…

Weeknight Curry

By Lauren | March 2, 2019

Hands down the easiest and most satisfying midweek meal at my house is a Thai Curry. The beauty of curry is that you can use almost any leftover vegetables in your fridge, and with the…

Aubergine and Champignon Curry

By Lauren | December 1, 2018

So here is how this came to be. I’m a day away from switching houses and still hanging out in my fridge are two shiny aubergine and a bag full of fresh mushrooms. Funny enough…

A Simple Squash Stew

By Lauren | October 27, 2018

Just in time for Halloween is this take on Anna Jones’ six-ingredient squash stew. There happen to be just a few more than six ingredients but they are all items you’re likely to have on…

Sicilian Aubergine Stew

By Lauren | September 27, 2018

Seasonal fall aubergine (eggplants) are still plentiful here in Austin. This week there were still a few hanging around when my next CSA delivery was due and this was the perfect way to put them…

Roasted Cauliflower and Carrots with Lemon Tahini Sauce

By Lauren | September 10, 2018

This week I received an abundance of carrots in my CSA delivery. In search of something different I came across this dish from one of my favorite Instagram Bloggers. Not only could I make special…

Asparagus, Fennel and Pea Pilau

By Lauren | August 27, 2018

This recipe became my go-to over the summer when there were greater appetites to satisfy vs. time. There are countless variations, so let your imagination and your CSA farm box dictate the ingredients. Over the…

Avocado Cashew Cream with Zucchini Spirals

By Lauren | August 20, 2018

Yes, it IS another zucchini recipe. But honestly, I just could not help myself after experiencing a bowl of this deliciousness at Samsara in Cluj this past weekend. We can blame my obsessive nature on…

Vegan Zucchini Fritters

By Lauren | July 31, 2018

This is a handy recipe to have around when there happens to be a few assorted vegetables but not enough of anything to make a full meal. These fritters have become a family favorite for…