My recipe for kale slaw is extremely simple. It’s jam packed with fresh cruciferous vegetables, turned spicy, and lifted with citrus flavors of lemon juice and cilantro. Like most slaw and salad recipes, the amounts are completely flexible and open for interpretation. So, feel free to use this as a guide and put your own…
Mexican Shepherd’s Pie with Braised Beef
For St. Patrick’s Day I wanted to revamp shepherd’s pie using Mexican seasonings and braised beef. I’m a little Irish but never felt a connection to Irish food. Shepherd’s pie was the extent of what I knew growing up. So now that I know how to cook, my version utilizes the flavors I know so…
Chipotle Sweet Potato Chili with Cashew Lime “Crema”
If you love chili, this recipe will convince you that meat has little to do with it. The thick, spicy, and tomatoey sauce with all kinds of textures coming together in one bowl is what seals the deal. Sweet potato chili is quite common among vegan cooking. But for my vegan chili recipe, mashed sweet…
Baked Kale Chips, Here are Some Tips
If you’re skeptical about the concept of turning fresh kale into crispy, oven-baked kale chips, I completely understand. I was doubtful as well. This trendy snack is huge among health food enthusiasts and countless recipes exist on the internet … each has its own signature. Seasonings may vary, but the cooking process is all the…
10 Chocolate Chip Cookie Tips
Through much trial and error from the age of 8, I have developed my own set of chocolate chip cookie tips. In about 1984, my oldest sister burned a batch of Nestle Tollhouse cookies and I whined so much that I was actually crying. Even after that traumatic incident, she made them countless times and…
Sofrito of the American South
If you’re new to the concept of sofrito, it’s basically the blending a bunch of fresh vegetables, aromatics and herbs to use as a sauté base. You can use it in soups, stews, rice, or anything you sauté or boil. Many cultures have their own version, and seeing how I enjoy learning about American Southern…
Buffalo Roasted Chickpeas
In a recent effort to eat less meat, this easy idea came about when I was seriously craving some buffalo wings. Roasted chickpeas have been trendy for a while, but infusing them in buffalo sauce will make you not miss chicken in the least bit. The crunchy exterior actually reminds me of chicken skin. The…
Garden Salad with Thai Basil Lime Vinaigrette
Growing my own food was something I had no idea I would be good at. My first attempt at gardening in pots was last year. Much trial and error occurs in gardening and thanks to YouTube we can pretty much learn how to do anything. I have learned quite a bit from the Roots and…
Jamaican Curry Lentils with Coconut Milk
For curry lovers, this Jamaican version of curry lentils offers a quick and easy vegan side dish. It can also be transformed into a main course meal if treated as such. Simply serve it over rice and add an endless combination of toppings as you would do with a bowl of chili. Even better –…
Sweet Potato “Cold Cuts”
Sweet potato recipes have historically been very time-intensive procedures. However, all it takes is a mandolin slicer to turn this classic American-Southern Soul Food ingredient into a fixing for a sandwich or wrap. Even better … it only requires 20 to 30 minutes of cooking. It’s as easy as cooking bacon but not as messy…