The “V” Word continues celebrating VeganMoFo with the other 25 letters of the alphabet. Today is the letter “E” which is for Ethiopian Greens, Beans and Quinoa Stew. The weather is getting colder and if you want something warm and hearty to take the chill off, this is the dish for you. It’s healthy, delicious and […]
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VeganMoFo: "D" is for Double-Stuffed Pesto Baked Potatoes
The “V” Word continues the VeganMoFo month of food with the letter “D”. Today the letter “D” is for Double-Stuffed Pesto Baked Potatoes. The basil was dying! I had bought a beautiful green bunch of basil, put it in water, and let the aroma fill the kitchen. Some of it got used but I had […]
Vegan MoFo: "B" is for Baby Bok Choy and Mushroom Fried Rice
For this month of VeganMoFo, The “V” Word is celebrating the delicious world of Vegan food with the other 25 letters of the alphabet. Today is the letter “B” which stands for Baby Bok Choy and Mushroom Fried Rice, a healthy and hearty favorite amped up with two of my favorite vegetables. When you think […]
VeganMoFo: "A" is for Apple Walnut Muffins
Welcome to my 1st VeganMoFo post! The “V” Word normally celebrates all the wonders of the incredible “V” word – Vegan – but this month I am going to let all the other letters of the alphabet play too! And where better to begin than with the letter “A” which today is all about my Vegan and Gluten-Free […]
Extreme Vegan Makeover: Indian Eggplant in Chile-Yogurt Sauce Edition
Growing up, I didn’t have a very sophisticated palate. In fact, I knew no other foods besides my mother’s cooking and the occasional restaurant outing. The only “ethnic” foods I ate were Italian and Jewish, both cooked by my mother (and exceptionally, I might add). I guess you could say I was a very picky […]
Extreme Vegan Makeover: Ratatouille Stew Edition
This is the time of year when all the people who are fortunate enough to have gardens start wondering what to do with all the masses of vegetables they have harvested. Their kitchens are overrun with tomatoes, squash, zucchini, eggplants, peppers, corn, etc. They begin marathons of cooking, canning and freezing. Well, I have no […]
Extreme Vegan Makeover: Orange Cauliflower, Broccoli and Cherry Tomatoes with Brown Rice Penne in a Roasted Garlic Walnut-Coconut Cream Sauce Edition
So in my last recipe, I mentioned that I bought both the purple and the orange cauliflower and how I was agonizing over what to do with them. With the purple head, I made that incredibly beautiful Purple Cauliflower Soup with Cheddar Crisps. That left me with the bright orange head of cauliflower. What to […]
Extreme Vegan Makeover: Purple Cauliflower Soup with Cheddar Crisps Edition
It’s now September. Summer is almost over and the weather is getting cooler already. Then again, some days have been hot and muggy. The produce sections of the supermarkets and the farmer’s market stands illustrate the coming change of seasons. The bright yellow and green summer squash rest next to the deeper yellow butternut and winter squash. […]
Extreme Vegan Makeover: Tofu in Spicy Pepper Sauce Edition
While I believe everyone in the world should see the light and go Vegan, I have a list of certain celebrity chefs that I especially wish would turn their talents to cruelty-free cooking. Heading that list is Rachael Ray. I have to admit I have a special place in my heart for Rachael. It’s because […]
Extreme Vegan Makeover: Scallion Corn Cakes with Black-Eyed Pea Salsa Edition
For the past couple of weeks, I haven’t been able to go to the Farmer’s Market and I am going through withdrawal really bad! I am missing all the booths, all the color, all the choices, all the new and different vegetables you can’t find in a regular supermarket. What to do? It’s times like […]
Extreme Vegan Makeover: Tempeh Po’ Boy Sandwich Edition
Leftovers have such a bad connotation. Who wants to eat the same old thing that you just had the other day? That’s a recipe for BORING! But rather than see leftover food as just another rerun, see it as an opportunity to turn it into something completely new and delicious! For instance, my recipe for […]
Extreme Vegan Makeover: Summer Salads Edition
It’s August and it’s hot. Too hot to cook. And produce is at its peak so what better time to make some delicious, healthy salads? I usually stick to my default salads: romaine lettuce with tomatoes, raw kale with simple dressings of extra-virgin olive oil or safflower oil with balsamic vinegar. Actually, for me those salads […]
Extreme Vegan Makeover: Stewed Patty Pan Squash Edition
One of the best things about being Vegan is that you can never run out of new foods to try. The variety of plant-based foods is endless. So if you ever get the feeling that you’re in a rut, eating the same old things again and again, just pick up a fruit or vegetable you’ve […]
Extreme Vegan Makeover: Indian Vegetable Stew and Chickpea Scallion Crepes Edition
After several recipes that involve frying, it’s time for some healthier, figure-friendly ones. After all, it is summer and there are no jackets and sweaters to hide under. When I began my weight loss journey, there were a few recipes that were sure-fire “eat-this-and-the-scale-will-smile-upon-me” dishes. My scale, by the way, is named Pandora. I chose […]
Extreme Vegan Makeover: Gluten-Free Spicy Italian Sausages Edition
Please note: there is a new and improved version of my Gluten-Free Spicy Italian Sausage recipe at this link http://thevword.net/2012/06/gluten-free-spicy-italian-sausage-part/ If I ever thought it was challenging to go vegetarian or Vegan, it was nothing compared to going gluten-free. Actually, being gluten-free is pretty easy when I’m doing the cooking. It’s no big deal to […]
Extreme Vegan Makeover: Fried Green Tomatoes with Red Pepper Aioli Edition
“Oh, what I wouldn’t give for a plate of fried green tomatoes like we used to have at the cafe. Ooh!” – Ninny Threadgoode Summer is the time for green tomatoes and who can hear the name of these delicious fruits without thinking of the awesome movie “Fried Green Tomatoes.” The movie is about […]
Extreme Vegan Makeover: Basil Walnut Pesto Edition
If a genie suddenly appeared to me and offered me 3 wishes, I would wish for animal liberation, world peace….and a Vitamix. I really want a Vitamix! But since no genie appears no matter how long and hard I rub every lamp and bottle I see, my wish for a Vitamix will have to sit […]
Extreme Vegan Makeover: Buffalo Tofu Fries Edition
The 4th of July may be over but that doesn’t mean you can’t still have fireworks – and not the kind that are harmful to people, animals and the environment. These fireworks are for your tastebuds! I am always looking for new ways to recreate Buffalo Wings which were my favorite thing to eat before I […]
Extreme Vegan Makeover: Banana Beignets Edition
How do you get me to eat dessert? Fry it! And have it not be too sweet. I know, I know, don’t hate me. I just really don’t like sweet foods. Instead, feel sorry for me that I have such an affinity for fried foods because that’s not good for me, my health or my […]
Extreme Vegan Makeover: Spinach Tofu Gnudi Balls Edition
And since we were just speaking about balls and word origins, it seems only fitting that the next recipe be for my Vegan Spinach Tofu Gnudi Balls. Yes, I said Gnudi Balls. Laugh all you want and keep your mind in the gutter if that’s where it’s most comfortable but Gnudi Balls are melt-in-your-mouth delicious. […]
Extreme Vegan Makeover: Lentil "Meat" Balls Edition
If you have ever looked at my photo albums on Facebook called “My Vegan Recipes” and “My Vegan Recipes II,” you know I have A LOT of recipes that have not yet made it to my blog. Mainly, that is because I set this high standard for myself (which I often regret) of requiring some interesting […]
Extreme Vegan Makeover: Chickpea "Tuna" Salad Edition
Father’s Day is coming up and it always brings mixed feelings for me. I didn’t have the best relationship with my father but I don’t want to write about that. One of my happier memories of my Dad was that when I was little, he always made me my lunch for school. And because I […]
Extreme Vegan Makeover: Veggie-Full Cabbage Soup Edition
Summer is almost here. The weather is getting warmer and we all know what that means: it’s time to watch what we are eating. No more coats, no more jackets, no more heavy clothes to cover up any damage we did over the winter. Now is the time we start eating lighter foods – more […]
Extreme Vegan Makeover: Tempeh "Crab" Cakes with Horseradish-Dill Mayo Edition
When I was growing up, my dream was to live in City Island. It wasn’t really about City Island, per se. I loved the water, the boats and the marina and City Island was the only place I had ever been that had those things. Having grown up in the South Bronx where swimming in […]