I’m sick, and there is nothing worse than getting sick in the summer. It puts a halt on all the fun in the sun. Being sick is awful in general, just ask anyone. As a kid, I remember that the perfect healing medicine for a cold, the flu or any ailment, was Chicken Noodle Soup,…
Author: Veronica
Apricot, Beet and Blue Cheese Salad
Bright Apricot, Earthy Beet and Bold Blue Cheese, come together to make this a decadent salad. I wish I could make this Vegan, but I have yet to find a crumbled Blue Cheese that meets my needs, in my area. When I visited my sister, she introduced me to Follow Your Heart Blue Cheese Crumbles,…
Grilled Peach Salsa
Summer! Grilling! Peaches! Something magical happens when you grill fruit. I’m sure it is because of the delightful caramelization of the sugars in the fruit, that causes the flavors to enhance ten fold. When this bold pop of flavor is combines with the classic salsa ingredients, a delicately sweet, spicy and savory salsa is born….
Moroccan Inspired Beet Salad
If you haven’t tried Moroccan Food, I think that you are missing out. I really feel like it is that simple, but we all have comfort zones that we don’t want to escape from. I know that I have mine. I also understand that food is a comfort zone that many people are afraid to…
Roasted Red Peppers
In a short hour, you can make the perfect accompaniment to all your favorites. Try them in my At Home Hummus Recipe, on my Veggie and Hummus Sandwich or your favorite burger, in a breakfast bowl, or in a salad, soup or stew. Enjoy this fun video, and below, is the written recipe. Roasted Red…
Roasted Beets
I love beets, in any form, but especially roasted. I find that when beets are roasted, their natural sweetness comes out the most. I have fond childhood memories of eating pickled beets with mayo, yes it’s an interesting combination, that I’ve since grown out of. Why have I grown from this memory? Well it’s just…
The Sauce 2
We all know how much my husband loves salad dressings, especially ones that I make special for different salads. This salad dressing is no different. This salad dressing pulls flavors from citrus, spices and a little heat from Aleppo peppers. This salad dressing is best prepared a day or two before using, to let the…
How to Press Tofu
It’s all in the video, it’s easy and fast. It helps your tofu absorb as much flavor as possible, in any dish you make!
Pickled Onions
Red onions often pack a punch, when they’re fresh. If pickled, Red onions are mellow and add a much needed boost of acidity to whatever you use them in. My favorite use for pickled onions, includes slices on my Veggie and Hummus Sandwich and on my Root Veggie Hummus Bowl. This recipe for Pickled Onions…
Roasted Root Veggies and Olives
I did not take any photos of this recipe, when I made it, but I’m sure I’ll make them again, as Autumn begins and temperatures start falling. Just be prepared for some updates to this recipe, come September and October. For the time being, this is just a simple recipe, that enhances the flavor of…
Root Veggie Hummus Bowl
I’m in a fall mood. Nothing screams fall, more then roasted root vegetables. When paired with warm spices and garlicy hummus, a scrumptious and filling meal is born. You can use leftover roasted veggies or fresh roast them, just for this recipe, the choice is yours, but I roasted mine fresh. Now, I should have…
Composted Plate (A Vegan Garbage Plate)
I’ve done it!
A Composted Plate!
This simple and easy Vegan twist on the Rochester, NY Original Garbage Plate, will keep you coming back for more!
Veronica Cultivating Life 