Tag: dairy free

Vegan Chopped Cheese Sandwich

Every now and then, I miss something that’s packed with meat and dairy. Chopped Cheese Sandwich is a perfect example of that. If you’re not familiar with the Chopped Cheese Sandwich, it is similar to a Philly Cheesesteak, with some very key differences. Philly Cheesesteaks use thinly sliced beef, whereas a Chopped Cheese uses ground…

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Mirepoix

Traditionally, in French cooking, Mirepoix is a combination of celery, onion and carrot, that are diced. Mirepoix is used as a base for soups, stews and sauces, to add a depth of flavor that would otherwise be lacking in these items. I like to have a finer cut mirepoix, and I like to add garlic….

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Vegan Mushroom Stew

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,…

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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….

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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…

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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…

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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…

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The Sauce 3

This easy salad dressing is only 5 ingredients. It’s a special variation of my Balsamic Vinaigrette recipe, for an upcoming decadent salad. The Sauce 3 Get it together!

Peach Cobbler Monkey Bread

Summer is in full swing. The sun is bright and warm, the clouds are sparse. Just like the sun, beautiful peaches are packed with flavor, and what better way to enjoy them, than in a fun new way!

At Home Hummus

When I first transitioned to my predominately vegetarian lifestyle, the internet was still in it’s infancy, so I didn’t discover hummus until several years later, thanks to the grocery store. Today, I make this At Home Hummus, every week.