One of the very first vegan dinners I prepared for myself without the help of a cookbook–and one of the meals I’ve enjoyed most consistently since–was stuffed cabbage. I’d cook bulgur wheat with currants, celery, carrots, cinnamon, and cumin, and I’d stuff it into steamed cabbage leaves. It was always a wonderful meal, and it [...]
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Raw Polenta with Marinated Cherry Tomatoes
Greetings, all. Thank you for such thoughtful responses to my Thanksgiving jitters post; I hope that my tips on vegan dining will come in handy!
I know that I’ve been promising Thanksgiving recipes for a week now, and they’re coming! First, I’m sharing a recipe that isn’t for Thanksgiving, per se, but can be enjoyed as [...]
Root Vegetable Salad with Maple Cinnamon Vinaigrette
Ah, autumn.
Season of cider and squash. Of pumpkins and pies. Of nubby sweaters and boots and wool jackets. Of chilly mornings on country porches, sipping hot coffee tea. Of jack o’ lanterns and roast turkeys root veggies.
In spite of the fact that I’m a warm weather girl, fall is my favorite season. I love the [...]
Perfect Summer Pate, and Some Blog Updates
This is my little tribute to sunflower seeds.
You guys know I love cashews. And why wouldn’t I? They’re the most versatile nut: so mild and creamy that they can be used as a base for nearly any dessert, pate, or sauce. They’re the reason why I love my raw alfredo, and they’re the secret ingredient [...]
“Chef Gena”
Hey guys!
Forgive the lack of posts this week! I’ve been totally swamped, but I’ve loved watching you all respond to Sarma’s amazing interview! Keep the comments (and entries) coming, OK?
Recently, my friend Zestycook did a post on foods we hated as a child but love now. I don’t think I ever tasted cilantro as a [...]
Raw Peanut Noodles, and Kitchen Musings
Hi all!
Hope you had a wonderful weekend.
This recipe is a great lesson in what to do with leftovers. Remember the Asian dressing I mentioned as a part of my raw dinner party? Well, I found myself with a small surplus last week. Since the dressing is highly reminiscent of the peanut sauces one might find [...]
Perfect Gazpacho
When you eat a raw diet, there are certain dishes that are easy to explain to people (salad) and certain ones (raw cashew alfredo over zucchini spaghetti) that can be a little tough. The tough ones are fun, if only to show off the tremendous creativity that goes into serious raw cuisine. But the easy [...]
Guest Recipe Post at Zestycook!
Hi guys!
As always, I am moved and thrilled with your comments on the “perfect” post. Thank you!
I now present you with some food porn:
The dish? Carrot avocado bisque and simple sushi rolls. To read all about it–and to get the recipe–please head over to my friend Zestycook’s blog, where I’ve got a little guest post [...]
Cucumber and Coconut Salad with Sweet Basil Dressing
Hello friends,
Wow! What a response to food combining! I am so excited that you all found my explanation helpful. I hope those of you who feel compelled to will give the whole thing a shot, if only for a few days: you will truly be amazed, I think, at the difference it makes.
So, I just [...]
Spring into Summer: Asparagus Rolls with Tarragon Dipping Sauce
Hello friends!
Phew. I am so, so happy to report that I have just enjoyed a lazy Saturday. OK, well, sorta lazy: I did go for a run this morning and see a client. But otherwise? Nothing too ambitious: there’s been some lying on my sofa, some cleaning of my kitchen, some reading, some shopping for [...]
