Journey to Better
Dishes that can easily be converted to vegan by omission of an ingredient or vegan replacements.
Have you ever come across a recipe that seem to good to be true? The picture just looks so appealing, you just had to give it try? Well, that was this recipe for me. Buffalo Wings used to be one of my favorite dishes. Breaded, un-breaded, baked, fried, batter dip, homemade, or restaurant style you… Continue reading Cauliflower Buffalo Bites
When I first saw this strange fruit, I swore it was right out of a science fiction movie. I just knew it was going to jump up and attack me. This is one of the many surprises you get when you visit your local Farmers Market. I have never seen such a vegetable in my… Continue reading Kholrabi – Trying something different
{collard greens, remnants of fresh squeezed lemonade, zucchini, peaches pita bread, kholerabi, strawberries, quinoa and wheat berry salad, onions, Mrs K's vegan carrot cake cookie, egg plant dip, green bell pepper, green beans, onion, 3 types of lettuce} This is my latest haul from my local Farmer Market. I love when my local Farmers… Continue reading Support your local Farmers Market
This is one of my favorite dishes to cook. It's fairly simple and looks impressive when serving to company. It does not require any fancy smancy hard to find ingredients. You can just about use what you have in your everyday kitchen. Trust me this is one recipe that will not disappoint. Print Vegetable Empanadas… Continue reading Vegetable Empanadas
Just about everyone I know is trying to for one reason or another to limit the amount of carbs from their diet. However, no one is willing to give up their pasta fix. Many have touted Spaghetti Squash as the next best thing. I won't go that far, nothing can compare to good old flour,… Continue reading Spaghetti Squash with Pasta Sauce
This recipe is too easy not to share. There are only two ingredients. One 15oz can of black bean and one 16oz jar of salsa. That's it...nothing else...OK maybe 1/3 cup of water. The instructions are even easier. Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker until tender. About 2 -3 hours depending on the temperature… Continue reading Slowcooked Southwest Black Beans
I found this recipe hidden in an advertisement for a particular brand of cashew butter. It seemed simple enough, plus I wanted a change of pace to my usual seasonings. The curry flavor is not overwhelming as I have found in a lot of curry flavored dishes. If you find the flavor still a bit… Continue reading Cashew Curry Cauliflower
Asparagus is something I have learned to like if it was cooked properly. This is only the second dish I have enjoyed eating with asparagus as one of the main ingredients. There are several ingredients which may not be common in your kitchen. However, they are easy to find at your local grocery or big… Continue reading Asparagus Primavera with Couscous
Chili by far is one of the all time cold weather comfort foods. Make yourself a bowl and enjoy the football game with friends. Don't forget to add your favorite toppings. Cheese, Sour Cream, Crackers, jalapenos or Red Peppers, diced Onion, or Corn chips, the list is endless. Leave a comment and let me know… Continue reading Vegetarian Chili