It’s chai season! Although it’s my favorite hot tea and I drink it throughout the year, the chillier months seem to claim it as their own, and who am I to argue? I first tried chai while living and working at Omega Institute for Holistic Studies in Upstate New York. One of my supervisors wasContinue reading “Chai My Way”
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Glazed Autumn Bake
During Autumn, the process of baking seems to take on additional elements of warmth, goodness, and celebration. Maybe because I relate it to meals shared with loved ones during the upcoming holidays. Do you think of Autumn baking (or roasting, as the case may be) in a similar fashion? This is one of those quick,Continue reading “Glazed Autumn Bake”
Peanut-Cinnamon Christmas Stir-Fry and A Holiday Note
Ok, it’s not your normal Christmas dish, but who wants normal all the time?! We’ve prepared many Italian dishes for holiday eating through the years – so why not Asian? Stir-fries are much easier than traditional ham and sides, and take a lot less time than lasagna. And they are super healthy, with a wideContinue reading “Peanut-Cinnamon Christmas Stir-Fry and A Holiday Note”
Very Cheesy Vegan Ziti
It’s recipe time again! I always look forward to these weeks because they stir my creativity in the kitchen, and I’m excited to share the results with you. This week, I’ve prepared a dish that I’ve been considering since late last year! I have been hesitant (maybe lacking confidence) because it’s the veganization of aContinue reading “Very Cheesy Vegan Ziti”
Kitchen-Crafted Broth
I recently had a conversation with a member of my climbing gym’s staff about making broth. (Yes, I’ll talk about food & nutrition with anyone!) His version, which calls for fresh vegetables, sounded delicious. My recipe is a bit different, using leftover pieces of veggies collected & frozen over a period of months. And IContinue reading “Kitchen-Crafted Broth”
Quick & Easy Monsoon Pasta
Rain is falling steadily outside and has been for hours. The temperature has dropped about 15 degrees since it started and I’m certain there’s a touch of Fall in the air. It’s time for a simple but warm & filling pasta dish. I came up with this formula years ago. The inspiration came from aContinue reading “Quick & Easy Monsoon Pasta”
Taste of Summer Wraps
Summertime heat can be searing in Arizona, even in the mountains of the northern part of the state. Our intense sun makes me want to hike earlier in the day, have extra fluids at the ready at all times, and use the stove less! The idea for these super-simple wraps came about on one ofContinue reading “Taste of Summer Wraps”
Spring Salad with Roasted Veggies and Tahini Sauce
One of the few restaurants that we frequent is Pita Jungle. The menu isn’t completely vegan, but includes a few delicious items that are. This recipe is inspired by their Wood-Fired Vegetable Salad, which is my go-to grab-and-go when my day is running long and I’m too tired to cook. My version is simple toContinue reading “Spring Salad with Roasted Veggies and Tahini Sauce”
Smoky Mixed Bean Burgers
You may remember me saying in a post a while back that veggie burgers are my favorite thing to cook. That’s because homemade is always better than store-bought, and I have found a number of fun ways to prepare them. This recipe combines ingredients from 3 of my favorites. It’s quick and absolutely delicious! TheContinue reading “Smoky Mixed Bean Burgers”
Cozy Roasted Veggie Polenta
I first tried polenta in a swanky little restaurant on Las Olas Boulevard in Downtown Ft. Lauderdale. The small, uniform pieces had been baked and grilled, then topped with sautéed wild mushrooms. It was delicious. That was years ago, and I have prepared this staple from Northern Italy many times in a variety of cuisinesContinue reading “Cozy Roasted Veggie Polenta”
Micro of the Macro 