This recipe is a classic Sicilian eggplant relish dish that is served aside fish dishes or as an appetizer. I like eggplant even its most simplest cooked form, but I often come across people who consider it dull and tasteless on its own. This recipe satisfies everyone, because it infuses great taste into the eggplant [...]
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Kale & Veggie Autumn Soup (Vegan and Fat-Free)
October 24, 2012 – 8:08 am
I’m all about warm Autumn and Winter soups that comfort me but don’t weigh me down. Really, vegetables and spices are all you need for taste. This soup is fat-free and without cream, milks, or flours. It combines an assortments of beans, legumes, and grains with vegetables and greens to create balanced and textured result. [...]
Raw Kelp Noodles with Almond Ginger-Garlic Dressing
October 6, 2012 – 8:08 am
Kelp noodles are a favorite these days – they’re low in everything (calories, fat, etc.) but absorb flavor from whatever sauce you pair it with and have enough bulk to keep you full and bear a semblance to a meal. This recipe dresses noodles with an almond butter creamy sauce flavored with fresh garlic, ginger, [...]
Cabbage Soup
September 14, 2012 – 8:08 am
Ever hear of the “cabbage soup diet”? That’s not what this soup is for, although it is quite slimming! With only 1/2 tablespoon of butter and a dash of sea salt, the rest of the soup’s flavor comes from spices and loads of vegetables. It’s hearty, too, so you get a host of textures with [...]
Vegan Mushroom Bolognese
August 25, 2012 – 2:38 pm
A chunky, hearty pasta isn’t reserved for those recipes involving a meat sauce. This recipe takes mushrooms and vegetables to create a meaty, filling bolognese to top spelt-based spaghetti. Check out the full recipe at Greatist.com. The recipe as it stands is vegan, but feel free to top with cheese for extra creaminess.
Kelp Noodles with Miso Sauce
July 3, 2012 – 7:30 pm
Lighten up your favorite Asian-inspired noodle dish by using kelp noodles as a base. They add great texture and bulk that satisfies your appetite without packing on the pounds. To the noodles, I added an almond butter ginger miso sauce, giving you ever the more reason to lick the plate clean.
Celeriac Mash
April 12, 2012 – 9:46 am
Celeriac (celery root) doesn’t get the credit it deserves – maybe because it’s an ugly looking fella. However, through much courting, it has worked its way up to becoming one of my favorite and most versatile ingredients. By itself, it’s subtle, but its distinct flavor (tastes like a combination of celery and parsley) is something [...]
The Classic GK Veggie Burger
January 15, 2012 – 12:16 pm
Veggie burgers are everywhere these days, but it’s becoming more difficult to find one that doesn’t contain a bucket load of nuts, beans, or something else heavy, gas-inducing, or not a far cry from its meaty counterpart. If you want a protein-packed burger, a vegan rendition is best made using a bean base. Tonight, however, [...]
