Rice and beans has been a go-to meal for me for decades. No matter my budget or time limits, this meal is always easy and delicious. What you will need: 1 cup uncooked brown rice 1 can black beans,…
Tag: Lunch
Macaroni And “Cheese”
I have always loved macaroni and cheese. It is my go-to comfort food and even vegans can splurge on comfort food. When I became vegan, I was on the perpetual lookout for a decent macaroni and cheese. It took years…
Spaghetti Sauce
Just as I wrote last week, gardens are overflowing. I am getting more incredible fruits and vegetables than I can eat. I needed to do something, and fast. Spaghetti sauce to the rescue! I had no idea how easy…
Polenta and Sausage
I'm not a huge fan of faux meats, but every once in a while I crave this dish. It's very simple and a great complement to vegetables that have been simply prepared, such as corn on the cob or…
Thai Tofu Wrap
By Facebook fan demand (how cool is it that I have fans), here are the wraps that were devoured by friends. What you will need: 6 whole wheat tortillas Vegenaise Fresh baby spinach 1 package extra-firm tofu 1/3 cup…
Baked Tofu Wraps
Baked tofu is wonderful in the summer because I can make it over the weekend and then have it in wraps, sandwiches, stir fries, and salads. The CSA was supplying lots of lettuce, so I made lettuce wraps most recently.…
Gazpacho
Our CSA gave us cucumbers, tomatoes, and yellow bell pepper. I HAD to make gazpacho and it was delicious. What you need: 3 cups tomato juice with the lowest salt content possible 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup rice…
Nachos
Last week I wrote about using a new shredded vegan cheese for nachos. One of my favorite things to eat in the summer is nachos and I realized that maybe some would like to know how I make delicious nachos.…
Radish Green Pesto
As part of our CSA, radishes with their greens still attached are often supplied. The greens can be a spicy addition to a stir fry, but I wondered what else I could do with them. A rumor came my…
Not Chicken Salad
This is such an easy recipe for busy days or picnics in the park. The salad can be eaten over greens, part of a larger salad, or in a sandwich. What you will need: 1 package of Trader Joe's…
An Everyday Vegan 