There are lots of recipes for vegan quesadillas out there and many of them are fantastic. Sweet potato and black beans seem to be a popular filling, and although that works for a quick throw-together meal, it's not usually what I'm thinking about when I'm craving a quesadilla. Quesadillas are a special treat for me, and when I want them, I want the kind I used to order in restaurants. Savory, melty, spinach and mushroom quesadillas are my favorite, so that's what we're making today.
Read MoreRetro Seitan and Broccoli Casserole
It's been a while since we've had an adventure on this blog, so this time we're taking a journey into the past. You shuffle in through the front door after a long, wintery day of school. Tossing your backpack aside, you follow tempting aromas into the kitchen. Your mom pulls open the oven to reveal a warm, creamy, hearty....casserole!
Read MoreStir Fried Tempeh With Baby Bok Choy and Shiitakes
Another favorite cold weather vegetable of mine, baby bok choy, is a type of Chinese cabbage. Its tender and flavorful stalks have made it somewhat popular in American supermarkets lately, and I've had no trouble finding it when it's in season. Like many greens, baby bok choy is high in calcium and has lots of other nutritional benefits. It's also quite yummy in stir-fries!
Read MoreBroccoli Lover's Pizza
A while ago, I was listening to a radio show in which a couple of accomplished chefs were being interviewed about what they like to cook for the holidays. The conversation turned to vegetables, and one of the chefs essentially remarked, "It's hard to eat fresh, local vegetables because they don't grow in the winter, so I just eat a lot of citrus fruit."
Read MoreThanksgiving Stuffed Acorn Squash
My favorite part of Thanksgiving has always been my mom's stuffing recipe, which has been passed down through generations. I've veganized it (with a few additions of my own of course) and prepared it in a number of different ways over the years. One of my favorite applications is stuffed acorn squash. It makes a beautiful addition to any Thanksgiving table.
Read MoreDeep Dish Pizza with Spinach and Mushrooms
I have always been a huge fan of deep dish pizza, even before I went vegan and before I moved to the Midwest. I'm deep dish to the core, which is why you better believe this pie rocks.
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