Oh my! I have never cooked with curry leaves before today. I have found a new spice that I am IN LOVE with (don’t tell my husband!). So fragrant and warm smelling, this soup is like a bite of Indian heaven. This dish was inspired by a red lentil recipe I saw through www.rouxbe.com, in…
Garden Fresh Ratatouille
It’s nearing the end of our garden and we brought in a killer harvest of eggplant and tomatoes. While I plan on roasting some to freeze, I did make a great batch of this ratatouille, as well this great tomato eggplant and cauliflower stew. Eggplant has a meaty texture to it and takes on other flavors…
Vegan Zucchini Patties
The original version of this is my most requested recipe of all time. I messed with it to make it healthier, by making this vegan version. If you’d like the traditional recipe made with cheese and eggs, click here. While the cheesy variety is great, the vegan version was equally yummy! So, for those of…
White Bean and Eggplant Basil Ragu
Easy to make and full of protein, fiber, and potassium, this is a satisfying meal. Put up some brown rice while you’re putting the rest of the meal together to serve along side the ragu. This recipe is a great way to use the fresh produce of the summer: eggplant, peppers, scallions, basil, & greens….
Tofu Curry With Seasonal Greens
I had been hearing amazing things about a beautiful cookbook called, Afro Vegan. It has an interesting collection of recipes with wonderful ingredients from African, Caribbean, and Southern backgrounds. The first recipe I made was Bryant Terry’s Tofu Curry. I made several alterations but used it as my inspirational base. Often times my kids say “tofu,…
