There are so many appetizers, hor d’ouevres, dips and snacks out there for parties, what do you bring when you were invited over for a weekend with friends? Well, I thought I would make nacho cheese sauce, who doesn’t like a good, creamy and gooey nacho cheese sauce? My partner is vegan so I made…
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Israeli Couscous with Corn, Tomatoes & Spinach
This makes a great vegetarian side dish or main dish. I love Israeli couscous or sometimes called peal couscous; it’s much more substantial and has more of a “bite” or tension to it unlike the other kind of plain couscous that is much smaller. Couscous can be prepared in so many ways, as a hot…
Vegetable Chili
There is something about rainy days and chili; they go together really well…. Rainy days and Mondays might get you down but this healthy, colorful and flavorful chili will bring your mood back up. I made this yesterday and the whole house smelled so amazing, I started it about 4:00 and it was so dark…
Curried Coconut Israeli Couscous Salad
Wonderful textures and flavors come together in this beautiful curried coconut couscous salad, what makes this dish fun is that I have served it as a unique appetizer at dozens of parties over the years in a Chinese soup spoon. This salad doesn’t lack texture or flavor, I love the Israeli couscous or also called…
Vegan Skillet Shepherd’s Pie with Chipotle BBQ Sweet Potato Crust
Nothing says comfort food like Shepherd’s pie, especially on a cold winter night. This stick to your ribs recipe that I developed will please all your taste buds. This vegan version of this classic comfort food is perfect for everyone. Even though this dish is meatless it does not lack flavor; you will enjoy the…
Raspberry Chipotle Sauce
This sauce is so versatile on so many dishes, especially during the holiday season with its beautiful red color. The marriage of the sweet flavors of the raspberry and honey play well with the spiciness and smoky flavors of the chipotle chilies in adobo. This goes perfect with roasted pork tenderloin, turkey or chicken; you…
Curried Roasted Zucchini Hummus
Curried Roasted Zucchini Hummus Dip, dip, dip…everywhere you go there is some kind of dip at parties! People love dips, they are easy to prepare and can be made ahead, the ideas are endless and you can please the different tastes of your guests. This dip is a flavorful version of hummus that will be…
Vegan Pho
Do you feel bogged down from the heavy Thanksgiving feast and leftovers and you are craving something healthy and fresh? Try this delicious vegan pho, perfect for a light meal and warm for those chilly days and nights. Have your own Pho party for your family or dinner guests and have fresh condiments available at…
Rice Pilaf with Cranberries & Pecans
I developed this recipe as a festive holiday side dish many years ago and I continue to make it at every Thanksgiving. The combinations of the cranberries, pecans and the other vegetables certainly bring in the flavor of fall and the colors are very complimentary for any holiday meal; this certainly can be served at…
Red Lentil Soup with Soy Chorizo
It’s soup weather again and this recipe is perfect for a soup party! Celebrate the chill in the air by making a simmering pot of goodness. You won’t miss the meat in this rustic, savory vegan soup, the spices from the soy chorizo are very authentic and this soup will have you dreaming of dining…
