Miso Cilantro Pesto with Ramen, Carrot Noodles & Roasted Asparagus

Millet Brown Rice RamenCreamy, Fresh, Light, Vegan, Dairy & Gluten Free

A new family favorite. So unexpected to have so much texture, flavor and delight in a bowl of ramen noodles that’s low in fat, non-dairy and gluten-free. There’s also the added enjoyment of making and eating carrot noodles. When made with a julienne peeler and lightly cooked, you get to twirl the carrot noodles Continue reading Miso Cilantro Pesto with Ramen, Carrot Noodles & Roasted Asparagus

Mediterranean Lentil Lemon Soup with Greens and Sweet Potatoes

Birthday Roses by jfhaugenLight, Bright, Colorful Mediterranean Lentil Lemon Soup Easily Transitions from Winter to Spring

Drawing upon Lebanese and Mediterranean influences, this comforting vegan soup features earthy brown lentils infused with depth and richness from lightly caramelized onions, lots of garlic, and warming spices. The savory sweetness comes from a combination of sweet potatoes Continue reading Mediterranean Lentil Lemon Soup with Greens and Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Carrot Tahini Dip – Golden Hued, Deeply Flavored Dip for All Seasons

Roasted Carrot Tahini Dip – Golden Hued, Deeply Flavored Dip for All Seasons Roasted Carrot Tahini Dip – Stand Aside Hummus, There’s a New Dip in Town

What began as an interesting sounding new recipe, ended up as a rival for hummus. There’s something about Roasted Carrot Tahini Dip and its lighter texture that makes it equally vibrant on a leaf of baby romaine, as a dip with Continue reading Roasted Carrot Tahini Dip – Golden Hued, Deeply Flavored Dip for All Seasons

Cheese Quesadillas with Cilantro, Scallions and Two Cheeses

Cheese Quesadillas with Cilantro, Scallions and Two Cheeses

Cheese Quesadillas You’ll Love – Crisp, Creamy & Flavorful

Preparing for this past Saturday’s Bold Sauces Around the World cooking class (pictured above), I wanted to include a basic cheese quesadilla to serve with Mango Avocado Salsa. Easy enough to do. Or so I thought. The first quesadilla off the griddle was so disappointing. A soggy Continue reading Cheese Quesadillas with Cilantro, Scallions and Two Cheeses

Cilantro Mint Chutney with Chili & Lime

Cilantro Mint Chutney with Chili and LimeCilantro Mint Chutney –
This Tart-Sweet & Spicy Condiment Makes the Meal

London, 1969. Eating lunch at Le Cordon Bleu Restaurant on Marylebone Lane, across the street from their cooking school, I enjoyed Cilantro Mint Chutney for the very first time. It came on a condiment stand with my order of “curry” for lunch. I thought it was mine to enjoy. Though Continue reading Cilantro Mint Chutney with Chili & Lime

Hummus Update – Lighter, Smoother, Tastier

Hummus Update – Lighter, Smoother, TastierHummus Update – Join the Hummus Celebration on May 13

Rarely a day goes by without hummus in our refrigerator. Hummus, both “plain” and “fancy” (with preserved lemon or garlic scapes), is my comfort food. Perfect for quick energy straight from a spoon. Perfect as a snack, breakfast, lunch and dinner wrapped in a lettuce leaf with a Continue reading Hummus Update – Lighter, Smoother, Tastier

Roasted Sweet Potato Poblano Quesadillas

Roasted Sweet Potato Poblano QuesadillasRoasted Sweet Potato Poblano Quesadillas
with Blue Cheese, Cilantro and Fresh Lime Juice

Savory, sweet, bold and mildly hot. I’d forgotten just how flavorful and satisfying Roasted Sweet Potato Poblano Quesadillas are. After seeing a number of recipes this past week for celebrating Cinco de Mayo, I remembered this recipe for quesadillas. We used to serve them when Continue reading Roasted Sweet Potato Poblano Quesadillas