Plant-based Fresh and Foraged Recipes
The search for the perfect wild edible breakfast in Spring has brought me here- to these delightful mini vegan frittatas filled with dandelion greens and invasive garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolate), along with wild garlic and any of your other favorite foraged or store bought greens …
These make-ahead chia pudding parfaits reminded me of something basic- I love fruit! I don’t buy it nearly as often as I should, in part because I really enjoy cooking and fruit is often eaten raw (I’d be a terrible raw vegan). But the chia …
Muffins are a fantastic thing- that sweet spot between bread roll and cupcake, where slightly sweet still feels healthy. These vegan rye flour muffins are made with 100% dark rye flour, are soft and moist, surprisingly light while still feeling hearty. They are slightly sweet …
Waking up in the mornings to warm, spiced cinnamon buns with sweet, dripping icing is a warm, sun-touched memory of childhood, and this recipe for turmeric vegan cinnamon rolls has all the warmth of those memories. These cheerful rolls have more turmeric than cinnamon, with …
Pancakes- those flat, thin, (usually) breakfast-food, quick-cooking cakes. A treat from my childhood, they were served plain, with maple syrup (never pancake syrup!) or, for a really special occasion, with chocolate chips, fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Sweet or savory, pancakes are a favorite for …
Dessert is all very well, but I don’t always want to wait until after dinner to snack on something sweet. Often, right around 2 or 3 pm, I have the desire to sit down with a second cup of coffee, and nibble on a dessert-like …
There is something so New World about these pancakes- the soft, almost floral flavor from the pinole in the pancakes, set alongside fragrant vanilla, and topped with sweet, sticky, blueberry jam-like maple syrup. These pinole pancakes are a step above and beyond the classic pancakes …
Warm, savory, and smooth- comforting, soothing, simple ingredients with a complex flavor. This vegan brown rice congee is a savory porridge made from brown rice, a lot of water, and seasoned with ginger and seaweed. Topped with a mix of jackfruit and mushrooms, this vegan …
This loaf is dark and spicy with rich, espresso-notes from the sweet, rounded stout, has sharp, peppery ginger, and is studded with sweet, nutty pecans. A celebration of the softer, sweeter, richer and darker things in life, this loaf makes a wonderful tea time snack, …
It’s mid-September, also known as the month of Pumpkin Spice. While I am not the biggest fan of pumpkin pie, and even less of a fan of the ever increasing range of pumpkin pie spiced products available, I’ve decided to give it a shot and …