Ahh, tacos. A Mexican diet staple turned comfort food for Southern Californians of all walks of life. No surprise that the world’s first Taco Bell was opened in SoCal (back in 1962 in Downey, CA). Of course, Taco Bell’s offerings are a far cry from the real, authentic Mexican tacos of my mom’s childhood. To … [Read more…]
I used to save curry for special occasions, thinking that I needed a long time and a ton of ingredients to do it justice. That is, until I stumbled on this Vegan Falafel Curry recipe by Elephantastic Vegan. This recipe didn’t require so much as a chopped onion; just tomato sauce, coconut milk, and a … [Read more…]
Simple, Oil-Free Sweet Potato Prep It’s a shame that for so long, I only cooked with sweet potatoes in the fall. Why?! Maybe it’s because I’ve always associated them with Thanksgiving and cinnamon, or because I’d never tried them with coconut curry sauce. Regardless, now that I can find organic sweet potatoes in bulk at … [Read more…]
Stir Fry Teriyaki Noodles These teriyaki noodles have become almost a weekly staple in our kitchen lately. I couldn’t help it. These thick, cooked udon noodles were on sale at Costco recently and they happened to be vegan… no way I could pass them up! Naturally, I stocked up on several packs of discounted noodles… … [Read more…]
This easy Minestrone Soup is perfect for chilly winter nights. Not that anyone from the rest of the country would believe that we have those in San Diego, but that doesn’t make this soup any less spoon-worthy! Err… in the literal sense. The idea for this recipe was percolating in my mind during today’s grocery … [Read more…]
Say hello to spicy, satisfying, vegan buffalo chicken wraps! (no chickens or buffalos were harmed in the making of these wraps) Confession: I was never much of a fan of buffalo wings in my pre-vegan days. Partly because they were greasy, partly because they gave me heartburn, but mostly because there were more bones, tendons, and fat … [Read more…]
A pasta sauce recipe for lazy people… woohoo! Why bother making an “easy pasta sauce” recipe when opening a jar of pre-made sauce is even easier? Well, there’s certainly no shame in using jarred pasta sauce. Believe me, I’ve been there – tired and hungry at home, with not much more than some dry pasta … [Read more…]
This Sweet and Spicy Tofu Stir-Fry is my new favorite thing to eat on rice! Like any good stir-fry, this one is loaded with lots of fresh veggies, studded with crispy golden tofu, and doused in a savory-sweet sauce with a hint of garlic and just the right amount of heat. Ever since discovering Sriracha … [Read more…]
Spicy Vegan Fried Rice… for the brave and adventurous! This dish was inspired by the “Guru Fried Rice” dish at Loving Hut – one of our local vegan restaurants (they have locations all over the world!). Their version – with brown rice, crispy tofu bits, peas, and carrots – is characterized by a fragrant curry … [Read more…]
Eating pizza doesn’t have to be a greasy, guilt-inducing affair. This brightly-flavored Spinach Ricotta Flatbread Pizza will satisfy your cravings and is easy to make at home! But first, a short story… Yesterday, I met the sweetest, gentlest, most unexpected friend. When I walked around the back of the house to take out the trash, I … [Read more…]