I’m quite excited to be one of the hosts of Kathy Hester’s giant OATrageous OXO giveaway this week! To celebrate the upcoming release of her new cookbook OATrageous Oatmeals, Kathy has partnered with OXO for an epic giveaway of OXO goodies. One lucky winner will get a box of OXO kitchen gadgets and a copy of Kathy’s book….
Vegan Side Dish Recipes
Vegan Creamed Kale
Although it’s delicious year-round, vegan Creamed Kale has become a holiday favorite. You might want to double the recipe, because it will disappear quickly. Not Many Veggies Growing Up I didn’t eat very many vegetables growing up, mainly because they were just never served in my house, so when I went vegetarian in 1993 I…
Pan Seared Brussels Sprouts with Caramelized Shallots and Toasted Pistachios
This recipe for Pan Seared Brussels Sprouts with Caramelized Shallots and Toasted Pistachios is based on a favorite from now-closed local restaurant True North Osteria. One of my favorite vegan friendly restaurants in New Jersey was True North Osteria in Montclair. I say “was” because sadly they recently closed their doors. Not only was True…
Super Easy Garlicky Stuffed Mushrooms
It’s just not Thanksgiving without these Super Easy Garlicky Stuffed Mushrooms on the table! These stuffed mushrooms have been a mainstay on my Thanksgiving menu for many years, and they always seem to please my dinner guests. They’re so simple that I decided to skip them one year, much to the disappointment of everyone at the…
Super Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts
In need of a quick side dish for your Thanksgiving meal? Look no further than these super easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts! People often tell me that they hate brussels sprouts. I used to hate them too, so I completely understand. I looked upon my sprouts aversion as something to be conquered though, so I cooked…
Spinach Mushroom Stuffing
Make room on your Thanksgiving table for this Spinach Mushroom Stuffing, because this traditional side just might be the star of the meal! I’ll be honest. I was never very fond of Thanksgiving dinner as a child. I didn’t really see what the big deal was, as most of the menu consisted of food I…
Vegan 4th of July Grilling – Grilled Tofu and Pineapple Kebabs
As I mentioned a few days ago, I’ve been grilling up a storm lately. If it’s edible, I’ve been throwing it on the grill! One of my favorite foods to grill has been pineapple. There’s something magical that happens when it meets the grill, and despite its sweet flavor, it mixes really well with a…