Scrumptious Thanksgiving Rice from Back to the Cutting Board by Christina Pirello is the perfect accompaniment to both a Thanksgiving feast and a Christmas dinner. It’s also a terrific side for just about any autumn or winter meal. It’s gluten-free and oil-free. Christina Pirello I got to know Christina Pirello through her PBS show Christina Cooks. I…
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Vegan Broccoli and Rice Casserole
Cozy up to a bowl of cheesy Vegan Broccoli and Rice Casserole. It’s just thing to keep you warm and snug on chilly evenings. Comfort Food Comfort food season is here, and I can’t think of anything more comforting that a hearty cheesy casserole. This casserole is made with brown rice and broccoli and it…
Vegan Spanish Rice
Made with tomatoes and onions, Vegan Spanish Rice is an excellent side dish for just about any meal. It comes together with just a few ingredients and minimal effort. Boxed Rice I grew up eating a lot of boxed, canned, and frozen foods. We ate rice often, but it was always Rice A Roni. I…
Vegan Cheesy Rice and Spinach Dip
This post is sponsored by Mahatma Rice, but all opinions are my own. Full of hidden veggies, this Vegan Cheesy Rice and Spinach Dip is the ultimate snack. It’s perfect for movie night with the girls or a March Madness viewing party with your friends. Snack Night I’m a total snackaholic. Sunday nights are usually…
Vegan Paella from the Field Roast Cookbook
Loaded with colorful vegetables, this flavorful vegan Paella from the Field Roast cookbook is the perfect dish for celebrations and holiday meals. I have a copy of the book for one lucky reader at the bottom of the post. Field Roast If you love Field Roast products, you’re going to love Field Roast: 101 Artisan Vegan…
Sticky Rice with Mango
Made with just a few ingredients, this Sticky Rice with Mango is a deliciously simple treat! It’s a deliciously healthy dessert, and it’s great for an afternoon snack, too. Private Cooking Classes Did you know that I teach cooking classes in New Jersey? I do! I teach public classes in various places around Northern Jersey,…
CSA Layered Indian Dinner from The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook for Your Instant Pot
Break out your Instant Pot and make Kathy Hester’s CSA Layered Indian Dinner. This recipe comes together in no time – just mix the ingredients together, set it, and forget it. Dinner is that easy! Knowing he can never go wrong with a shiny new kitchen gadget, Dennis bought me an Instant Pot for Valentine’s…
Green Rice from Vegan Mexico
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like Mexican food. Rice, beans, chiles, avocados, tortillas… what’s not to love? Getting Mexican food at restaurants can be a bit of pain though, because everything comes drenched in cheese and sour cream, and you always need to be on the lookout for hidden animal ingredients like lard and…
Chipotle Lentil Burgers
Making my own veggie burgers has always seemed like an incredibly daunting task, and coming up with my own recipe for one seemed even more difficult. I enrolled in Rouxbe to push myself as a cook, so when I was tasked with creating a dish with lentils and rice, I chose to make something new…
8 Reasons to Love Whole Grains
With the rising popularity of the Paleo diet, carbs have been getting a bad rap. Not all carbs are equal, and I find it unfair to grains like brown rice and quinoa that they get lumped in to the same category as highly processed, sugary breakfast cereal and stale, packaged cupcakes. Despite what their ad…
