With both What the Health and Okja streaming on Netflix, I’ve had a lot of people tell me that they’ve switched to a plant-based diet or have decided to go vegan. Since it’s a new way of cooking, starting off can be a little difficult. Even armed with a shelf full of vegan cookbooks, mealtime…
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Sesame Noodles
Loaded with fresh vegetables, Sesame Noodles are a quick and easy warm weather meal. I’ve been seeing lots of comfort food recipes online, and for some reason people are already talking pumpkin-based foods. It’s only the middle of August though, and as much as I do love autumn, it’s hot here and we still have…
Grilled Eggplant Wraps with Spicy Tahini Slaw
These tasty Grilled Eggplant Wraps with Spicy Tahini Slaw are perfect for weekend cookouts or picnics. They’re great for lunch, and they also make a terrific light dinner for hot summer days. These wraps travel well, so they’re perfect for meals on the go, too. I have been pretty vocal about my love for Trader Joe’s…
Tahini Chickpea Salad
This tahini chickpea salad is the perfect meal for warm days. I love to make it for lunch, but it would also make a great light dinner! It’s a great dish for picnics and potlucks, too. Chickpea Salad is one of my go-to dishes for lunch. I like to mash up chickpeas, add whatever veggies…
Tahini Noodles
Some years ago I had come across a recipe for tahini noodles, and I made them several times. They were quite tasty, but somehow they fell out of our meal rotation. It’s been so long now, that I can’t remember where I found the recipe, and for some reason it’s not in my recipe binder. (The…
Easy Peasy Lemony Tahini Dressing
This Lemony Tahini Dressing is my go-to condiment. I pour it over salads, spread it on sandwiches, and I’ve even been known drizzle in on pizza. There’s really nothing that won’t taste a little better with a bit of tahini dressing. I always have jars of tahini on hand in the pantry, and I like…
