Tag: vegan

No-Fuss Tomato Sauce

No-Fuss Tomato Sauce

I so often find myself in need of tomato-based sauces that I have taken to hoarding a full batch of frozen tomato sauce in the freezer, several large cans of crushed tomatoes in my pantry, and our CSA fresh canned tomatoes in the refrigerator at…

Alabama-style Jackfruit BBQ

Alabama-style Jackfruit BBQ

I highly recommend trying this Alabama-style jackfruit BBQ recipe, even if you are normally a meat-eater. Using jackfruit in lieu of pulled pork is nothing new in Asian cuisines, but we are bringing it down to the Deep South! We pair a braised jackfruit BBQ…

Five Days of Smoothie

Five Days of Smoothie

A few weeks back, William and I tried a smoothie cleanse. We were halfway committed to it (at best), so it didn’t end up being a full cleanse. However, we did get into the habit of drinking smoothies for breakfast each day. We have found…

Piaju with Dill Raita

Piaju with Dill Raita

Ramadan is coming to an end soon, but I thought I’d go ahead and post this awesome snack! I know I’m about a month too late, but hey, you can have delicious snacks like this after Ramadan too. From what I’ve read, piaju is a…

Minestra con pasta e fagioli

Minestra con pasta e fagioli

Pasta e fagioli is a very traditional, Italian stew (pasta and beans), and I want to talk a little bit about the terminology here. I have labelled this post in particular as minestra. Any students of Italian will naturally question this, because the word that most commonly refers to…

Banana Oat Breakfast Bars

Banana Oat Breakfast Bars

Originally written in 2015. Updated with recipe card, pictures, and kid friendly cooking in 2019! On the Daniel Fast (no refined sugars, dairy products, meat, or leaving agents) breakfasts are usually not too difficult. We have found a few fruit bars that suffice and we…

Mission Fig Sea Salt Fudge

Mission Fig Sea Salt Fudge

Originally posted in 2015, updated with new pictures and recipe card in 2019. This will be our first post during the Daniel Fast, and I have to admit- it was very difficult to navigate this new world of food. I was stuck making boring and…

Pesto

Pesto

Pesto is incredibly delicious, versatile, and easy to make! At its core, pesto is simply a sauce that is made by pulverizing (usually with a mortar and pestle). The most common pesto type is a Genovese pesto: basil that has been pureed with a variety of…

Crispy, Rosemary, Sea Salt Potato Stacks

Crispy, Rosemary, Sea Salt Potato Stacks

There is really nothing better than a crispy salty potato, but this takes it to the next level! This is a cute, creative dish that can be served up as an hors d’oeuvre at a party, or even as a side dish! It looks fantastic on…

Coconut Curry Soup

Coconut Curry Soup

As another flu season descends upon us, I’m updating this recipe for coconut curry soup. This vegan soup is a staple in many Thai restaurants here in the U.S. It’s warm and comforting, and super easy to make! It has ginger and turmeric in it…