Ohagi, sweet rice balls, are a traditional Japanese autumnal equinox treat! Ohagi are made with glutinous rice or ‘mochi’ rice that is lightly pounded but the grains are still visible, unlike smooth mochi types. The rustic texture, homey toppings, and subtle sweetness are quintessential autumn. Since only the toppings are lightly sweetened these are not…
Corn, Bean & Potato Vegan Oil-Free Enchiladas
These vegan oil-free enchiladas have a delicious savory filling of potatoes, zucchini, corn, black beans & rice. I topped them with a smokey enchilada sauce and added hot salsa for a bit of spice & extra texture. These enchiladas are free of refined oils and are a hearty, filling & healthy meal for your family…
Vegan Oden (Japanese Winter Stew)
Oden is a Japanese winter stew and it is one of my very favorite dishes in winter. The flavor of the simple broth penetrates all the veggies and tofu and it’s one of the most satisfying and savory dishes. In Japan this is very common and is even served in convenience stores in wintertime. This…
Massaged Kale Tacos with Avocado & Lime
This was one the very first plant-based recipes I created and it quickly became a staple! If you’ve been a guest in our home, chances are you’ve been served my kale tacos for a get-together. Especially if you mentioned you don’t like kale…hah! This is a fun way to trick picky-eaters into consuming lots of…
Thai Mango Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing
This epic salad is inspired by Thai cuisine and is a great way to celebrate the abundance of summer. The layers of colors, textures, and flavors please the palette on so many levels from crunchy romaine, to silky noodles, creamy guackalemole, sweet mangoes, and spicy umami dressing. A healthy and satisfying one-bowl meal. This is the ultimate…
GuacKalemole (Kale Guacamole)
Today I am sharing one of my favorite simple dip recipes, it’s a Whole Foods copycat recipe for kale guacamole or ‘guackalemole.’ The store near me doesn’t always have made-in-house guackalemole available and so I decided to make my own. I also prefer to use organic ingredients whenever possible to avoid consuming chemical pesticides. This…