Oh my! I have never cooked with curry leaves before today. I have found a new spice that I am IN LOVE with (don’t tell my husband!). So fragrant and warm smelling, this soup is like a bite of Indian heaven. This dish was inspired by a red lentil recipe I saw through www.rouxbe.com, in…
Archives for October 2014
Tomato Cauliflower Stew
The sweetness of tomatoes, combined with the heartiness of cauliflower creates a hearty vegetable stew. This fall has been so unbelievable warm, that I’m still bringing in tomatoes! Quite unusual here in Buffalo for the end of October. The vibrant colors of our heirlooms, create so beautiful combinations, and create sweet soups and sauces. We…
Garden Fresh Tofu Scramble
This dish is a nice alternative to cholesterol-rich eggs. Tofu scrambles give the same flavor and consistency of scrambled eggs, but without the cholesterol or fat. Tofu is a great source of plant-based protein, as well as being a great source of calcium. It has been shown that by decreasing your consumption of animal-based protein,…
Miso Lentil Salad With Roasted Root Vegetables
This recipe came to me as a task assignment for a plant-based cooking course I’m taking (www.rouxbe.com). The assignment was: create something with a starchy vegetable and some greens. I had just harvested a bin of carrots, beets, kale, and some surprise parsnips (I had forgotten I had planted them!). So of course, they showed…
Sesame Eggplant Salsa
Getting ready for a weekend celebration or the big game Sunday? This is a great recipe that uses in-season eggplant and makes your mouth sing! We used scallions and tomatoes from the garden, along with fresh local garlic, ginger (unfortunately we can’t get that locally) and gluten free soy sauce. The longest part of this…