Recipes

Going to grocery stores during the past seven days, I expected a low or no inventory of non-perishables like beans, pasta, rice and canned tomatoes. That was true, as people stocked up for potential quarantines and shelter-in-place orders due to the coronavirus pandemic. What I didn’t expect was a run on tofu. Maybe it’s just my location — the Bay Area, but perhaps people have warmed up to tofu as part of their everyday eating. I hope it’s the latter because tofu is a versatile plant-based protein that keeps for a long time — months if you’re talking about the...

I’ve had conversations with several friends recently – particularly since the covid-19 outbreak – about their desire to make more plant-based meals. They’ve asked me for recipes, shopping advice, and websites or apps that might help guide them into this new (for them) territory. I thought that some of you might also be in the same boat, so I decided to write this blog to help you take some simple steps toward plant-based cooking and shopping. This is not a blog about all things vegan. My goal is just to share some of the easiest and tastiest foods to make...

Alfredo Broccoli Lasagna Touch here for the full post on the Your Dinner 4 Tonight tumblr

Mashed Potatoes Quesadillas Recipe – Indian Style A layer of Mashed Potatoes, swirled with Tomato Cilantro (Coriander) Chutney, layered between two Tortilla pieces, along with cheese blend, is all that makes these Quesadillas. The Tomato & Cilantro Chutney imparts the Indian-ish style to these Quesadillas. Easy to prepare, these are a great option for quick breakfast/snack, and even go well for lunch/dinner with a side of soup/salad sometimes!   I had recently shared the recipe for the Indian style Tomato Cilantro Chutney, and I have been trying to use the same in many different ways in my kitchen experiments. One...

There is a play on words here in this recipe title from Raddish Kids, meaning not just that the soup is hearty and will fill you up, but also that it’s meant to be shared with those you “heart” and love. So there was no better time than a family day of “social distancing” to whip up a big pot of it! Travis loved getting silly as we cooked, including tasting the concentrated flavor of tomato paste… …and making lasagna noodle “beards”! Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, peeled and chopped 1 small carrot, chopped 1 small zucchini,...