Silky Chickpea Gravy

This recipe is from the vegan cookbook Appetite for Reduction by Isa Chandra Moskowitz.

Recipe: see page 56 of Appetite for Reduction.
This really is a guilt-free gravy. It's healthy and it tastes great.

Buffalo Tempeh

This recipe is from the vegan cookbook Appetite for Reduction by Isa Chandra Moskowitz.

Recipe: see page 161 of Appetite for Reduction.

Cool Slaw

This recipe is from the vegan cookbook Appetite for Reduction by Isa Chandra Moskowitz.

Recipe: see page 38 of Appetite for Reduction.
Cool Slaw is a vegan alternative to coleslaw. Traditional coleslaw has diluted mayonnaise or

Almond Milk

This recipe is from the cookbook Vegan Planet by Robin Robertson.

Recipe: see page 523 of Vegan Planet.
This is probably the easiest recipe in Vegan Planet: raw almonds (I got mine at Trader Joe's) soaked

Balsamic Glazed Carrots and Kale

This recipe is from the cookbook Vegan Planet by Robin Robertson.

Recipe: see page 200 of Vegan Planet.
This is a side dish with some very intense flavor. The carrots have a nice sweet glaze and kale is

Cool Cucumber Soup with Cilantro and Lime

This recipe is from the cookbook Vegan Planet by Robin Robertson.

Recipe: see page 71 of Vegan Planet.

Cucumber Salad

This recipe is from the cookbook The Gluten Free Vegan by Susan O'Brien.

Recipe: see page 44 of The Gluten Free Vegan.
A fast and tasty salad with tomatoes and cucumbers from my garden.

Udon with Shiitake Mushrooms and Kale in Miso Broth

This recipe is from the cookbook Veganomicon by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero.

Recipe: see page 201 of Veganomicon.
Good soup. Not much broth in there though.

Fresh Corn and Scallion Corn Bread

This recipe is from the vegan cookbook Appetite for Reduction by Isa Chandra Moskowitz.

Recipe: see page 244 of Appetite for Reduction.
For some reason I am always amazed at these vegan baking recipes. I have always assumed

Smoky Tempeh and Greens Stew

This recipe is from the vegan cookbook Appetite for Reduction by Isa Chandra Moskowitz.

Recipe: see page 254 of Appetite for Reduction.
I really like the vegetable stews in this book, and this is another very good dish. It also gave me an

Snobby Joes

This recipe is from the cookbook Veganomicon by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero.

Recipe: see page 74 of Veganomicon.
Snobby Joe's are the vegan version of Sloppy Joe's, a staple of school cafeterias

Korean Cucumber Salad

This recipe is from the cookbook Vegan Fire and Spice by Robin Robertson.

Recipe: see page 211 of Vegan Fire and Spice.
Usually you think of a cucumber as being cool. Whew. This was hot. It burned my tongue.

South African Green Beans

This recipe is from the cookbook Vegan Fire and Spice by Robin Robertson.

Recipe: see page 131 of Vegan Fire and Spice.
I brought in another three pounds of green beans from my garden yesterday. There are only so

Moroccan Chickpeas and Zucchini

This recipe is from the cookbook Appetite for Reduction by Isa Chandra Moskowitz.

Recipe: see page 249 of Appetite for Reduction.
This is a very good vegetable stew. The tomatoes, zucchini and carrots give it a nice sweetness, and there are some interesting flavors in the spices. I never would have thought to put cinnamon in a stew, but it works and gives the dish a very exotic taste. Make sure you follow the instructions and let it sit for 15 minutes after cooking so the flavors can meld. That step adds a lot. The recipe is shown here with a side of quinoa. 

Ingredients: chickpeas, zucchini, tomatoes, baby carrots, garlic, onion, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, red pepper flakes, bay leaves, vegetable broth, salt, fresh mint.

Tempeh Helper

This recipe is from the vegan cookbook Appetite for Reduction by Isa Chandra Moskowitz.

Recipe: see page 171 of Appetite for Reduction.
Tempeh Helper is the vegan equivalent of 'Hamburger Helper', a popular American mix that

Rich Tofu Creme Cheez

This recipe is from the vegan cookbook The Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook by Jo Stepaniak.

Recipe: see page 43 of The Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook.

Zucchini-Tahini Bread

This recipe is from the cookbook Vegan Planet by Robin Robertson.

Recipe: see page 476 of Vegan Planet.

Slavonian-Style Green Beans

This recipe is from the cookbook The Gluten Free Vegan by Susan O-Brien.

Recipe: see page 75 of The Gluten-Free Vegan.
I brought in a couple more pounds of green beans from the garden this weekend. I think the

Sweet & Salty Maple Baby Carrots

This recipe is from the cookbook Appetite for Reduction by Isa Chandra Moskowitz.

Recipe: see page 105 of Appetite for Reduction.
This is a recipe for roasted carrots. It's the fourth time I've tried this and I think I finally got

Mac & Trees

This recipe is from the vegan cookbook Appetite for Reduction by Isa Chandra Moskowitz.

Recipe: see page 184 of Appetite for Reduction.
I like the Mac Daddy recipe from her book Veganomicon, but this has as shorter prep time

Easy Breezy Cheezy Sauce

This recipe is from the vegan cookbook Appetite for Reduction by Isa Chandra Moskowitz.

Recipe: see page 173 of Appetite for Reduction.
Vegan cheeses are an acquired taste. Most have nutritional yeast as an ingredient, which is

Sauteed Spinach and Tomatoes

This recipe is from the vegan cookbook Veganomicon by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero.

Recipe: see page 106 of Veganomicon.
Fast, easy and very nutritious.

Hottie Black-Eyed Peas and Greens

This recipe is from the vegan cookbook Appetite for Reduction by Isa Chandra Moskowitz.

Recipe: see page 119 of Appetite for Reduction.
This recipe has three of my favorites: black-eyed peas, kale, and hot sauce. It calls for canned

Ginger Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Apples

This recipe is from the vegan cookbook Appetite for Reduction by Isa Chandra Moskowitz.

Recipe: see page 63 of Appetite for Reduction.
This makes a great vegan alternative to traditional mashed potatoes, which usually have a

Maple-Cinnamon Oatmeal with Almonds and Dried Cranberries

This recipe is from the cookbook Vegan Planet by Robin Robertson.

Recipe: see page 554 of Vegan Planet.