Monthly Archives: April 2011
Hummus Flatbread Sandwich
You didn’t think I was going to hand you a hummus recipe and then not give you a great way to use that hummus, did you? In all honesty, I hadn’t planned on putting this sandwich up here, but I … Continue reading
Lemon Hummus
I’m pretty sure that I’m the only vegan in the world who doesn’t like hummus. I make it pretty often, mostly because my non-vegan friends love it, so when I’m having a party it’s a no-brainer. But for myself, I … Continue reading
Easter Dinner Recipe Roundup
quinoa stuffed tomatoes The planners out there already know what they’re making for Easter dinner. But for those of you still ironing out the details, there’re still a couple of days before Easter Sunday. In the past week I’ve had … Continue reading
Blackberry Mint Smoothie
I’ve got a big thing for smoothies. As the weather warms up, I crave fresh fruit blends. Nothing’s better than a thick, cold, sweet smoothie after a run; it’s pretty much the only thing I can stomach after a run. … Continue reading
Anna Leach’s Brownies
When I was a kid, Anna Leach was a central part of my weekends. As my godmother, she (along with her husband and kids) was a crucial part of our extended family. I have a whole host of memories associated … Continue reading
Pumpkin Coconut Soup
Spring keeps trying to peek through, but the cold weather just keeps hanging on. I’ve also been working like crazy–this is the busiest month of the year for me at work–and craving comfort food. And what says comfort more than … Continue reading
Pink Bean Appetizer
After my Frito Pie adventure, I had a can of beans left over. I’ve been working recently on coming up with some yummy vegan appetizers (so many appetizers involve meat and/or cheese) for people to use, and I decided to … Continue reading
Dark Chocolate Coconut Truffles
There are few things I love as much as I love chocolate. But you already knew that, right? And because I love chocolate–intense, rich, dark chocolate–I love truffles. What could be better than a robust chocolate flavor in a little … Continue reading
Frito Pie
Since we’re talking about my childhood, I had a craving last week for Frito Pie, a dish I haven’t had in at least 10 years. (Funny story: where I grew up in Central Texas, this was on the school lunch … Continue reading
Blackberry Pancakes
When I was a little girl, we lived in a newly built house in a newly developed subdivision. My parents’ bathroom was big enough to have a slumber party in, there was an unpainted wooden fence surrounding the backyard, and … Continue reading