Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)

So, I was in Sacramento with my co-worker, Rochelle, and she had pity on me and took me to a vegan restaurant, Andy Nguyen’s, and I can’t even remember what I ordered but Ro ordered Drunken Noodles and we ate family style. I really wanted to ‘jack’ her plate because the noodles were to die [...]

Garlicky Whole Wheat Pasta with Spinach

My hubby is was bonafide meat eater! Meat and potatoes used to make this man happy, happy, happy on a regular basis. Many years ago, I used to cook two meals, one for him and the girls and one for me but over the years he has slowly come over to my side. When we [...]

I’m A Vegan Sushi Chef! (well, not really)

Okay, I’m back after a brief hiatus! I’ve been super busy at work and haven’t had the time to update on a regular basis but something happened this weekend that kicked me into high gear..AGAIN! So, of course, Sunday was Father’s Day and our lovely  daughter Danielle and her Dad decided to go out on Saturday night [...]

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Lentils, Rice & Caramelized Onions w/Spiced Pita Chips and Baby Bok Choy/Crispy Shallots and Sesame Seeds

I got these recipes from Veganomicon by Isa Chandra Moskowitz. This is a totally awesome vegan/vegetarian cookbook and I recommend it to everyone, vegans, vegetarians and anyone else looking for a change. While this one doesn’t jump off the screen at you, I’m not a professional food stager, but it’s super good. I suggest using [...]

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The World’s Easiest, Yummyest Vegan Tacos

Me and my family loves these tacos!! These totally vegan tacos are one of the simplest meals to put together in a very short period of time. Here is what you need:
1 package of Yves Meatless Ground Taco Stuffers
Daiya Vegan Cheese
Trader Joe’s Roasted Tomato salsa (or any other ready or home made salsa)
Romaine lettuce
Sliced green [...]

Tomorrow’s Tamale Pie – Native Foods Recipe

This past Saturday morning, Danielle (my lovely daughter)  and I went to Native Foods Cafe in Aliso Viejo, CA for a cooking demonstration. The theme for the day was “Making Mom’s Recipes The Vegan Way” with Native Foods chef and founder Tanya Petrovna.
The menu was Beefy Bourguingon, Tomorrow’s Tamale Pie, and Chocolate Mousse Divine. Tanya [...]

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