Focaccia Bread Meets Green Bean Casserole: A Dairy-Free Recipe

Hearty and healthy thanks to green beans, this loaded focaccia bread was the perfect accompaniment to our lentil stew last night.  It also pairs well with any salad imaginable.  Our version featured onions, mushrooms, and green beans on one side, and just green beans and onions on the other.  Because sometimes you can please everybody.  Custom-made focaccia is edible proof. If you are the type … Continue reading Focaccia Bread Meets Green Bean Casserole: A Dairy-Free Recipe

Vegetable Noodle Stir Fry with Chickpeas or Tofu

Because of their versatility, these noodles are an excellent springboard toward a simple meal. Chickpeas were the star this time, though other variations of this flavorful Asian-inspired recipe include tofu, shrimp, chicken, and pork.  In one form or another, these saucy noodles appear at least every other week in my menu plan. And meatless or otherwise, this entree revels in its perfectly balanced sauce. Whatever tweaking … Continue reading Vegetable Noodle Stir Fry with Chickpeas or Tofu

Carrot Cauliflower Soup with Ginger

Carrots are a cheerful alternative to pumpkin in spring time.  They are also easier to source locally, which helps them cost less here.  The warmth of ginger and briyani spices in this soup helps mitigate the remaining chill of early spring; yet I would gladly come back to this recipe on the sunniest of days. Ingredients: 1 cup carrots, chopped 1 cup cauliflower, choppped 1 … Continue reading Carrot Cauliflower Soup with Ginger