Marinated Chickpea Sushi Roll

Today's post is #2 in my "On A Roll" Series featuring a recipe for a vegan marinated chickpea sushi roll. In last week's post I talked about how this project came about. This week let's take a closer look at homemade sushi making. Round One As with any experiment in the kitchen, the first attemptContinue reading "Marinated Chickpea Sushi Roll"

On A Roll – Homemade Sushi

There are two things I've never even attempted to make at home: pasta and sushi. My theory is that someone else has mastered the arts of making these so why should I try to re-invent the wheel and possibly make a mess of it, thus wasting good ingredients and ending up with a mediocre result?Continue reading "On A Roll – Homemade Sushi"

Journal of Possibilities

This is an update to my original post from back in January....for those who are still awaiting your opportunity to get vaccinated, here is a little something to look forward to! Turning the Corner I've got my first dose of the vaccine today. It left me feeling like I've been running a very long raceContinue reading "Journal of Possibilities"

Halloumi Cheese….It’s What’s For Dinner

Get ready to fall in love with a new ingredient: halloumi cheese. Everybody loves cheese, right? But it's something you put on top of other food for fun. Its not the featured item of your dinner plate - until now. Meet halloumi cheese - a mixture of goat's and sheep's milk, semi-firm, salty goodness. FindContinue reading "Halloumi Cheese….It’s What’s For Dinner"

Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce

Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce When your summer garden gives you more cherry tomatoes than you can handle, roast them into this delicious pasta sauce. You can freeze it for the long, cold winter months when summer tomatoes are but a memory. 2 pints cherry tomatoes3 tbsp quality olive oilsalt and pepper4 cloves garlic, optional1Continue reading "Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce"

Simple Lime Vinaigrette

Simple Lime Vinaigrette An easy homemade lime vinaigrette dressing - perfect for any kale salad. small mason jar 1/4 cup good quality olive oil**2 tbsp fresh lime juicesalt and pepper Pour olive oil into a small mason jar with a tight-fitting lid. Season with salt and pepper. Add 2 tbsp fresh lime juice. Seal theContinue reading "Simple Lime Vinaigrette"

Kale and Avocado Salad with Cashews

Kale and Avocado Salad with Cashews A fast and easy kale and avocado salad with a lime vinaigrette that will become your new weeknight favorite. Salad Assembly2 cups kale, sliced1 avocado, diced1/4 cup unsalted cashews halvesLime Vinaigrette1/4 cup olive oil2 tbsp fresh lime juicesalt and pepper Assemble the SaladPut kale in a medium salad bowl,Continue reading "Kale and Avocado Salad with Cashews"

Kale and Avocado Salad with Coconut Granola

Kale and Avocado Salad with Coconut Granola A variation on my Kale and Avocado salad using granola as a topping instead of plain cashews. Salad Ingredients2 cups kale, sliced1 avocado, halved and pitted1/4 cup coconut granola **see notes belowLime Vinaigrette1/4 cup olive oil2 tbsp fresh lime juice1/2 tsp honey or maple syrupsalt and pepper MakeContinue reading "Kale and Avocado Salad with Coconut Granola"