Monday, March 31, 2014

Nigella's Cumin Chickpeas

What's more perfectly beautiful than Nigella Lawson's voice? The sound of cumin seeds & chickpeas crackling away in a hot pan? Oh boy, are you ever in for a synergistic treat...

Thank you Hyperion & Food Network for bringing us the food tv perfection that is Nigella Lawson.

Monday, March 24, 2014

Trisha's Ambrosia

This may be a Southern show, but there's something about a bowl of shredded apples that screams Passover... here is a Dairy free, Gluten free, Egg free, Nut free, Allergy sensitive dessert straight from the South. Betty Maxwell was so ahead of her time, no wonder Trisha's Dad dug it. Man's got good taste.
Thanks to Food Network, BJ Flanagan & Scripps for bringing us a quick, tropical southern treat everyone can eat. Unless you don't like fruit. Then we can't help you.

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Trisha's Pâté

Boiled Peanuts are underrated.
Trisha Yearwood and her Mom made this up because they love hummus and boiled peanuts. Genius. Everyone should cook that way. They call it Redneck Hummus.
For fun, keep an eye out on her lemon zesting skills. Love. Her.
Thanks to Trisha Yearwood, Food Network & Scripps for the loveliness that is this Southern Kitchen!

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Big & Chewy Chips Ahoy!

Just reaping the rewards of aimlessly wandering the aisles of Target...
Two(!) accidentally vegan gifts: giant individually wrapped chocolate chip cookies. Big & chewy, no less. With the option of double chocolate.

Giada's Curried Dip & Chips

Serious question: has anyone ever really successfully made pita chips at home? Giada's got specific instructions that should help. 

This dip is beautifully simple and versatile. Use any bean, herb or spice. Go for it. Speaking of spice, does it stress anyone else out when she puts the curry-covered teaspoon into the cumin? Giada, do what you want, you're lovely. 

Thanks to the Food Network & Scripps for bringing us her kitchen deliciousness!

Thursday, March 06, 2014

Ginger Cayenne Chocolate

How much do you love a store where the checkout line display includes vegan chocolate bars?
Thank you, Bulk Barn.
This firm, snappy guy isn't too sweet. It has a white filling that isn't really creamy or nougaty, almost like an extension of the chocolate, but with a lil gingery kick to it.

Sunday, March 02, 2014

Martha's Creamy Bulgur


There's no way you've seen a red pepper used like this before.
Nope. So clever.
Plus: Lentils! Colorful Veg! Fresh Herbs! Cracked Wheat(bulgur)! A vegan's dream.
Thanks Maggie Vosguerichian from Westport's The Organic Market for sharing her vegan secrets with Martha.