Category Archives: Recipes

Guest Post: Liza (Chrust) Friedman- Vegan Apple Muffins!

[January 17]

Hello Everyone! I know it has been awhile since I have posted but with planning a wedding, moving to New Hampshire, and finding a job life has been just a little crazy.  Now that I have gotten married, officially moved, and have a job, I can get back to normal life. Last night Mike and [...]

My Cousin David and his Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

[December 4]

When I asked for my cute, little (but not so little anymore) cousin David to write me a post about his adventures in cooking and the soup he made us for Thanksgiving, I’d planned on writing an intro.  Upon getting his post I realized it totally speaks for itself as he speaks for himself (oh [...]

Healthy, Vegan Cookie Baking

[November 14]

In the midst of the madness, I found a moment the other day to bake some pumpkin cookies.  With all the nursing I’ve been doing, and the superhealthy eating, I’ve been craving some sweets.  And although there are great vegan baked goods options in my hood, they’re not always the most healthful (think margarine, sugar, [...]

Vegan Delicata Squash and Corn Soup

[September 9]

Sorry it’s been so quiet around here!  Between the earthquake, hurricane, my sister’s wedding, preschool starting, 33 and change weeks of pregnancy, and some renovations around our apartment, my life has been a little crazy to say the least! That said, I swear I’ve been cooking and some good stuff, so I’ll do my best [...]

Brown Rice with Pesto Dinner

[August 16]

A week or so ago, I threw together this delicious and totally easy dinner.  It was perfect for a hot summer night, totally nourishing, and perfectly filling.  It was more compiling ingredients than anything, but it all fit together nicely.  It was a great mix of cool, raw, fresh ingredients and hot cooked brown rice. [...]

Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese

[July 26]

Last week was ridiculously hot.  Unbearable! Richie agreed to leave work early Thursday to head out to the beach which I was so so thankful for! We got out there around 5p and I headed straight to the market to pick up some ingredients to make an easy dinner.  Earlier in the week I’d seen [...]

Vegan Summer Pasta

[July 21]

Last week my grandparents came over for dinner along with my cousin for Israel (one of my all-time favorite people) and her dad.  Although Richie keeps telling me it’s time to stop making big dinners for people as I’m always in pain after too much kitchen time, it was totally worth it.  I made a [...]

Vegan Thumbprints

[July 12]

Yesterday, Avi was feeling terrible (allergies struck) and we were home most of the day (not such a bad thing when it’s 90 degrees out, but that’s another story).  I got her to nap for a bit (which she hasn’t done in weeks) and decided to cook up something healthy and sweet. These cookies are [...]

Collard Greens, Raisins, Potatoes, Soybeans, and more

[July 7]

Last night I was in the mood to cook, but not necessarily to think.  It’s rare that I follow a recipe from a cookbook.  More often I just use them for inspiration (which is why I insist on my cookbooks having good pictures).  That said, last night was a whole nother story.  I wanted a [...]

Mashed Cauliflower

[July 5]

When I suggested I make some mashed cauliflower to my mom on Monday night she looked at me like I was crazy.  Mashed cauliflower? she asked.  What’s that.  Well, I said, it’s exactly what it sounds like.  ”And totally delicious,” Liza chimed in from across the lawn.  My dad had a similar reaction to my [...]