The calendar may say summer, but the thermometer said 4 degrees Celsius this morning. That begs for something warm baking in the oven. Result: baked barley.
Category: Main Course
Yellow Bowl with Lemon-Basil Dressing
Sweet steamed plantain and dried cranberries, earth rutabaga, grounding grains and an herby lemony sauce to top make it sing.
Samosa Pie
This one I owe to my sister. It’s chatting in her kitchen on a Sunday evening that I witnessed her bake samosa filling into a pie crust and mentally declared it genius.
Roasted Vegetables and Tempeh with Saffron-Spiced Quinoa
Super-simple, this dish lets the foods themselves take the center stage.
Convalescence Soup
My North American answer to the kitchari of India and the congee of China is this soup.
Vegan Shepherd’s Pie
This health-boosted version of the comfort food classic has a golden potato topping, lots of vegetables, lots of garlic, layered over a rich and salty-savory lentil-chickpea blend.
African-Style Beet Greens
While mushed or creamed greens will never win prizes for appearance they’re comfort food with a nutritional punch.
Jerk Tofu and Veggies + Rice and Beans
There’s no way to kick off the grilling season like some smoky, spicy, jerk sauce smothered all over a thick slab of tofu and a side of juicy vegetables.
Millet and Dal Garden Patties
A sunny burger with the last of the winter roots for early spring cooking.
Spring Salad with Basilicious Dressing
This vibrant blend of herbs that smothers a variety of vegetables and grains along with the occasional sweetness of a plump raisin: it’s magic for the mouth. Just try it and see.
Butternut Tuile
Half-way between a cracker and kugel, the four-year-old in residence here declares that ”it’s good Mom. It doesn’t taste healthy;” which is praise coming from a child. Bonus – it actually is good for you even though the squash provides sweetness in every bite.
Bean-Free Veggie Burgers
Gorgeous grain and nut-studded patties with a healthy amount of vegetable thrown in.
Crunchy Cooking 