Remembering moms and grandmothers. This will take you back! 1 pound elbow macaroni, small or mini 2 tablespoons of red onion, diced ¼ cup red or green bell pepper, diced ¼ cup celery, diced 1 teaspoon celery salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped 3-4 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise Fresh ground pepper, to taste […]

Refreshing for a summer lunch. You can use the same sauce with many different vegetable combinations. Just use the vegetables you have on hand. 3 cups cooked spaghetti  3 heaping tablespoons of natural peanut butter with no sugar added  2 tablespoons of soy sauce or tamari  2 tablespoons of rice vinegar  2 teaspoons toasted sesame […]

For those days when you want to serve a light meal and a salad, this is the answer.    12 ounces penne pasta  2 cups of frozen French cut green beans  2 cups arugula  1 teaspoon fresh thyme  2 teaspoons lemon zest  ½ cup pistachios, roasted, salted  Lemon Vinaigrette (page 56) Make Lemon Vinaigrette. Set […]

These are great on sandwiches, tacos, and pizzas or even mixed into salads and pastas. They will keep in the refrigerator for about 4-5 days. 1 small red onion, cut into thin rounds ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar Rice wine vinegar or any that you have on hand Toss onions with a little salt […]

This salad becomes more flavorful the longer it chills. If the onions are finely diced, even finicky eaters will hardly notice them. Make this recipe your own with seasonings. Potato salad is a wonderful side for steamed vegetables. 6 medium potatoes (Red are best, but can be substituted by Yukon Gold)  1 teaspoon salt, for […]

This colorful, zesty salad is a delicious light meal on its own but can be tucked into halved pita bread and served as a sandwich.    5-6 medium red potatoes  1 teaspoon salt  1 clove of garlic, peeled 1 tablespoon lemon juice  2 cups baby spinach, stems removed  4 sun-dried tomatoes, diced  Freshly ground pepper, […]

These room temperature noodles are an excellent party or potluck dish since they refrigerate well.  12 ounces soba noodles  2 cups broccoli florets  3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce  2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil  3 tablespoons of seasoned rice vinegar  1 tablespoon of mirin  2 tablespoons fresh lime juice  1 teaspoon chili oil  Red pepper […]

 Easy to prepare and full texture, this colorful salad can use any assortment of vegetables you may have on hand, making it very flexible.    12 ounces bowtie or penne pasta. (mini pastas work well)  1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half  1 cup orange, red or yellow pepper, diced small  1 cup cucumbers, diced […]

 Quinoa is often called a superfood since it is a good source of plant protein, but its light, nutty taste is very appealing. This is a colorful salad with great contrasting textures. The salad keeps well in the refrigerator for a couple of days but the avocado will begin to fall apart and turn brown […]

This is a fresh rice salad that goes well with enchiladas, grilled vegetables or can be served as a side on a bed of lettuce with tortilla chips.   1½ cups long-grain rice, white or brown, cooked  ½ cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen  ½ cup black or pinto beans, rinsed, drained  ¼ cup of […]