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 […]

This is an adapted version of a classic favorite.   2-3 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice  ½ teaspoon salt  ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper  2-3 sweet apples, cored and chopped  1 cup celery, thinly sliced  1 cup red seedless grapes, sliced  ¼ cup dried currants  1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped In […]

3 cups of wild and brown rice combined, cooked (A blend can be purchased or you can combine the two before cooking) 1 tablespoon of olive oil  ½ cup red bell pepper, finely chopped  ½-1 jalapeño pepper, finely diced (optional)  ½ carrots, julienne-cut  ¼ cup of red onion, finely diced  2½ cup snow peas, ends […]

2 tablespoons of red or white vinegar or lemon juice  1 teaspoon Dijon mustard  ½ teaspoon salt or to taste Freshly ground pepper, to taste    4 tablespoons of canola or olive oil Mix all ingredients except the oil in a blender or food processor. Slowly drizzle in oil through top of hole of blender […]

2 tablespoons of lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest  1 shallot, finely diced  1 clove of garlic, minced  1 teaspoon Dijon mustard  ½ teaspoon salt or to taste Freshly ground pepper, to taste  4 tablespoons of canola or olive oil Mix all ingredients except the oil in a blender or food processor. Slowly drizzle in […]

 ¼ cup juice of a lime  1 small avocado, peeled, pitted  1 clove of garlic, minced  1 shallot, finely diced  ½ jalapeño, seeded, finely diced  4 tablespoons of olive oil  ½ teaspoon salt or to taste Freshly ground pepper Mix all ingredients except the oil in a blender or food processor. Slowly drizzle in oil […]

The rich broth that comes from black beans is delicious. This is a chunky, flavorful vegetable soup. 1 tablespoon oil or ¼ cup vegetable broth, for sautéing 1 cup leeks, chopped  ½ red bell pepper, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained or you can use homemade  2 […]

A hearty, rich and satisfying chili that is perfect for the whole family. 1 tablespoon oil or ¼ cup vegetable broth, for sautéing 1 medium onion, diced  ½ cup red bell pepper, diced  1-2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced  1 Poblano peppers, seeded and diced  1 tablespoon garlic, minced  1 teaspoon red pepper flakes  2 […]

A savory, creamy broth soup that is simple to make but full of rich flavor. Serve with whole-wheat crusty bread. 1 tablespoon oil or ¼ cup vegetable broth, for sautéing  1 medium onion, finely diced  1 medium carrot, peeled, diced  1 teaspoon salt  ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, or to taste  ¼ teaspoon celery salt or […]

This soup serves only about four people. If you are planning to feed a larger crowd, you will need to double the ingredients. 8 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped  4 cups broccoli florets  ½ cup onion, diced  4 cups vegetable broth  ½-1 clove garlic, minced or dried garlic flakes 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire ⅛ teaspoon […]