eggplant carnitas tacos

this has quickly become one of my new favorite dishes – so quick and easy to simply grate up an eggplant, add some taco seasonings and fry it up for a few minutes.  unlike store bought meat substitutes that may contain soy, wheat or high amounts of fat, this recipe is all natural vegetables and only contains 1 teaspoon of oil per serving.  it really is amazing how much it looks and tastes like meat, since the eggplant mimics the texture and... Read More

5 things that make vegan cooking easier

i used to think i could never be vegan.  whether it was giving up cheese, chocolate, or junk food, i didn’t think i’d be able to pull it off.  but here i am, 10 months vegan and it’s really not all that hard.  there are a few things that make my life a lot easier and i’d like to share them with you all. earth balance i mention earth balance in a lot of my recipes and some people have asked me what it is.  it’s a... Read More

review: veganyumyum’s smokey miso tofu

like lolo over at veganyumyum, i too feel disappointed when people don’t respect tofu as the flavor sponge it can be. it just takes a little tlc, patience and a lot of marinade to transform the bland, watery bean block into a tasty sandwich ingredient. so i gave her recipe for smokey miso tofu a go. i really loved her use of liquid smoke, which i’ve never tried before. the only variation was that i used a yellow miso instead of red.... Read More

chik’n and mushroom wontons

i was poking around at the grocery store and got to looking at the egg roll wraps. unfortunately they contain egg, but right next to them were wonton wrappers which didn’t. this got me thinking of all the tiny possibilities i could create with these: garden rolls, pot stickers, or even just cutting the wrappers into strips and frying them into crisps for a salad or stir fry. but i decided to start off simply with some fake chicken and mushroom... Read More