the skies have been overcast most days here, which is LA’s version of winter i guess. on days like these only one thing comes to mind – soup. if it’s accompanying dinner or my stomach is a little upset, it’s nice to reach for something lighter. like this classic, which features a rich, flavorful broth [...]
every recipe on thanksgiving seems to have the same “fuck it” mentality, with loads of butter and salt and carbohydrates. for example, normally i make mashed potatoes like this, but this year i decided to do the complete opposite. i wanted a lighter dish thrown in the mix, for a little bit of balance on [...]
there are lots of ways to make vegan gravy. some saute mushrooms, garlic or onions to go for a thicker, chunkier consistency. i prefer a simple smooth gravy, like i had growing up. this recipe only has 5 ingredients and takes about 5 minutes to make.
and while gravy tastes good on pretty much anything you [...]
i used to work at a restaurant where i cooked paninis. for the vegetarian sandwiches we would grill up slices of portobello with just a little olive oil, some garlic, rosemary and dill. it smelled so amazing it would catch people’s attention all the way out on the street.
as a result, i can’t resist throwing in those flavors nearly every [...]