This soup recipe emerged from the typical scenario: what did I have in the pantry and fridge to make something with. I added flavors until it was bold enough. I added “stuff” until it was hearty enough. Yes, a bowl of this soup is definitely a meal, no question. And it has enough flavor to […]
Vegan Pepper Gravy (Oil free, Fat free, low sodium)
Making a healthy gravy is so easy, and (to me) tastes almost exactly the same as the kinds that are loaded with grease and oil. Gravy is all about the spices, flavor and texture anyway. And you can make a gravy that has all of these things without loading it down with salt or fat. […]
Quick and simple spicy vegetable udon soup (Vegan, No oil)
A quick lunch is often required if you’re working, whether it’s at home or in the office. This lunch of a simple vegetable udon soup fits the bill: it was prepared out of what happened to be in the fridge at the time: random vegetables (asian greens, mushrooms, and onions), vegetable broth that is always […]
Lemongrass tofu scramble (Low Fat, Vegan)
Lunch is sometimes a conundrum. You want to eat quickly, get back to work, get back to what you’re doing… but you don’t want last night’s leftovers or to grab something processed out of the cupboard. Then I discovered the tofu scramble: a flavorful, warm and filling food that is also versatile (see the next […]
Creamy Kale, Potato and Leek Soup (Vegan, Low Fat)
While I’m not a huge fan of many kinds of soup, I love noodle soups and stews. And this one, too. This creamy soup is tasty and filling as a meal, all on its own. I love the textures and the flavor of this soup, and it continues to taste great as leftovers too. It’s […]