The best za’atar recipes made for lunch, dinner, snacks or salads. These are easy recipes I made using za’atar If you have been following my blog for a while, you know that I am obsessed with za’atar. I don’t mean just obsessed, I mean put-it-into-anything-and-everything kind of OBSESSED with it. This Middle Eastern spice has…
Appetizers
Appetizers are just as important as the main course meals. They prepare the mind for the delicious meal to come. These are simple vegetarian appetizers and vegan appetizers for the whole family to enjoy.
Caprese Tart With Pesto
Quick, Easy Caprese tart on Phyllo dough with a simple basil pesto as the base and mozzarella cheese. I used cherry tomatoes on the vine for this tart This is the first time I crowd sourced a recipe! And you all were awesome! You all didn’t disappoint because you gave me the best ideas for…
Grilled Corn on the Cob (Vegan)
Vegan Mexican Grilled Corn on the cob or Vegan Elote is very easy to make using the stove top grill and a creamy tofu sauce. Top with red hot chili powder As promised, here is the vegan version of Mexican corn on the cob. It is just as easy to make as the vegetarian Mexican…
Kachumber Salad With Mangoes
A simple Indian cucumber salad with onions, radishes, mangoes in a spicy lime sauce known as Gujrati Kachumber Salad
Vegan Chili Recipe (Dutch Oven)
A hearty, Make-Ahead and freezer friendly Vegan Chili recipe with Corkscrew pasta, kidney beans, veggies and homemade refried beans
Spinach Salad Recipe
A Simple Healthy Spinach Salad with bagel chips. Make this for a Light Vegan Lunch or a Side Dish. Note: This is version 2 of a recipe I published in 2016. Click here to version 1 of this recipe Did you know that March 26th is National Spinach Day? How did I not know about…
Cream Cheese Dips
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cool Foods available at Publix. The opinions and text are mine. 5 Quick and easy cream cheese dips made with fruits, nuts and veggies. Serve with bagel chips and take them with you while you are on-the-go. When I am running errands around town,…
Energy Bites with Tahini and Za’atar
Vegan No Bake Energy Bites Recipe with tahini, za’atar and dates. These healthy energy balls with dates and nuts are a perfect on-the-go snack or put them into a snack prep routine. They are even kid-friendly Have you had one of those weeks where you were too sick to even have enough energy to walk…
Roasted Cauliflower Salad
Easy, Warm Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Orzo and Roasted Red Peppers in a basil pesto tahini sauce. This salad recipe makes me fall in love with cauliflower all over again. Version 2 Cauliflower is my favorite vegetable to eat! But, I also realize that I use it mostly in Indian cooking Its one of…
Vegan Pesto With Scallions
Homemade Vegan Pesto made with basil, cashews and scallions. This pesto is deliciously simple because it takes only 5 minutes to make and needs very few ingredients. Use in pasta or noodles. Version 2 If I could eat pesto everyday, I would be happy. Pesto turns a “blah” dish into “wow” dish instantly.
Roasted Chickpeas With Indian Flavors
Spicy Roasted Chickpeas recipe that can be oven roasted or pan fried. Its my take on the traditional Indian street food called chana chor. This is a healthier snack and a fun way to eat chickpeas Have you tried Indian street food before? Its some of the most delicious food on the planet! Some of…
Sweet Potato Salsa With Avocado
Oven Baked Sweet Potato Salsa made with fire roasted corn and tomatoes. This vegan salsa is the perfect appetizer for parties or game day snacks. This is version 2 of the original recipe. Click here to get more info on version 1. How much do you love salsa? Chips and salsa is my favorite appetizer…
Broccoli Dippers Recipe
Broccoli Dippers made with lentils, carrots, broccoli and seasonings. Coated in panko bread crumbs and shallow fried to give it a crispy outside texture. These broccoli bites are a huge hit in my home Disclosure: This is a cookbook review for a fellow food blogger. Ginny blogs at “Vegan in the Freezer” and her new…
Ribollita – Tuscan Bread Soup
This Ribollita is made with veggies, beans and gluten-free bread. The soup is hearty Tuscan bread soup that warms you from the inside out! Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Udi’s® Gluten Free. All comments and opinions are my own. Have you tried bread soup before? It has such a wonderful comforting feeling just after…
Sticky Sweet Potato Fries
Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Fries mixed with sweet, spicy and sticky sauce. These sticky sweet potato fries are definitely delicious and completely worth all the sticky mess! Do you love sweet potato fries? Of course you do! Who doesn’t love them! Potato fries of any kind are a huge attraction and practically irresistible! I have…
Muhammara (Mediterranean Red Pepper Dip)
Quick Vegan Muhammara recipe using pomegranate and roasted red bell peppers. Its a healthy appetizer that hits the spot. Put it into wraps, bread, pita sandwich or dip pita chips in it for the perfect light lunch Have you tried muhammara before? This is a spicy appetizer common in Turkey cuisine. Traditionally, its made with…
