Easy Vegan Root Vegetable Lasagna

For my farewell party to Scotland this past weekend, I decided to make a vegan lasagna because it is a delicious and easy way to feed a lot of people on a budget. This recipe is labeled *easy* because I chose to use organic frozen veggies from Whole Foods for this particular recipe. When I

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Vegan Ratatouille With Rice

This past weekend, I made my own version of a ratatouille with rice for a going away party for my husband and I . (Just six days until we move to Scotland, now!) It was a such an easy summer recipe to make, though it does take some time. It tastes very similar to a

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The Root Restaurant & Bar: Vegan Dining Experience

When I first sat down and interviewed executive chef, Nick Rodgers, of The Root Restaurant & Bar two years ago — I couldn’t wait to try the food. But it was 12:30 p.m., I was on the job, and I knew taking a chef from his kitchen meant we had limited time — and I

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Aunt Heather’s Tropical Avocado Salsa

Living with my Aunt Heather this past summer has been fabulous for many reasons. One of them, is her family-famous avocado salsa. Not quite guacamole — not quite a salsa — this fresh dip falls somewhere in-between and is sure to satisfy anytime of year.   Ingredients 1 tablespoon peeled fresh ginger, chopped 1 jalapeno,

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Cashew Pesto Pasta (Gluten-Free & Vegan)

Fresh basil from the garden. Creamy cashews. Garlicky goodness. It must be time for pesto pasta. I made this recipe as a summertime treat for a 4th of July party this week, but it is so decadent, it would be perfect for any time of year. Adding a little green to your life is never

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