About This Recipe: Eggplant rollatini requires a few different steps, but if you have an hour to spare, it is definitely worth it. Eggplant is one of my favorite vegetables, especially when roasted, and tomato sauce and 3 types of cheese make this dish totally irresistible. You could simplify this recipe by using a jarred … More Eggplant Rollatini
About This Recipe: I have actually never made polenta or ratatouille prior to this recipe, but I saw this combination on some other cooking blogs and thought it looked amazing. Polenta only takes 5 minutes to cook, so it’s perfect for a quick meal, and the roasted ratatouille is very low maintenance as well. I … More Vegan Polenta & Ratatouille
About This Recipe: One of my favorite pork dishes (aside from a deep fried breaded pork cutlet,) is pork with apples and brussel sprouts. This is a dish that I make every Fall to get into the festive spirit and use seasonal ingredients. I love the sweetness of the apples with the savoriness of the … More Pork with Apples
About This Recipe: As much as I love testing vegan recipes, and recreating classic French dishes, sometimes I just want a meal that hits closer to home. And nothing reminds me of my childhood more than a satisfyingly messy Sloppy Joe sandwich. Growing up, my mom made Sloppy Joe’s with the good ole Manwich canned … More Homemade Sloppy Joe’s
About This Recipe: It’s official- Fall is here! And with Fall comes all of the lovely Fall essentials such as pumpkins, apple spice, etc. My favorite Fall vegetable is roasted butternut squash, and so I wanted to incorporate it into a warm, hearty, vegan meal. And the first thing that popped into my head was … More Vegan Butternut Squash Risotto
About This Recipe: Stuffed peppers are super fun to make at home because there are endless variations that you can play with. I have had them in a number of ways- Tex Mex style with ground turkey and beans, Italian style with sausage and mozzarella, but this vegan variation is probably my favorite. Because I … More Vegan Stuffed Peppers
About This Recipe: Veggie lo mein is a must have if you are ordering Chinese takeout, and it is a comforting main course or side dish to accompany your General Tso’s chicken. However, often times veggie lo mein can be extremely oily and make me feel sluggish afterwards. Once you see how easy and quick … More Veggie Lo Mein
About This Recipe: French food is probably my favorite cuisine to eat out for a more elegant and special dinner. However, the dishes can seem quite intimidating to make because of the fancy sounding names and overall perception of how meticulous French food has to be. This chicken tarragon is a perfect starter recipe for … More French Chicken Tarragon
About This Recipe: As an NYU student, Veselka was the place to go to after a late night of youthful revelry. Vesekla is a 24 hour Ukranian restaurant in the East Village that is known for its amazing pierogies and other Eastern European grub. The cheese and potato pierogies are dream worthy, but I wanted … More Chicken Paprikash
About This Recipe: There is an amazing Peruvian restaurant in Long Island City called Jora that I used to love getting dinner at when I lived in Queens. My favorite main dish to get there by far was the arroz con pollo (with a mango pisco sour to wash it down with.) I’m not sure … More Arroz con Pollo
