About This Recipe: Even though there are endless pasta options, my favorite Italian dish was always and will always be spaghetti with tomato sauce (aka spaghetti pomodoro.) I am a huge fan of tomatoes in general, and this combination of crushed tomatoes, whole tomatoes, and tomato paste, makes the best simple homemade tomato sauce. The … More Spaghetti Pomodoro
About This Recipe: I am always looking for new ingredients to test out in the kitchen, and harissa paste had been on my list for quite some time. Harissa is a spicy Moroccan sauce that is made from red chilis, red bell peppers, and spices, and it is incredibly flavorful and spicy! I was actually … More Harissa Eggplant & Tomatoes
About This Recipe: I love baked sweet potatoes so much that I think they deserve to be the main course, not just a side dish. I wanted to add some savoriness to the sweet potatoes while keeping it vegan, so I thought some black beans, wild rice, and mushrooms would do the trick. I use … More Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
About This Recipe: When it’s 30 degrees all week in NYC and you need a little warmth, this Moroccan spiced eggplant stew is pure gold. Not only are stews just comforting and filling in general, but this one has tons of spices that give you a little kick and extra warmth. Aside from chopping up … More Moroccan Spiced Eggplant Stew
About This Recipe: For all of the tofu haters out there- try this recipe! This black pepper tofu steak is so flavorful and filling, that it might just change your mind about tofu. The cornstarch gives the tofu and nice, crispy exterior, and the sauce is spicy, salty, and sweet all in one. The sauce … More Black Pepper Tofu Steaks
About This Recipe: A few months ago I went to a great vegan Mexican restaurant called Bar Verde located in the East Village. It is a lovely, slightly upscale spot that has a lot of creative and delicious vegan recipes. I ordered these mushroom carnitas tacos, and was surprised at how satisfying they were since … More Vegan Mushroom Tacos
