Punjabi Chole Masala (Chana Masala)

Chana and chole mean chickpeas, and a masala is a blend of spices in powder or paste form. Chole masala and chana masala then are…

Quinoa with Sautéed Mushrooms and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

I enjoy coming up with new creations, especially when they are as straightforward and tempting as this side quinoa and mushroom d…

Spicy Mushroom Curry

Mushrooms are certainly one of my favorite foods, and honestly, I could eat them everyday. They can be incorporated into a variet…

Cashew Sour Cream {Vegan}

While it may be true that there is no real substitute for dairy-based sour cream, I would argue that this cashew sauce is just as…

Kidney Bean and Rice Balls with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Walnuts {Vegan}

I adore healthy little bites and these tasty little bean and rice balls are packed full of protein and easy to prepare — especial…

Greek-Style Rice with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Fresh Basil

Delicious on its own or with a little butter and salt, rice really does not usually need much adornment. But dressing it up to go…

BBQ Cauliflower "Steaks"

I had some leftover homemade barbecue sauce from a batch that I made to go along with some baked kidney bean and rice balls . An…

Twist on a Classic - Tomato and Lentil Rasam with Barley

This is not exactly your traditional rasam, as rasams are typically brothy, thin and somewhat watery soups that are served along …

Fakes - Greek Lentil Soup

I've made this classic Greek lentil, tomato and herb soup plenty of times already, and every time I do, I make some adjustmen…

Herbed Potato and Green Bean Salad with Olives

Potatoes are one of those vegetables that pretty much everyone enjoys. The versatile spud can be prepared in so many ways, that I…