I don’t know all there is to know about Atole, but I do know it is a new favorite drink. It is common in Mexico, and has both a sweet and savory flavor. At first I wasn’t sure I would like it, because I was not familiar with savory drinks. But after trying it I … Continue reading
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Jicama
I am not sure how well known Jicama is in various parts of the world. I never heard of such a thing until a few years ago when my husband introduced me to it. The jicama is a brown root vegetable, and looks a little like a stubby round sweet potato. It tastes nothing like … Continue reading
Vegan Lasagna
Sadly I did not know how to make lasagna until a few months ago. I think every cook should have a good lasagna recipe tucked in their apron. Why? Because it is a classic pasta dish, it tastes good, and is easy. After experimenting a few times, here is the recipe I like. It is not … Continue reading
Garbanzo (chickpea) Soup – vegan
I know this may not be the best recipe to post during the summer months. Soup is enjoyed more in the cooler seasons. But this is so simple I can’t resist. One day I was cooking some garbanzo beans (chickpeas) to make hummus, and with the extra beans I decided to experiment with a soup idea. … Continue reading
Easy Vegan Pesto
I love pesto, but vegan pesto is nearly impossible to find where I live, so I was really happy to come across this recipe. As always I have adapted it slightly for my taste. I don’t know where I got it, but I had clipped it from a magazine several years ago. I hadn’t tried … Continue reading
Vegan Key Lime Pie
I found a really great and easy recipe from another blogger. It is really good. My husband has commented alot on how good it is… and I agree. The surprise is that it is made from Avocado. Really, you don’t taste the avocado! Go to the Edgy Veg blog either by clicking on this link: … Continue reading
White Beans – Two Simple Recipes
Pictured: Cannellini Beans with Tomatoes and Sage For these recipes you can use either Cannellini Beans or Great Northern Beans interchangeably. They are very similar beans, yet with slight differences. Cannellini beans are larger and more like Kidney Beans. Cannellini Beans with Tomatoes and Sage INGREDIENTS 3 c cooked cannellini beans (or 2 cans) 1/3 … Continue reading