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Vegetable Bolognese with Tagliatelle

Vegetable Bolognese with Tagliatelle

I know there are a lot of vegetables here, but don’t skip any of them. The combination of textures and flavors is key to a flavorful dish that will not disappoint. Don’t use cooking wine either, the one lesson I learned from my dad was never to cook with...
Grilled Sweet Potato Kebabs

Grilled Sweet Potato Kebabs

The great thing about this dish is you can choose a spice, they are both great, it just depends on what might go with the other flavors of your meal. If it has other mediterranean flavors, use cumin. If you’re serving it alongside roasted fowl, try cinnamon. We...

Vegan Fruit Tart

This is a great mid-summer dessert when fresh berries and peaches are both widely available at farmers’ markets. Use plant-based butter and milk to keep it vegan I used raspberries, blueberries, and peaches, but you could easily use strawberries, blackberries,...
Traditional Italian Bruschetta

Traditional Italian Bruschetta

This is a great start to an Italian dinner and is a staple at our dinner parties. Normally this is not the only appetizer, but one of two or three as it adds a vegan/vegetarian option alongside prosciutto e melone or carpaccio. Fresh herbs are the only way to make...
Black Rice and Mango Salad

Black Rice and Mango Salad

I really enjoy this salad because of its unique combination of flavors that you wouldn’t typically expect to work well together. It can also be made ahead of time to relieve pressure from the rest of the meal prep. If you’re looking for a grain-based side...