Condiments | Gluten Free | No Oil | Recipes | Salads
Easy Vegan Tahini Dressing
I make this easy tahini dressing at least once a week. It’s so quick to make—you can whip it up in just a couple minutes. Try it on green salad,…
Gluten Free | No Oil | Recipes | Salads
Wilted Cucumber Salad
When I first became vegetarian in the 1970s, one of my favorite cookbooks was the Moosewood Cookbook. When it’s younger sibling, The Enchanted Broccoli Forest, came out, I wanted to…
Gwyneth’s Favorite Granola Revisited
A group of women in Santiago Atitlan got together recently, and our theme for the evening was our “tried and true” recipes. There were many yummy dishes, but the one that…
Popcorn Chicken Style Tofu
We are fortunate to have incredibly good, locally made tofu at Lake Atitlan. One of our favorite, quick tofu meals is this vegan version of popcorn chicken. While there are many…
Condiments | Recipes | Sauces
Sweet and Spicy Sriracha Sauce
Sometimes the most surprising recipes come from a lack of time and a little inspiration. I needed a quick sauce to put on Popcorn Chicken style tofu. What we ended…
Adventures With Vegan Dog Food
I never had a dog until my dad’s dog came to live with us a couple months ago. When I talked with a friend who is a vegan chef with…
Vegan Rice Paper Bacon
I belong to several vegan Facebook groups. Now and then you’ll see a bunch of folks posting their version of the latest vegan craze in the various groups. One of…
Gluten Free | Main Dishes | No Oil | Recipes
Vegan Moroccan Eggplant and Garbanzos
I suppose most vegan cooks have tried some version of an eggplant and garbanzo dish. I’ve tried several over the years, but today I finally have a winner! I started…
Tools of the Trade – Our Favorite Kitchen Toys
One of my great joys is preparing meals for Lake Villa Guatemala guests. I’m often asked for recipes, but I’m also asked what kind of kitchen tools I use and recommend. Are…
Oil-Free Veggie Fried Rice
Here is one of my favorite meals: a veggie fried rice that is completely oil-free. Dishes like this are my solution for quickly normalizing my weight if I’ve been indulging in…
Maple Oat Scones
These vegan Maple Oat Scones are dense, rich, and full of flavor. Their slightly crumbly texture has guests saying “Really? These are vegan?” The secret to the texture is in…
Potato Carrot Cheeze Goodness
I admit, I resisted jumping on the the potato-carrot-cheese-sauce bandwagon. I’ve tried every kind of homemade cheeze sauce–squash, cauliflower, and the trusty cashew. I’ve made semi-soft almond cheeze and faux…
Sourdough Bagels
Note: This recipe was originally posted in June, 2104. I’ve updated it to reflect what I’ve learned in a year of weekly bagel making. It’s much simpler now. I’ve been…
Incredible Vegan Chocolate Mousse
We have amazing cacao here at Lake Atitlan. Blocks of local cacao are sold at small stores and specialty shops, usually made by small family operations. I use this cacao…
Vegan Enchilada Casserole
I’d been looking at enchilada casserole recipes for a while, but hadn’t found any that really called to me. So I started playing, and this was the result. Though…
Peanut Butter Truffle Balls
These super easy Peanut Butter Truffle Balls are one of our most popular desserts. I originally found the recipe online–no idea where–when I wanted an afternoon snack with peanut butter…
Veggie Stew
Soups and stews are a wonderful way to have a rich, nourishing meal with plenty of veggies. I often make a veggie stew on market day, using all of the…
Carrot Ginger Soup
I’ve tried a lot of Carrot Ginger Soup variations, and finally found a ratio of carrot to ginger I enjoy. The jalepeño adds a nice little kick that is not…
Curry Slaw
With apologies to Laura Nyro, “Curry down to the cole slaw picnic…” This is my new favorite raw vegan salad. This recipe serves 2 as a main dish for lunch…
Peanut Sauce
This is one of my favorite sauces. I serve it over steamed or stir-fried vegetables and rice, rice noodles, or I just eat it with a spoon. Seriously. It’s also…