Realistic Vegan Cooking
Triple A Summer Salad combines a lot of my favorite ingredients, but especially the “A”s: arugula, asparagus and artichoke hearts. The asparagus is sautéed to al dente, with a soft outer bite but still slightly crunchy insides. I add the artichoke hearts cold from the refrigerator. The arugula (along with the rest of the salad) […]
Pear pecan arugula salad is one of my favorites for the holidays. It can be made with any greens and topped with any dressing, but I prefer arugula or romaine lettuce when I make it. You can also make it with a mix of arugula and romaine, rather than choosing one or the other. I […]
You can make the filling for this white bean veggie sandwich a day or two ahead and pop it into the refrigerator. The white bean filling also makes a nice dip for veggies or chips. These sandwiches are great for taking along on picnics or outings. One thing I recommend is to use a good […]
Cucumber asparagus salad was a big hit at my house! The flavor combinations of the vegetables blend perfectly with the delightful vinaigrette. This salad is quick and easy to assemble and every part of it can be made ahead and assembled on site if you have company coming or need to take a dish to […]
I love this grape avocado arugula salad for its flavor combinations, with sweet grapes, red onions and smooth avocados. You can serve this lively salad with the vinaigrette on the side or toss it into the salad. If you serve it on the side, your salad leftovers will stay crispier after being refrigerated. Before making […]
I love this cranberry arugula pasta salad! It’s fresh and light and so tasty. The flavors of the cranberries and lemon juice are sweet and tart, nicely blending with the olive oil and pine nuts. The arugula and farfalle (bow tie pasta) add a nice texture and color. The salad is so pretty! This recipe from […]