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) […]
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 […]
This refreshing roasted asparagus soup is pretty, delicious, and perfect for many occasions. Guests will love this as a soup course with a larger meal. It’s also an amazing soup to cook up on the weekend with your family or just for yourself. I have always been excited to see asparagus in the grocery store […]
In the fall and winter, I love warm salads, like this roasted vegetable salad. There’s something about eating five veggies in one dish that just feels like a nice nutrient bomb (because it is!). This salad has a nice simple dressing made with lemon, agave and dried basil. The dressing adds delicious sweetness and tartness. […]
Warm asparagus walnut salad, with mushrooms and peas, is a delectable winter holiday dish. The vegetables alone are meaty, thanks to the mushrooms and walnuts. With no salt added to the recipe, though, I wanted some tang or spice to perk the flavor up. You could serve this dish with just the vegetables, mushrooms and […]
For this delicious side dish, Garlic Roasted Asparagus Red Potatoes, the veggies are roasted in olive oil infused with garlic, and sprinkled with salt and pepper. The roasted vegetables are full of flavor. The recipe makes enough for a family of 6 to 8, or save the leftovers for another meal. If you are looking […]