Realistic Vegan Cooking
I credit Covid-19 with the creation of these delish cucumber orange hummus appetizers! One good thing about being in isolation due to the coronavirus is that we are getting inventive with food. Using only the food available in our pantries can be a challenge, if we don’t want to just eat plain foods. These appetizers […]
Like traditional Indian orange cakes and Italian olive oil cakes, these cupcakes are moist, fresh and very tasty. I’ve used fresh orange zest and fresh-squeezed orange juice to bring the citrus flavors out in these delicious little cupcakes. A sugar glaze and almond topping bring some sweetness and crunch, without overpowering the orange. The texture […]
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 […]
The addition of orange and cinnamon are a delight in this orange cinnamon cranberry sauce. I have always made cranberry sauce with a plain sugar syrup, but I like the addition of the juice. It allows for the sugar to be cut back, but sweetness still maintained. It also lets you play around a little […]
Super easy and quick, but delicious and refreshing, this orange coconut mimosa is just what your brunch needs. A splash of coconut turns this vegan drink the mimosa you didn’t know you couldn’t live without. When shopping for the Moscato d’Asti (or any alcohol), be sure you are buying a brand that is verified as […]
This orange Dijon balsamic vinaigrette is the perfect companion for Orange Avocado Almond Spring Salad. Its sweetness and tanginess add that bit of zing you sometimes want in a light salad. I favor the balsamic vinegar flavor over oil, so I increased the vinegar amount from the original recipe and added more orange juice. Adapted from […]