Oven-Baked Mexican Quinoa Casserole

February 18, 2013
Vegan Mexican Quinoa Casserole
Since making the Spinach & Lemon Quinoa Bake in December, I've been inspired to cook up a quinoa casserole in the oven. I went with a Southwest/Mexican theme and was amazed at how well it came together. I have to say that I'm pretty excited by this new and easy way...
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Healthy Vegan Quinoa Chili

May 27, 2011
Quinoa Chili (Vegan Chili)
About 5 years ago, I veganized my mom's chili recipe by replacing the ground beef with Yves veggie ground round. I made it like that for years, doubling the recipe, and freezing it so that there was always a warm comforting meal available at the drop of a hat. Then, I...
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Avocado Mango Black Bean Salad / Dip

January 17, 2011
Avocado Mango Black Bean Salad
My mom used to make this recipe and it's one of my all-time favorites. If you manage to find yourself in that perfect space-time-continuum where you have access to ripe mangoes and avocados at the same time, then this is the perfect recipe. I can't tell you how great this...
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Vegans: Eat at Mad Spuds Cafe!

October 11, 2010
Back Camera
So after a rather dismal weekend of eating in Sydney restaurants with poor vegan options (The Winery & Bondi Pizza), I figured that one of the best neighborhoods to head for lunch on Sunday would be Surry Hills, with its eclectic patrons and quaint little cafes. Walking on Crown street, I came...
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