Delicious tofu on a bed of miso and greens

Rich flavored tofu is combined with sautéed greens in light miso and ginger sauce — a perfect, hearty and healthy vegan main dish

main dish, entreeAyala Laufer-CahanaSeptember 13, 2023tofu, greens, miso, ginger, kale, soy, vegan, vegetarian, kale spinach, onionComment

Fragrant Spice Loaded Beet Soup with Crunchy Chickpeas

The sweetness of the beets is complemented with a rich array of spices such as ginger, turmeric, cardamom, cumin, and garlic to give it an earthy yet super aromatic and fresh flavor

appetizers, soupAyala Laufer-CahanaMarch 25, 2022ginger, cardamom, beet, turmeric, onion, soup, Indian food, chickpea, curry, corianderComment

Easy Oven Roasted Ratatouille

This recipe comes together in the oven, all at once. Just toss it all in, mix well, do something else for a while, and voila!

main dish, vegetables, entreeAyala Laufer-CahanaMarch 11, 2022vegetables, onion, pepper, zucchini, eggplant, mushroom, roastedComment

A Very Crunchy Jicama Salad

I am particularly fond of jicama’s flavor and crunch – it tastes like a crisp only-faintly-sweet apple. Jicama isn’t widely available in all markets, so you can replace it with kohlrabi, daikon radish, Jerusalem artichoke or water chestnuts

appetizers, salads, vegetables, side dishAyala Laufer-CahanaMarch 3, 2021jicama, salad, onion, carrot, pepper, herbs, avocadoComment

Tofu and kale burritos

Food wrapped in dough is a favorite food group, and in this recipe we wrap many healthy ingredients into a tasty, satisfying package.

entree, baked goodsAyala Laufer-CahanaOctober 27, 2017burrito, kale, tofu, mascarpone, vegetarian, cumin, beans, tortilla, onion, entree, light brownComment

Mediterranean potato, onion, tomato and fresh herb bake

This easy, vegan, hearty dish combines the comfort of potatoes, with the light freshness of fresh basil and parsley, and the lovely redness of tomatoes and red spices.

baked goods, vegetables, entreeAyala Laufer-CahanaMay 18, 2017potato, tomato, scallion, basil, parsley, gratin, entree, vegan, vegetarian, onionComment

Red lentil and spinach soup

This is a perfect winter soup: warmly spiced, nicely herbed, and thickened by pureed red lentils so that it’s hearty and filling without getting heavy.