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

Creamy Carrot, Ginger and Citrus Soup

This carrot and citrus soup is like sunshine in a bowl for a cold rainy day

soup, appetizersAyala Laufer-CahanaFebruary 10, 2022carrot, harissa, cashew, soup, orange, vegan, vegetarian Comment

Roasted Lemon Potatoes

Crispy potatoes complemented with the tangy, zesty lightness of lemons, a super easy side dish to lighten up the mood.

vegetables, side dishAyala Laufer-CahanaApril 1, 2019potato, lemon, pepper, vegetarian, vegan, side dish, gluten freeComment

Delicious Homemade Hummus

If you have a food processor or a blender at hand you can make delicious home-made hummus in no time, and season it just right for your personal taste.

appetizers, sauces and dipsAyala Laufer-CahanaDecember 14, 2018hummus, garlic, tahini, appetizer, mediterranean, middle eastern, dip, vegan, vegetarianComment

Magic Roasted Cauliflower

Simple, healthy and delicious! This is a side dish that you can prepare in minutes, and it can also be served as a healthy snack.

vegetables, snacks, appetizersAyala Laufer-CahanaNovember 22, 2017cauliflower, turmeric, roasted vegetables, olive oil, thanksgiving, vegan, vegetarianComment

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

My Mom’s Super Comforting Vegetable Soup

This is the vegetarian/vegan version of the all-healing chicken soup. Works just as well, if not better.

soup, vegetables, appetizersAyala Laufer-CahanaJanuary 27, 2017soup, healing, vegetarian, vegan, barley, carrot, zucchini, celery, parsnipComment

A quick jicama snack

Here's a sweet intro to jicama, and a quick and easy way to serve it as a crunchy, juicy, tasty and super healthy snack, that's very low on calories.

vegetables, snacksAyala Laufer-CahanaSeptember 26, 2016jicama, lime, snack, vegetables, raw, vegetarian, veganComment

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.

appetizers, soup, vegetablesAyala Laufer-CahanaNovember 17, 2015lentil, red, red lentil, soup, carrot, miso, onion, cumin, spinach, vegan, vegetarian, thanksgivingComment

Roasted French string beans with toasted sesame

Super easy and quick, and great results every time. It's important to use French string beans, which are thinner, sweeter, more tender, and bake really fast.

vegetables, appetizers, side dishAyala Laufer-CahanaNovember 17, 2015french lentil, green, sesame oil, sesame seed, vegan, vegetarian, vegetarian veganComment

Roasted red and golden beets, with reduced balsamic vinegar

Beets are easy to find, especially between spring and fall. They make for a very simple, delicious, healthy dish that epitomizes fall color to me.

appetizers, salads, vegetablesAyala Laufer-CahanaNovember 11, 2015beets, golden beets, balsamic, thanksgiving, goat cheese, vegetarian, vegan, salad, gold, red, vegetarian veganComment

Wheat berry and mango salad

This is a very simple recipe, and a dish everyone seems to love. I’ve been asked for this recipe so many times, that it’s time to post it once and for all.

Roasted squash and chestnut soup with mulling spices

This is a terrific fall soup, perfect for the Thanksgiving holiday. It’s easy to make, and requires no pre-prepared soup stock. The aroma of the mulled spices is festive and somewhat surprising in a soup.

vegetables, soup, appetizersAyala Laufer-CahanaNovember 11, 2015butternut squash, chestnuts, fall, orange, thanksgiving, cinnamon, allspice, cardamom, orange zest, cloves, soup, vegetarian, veganComment

Black rice with roasted butternut squash

Fall is the season for black and orange, and I can’t resist this occasion for sharing with you my favorite rice: black rice.

Herbed brown rice

My current favorite brown rice is the short grain variety; it is one of the most full-flavored rices out there, it has a beautiful nutty aroma, it is plump and pretty and oh so tasty. Try it!

grain dishes, entreeAyala Laufer-CahanaNovember 10, 2015brown rice, parsley, mint, vegetable stock, vegetarian, vegan, yellow, thanksgiving, vegetarian veganComment

Parsley, toasted sesame and miso salad

Is parsley the new kale? Taste this salad and you’ll believe it!

salads, vegetables, appetizersAyala Laufer-CahanaNovember 10, 2015raisins, parsley, miso, sesame, sesame seed, vegetarian, Parmesan, apple, sesame oil, shallot, salad, green, veganComment

Sweet potato and coriander chips with parsley tahini dip

Sweet potatoes aren’t potatoes, and these are not really chips. This is a highly nutritious baked dish that’s really simple, delicious, yet as satisfying as French fries.

entree, baked goods, appetizers, vegetables, side dishAyala Laufer-CahanaNovember 10, 2015sweet potato, vegan, vegetarian, chips, wedges, tahini, coriander, paprika, cayenne, parsley, orange, thanksgivingComment

Whole-wheat pita bread (and the mystery of the pita pocket)

Baking pita bread at home is easy and fun. It’s really a beginner baker’s project, and a wonderful first bread recipe to make with kids.

grain dishes, baked goods, appetizersAyala Laufer-CahanaOctober 27, 2015pita, bread, vegan, vegetarian, whole wheat, baking, flour, brown Comment

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