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

Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi in Tomato Sauce

These spinach ricotta dumplings are flavorful bombs of greens, they come out fluffy and light, and are a great vegetarian main dish

side dish, vegetables, entreeAyala Laufer-CahanaAugust 18, 2021spinach, gnocchi, ricotta, pasta, vegetables, tomato, vegetable, vegetarian, plant-basedComment

Zucchini, Potato and Fresh Herbs Gratin

This dish relies on fresh herbs for its explosion of flavor. The fresh herbs also pack lots of nutrition—they’re a powerhouse of phytochemicals and antioxidants, and a great addition to your healthy diet. Use new potatoes and very fresh zucchini for best results.

entree, baked goods, vegetablesAyala Laufer-CahanaMarch 21, 2021zucchini, gratin, vegetarian, vegetable, potato, herbs, entree, summerComment

The Most Chocolatey Cookies Ever

These cookies are perfect – textbook for the serious chocolate lover and great for cookie fans, too. Also great as a homemade holiday gift.

dessert, baked goodsAyala Laufer-CahanaFebruary 11, 2021dessert, cookies, brown, holiday gift, chocolate, vegetarian, thanksgivingComment

India Dreaming and an Easy Paratha Recipe

There’s more than one way to fill a paratha, a traditional Northern Indian food, but the technique I’m going to show you is a game changer, because it’s so easy, and you’ll soon see how it can apply to any filling you desire. A stuffed paratha can be filled with anything, as long as you make the filling smooth an non-lumpy.

grain dishes, baked goods, breakfastAyala Laufer-CahanaJanuary 10, 2020paratha, Indian food, bread, recipe, vegetable, vegetarianComment

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

Rosemary Oatmeal Whole Wheat Bread

This easy bread will be an instant hit in your home. Serve it with some olive oil for dipping, or with a simple spread such as hummus, tahini, or pesto, and let's see if there'll be anything left for tomorrow's sandwich.

baked goods, grain dishesAyala Laufer-CahanaJune 11, 2018bread, whole wheat, buttermink, rosemary, honey, vegetarian, recipe, yeast, sandwichComment

A Healthier Spanakopita

Spanakopita is a Greek favorite. Mine uses olive oil – but not too much of it – and is filling rich, with just enough pastry to hold the greens in a pretty, crunchy, delicious package. Step by step instructions and photos make this an easy – yet impressive – recipe.

appetizers, baked goods, entreeAyala Laufer-CahanaFebruary 26, 2018spinach, olive oil, garlic, filo, pepper, vegetarian, recipe, Greec, feta, cheese, appetizer, main dishComment

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

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

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

Almond and candied ginger cookies

Yes, it's dessert, so it is sweet and has a bit of sugar, but it is as healthy as a cookie should get in my book.

baked goods, dessert, snacksAyala Laufer-CahanaJanuary 6, 2017almond, ginger, egg white, cookie, dessert, nuts, vegetarianComment

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

Zucchini “pappardelle” with lemon and herbs

As spring turns to summer, here’s a wonderfully fragrant and fresh light dish that uses what’s best this season.

vegetables, saladsAyala Laufer-CahanaMay 25, 2016zucchini, garlic, lemon, thyme, capers, recipe, parmesan, pine nuts, mint, parpadelle, vegetarianComment

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

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