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

Pecan yeast “roses” cake

Pecan yeast “roses” cake is a perfect indulgence to end any festive meal, and lovely for Thanksgiving as a fresh take on pecan pie.

baked goods, dessertAyala Laufer-CahanaNovember 11, 2015thanksgiving, pecan pie, cake, yeast, dough, vegetarianComment

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.

Crispy kale and fresh herb salad with sesame miso dressing

Humble kale has become the star veggie, and it’s well deserved stardom: Kale tastes wonderful when properly prepared and is a nutritional powerhouse.

appetizers, salads, vegetablesAyala Laufer-CahanaNovember 10, 2015kale, kale chips, miso, olive oil, parsley, currunts, Parmesan, mirin, sesame oil, salad, vegetarian, greenComment

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

Carrot, dried apricot and herb baked fritters in pistachio dill pesto

My version of Havuc Kofte – carrot fritters served in an amazing pistachio sauce – the leftovers from the pistachio pesto can be used as a dip, bread spread or thinned into a salad dressing.

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

Roasted root vegetables and pearled barley soup

Root vegetables become magical when they meet the high heat of the oven. They develop caramelized and mellow flavors, and are so much richer. This soup is the perfect little meal on a cold day.

soup, appetizers, grain dishesAyala Laufer-CahanaOctober 26, 2015soup, root vegetables, sweet potato, carrot, parsnip, dill, barley, parsley, vegan, vegetarian, thanksgivingComment

Whole wheat pumpkin and spice muffins

baked goods, dessertAyala Laufer-CahanaOctober 26, 2015whole wheat, muffins, pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, ginger, raisins, fall, walnuts, vegetarian, thanksgivingComment

Ginger carrot and miso soup

You’re going to love this soup! Not only is it colorful and full of flavor, it’s also really easy to make.

soup, appetizers, vegetablesAyala Laufer-CahanaOctober 23, 2015carrot, ginger, onion, sweet potato, herbs, cilantro, miso, soup, fall, orange, vegan, vegetarianComment

Whole wheat banana bread with mint sauce

Why is banana bread is called banana bread and not banana cake? Is it because it’s baked in a bread pan? Is the name designed to make us feel better about eating it—bread’s a necessity and cake’s an indulgence?

dessert, baked goodsAyala Laufer-CahanaOctober 21, 2015banana, mint, cake, bread, egg, honey, raisins, whole wheat, almonds, vegetarianComment

Edamame dumplings in vegetable and white truffle broth

I love edamame. My entire family loves edamame. Those snackable bright green soybeans are a staple in my home, and I keep both shelled and non-shelled in my freezer at all times, on the ready.

grain dishes, appetizers, vegetables, entreeAyala Laufer-CahanaOctober 21, 2015edamame, dumpling, green, miso, broth, wonton, appetizer, vegan, vegetarian, thanksgivingComment

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