Vegan Jars of Happiness, that's what I call them. They come to our rescue when the day has slipped away and we don't have much time to cook, when a simple meal needs spicing up, and when we're looking for a snack, dip, or spread.  We know you ...

I can't believe we waited so long to make our own Green Vegan Thai Curry Paste! It seemed so daunting while it was shrouded in mystery. It really is simple to make. Roast spices. Chop ingredients. Blend.  That's it! What got us motivated to f...

Your immune system is your line of defense against getting sick and it helps you recover from illness and infection quickly.  Supporting it with plant-based immune-boosting foods is a powerful way to keep it strong so it's ready for anything.  ...

Packed with vegetables, this vegan polenta pie also has protein from black beans and vegan cheddar shreds!  Do you avoid Polenta because of its lack of flavor? I did. Polenta was at the bottom of my food list for most of my life. It just didn...

Sauces, condiments, dips, and chutneys can take a good vegan Indian meal and make it fabulous! They're easy to make, provide great flavor contrast to most dishes, and keep well. We hope you'll get inspired to give them a try!  Here's what you'...

Tamarind Chutney, aka Imli Ki Chatni, is one of the most exquisite Indian sauces we’ve ever tasted. It’s hot, sweet, sour and curry-spiced all at the same time. It makes a super samosa sauce for our Sunrise Vegetable Curry Samosas, goes with r...

What is an Achar (Also spelled Achaar)? It’s often translated as a tomato pickle or Indian relish.  These definitions are misleading for the western cook because it's nothing like a dill pickle or sweet pickle. This Spicy Tomato Achar is a rich...

Congratulations! You’re here to make your own home-made Indian spice blend! Once you make your own, you’ll never go back to store-bought blends. You’ll realize how easy sambar masala is to make and to refine to perfectly suit your unique prefe...

Our boys starte their lives in  Guatemala eating refried black beans on toast for breakfast. It's still top of our list of favorite foods to remind us of Central America.  Sometimes people shy away from cooking beans because it takes so long. ...

If you're looking for a flavorful, savory pancake that you don't need to smother in maple syrup, you've found your match! These Chick Pea Pancakes are full of protein and vegetable goodness. They're so tasty all on their own that I need to guar...