Category Archives: Vegan

Lucky vegetarian tacos. 1/6/19

Posted on January 7, 2019 by

These vegetarian or vegan tacos are lucky because they are made with my lucky beans from January 1 and I am lucky because I hardly have to do any work for dinner! Our dinner tonight consists of corn tortillas filled … Continue reading →

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Fast and easy Vegan/Vegetarian

Posted on January 5, 2019 by

Chickpea stew with ditalini and greens is our go-to vegan/vegetarian dish. It is easy and is made from staples you have in your pantry and fridge. It’s fast (you can make it in half an hour) plus filling and delicious. … Continue reading →

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Pizza is a bargain in Italy. 12/13/18

Posted on December 14, 2018 by

We have crossed the continent and the ocean and here we are in Italy embarking on a three week celebration with family. Daughter is with us and son and daughter-in-law will follow in about a week’s time. Today we spend … Continue reading →

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Shrimp stir-fry. 12/7/18

Posted on December 9, 2018 by

On latke night we had some cut up vegetables and dip as hors d’ouevres.  So tonight I am taking the leftover carrots, celery, and broccoli and using them in a stir-fry with shrimp. I make some rice in the Instant … Continue reading →

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Planning ahead. 11/25/18

Posted on November 26, 2018 by

Yesterday I thought to myself, if I do not start planning and cooking ahead my whole house of cards is going to fall down.   I am not sleeping well and I need occasional little naps. Often I need a … Continue reading →

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Vegan Instant Pot Chickpea Biryani. 10/30/18

Posted on October 31, 2018 by

If you own an Instant Pot, Chickpea Biryani is super fast and super easy. What takes the longest is soaking the rice for 20 minutes! My recipe is an adaptation of a NYTimes Cooking dish, Pressure Cooker Shrimp Biryani. I … Continue reading →

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Delicious vegan pasta. 10/27/18

Posted on October 28, 2018 by

In the time it takes to boil water and cook spaghetti, I make a delicious vegan sauce for our pasta. Here’s all you need – thinly sliced garlic that you brown up in some olive oil, a can of small … Continue reading →

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