This is a very versatile recipe.I prefer to roll the mixture into a log, wrap in plastic and slice off pieces as requested. Serve with sautéed onions and mushrooms, tofu scramble or plain applesauce. Noble Bean Tempeh from Perth, Ontario makes an excellent quality three-grain tempeh. Serve with Herbed Basmati Rice as shown. 1 package […]
Agave Nectar- Naughty or Nice?
Barley malt, brown rice syrup, honey, date sugar, sucanat, maple syrup, fruit concentrates, stevia and agave nectar. Sweeteners used in baked goods, desserts, some more refined than others. Agave nectar is made from the same plant that is used to make tequila. It grows wild in the Mexican state of Jalisco, and has been used […]
Split Pea Soup With Shiitake Mushrooms
This is a very easy soup to prepare. Split peas come in green and yellow varieties. Once dried, their indigestible skins are removed and the peas are split in half. They cook in under 45 minutes. I soak split peas in cold water to cover by 2 inches at room temperature for 6 hours. Running low […]
Vegan Treats
“No butter, milk, or eggs in your dessert? And what planet are you from?” I was asked. At that point in the conversation I decided to explain vegan dietary choices. A vegan is a vegetarian who avoids eating or using all animal products, including meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products, or any foods containing by-products […]
Lentil and Artichoke Grilled Pizza
Preheat grill to low. 1-1/3 cups (330 mL) canned, drained red lentils or aduki beans, divided 1 can (14 oz/398 mL) canned artichoke hearts, drained and divided 1 clove garlic ½ to 2 tsp (2 to10 mL) chili powder ½ tsp (2 mL) salt 1 Tbsp (15 mL) toasted sesame oil ¼ cup (60 mL) […]
Nettie Cronish
Nettie Cronish is a natural and organic foods chef, culinary instructor and cookbook writer. Her latest book, co-authored with Pat Crocker, is Everyday Flexitarian.
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Hot and Sour Buckwheat Noodle Salad
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Agave Nectar- Naughty or Nice?
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Lentil and Artichoke Grilled Pizza
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Green Tea
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(Bacon-Wrapped) Mushroom Buckwheat Burgers With Cashew Butter
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Out now: The Fair Trade Ingredient Cookbook
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Dried Fruit and Spice Muffins
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Guide to Tasting Olive Oils
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Earth Day at Nella Cucina
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Tofu Caprese Stack for #WorldMilkDay
