Do you love curry spinach with cheese cubes at Indian restaurants (palak paneer) but wonder just a little about the amount of butter and cheese involved, given its obvious deliciousness? Me too. Or maybe you avoid animal products. Either way, isn’t it great that Mark Bittman has our backs? Here’s a healthy version of palak “paneer” using tofu, with only a little oil. You will not miss the butter and cheese! Continue reading
This might be my new favorite way to make tofu now. Because crispy! *happy food dance* But also healthy because these little dudes are baked, not fried. It’s one of my things, baked instead of fried. You can put these on EVERYTHING! The photo above is of the crispy tofu in my vegan palak paneer. Thanks to David Lebovitz and Joe Yonan for sharing this amazingness with the world! Continue reading
I always thought making a gratin was a time-consuming affair because you have to make a white sauce. But guess what! No white sauce here! The starch in the squash thickens the cream all by itself. You will be amazed at how quickly this comes together. I made this on a weeknight, and while it was in the oven, I made a green salad. Done! Continue reading
Ready for Thanksgiving? Here are a few ideas for healthy side dishes to accompany your feast! I will be making some of these for my family. My parents and sister are coming to visit me and my husband – I’m so excited! And I have so many things to be thankful for. What are your plans? Continue reading
Behold, the humble red radish, my namesake. Broiled, the bite goes away and they almost resemble baby red potatoes – I’m not kidding – but with a tiny kick remaining… and NO CARBS, BABY. My husband mowed ALL of these (I had a dainty few). OK maybe 2/3 him, 1/3 me. LOL. My point is, they’re really good. I feel like this could be the next cauliflower. (Veggie that gets all kinds of star treatment due to being a carb stand-in!) Continue reading
Hey Radishers! Get ready for an intense crispy-tender eggplant with garlic yogurt sauce and sweet-tart pomegranate arils. What?! It’s on the cover of a cookbook, but you can make this, friends. Trust me. Continue reading