Somehow, I didn’t discover eggplant until about high school. Ever since then, I have tried eggplant in just about every way imaginable. This recipe for Thai basil eggplant is part of my efforts to explore more Asian food, and it features the uniquely striking flavors of Thai basil. There are […]
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Following the original Thai basil eggplant post, here’s a low fat version. The low fat version doesn’t simply use less oil–the flavors are slightly different. Sometimes fats are used to make a dish taste good, and sometimes salt, sugar, or savory components fill that role. This dishes focuses on the […]
I’m a fan of fermented foods–kombucha, kimchi, pickles, etc. have been in man’s diet for thousands of years, and these days, scientists are starting to learn why those types of food are actually *really* helpful to the digestive system. Your digestive system, particularly your intestines, require certain “good bacteria” to […]
I have the unique advantage of getting to experience a lot of Chinese food and culture even though I’m not myself Chinese. Often, that leads to some really interesting flavors and experiences that I’m not sure I would have ever encountered otherwise. In the case of this particular dish, I’m […]
I have to be honest: I didn’t know carrot greens (carrot tops) could be eaten until I found myself with a bunch of farmers’ market rainbow carrots the other day and the thought occurred to me: “All these carrot greens must be good for SOMETHING…I can’t let them go to […]
Banana ice cream has got to be my single favorite thing to do with the seemingly millions of bananas I tend to acquire. For example, yesterday, I filled an entire reusable shopping bag with them since the grocery store was selling the “overripe” ones at half price. “Overripe” bananas are […]
Let me just start by saying…kale chips have seriously changed my life! If you need to get more greens in your diet, and you’ve tried salads, tried green smoothies…kale chips just might be the way to go. They certainly were for me! I make them all the time and have […]
Cashews are kind of like “vegan dairy”. When you need something creamy, whether it’s a sauce, cheesecake-like texture, cheese-like flavor, etc, there’s probably a delicious way to do it with cashews. Never had a cheesecake made of nuts? Today is your lucky day 🙂 This is for anyone who wants […]
This delicious, creamy raw salad dressing goes on pretty much example, so we’re going to show you how to make it plus show some juicy pictures of our favorite examples! There is beauty in simplicity, which unfortunately means it’s easy to miss, too, but we’re here to help you appreciate […]
This recipe was inspired by the idea of chocolate-covered fruit…eg strawberries and raspberries dipped in chocolate, chocolate-covered raisins, bananas with chocolate sauce etc. This time, though, the chocolate really does cover the fruit, by sitting on top of it. Raw and vegan, this textured chocolate matches the moistness of the […]
The flavors of traditional pasta are great, sometimes, something on the lighter side is sure to please! The flavors of ripe tomatoes and basil mix together perfectly in this creamy, full-bodied sauce. The pine nuts are more than just a decoration here and finish the dish with a distinct accent. If […]
New to juicing and not sure where to start? One of the most popular fresh, raw juice drinks I’ve seen in juice bars is carrot ginger juice. It’s super easy to make at home, and even better, the ingredients to make it are really cheap. I tend to drink a […]