Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms by Kiki Thompson

Asparagus & Sundried Tomato Spaghettini by kirsten's kitchen

think spring!

Stuffed Zucchini Boats by Rich H

As summer draws to a close it's always nice to find a surprise in the garden. We found a few left over zucchinis hidden among the yellowing leaves and decided to make this great stuffed zucchini boat recipe. This is a filling, healthy delight for an evening dinner for two. Of course, if you have enough zucchini, simply double the…

Spanish Style Beans and Rice by Rich H

This vegan adaptation of traditional Spanish Style Beans and Rice is a nice light dish. Plate it with some fresh fruit slices for added color and flavor and you have a lovely, healthy dinner. If you choose to go more traditional, simply hard boil, peel and dice 2 eggs as a topping garnish and add it prior to serving.

Artisanal Fusilloni w/ Roasted Red Pepper Romesco Sauce & Broccoli Crumble by Victoria Prehn

Easy pasta fit for a special occasion.

Baked Apples stuffed w/ Pecan Currant Squash “Rice” & Gardein Turkey Cutlets by Victoria Prehn

Baked apples are stuffed with a butternut squash & cauliflower "rice". Served with gardein "Turkey" cutlets & gravy, this would make a simple, nutritious & really pretty holiday meal. The baked apples would also be great to take along to a potluck.

Boiled potatoes with onion and rosemary by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

I wanted something cooked but cooked fast and the word “potatoes” popped into my mind. I have about a sack full of baby potatoes from my boyfriend’s parents garden so I have to eat in this period a lot more potatoes that I usually eat, because I don’t want them to spoil. This dish was very tasty! Potatoes are great in general, but…

The Very Best Vegan Beef & Broccoli w/ Broccoli Slaw Fried Rice by Victoria Prehn

Make at home quicker, less expensive, tastier and healthier than Chinese Take Out.

Vegan Bolognese Spaghetti by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

I love Italian food, especially pasta! This is the well known Bolognese Pasta recipe turned vegan. The texture and taste are almost the same as in the original recipe, which is a great thing! Even better, I used gluten free spaghetti. Hope you'll like it!

Carrot Noodle Puttanesca by Victoria Prehn

Spiralized Carrot "Noodles" pair perfectly with this garlicky, briney, spicy tomato sauce. A delicious low-carb, low-cal alternative to regular pasta.

Vegan French Cuisine: Quinoa, Green Vegetables & Vanilla by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Spring is coming fast (at least in Japan!) and whatever your culinary priorities, all kinds of green vegetables are coming around the corner! Here, in Shizuoka especially, broad beans, corgettes/zucchinis and broad beans are readily available!

Black Linguini with Green Veggies by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

I was really hungry today and I wanted to cook something tasty but fast. I’ve been eating eggs for the past 2 days because I had no time for cooking, fortunately today is not such a stressful day. I found a pack of black linguini in my pantry. I never cooked linguini before and I decided to give it a try. I know that black linguini…

Marinated champignons with lentils and cashew sauce by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

I love marinated mushrooms. Actually I love apple vinegar with honey! This recipe is the perfect combination of tastes. The acid flavor of vinegar combined with the sweetness of cashew sauce blend magically. This dish is perfect for hot summer days, it is very light and refreshing.

Asian “Chicken” Stir Fry by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

This is the perfect meal if you want to fool a meat eater into believing that what he actually eats is chicken. This happened to my boyfriend and he realized he’s not eating chicken only when he saw that I was eating too. You’ll love the soy texture and the spicy aromas. This recipe is easy, fast and healthy. Hope you’ll try it and…

Pan Seared Tofu Scallops by Rich H

This recipe was derived as an experiment to try to recreate the taste and texture of scallops. While not a dead ringer (and not a dead scallop either) it serves well, looks pretty and makes for a nice meal. Served with brown rice mixed with raw shredded carrots for color, a few sweet potato oven fries and a little wakame left from…