Cabbage Pachadi (salad) by Latha Samu

This is a wonderful and refreshing salad from the book, Great Vegetarian Dishes, by Kurma Dasa. This my favorite and has never failed to please my guests.

Savory Rice with Lentil Curry - Khichuri by John Spottiswood

We made this tonight and it was absolutely delicious! This has everything I love about Indian food. The flavors are bold and vibrant but blend so well together, the warmth and texture are like comfort food, and the dish is quite healthy. If you like split pea or lentil soup, you should definitely give this a try some night instead.…

Raw Vegan Kale Chips by The Blender Girl

For those of you not familiar with kale chips – welcome to vegan nirvana. Raw foodists, vegans, health nuts, or those in “the green know” chow down happily on a handful of fresh kale chips as a green, nutritious alternative to conventional potato chips. They are not fried or baked; free from all of the carcinogens, additives and…

Cauliflower and Tofu Casserole by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

I really enjoy making casseroles because I like eating foods that are creamy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. I made this dish a couple of days ago and it was a success! Even my “always-eating-meat-and-dairy” parents enjoyed it and trust me this means that it was good! My granny used to make cauliflower casseroles but…

Raw Vegan Red Cabbage Salad by The Blender Girl

I love simple, raw, shredded salads, and this would be amongst my favorites. The first time I ate a version of this salad, it was made, and served to me, by a very proud 8 year old. That is how quick and easy it is. What I love about this cabbage salad is the vibrant colors. The luscious purple of the cabbage, and the fresh green…

"Cheezy" Kale Chips & Mojitos by Kiki Thompson

Butternut Squash and Tahini Soup by Roxana GreenGirl

Stuffed Delicata Squash With Barley Salad by Roxana GreenGirl

Happy Peasant Soup by The Blender Girl

Hearty, nourishing, delicious, nutritious, and dead easy to make. This red potato, onion and garlic broth, which I affectionately refer to, as my “Happy Peasant Soup” (do you like the smiley face I made in my photo?) is quite simply phenomenal. This phytochemical rich garlic broth will fight off any viral vampires you have to fight,…

Pickled cabbage rolls with tomato sauce by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

I love pickled veggies, and cabbage is one of my favorites! Cabbage rolls will always remind me of my carnivore times, when I used to it them stuffed with pork forcemeat every winter. It is a traditional dish you see...but I no longer fall prey to temptation! Now I eat these goodies stuffed with marinated mushrooms, sautéed onions and…

Multivitamin Salad by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

Two weeks ago I kept a raw week diet in order to cleanse my body because I felt terribly guilty after eating a lot of crap (meat free though) in the mini-vacation at the seaside. It was a great week during which I filled my body with a bundle of vitamins and minerals, although it was a bit annoying that I didn’t have much time for…

Autumn in a plate - Oven Roasted Vegetables by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

I love roasted vegetables; so easy to make, so simple and yet so delicious. Of course raw vegetables are a lot healthier than cooked ones but sometimes you just need a hot meal right?! Anyway this dish is very healthy, low in calories, low in fat and also low in sodium, diet friendly and it is very filling too.

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…

A Different Twist on Bread Using Canned Pumpkin with Cream Cheese by Amanda Millen

One of the most common things that we miss about fall season is the sweet smell of pumpkin breads and pies. Canned pumpkin recipes let you have the feel of fall in your home even in the summer and winter months. Given below is a simple pumpkin bread…

Vegan Carrot, Broccoli and Bean Shoot Salad by The Blender Girl

This zesty carrot, broccoli and bean shoot salad fits the piggy bill, with a well coated mix of carrots, broccoli, cucumber and bean shoots that creates a crunchy tangy taste sensation that is perfect for those Summer barbecues we all look back on fondly once the warm weather has long gone and the Winter chill sets in. What I love…