Carbonara sauce is traditionally made with bacon or pancetta, eggs and sometimes cream. But it’s not bacon per se that truly flavors this dish—it‘s really just the smoke and the fat. In my version, tempeh bacon infuses an eggless,...

Mark Bittman did it again. He published "101 Fast Recipes for Inspired Picnics" in last Wednesday's New York Times. So of course, I had to do it again, and publish a vegan version.

You can't go wrong with a white pizza, or "Pizza Bianca," as my Italian husband calls it. It's simply pizza made without the traditional red sauce. Served with a dry, crisp white wine, it's a simple, refreshing summer entree that somehow seems more...

Most cities boast at least one wonderful, veg-friendly Moroccan restaurant. Luckily for me, Philly has several. But sometimes, you just want to savor an earthy tagine without belly dancers shaking their assets in your couscous – especially on...

Cranberry Upside-Down Cake in "A Bountiful Thanksgiving" Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and that means figuring out what to serve all those famished guests. Vegan cookbook author extraordinaire Nava Atlas to the rescue! Nava has put together an...

I've been working in NYC for the past few weeks, commuting from Philly every day -- hence my recent absence from the blogosphere. I usually arrive home tired, starving and ready to sucuumb to my extensive take-out menu collection. Halushki is a...

We've all been there... We shop for groceries with the best of intentions. We load our carts with piles of fresh vegetables, fruits and whole foods. Then the realities of life settle in. The weeks get ahead of us. Other things take precedent over...

Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake I know it's cruel. But today, I am going to be a blatant tease and tantalize you with a photo of my newest creation: Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake. Rich, creamy decadence perched upon a ginger snap base, the recipe for this...

Soup season has officially begun. Since broccoli is abundant and inexpensive right now, what better way to kick off soup season than by making a huge pot of Cream of Broccoli? This soup is a snap to prepare. Plus, it's so rich and filling that it's a...