Vegan Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Vegan Tofu Lettuce Wraps

These vegan tofu lettuce wraps are as flavorful as they are fun to eat. I love being able to tuck in more vegetables that add striking color and make it even more delicious. Layers are the key to flavor here with a vegetable base, topped 

Hawaiian Chili and Rice

Hawaiian Chili and Rice

Hawaiian-style chili is an unsung hero of island comfort food, marrying the warm, savory spices of Portuguese sausage with the heartiness of classic chili. This recipe celebrates Hawaii’s rich melting pot of cultures and culinary influences. Portuguese immigrants introduced linguica, a flavorful, smoky sausage, to 

Vegan Zuppa Toscana

Vegan Zuppa Toscana

I love this Vegan Zuppa Toscana soup recipe! It has all of the flavors I want in a hot soup on a cold day. The rich flavorful broth, seasoned with fennel and red pepper flakes will warm the body and soul while the kale, potato 

Mild Italian Tofu Sausage

Mild Italian Tofu Sausage

As our family has began eating more plant based foods I find myself looking for ways to convert old family favorites from meat based to vegetarian or vegan. Unless a vegetable on hand makes a good substitute, I often find myself looking to tofu as 

Korean Pickled Cucumbers

Korean Pickled Cucumbers

Whether you like pickles or not you are sure to love these Korean Pickled Cucumbers. A spicy salty sweet pickle marinade turns cucumbers into a crunchy satisfying treat. Inevitably each summer I end up with more cucumbers than I can eat and wonder what to 

Pie Crust

Pie Crust

There’s nothing better than homemade pie crust for any sweet or savory filling you can dream up. This pie crust recipe has done right by many satisfied full bellies over the years. With just a few ingredients and a few tips and tricks it’s easy 

Baked salmon with a lemon curry topping

Baked salmon with a lemon curry topping

Growing up in Hawaii our family friends spent half of the year living in Alaska and half (I assume the dark, cold and snowy half) living in Hawaii. We were lucky enough to sample the delicious seafood they always brought back jam packed in coolers 

Spinach feta quiche

Spinach feta quiche

I first had this spinach feta quiche at a summer potluck in the park. Over the years and with a few modifications it’s become a regular on the menu for just about any occasion. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner; served hot, cold or 

Farro, Grape and Celery Salad

Farro, Grape and Celery Salad

This farro, grape and celery salad is wonderful any time of year but it’s a particular favorite of mine in the winter when the weather is cold and the farmers markets are closed. It more than makes up for missing  the abundant vegetables of summer 

Pizza Dough

Pizza Dough

This pizza dough makes the best pizza with a crispy chewy crust. Mix it up in the morning and by the time you get home you’ll be ready to add your favorite toppings and pop a few of the most delicious pizzas you’ve ever made,