What you’ll need:
Begin by spreading hummus on wrap. Add tomatoes, olives, onions, and arugula. Fold one end, and roll tightly on to itself, like a burrito.
Note: This wrap is especially appealing during summer months, when outside heat makes turning on an oven seem unfathomable.
What you’ll need:
Add all ingredients to blender and purée until smooth.
Refrigerate unused portion.
Variation: To make sour cream & chives, fold in green onions (chopped) and garlic (chopped, minced, or pressed).
Note: This can be made into a dip with unsweetened/unflavored almond milk and additional seasoning.
What you’ll need:
Add equal parts of all fruits to a large bowl. Fold in vegan mayo one tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency.
Refrigerate unused portion.
Note: Mix and match your favorite fruits. This salad is great for potlucks.
What You’ll Need:
Bring potatoes and water to a boil. Reduce heat slightly and cook until soft (approximately 15-20 minutes). Drain and drop into large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Using hand masher or fork, smash. Add almond milk and/or vegan butter for creamier consistency.
Refrigerate unused portion.
Note: I leave the skins on the potatoes, because most of the nutrients are found in the peel.
Also: I’ve been serving this version at family celebrations for years (even before becoming vegan), and no one has been the wiser.
What you’ll need:
Build salad, starting with leafy greens on bottom and pine nuts on top. Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper together. Add dressing when ready to eat.
Note: Use small plate for side salad and large plate for meal-size salad. Adjust portions accordingly.
Sunlight broke through Henry’s bedroom window, forcing him awake. Time to start the day—a promise he’d made to his therapist, “please call me Pam”.
No deviations. No exceptions. No gazing at the empty side of the bed or reaching for the fanciful yellow and blue pillows he once thought a nuisance yet held a faint scent of his wife’s lavender perfume.
Henry opened his notebook to the list of daily routines. Tasks, hobbies, and various things that no longer came naturally to him. According to Pam, at the very least, he needed to include items he could complete on his own. Ones that would give him a sense of accomplishment.
He’d created the list in Pam’s presence, and she allowed him as many asides as he wanted. But he thought the exercise akin to a hamster in its wheel, running endlessly without forward movement.
Two weeks ago, he’d scratched “breathe” from the list. Pam commended his progress and suggested he think about adding “yoga classes.” She spoke in the way his wife once had. Hushed tones about heavy things—as if to demonstrate how weightless his issues truly were.
He hadn’t told Pam, but he no longer limited himself to one crossword a day. Having downloaded the New York Times archives, he ignored all other items on his list.
Some puzzles proved uncomfortable. Too many clues relating to “The Thin Man,” “Pride and Prejudice,” and “The Rosie Project”—movies and books he and his wife enjoyed together. Pam discouraged him from recalling those memories until he was stronger.
Why couldn’t all the clues be about local sports?
Why not create his own crossword puzzle? Henry knew which clues to include.
10 Down: Party attire (cocktail dress)
25 Down: Meet at the bar (take separate cars)
37 Down: More than enough (too much)
42 Down: Turn at high speed (careen)
Wife’s Final Words: You’re such a worrier (if it’ll make you feel better, you can follow me home)
What you’ll need:
Cover flatbread evenly with vegan cheese. Place tomatoes over cheese. Sprinkle beans, olives, onions, and arugula on top. Fold one end of flatbread one inch (like a burrito). Roll sandwich lengthwise tightly onto itself. Best eaten immediatately.
Note: There are many possibilities for this sandwich. Experiment to discover your favorite combination. Also, vegan sour cream, guacamole, and salsa would be delicious additions.
What you’ll need:
Whisk vegan mayo with pineapple juice to achieve desired consistency for the dressing. In a large bowl, pour dressing over cabbage and fruit. Fold all ingredients until well covered. Sprinkle walnuts over the top.
Refrigerate unused portion.
Note: Shredded coconut makes a nice addition to this recipe.
What you’ll need:
Pop kernels with air-popper. Transfer popcorn to a freezer bag and add olive oil and sea salt. Shake for even cover. Deposit into bowl, and top with favorite spices.
Suggested Seasonings
Note: I use a freezer bag to coat the popcorn evenly with oil so it will hold salt. After that, I transfer the popcorn into a bowl and sprinkle additional seasonings on top. That way I can reuse the plastic bag several times.
What you’ll need:
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium. Mix in onion, carrots, and celery. When onions are soft, stir in garlic. Cook until aromatic but not burned. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about an hour, stirring occasionally. When done, remove bay leaf (important step!). Using an immersion/stick blender, purée to desired consistency.
Refrigerate unused portion. Leftovers can be enjoyed all week.
Note: Add a dollop or two of vegan sour cream when serving.