So, about two weeks ago I was planning on making my nacho cheese to go with dinner that evening. Alas, we were out of red peppers and our lemons were hard as rock and needed several more days to ripen. But we wanted cheese!!! So, I whipped together a garlic cheese dip instead and used it as a sauce in our soft tacos that evening. I'm glad our options were slim, because I had to … [Read more...]
Guacamole
It's avocado season in California and I am so lucky because my sister has 3 avocado trees on her property. She is very generous with them too; she lets us pick a bunch when we hang out. These avocados are the best- they're smooth and creamy like an avocado butter. Around this time of year we start adding avocado to many of our meals and have a pretty steady supply of guacamole in the … [Read more...]
Lavash Pizza
Last week my husband was craving pizza as he was on his way home from a rehearsal. I told him that if he could bear to wait until he got home, I would have a homemade pizza ready for him. And so, he made his way homeward. I didn't have enough time to make a pizza dough, so I decided to make a spin on my childhood specialty: tortilla pizzas.As a child, I loved making our kitchen into a little … [Read more...]
“Pigs” in a Blanket
Happy (almost) Superbowl Sunday!If you've never had pigs in a blanket, today is your lucky day. I decided to "veganise" this American treat, and the results were beyond delicious. Instead of just having hotdogs and cresent rolls, I decided to add a flare with chopped onions and a few spices. These were so good; I hope everyone has these out next Sunday!My husband's mom always made homemade … [Read more...]