Eat at Jumbos

The ever talented and connected Sarah Wolf mentioned to me that I should check out Eat at Jumbos. Her friend Grover Taylor owns this unique place in Somerville, on Broadway, in Ball Square. It turns out, they have a lot of vegan options and are working on more. Now this place is your classic pizza […]

Thai Coconut Soup

Thai Coconut Soup with Tofu and Cilantro 3 shallots, chopped 2 tbl peanut oil 1/2 lb. tofu, cubed 1 cup white mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 can lowfat coconut milk 3 cups vegetable broth 2 tbl brown sugar 2 tbl tamari (soy sauce can be substittued, but tamari is much more flavorful) 1 tbl lemongrass (optional, […]

Mimi’s White Lasagna (and cashew cream)

Okay. So, I have been seeing recipes for this stuff called Cashew Cream in various vegan cookbooks but most recently and most prevently in the Conscious Cook by Tal Ronnen. Finally, I made some. First: Take 2 cups of raw cashews and soak them overnight in the fridge in water (water covering them completely). Then […]

Stuffed Cabbage by Diana

Stuffed Cabbage: Ingredients: 1 cup or rice (I think any would work, but I like to use sticky rice) 2 tbs miso paste 1 green cabbage 1 block of tofu (preferably flavored – I use “5 spice” tofu) chopped in small pieces 2 roasted red peppers, chopped 1 hot pepper (thai, Serrano or chipotle), chopped […]

Red Hot Chili Tofu

Our friend Justine sent me this recipe, a favorite of hers, for all you spice lovers! Red Hot Chili Tofu The tomato paste and chili paste combine to turn the tofu a lovely red color. Add more or less chili paste according to your heat tolerance.  (From Vegan Fire and Spice: 200 Sultry and Savory Global Recipes.) […]