Plant Based 411

May 2021
Spring is the season of flings and fiestas, including Cinco de Mayo which is celebrated on 5/5, commemorating the Mexican Army’s 1862 victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla. 

April 2021
According to the Food Lover’s Companion, a comprehensive compilation of the definitions of thousands of food, wine and culinary terms, alla primavera means spring-style and refers to fresh...

January 2021
Hardly a Tuesday goes by without a taco, or two, or three on my menu. I love the flavors that go into all the Mexican classics – onions, beans, limes, jalapeño, salsa, meatless ground/taco, soyrizo, greens, avocado, etc...

June 2020
On Monday or any other day of the week, Melissa’s line of Plant-Based Proteins make it easy and economical to jump on the meatless bandwagon.

September 2019
Tofu is a great protein source and a pantry/refrigerator staple in my home kitchen. The silken (Japanese-style) variety, which is shelf stable until opened...

August 2019
Grown in a valley with hot, sunny days, and cool nights, just north of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Hatch peppers are in season and ready for your cooking and eating enjoyment.

June 2019
You are what you eat, and drink, so here are two beverage ideas for maximum nutrition and enjoyment. The first is a take on V8 juice, but using a different array of veggies...

January 2019
Just the words “roasted vegetables” make me feel warm and cozy on a cold winter day. Not only does the roasting process turn up the temperature...

December 2018
Originating from the Indian subcontinent, many varieties of pakoras are naturally plant-based, pretty simple to make, and crowd pleasing.