SOLD OUT Come spend a wonderful afternoon cooking under pressure with Jill. This class is hands-on. You will sample everything that is cooked. You’ll receive cooking charts and recipes for at least 5 different dishes that will be prepared in class. February 25th 12 to 5 pm Cost $119
DVD Giveaway – Plant-Based Electric Pressure Cooking: Basics and Beyond
To celebrate a growing and vibrant group on Facebook, Instant Pot Beginners Veg Support, I am giving away a copy of my latest DVD: Plant-Based Electric Pressure Cooking: Basics and Beyond which has 13 recipes and runs more than 1 hour. You will see how to start pressure cooking with this DVD plus you get a link for the PDF of the recipes so that
Smoky Sweet Black-Eyed Peas
I wanted to be sure that you have black eyed peas on the menu for the New Year to bring you health, wealth and good eating. Since I recently wrote this post for California Beans, I will share it with you here. I can’t recall exactly when I first heard about eating black-eyed peas for good luck in the new year but think that it
The Veggie Queen Gift Guide – Foodies and DIYers
My Favorite Holiday Gifts (really what I’d like to get) – With a BIG Eco and Vegan Slant I don’t actually NEED anything but more love and peace in my life but I do like to get gifts. This list is not all inclusive but it covers a lot of ground. Foodies If you are buying for someone with special tastes, check out South River
Vegan Holiday Desserts
Even though many are stuffed at the end of the Thanksgiving meal, it seems like dessert is the period in a sentence. The meal’s not done without a sweet ending. I have a few desserts that work well for the holidays or any time. If none of my recipes appeal to you, check out my vegan pastry chef friend Fran Costiagn’s website. Vegan Holiday Desserts:
Vegan Holiday Main Course: Pressure Cooked Wild Rice
Thanksgiving is one holiday where I like to get people thinking about traditional, native foods. Wild rice is one of them. This recipe pairs wild rice with fresh and dried fruit, spices, nuts and sherry. It is delicious the first day and for a few days after. I try to claim as many leftovers as I can but my mother-in-law always asks to take some
Vegan Holiday Side Dishes
You know that for vegans, the holiday meal is often all about the side dishes. Even if you have omnis at your table, these dishes will likely appeal to them. These recipes appear in my cookbook Vegan Under Pressure along with many others. Vegan Holiday Side Dishes: Garlic Parsley Mashed Potatoes Maple Vinegar Braised Parsnips Maple Mustard Brussels Sprouts Looking for a new use for leftover cranberries
Vegan Holiday Appetizers
There’s nothing like having a little something to start off a meal and keep hunger at bay while the rest of the food is cooking. Here is a list of some of my favorite vegan holiday appetizers that you can find on my blog. These recipes are uncomplicated and a healthy way to start your holiday meal. Vegan Holiday Appetizers: Stuffed Shiitake Mushrooms Herbed Polenta
Creamy Winter Squash Soup with Toasted Pumpkin Seed-Apple Topping
I make winter squash soup twenty different ways, depending upon the type of squash and how I season it. This soup has double apple flavoring and a touch of curry powder. The addition of coconut milk makes it rich, while using coconut water adds flavor but keeps the soup lighter. The topping takes it a big step beyond ordinary. If you like this soup and
Vegan Under Pressure Blog Book Tour
I have so much gratitude for the bloggers, authors and podcasters who participated in my blog book tour and helped me (and still do) promote my book Vegan Under Pressure earlier this year. Without their support, and yours, it would be much more difficult to be aligned with my mission to help more people eat better tasting, healthier food and prepare it with less effort. I