I threw this salad together on a sunny afternoon when I wanted something light but filling — the kind of meal that makes you feel good without weighing you down….
Read Recipe →The Sparkling Emerald Lentil Salad
The Golden Zen Garden Bowl
I threw this bowl together on a lazy Sunday afternoon when I wanted something nourishing but didn’t feel like turning on the oven. I had some sweet potatoes sitting on…
Read Recipe →The Golden Temple Cashew & Chickpea Burger
I named this burger after a place I’ve never been to but dream about constantly — the Golden Temple in Amritsar, where they serve free meals to tens of thousands…
Read Recipe →The Aztec Sun Black Bean & Rice Burger
I like to think the ancient Aztecs would have absolutely crushed at making veggie burgers — they had beans, they had spices, and they definitely had style. This recipe was…
Read Recipe →The Crimson Gladiator Beet Burger
There’s something almost theatrical about pulling a batch of these deep magenta patties out of the skillet — they look like something a Roman warrior would eat before heading into…
Read Recipe →Warm Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
I’ve always been a sucker for a good Caesar salad, but cold lettuce in the middle of winter never quite hits the spot. One night I had some chicken on…
Read Recipe →Warm Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad
I stumbled onto this combination last fall when my friend brought over a bag of sweet potatoes from her garden and I had absolutely no plan for lunch. I cubed…
Read Recipe →Warm Mushroom and Spinach Salad
There’s something magical about coming home after a long day and tossing together a salad that’s actually warm and comforting. I first made this one on a chilly Tuesday when…
Read Recipe →Roasted Beet and Arugula Salad
There is something almost romantic about a beet salad. Maybe it is the deep ruby color or the way the earthy sweetness plays against peppery arugula. I started making this…
Read Recipe →Asian Sesame Kale Salad
My college roommate introduced me to the magic of massaged kale, and it completely changed how I think about salads. Before that, I thought kale was just for smoothies or…
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