Event Type : convenient

Zoom Class:  Plant-Based Mediterranean Bowl

All recipes are plant-based and oil-free.

I was excited when a fast casual restaurant called Cava opened in our city.  When I went there for a meal, I quickly discovered that almost everything on the menu was prepared with oil, even the rice and lentils. I was able to make a bowl with only greens, hummus (theirs is oil-free), pickled onions, cucumber and tahini dressing. As much as I enjoyed the “salad”, I wanted the whole thing—lentils, falafel, roasted veggies and more.  I had to learn to make my own version at home, all oil-free!  You will love this bowl.

RECIPES

Splendid Greens combination

Saffron Brown Rice

Hummus

Tzatziki

Roasted Vegetables

Falafel

Pickled Onions

Lentil Tabbouleh

Sesame Herb Tahini Dressing

Hot Harissa Sauce

Pickled Fresno Chiles

Zoom Class:  Plant-Based Santa Fe

All recipes are plant-based and oil-free.

Santa Fe is one of my favorite places to visit.  The smells of roasting chiles, the complex spices in the food, the amazing restaurants I found over many years of returning time and time again.  The Santa Fe Farmers Market where I discovered Heidi’s Organic Raspberry Jam and the unique types of chiles grown in the area keep us coming back.  I wanted to find a way to create the flavors of Santa Fe in my plant-based style of cooking without oil. I think I succeeded with this menu.  While papusas are not a New Mexico dish I discovered them while in Santa Fe where there are chefs from El Salvador making them in the local restaurants such as Tune Up Café, and Café Pasqual’s. I think of them when I think of Santa Fe!

RECIPES

Griddled Green Chile Polenta Cakes with Red Chile Sauce

Green Chile Burger

Papusa (Corn Cake) stuffed with zucchini, corn, green chile, and tomatoes with a special Jalapeno sauce

Red Chile Chocolate Brownies

Zoom Class:  Plant-Based Comfort Food 2022

All recipes are plant-based and oil-free.

Comfort food classes are at the top of the list of my most popular classes.  Comfort food can be anything, depending on your heritage and experiences.  I’ve been asked to teach people how to make their favorite stroganoff dish, southern food such as creamed corn, hush puppies, old fashioned meatloaf with potatoes and gravy for the boyfriend or husband, and other dishes that remind them of home, but in a whole food plant-based no oil version.  I’ve been testing recipes and making various dishes like these that taste so good you won’t miss the original version.

RECIPES

Vegetable and Mushroom Stroganoff

Creamed Corn

Hush Puppies

Veggie Loaf Dinner Plate (Plant loaf, mashed potatoes and gravy with corn and peas)

Hummingbird Cake (Bananas, Pineapple, and pecans)