Sofritas

Sofritas

My husband and I often joke that even subpar Mexican cuisine manages to taste pretty good. Our love for it runs so deep that we indulge at least three or four times a week. While I’m a devoted vegetarian, Ric, my husband, doesn’t share my herbivore...
French Potato and Peapod Salad

French Potato and Peapod Salad

This French-style potato salad is delicious on its own, served on a bed of greens, or used as a side dish with a protein. The crisp pea pods give it a fresh flavor, and the dressing is filled with bright-tasting herbs and mustard.

Chai Pancakes

Chai Pancakes

He plays his guitar in a small room in the basement, cranking out songs from many genres, but always with precision. When we first met, he would sit on a stool in my kitchen in San Antonio and play on a cheap acoustic guitar that he bought down the road, while I...
Lemon and Caper Cauliflower Steaks

Lemon and Caper Cauliflower Steaks

Cauliflower is a little like tofu, it’s a convincing imitator that can be prepared in ways that are usually saved for proteins, like fish or meat. Since the flavor is mild and it has so much texture, you can easily swap it out for animal proteins and have a...