This recipe comes courtesy of my friend Bann Roy . I first encountered Bann through his incredible short film Aashpordha. If you ever have a chance to watch it, I can’t recommend it highly enough. Apparently, his talents extend beyond filmmaking. This recipe has so much flavor it’s hard to believe how easy and healthy…
Shirataki Sesame Noodles
Let me introduce you to my new shirataki noodle crush. This recipe is perfect. Just 15 minutes to make and under 170 calories per massive serving. Honestly, this should probably be 5 servings but, you know, they’re really good. If you’re not familiar with shirataki noodles, then first, you probably don’t read this blog often…
Roasted Tomato and Rosemary Pasta
So, I’m a little bit of a minimalist. I hate “stuff.” Buying stuff, storing stuff, all that is awful. Until I married Brad, everything I owned – furniture included – could fold up and fit in one hatchback. Brad jokes that if it were up to me, we still wouldn’t own anything and he’s probably…
Grilled Jerk Tofu with Pineapple Salsa
Brad isn’t always as excited as I am about my super healthified and/ or vegan experiments and, given the prominence of tofu in this one, I didn’t expect much praise. Much to my surprise, not only did he have no complaints, he loved it as much as I did. The tofu here is really just…
Za’atar Flatbread
August was a wonderful, crazy month at Chez Jones. Construction on our kitchen hit a crescendo with the cabinets, countertops, new sub-floor, and tile all going in. During all the dust and hammering we had two sets of very patient house guests and had lots of fun sharing all our favorite Summer LA activities. This…
Fettuccine with Vegan Cauliflower “Alfredo”
Brad and I went to Seattle last week for our annual Summer visit with his family and my brother’s family. Seattle in July might be my favorite place-time ever – long days, hot sun, cool breeze, and amazing views every way you turn. We took an afternoon stroll through Pike Place Market and I picked…
Herb-Mustard Vegan Potato Salad
For the 4th of July I set out to make a traditional American potato salad that was egg-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, and oil-free. I was worried the price of all that freedom would be taste but the final product was at least as delicious as any potato salad this country has seen. I have to admit…
Vegan, Oil-Free Mayonnaise
One of our closest friends has celiac disease and, a decade before being gluten-free was all the rage, she taught us about rice flour and the unexpected fact that Hefeweizen is gluten-free. She and her husband also recently adopted a vegan diet that excludes expressed oils. We barbecued together this weekend and I was craving…
Red, White, and Blue Vegan Chocolate Mousse Parfait
Fourth of July is my favorite holiday and has been since I was a kid. This year we’re barbecuing with some friends and I volunteered to make dessert. Brad suggested something red, white and blue (to be awesome) but we also need something vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free (to accommodate a variety of diets). Vegan coconut…
Summer Orzo with Roasted Tomatoes
This simple salad makes a wonderful light meal. Alternatively, you could serve it along side some grilled fish or stir in some diced chicken for something a little more substantial. This is an awesome clean-out-the-fridge dish. Throw in any other vegetables you have on hand: zucchini, squash, asparagus, peas or artichokes would all be wonderful….
