Plant Based 411

March 2023
Minestrone is Italian for “big soup,” so it’s no surprise that this thick mélange of seasonal vegetables not only originated there but is the most popular soup in Italy.

February 2023
This year’s Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, began on January 22 and runs for 16 days through February 8.

January 2023
It’s the start of a brand-new year and maybe the start of the plant-based adventure (or mini-vacay) you’ve been thinking about.

December 2022
No matter which holiday(s) you celebrate, the month of December offers many opportunities to share your culinary skills and hospitality.

November 2022
Shorter days, cooler nights and the center point of the holiday season are what November is all about. That little nip in the air calls for something filling and hearty, but not necessarily piping hot, to eat.

October 2022
This month’s recipe pays homage to my grandfather’s homeland of Odessa, Ukraine. Many Ukrainian recipes descend from ancient peasant dishes, incorporating Slavic and European styles and techniques.

April 2022
It’s that time of year again to spring forward with lighter but still satisfying and delicious plant-based dishes.

September 2021
September harkens the end of summer and often the last hurrah of some of our favorite foods. Ripe, juicy heirloom tomatoes, garden fresh corn on the cob, New Mexico’s Hatch peppers, and varietal melons* are seasonal standouts that will soon be a fond memory.

August 2021
I don’t know why exactly, but I’ve never ordered a burrito in a restaurant. Maybe because I don’t want to have the dairy products and meat traditionally included, and I don’t think I’d get the whole burrito experience if they were left out.