Butternut Squash Noodles with Hempseed Pesto

Try these butternut squash noodles with hempseed pesto for a fantastically simple, vegan, nutrient dense meal. Butternut squash noodles are probably better purchased already made, only because of the odd shape and hard shell of the squash. It could turn into a burdensome project if you try to do it by hand. However, you could … Read More


Whole Roasted Butternut Squash with Tomatillo-Pepita Sauce & Pomegranate

My friend in Grand Junction Colorado gave me a few of her butternut squash when I was on a recent trip to her state. In addition to that, we had our own harvest of butternut squash here in Los Angeles. So, what to do with all that squash? Well, there is the typical soup, ravioli … Read More


Linguine with Cashew Cheese Sauce, Sage, Butternut Squash & Peas

This month my kid got married, and we got our first real feeling of autumn outside. My son’s wedding plays a part in today’s post. I decided to prepare the food for the wedding, and give it a personalized touch for the special occasion. The bride and groom wanted a vegan menu, with vegan macaroni … Read More


Butternut Squash Enchiladas with Roasted Tomatillo-Pepita Sauce

I love trying different versions of the traditional enchilada. In these vegan enchiladas, we get some extra protein punch from the pepitas in the sauce. I had some vegan “queso” that I was experimenting with so I was able to make this completely vegan, but you are certainly not limited to that. A good queso añejo … Read More


Portobello Mushroom Stuffed with Miso-Ginger Squash

I’ve always suspected that butternut squash and miso would love hanging out together… and I was totally right! This combination, along with the marinated Portobello mushroom, packs a lot of flavor. And it’s a super easy way to warm up your winter weeknight dinner table.


Immune Support Superfood Soup

I know I have been posting a lot of soups lately! I love soups because they are a simple way to get complex, nutrient density from whole foods into your life. October is a good time to start giving your immune system a little TLC. And this immune support soup recipe contains some of the … Read More


Calabaza Vegan Chili with Black & White Beans

Let’s be honest. Vegan chili is no replacement for the taste and experience of good old fashioned meat chili, with sour cream, onions, and shredded cheese. But that doesn’t stop me from embracing a healthier ingredients, having fun with the basic chili concept, and seeing where it goes. What if you could have a delicious, … Read More