Chilis

Chili Polenta Bites

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October 4, 2017

Autumn – The year’s last, loveliest smile. – William Cullent Bryant In my last post I talked about transition foods and the gradual move from light, simple Summer foods to warmer, heartier fare. A prime example is chili. A bowl of hot, steaming chili is enjoyable to eat in cooler temps, wearing jeans and a… Read More ›

White Lightning Rajma Masala (Mixed Kidney Bean Curry)

My partner is a man who likes his rice and beans. Specifically, he likes his rice and beans on Sunday. Every Sunday. According to him, it’s the only acceptable meal to serve on a Sunday evening. (I’ve tried serving other foods, but he was NOT amused.) So it was with dismay I discovered I only… Read More ›

Insanely Easy Vegan Chili (Gluten Free Option)

I call this chili insanely easy because it is. I’ve utilized just about every shortcut imaginable, and the chili still tastes good. In fact, people love it. Ingredients: 1 package “Ground Beef” Crumbles (usually about 12 oz.) Gardein and Beyond Beef crumbles are gluten-free. 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 1 tablespoon Minced Onion 1 teaspoon Garlic… Read More ›

Vegan Black Bean Chili (Gluten Free)

Every vegan or vegetarian should have a couple of good chili recipes in their repertoire. Chili is easy. Inexpensive. Nutritious. Something you can feed your omnivore friends without them going all pale and squirmy on you. And if you don’t throw in any faux beef crumbles, it’s something you can serve even to your gluten-sensitive… Read More ›

Virtual Vegan Potluck – Rajma!

Rajma is what I usually bring to real-life potlucks, so it only makes sense I should bring rajma to a virtual one! Especially a late-autumn potluck. I must admit, I was skeptical the first time my partner made this for me, three years ago. Maybe because he called it “red beans and rice,” instead of… Read More ›