Having been a vegetarian for 30 years, I’ve eaten my share of veggie burgers. The problem with most mass-produced veggie burgers is that they taste bland and vaguely chemical, while most homemade versions have terrible …
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This is the kind of thing I make for myself when I’m the only one around or the only one hungry. It only works with leftover rice that has sat in the fridge for at least a few hours, but in my house that is usually …
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This salad is great to have in your back pocket for summer potlucks and picnics (*). It is easy to make, light and healthy and packed with flavor that adults will love, but manageable for kids too. In this kind of …
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The secret of this pilaf is using the flavorful oil leftover from making the crispy onions to saute the rice before adding any water. It adds a rich, savory background that makes the dish more satisfying. I’ll happily …
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Well.. here we go off to the James Beard awards! Herbivoracious is a finalist in the Vegetable Focused and Vegetarian category. The award ceremony is this Friday, May 3rd. Win, lose, or draw I’m thrilled to be a part of …
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Gorditas: thick, delicious homemade corn tortillas that are shallow fried then split and topped with whatever moves you. Close cousins to the arepa and the pupusa. I’m not going to kid you, gorditas are a bit of a …
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