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Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding by Melody P. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Vegan Haha.. this is sooo NOT Chia Pudding, but when I am craving something like this decadent Pumpkin Cheesecake, I often want the flavors and for me, I can often satisf ... Read on »
Guest Post from The Boyfriend: Cherry Snow Cake by Melody P. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Vegan   As Melody mentioned, it was originally a recipe from my paternal grandmother, but that doesn't necessarily make it a "family recipe"... I'm pretty sure ... Read on »
Sprout Tutorial by Melody P. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Vegan   I love sprouting.  It is so simple and you don't need any fancy equipment.  Here is an easy ways to grow your own sprouts at home.  I buy my seeds from Sproutpeople ... Read on »
Operation Booty Shrink Revisited! by Melody P. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Vegan So, as many of you know, I have struggled with my weight for a while now.  A big reason I moved to Boston a year ago was to create a healthier lifestyle for myself.  ... Read on »
Simple Bok Choy and Tofu Stir Fry by Melody P. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Vegan     4 oz firm tofu, frozen with the water sqeezed out; diced 1 teaspoon mustard oil 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 4 clov ... Read on »
How to make amazing pizza crust without a pizza stone! by Melody P. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Vegan I LOVE using a pizza stone to bake pizza and bread, but I currently do not have one.  I remember years ago, when I used my Cuisinart Toaster Oven for most of my bak ... Read on »
Broccoli three ways. by Melody P. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Vegan MMMM.... broccoli!  Raw, roasted, braised in a delicious coconut milk curry.. it's all good to me!  The above dish is my ' Good Stir Fry' which is my kids favorite ... Read on »
Spicy Tomato - Onion Chutney by Melody P. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Vegan The other night, The Boyfriend and I ate at The Fishtail Kitchen.  I love their food; they actually make it spicy which is rare for most restaurants in the Northeast. ... Read on »
Mint-Cilantro Chutney by Melody P. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Vegan The Boyfriend and I had an amazing Indian feast the other night.  I will be sharing the recipes I created with both vegan and vegetarian options.  He made goat curr ... Read on »
Leftover Love! by Melody P. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Vegan I love leftovers a s you all know and base many of my meals on them.  Soup can be turned into a burger ,  Chana Saag , Salsa and Chipotle Hummus can be pureed in a ... Read on »
Improved Vegan Mac and Cheese! by Melody P. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Vegan   8 oz pasta, uncooked  1 cup Melody's Nutty Goat Cheese 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1  cup cooked white beans 2 tsp Dijon mustard ... Read on »
Seitan Hot Dogs and Homemade Sauerkraut by Melody P. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Vegan We finally put up Angela! (our first attempt at homemade Sauerkraut, which came out just PERFECT if I do say so myself!)  I can't believe how easy it was and I can ... Read on »
Spicy Nigerian Black Eyed Peas by Melody P. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Vegan On Saturday, The Boyfriend and I went out for lunch at Suya Joint , a lovely little restaurant in Roslindale Village.  We stumbled across this restaurant a couple mon ... Read on »
Chocolate Mint Pie by Melody P. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Vegan 12 oz package dark chocolate chips/chunks (I like Bakers Chunks .. they are vegan and available in most supermarkets)  2 tbsp coconut oil 2 tbsp d ... Read on »
Cajun Red Bean Stew by Melody P. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Vegan This recipe is super simple and delicious.  It has a lot of ingredients, but comes together fast. I love using okra to thicken stews and curries . Cajun Red Bean ... Read on »
Hiyashi Chuka by Melody P. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Vegan About a month ago, our friend Naahmah made a lovely Japanese summer dish called Hiyashi Chuka .  The great thing about this dish is that it can be prepared for meat e ... Read on »
Lemon-Tarragon Asparagus by Melody P. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Vegan Even though it's Fall and asparagus is not in season, sometimes it's fun to utilize side dishes to brighten up a meal.  I have never been one to subscribe to "shoulds" ... Read on »
Sugar Free Chocolate Hummus by Melody P. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Vegan Sugar free, and full of protein this chocolate hummus is so versatile and delicious!  You can even use it as frosting! I use black beans and peanut butter, but yo ... Read on »
Raw Eggless Salad & Links to Raw Recipes by Melody P. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Vegan I created this recipe years ago and it is one of my favorites.  I love that it relies on raw cauliflower to make up the base of the salad instead of nuts.   Here's a ... Read on »