A Search for Great Vegan Food in San Diego

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Ingredients in Bowl
27 Sep 2015

Vegan Lab: Superfood Cacao Class

The Vegan Lab is always on the move.  This time around, the Lab set up shop at the Art Institute of San Diego to offer a vegan cooking class dedicated entirely to […]

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Vegan Sweet Potato Enchiladas
25 Feb 2015

Vegan Sweet Potato Enchiladas

I love Mexican food.  It can, however, be difficult to find recipes that don’t rely heavily on cheese and meat.  These vegan Sweet Potato Enchiladas from The Oh She Glows […]

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Chickpea "Chicken" Salad Sandwich
11 Dec 2014

Vegan Chickpea “Chicken” Salad

Some vegans say they miss eating bacon or cheeseburgers.  For me, I always missed chicken salad sandwiches.  After becoming vegan, I played around with seitan based vegan chicken salads but […]

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Vegan Quiche
09 Nov 2014

Vegan Holiday Quiche

Are you starting to think about what you might make for your vegan Thanksgiving, Christmas, or other winter holiday?  In past years, I have focused on creating delicious side dishes […]

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Spelt Tortillas
19 Aug 2014

Vegan Spelt Tortillas

I’ve always been underwhelmed by tortillas.  Although I love the idea of them (they are after all useful for wraps, burritos, quesadillas, and other delicious meals), they are often dry, […]

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Veggie Burger on Bed of Sprouts
29 Jul 2014

Vegan Sweet Potato Quinoa Burgers with Cashew Sauce

  I have to admit that I have had my share of traumatic experiences trying to make veggie burgers.  My efforts have often yielded tasteless blobs that crumble when I […]

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Close Up of African Peanut Stew!
26 Apr 2014

African Peanut Stew

Lately, I’ve been craving soup.  Last week, it was cloudy in San Diego, and I wanted something hot that would warm me up.  I have always loved the vegan recipes […]

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Aerial View of Macaroni and Cheese
02 Apr 2014

Vegan Macaroni and Cheese

I always tell people that I wouldn’t be vegan if I felt like I was missing out.  And for me, if there wasn’t a delectable vegan macaroni and cheese recipe, […]

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Curried Butternut Squash Soup Topped with Vegan Sour Cream and Parsley
08 Mar 2014

Curried Butternut Squash Soup

Last week it was cold and rainy in San Diego (ie weather Southern Californians consider to be “winter”).  And so I decided I would warm up with some home made […]

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Taco Pie with Piece Behind
26 Feb 2014

Savory Vegan Taco Pie

I love pies of all sorts.  I love pies so much that I bought Hannah Kaminsky’s Easy As Vegan Pie: One-of-a-Kind Sweet and Savory Slices.  An entire cookbook devoted to […]

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Coconut Rice, Black Beans, and Fried Plantains
18 Feb 2014

Coconut Rice, Black Beans, and Fried Plantains

I just got back from my wedding/vacation in Costa Rica.  Best trip ever.  I loved everything Costa Rica — the people, the weather, the beaches, the jungle, and of course […]

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Pieces of Vegan Lasagna
13 Dec 2013

Vegan Lasagna

Is there anything better than a piece of hearty lasagna in the middle of winter?  San Diego’s December nights might not rival other parts of the country, but it still […]

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Barley Casserole in Bowl
26 Nov 2013

My Favorite Holiday Barley Casserole

What does a vegan make for Thanksgiving?  While there are plenty of festive options, my “go to” recipe is for the Barley Casserole from my “go to” vegan cookbook, The […]

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