A traditional South African side dish that is typically served at braais (barbeques).

A taste of South Africa – Umnghusho is also known as samp-and-beans in South Africa. Samp is the African reference to hominy and umnghusho is a staple of millions of South Africans. I have replaced the sugar beans used in the traditional recipes for umnghusho with tempeh (or you can use soy crumbles if you cannot find tempeh in your neck of the woods). You may also replace the zucchini with …

Several years ago, I visited New Orleans. It was the first time I had experienced the city and its food. And what an experience! It is a culture unto itself–the people, the food–all combine to offer visitors a glimpse into the city’s history that has made it what it is today. I created this recipe to pay homage to the Big Easy. Laissez le Bon Temps Roulez! Let the good times roll!

Serves 6

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This recipe is a creative way to use up any leftover veggies you may have in the refrigerator.

Dal, or lentil soup, is a traditional dish from India. This recipe is an adaptation of one that my husband and I frequently enjoy at a local vegetarian Indian restaurant.

Tempeh for high-quality protein and whole wheat pasta for complex carbohydrates, this dish is satisfying to the nth degree.

Easy elegance is the only way to describe this dish. Don’t be discouraged by the fact that you have to press the tofu before cooking with it. It’s an important and easy step that allows the tofu to absorb the other flavours in the dish and retain its shape. You can prepare the rest of the ingredients while you wait for the tofu to drain. The combination of tofu, potatoes and tomatoes makes this recipe an excellent source of …