Pasta e Ceci (Pasta and Chickpeas) | Traditional Tuscan Recipes

If you think this pasta is made with cream and cheese, think again! This is a fully vegan dish that Marta taught me today.  . I was so excited to make because I have never pureed chickpeas (garbanzo beans) in a soup. When you puree them, its like having a creamy sauce for the pasta… Continue reading Pasta e Ceci (Pasta and Chickpeas) | Traditional Tuscan Recipes

Grandmas Armenian Tabuli with Marta

Tabuli Salad today with Marta! This is a special recipe my Grandma and I used to make together- in this same bowl! It’s a dish that’s always at the table for our holiday celebrations. And it will continue to be. It’s healthy and full of memories. Thank you Marta for sharing this moment with me.… Continue reading Grandmas Armenian Tabuli with Marta

Lebanese Green Bean Stew (Lubyi) by Danielle | Vegan, Gluten-free, Mediterranean Diet

Today, Lebanese Green bean stew or « Lubyi» 🇱🇧 by @edithandherbert . Thank you Danielle for this delicious, vegan and gluten free dish. Danielle made hers low FODMAP which is something new I learned today 😄. See her version at @lowfodmaplebanese  . This is a very special recipe because Danielle’s mom would make this at… Continue reading Lebanese Green Bean Stew (Lubyi) by Danielle | Vegan, Gluten-free, Mediterranean Diet

Mediterranean Mezze with Homemade Hummus & Veg, Spinach Patties, and Quinoa Tabuli: Weeknight Dinners

This is part of the 5X1 challenge, 5 meals, 1 shopping trip.  All the meals are plant-based, gluten and dairy free.  This was night two of the plan. The first night was Spaghetti Squash with tomatoes, basil, and spinach. To read more about it, follow this Link.  Night 2: Mediterranean Mezze 3 small dishes: Tabuli,… Continue reading Mediterranean Mezze with Homemade Hummus & Veg, Spinach Patties, and Quinoa Tabuli: Weeknight Dinners

Armenian Menu

Being Patriotic for Memorial Day and prideful for Cinco de Mayo, I felt like I was missing something very special to me on this blog, and that is being Armenian. Armenian culture continually teaches me strength and courage as I grow older. Contrary to popular belief, all Armenians are not like the Kardashian family. We… Continue reading Armenian Menu