Upcycled Vegan Herb Pesto: Leftovers to Gourmet Delight In our path to a more sustainable kitchen, we often ignore the possibilities inherent in what we regard as “scraps.” Today, I’m looking forward to discussing a cooking trick to turn your left-over herb stems and leaves into a gourmet feast:  Repurposed Vegan Herb Pesto. The Wonder […]

Creamy Vegan Squash Soup with Chive Oil Topping: A Culinary Medicine Delight The practice of culinary medicine goes deeply into the fundamental act of eating. Whole-food plant-based foods’ bright colors, intense aromas, and nourishing qualities attest to the healing power of our dietary choices. Today, I am going to share a warming and filling soup […]

This Plant-Based Vegan Green Risotto is My New Fav Food I’m already planning my next meal while I’m in the kitchen today. This recipe for Vegan Green Risotto skillfully blends mindful eating, sustainability, and cooking methods. As a doctor who recently entered the field of culinary education, I’ve discovered that true nourishment extends much beyond […]

An Overview of Butterfly Flower Pea Powder: Vibrant and Packed with Nutrients When considering plant-based diets, butterfly pea powder is a great example of a material that is both visually amazing and nutritionally advantageous. The vivid blue powder, made from the butterfly pea flower, gives recipes a beautiful splash of color (that is pH-dependent) and […]

A Reflection on Time and Mindfulness with Heirloom Tomato and Corn Salad Recipe As we find ourselves already in July, it’s natural to feel that summer is slipping by too quickly. This Heirloom Tomato and Corn Salad Recipe offers us a perfect opportunity to pause, to be mindful of the glorious produce available, and to […]

Vegan Bean Burger: A Fiber-Packed Delight for Your Grill Finding tasty and healthful meals can occasionally be difficult while changing to a plant-based diet. Today’s recipe is a vegan bean burger, albeit slightly different. By that, I am referring to a white bean and psyllium burger, a powerhouse of fibers ideal for grilling season. Emulating […]

One of My Favorite Weekday Dishes is Vegan Potato Salad Today’s recipes is an option that reinterprets the traditional potato salad into a vegan variation combining Mediterranean tastes and a dash of culinary science as we get closer to the 4th of July. This dish celebrates tastes, textures, and colors that will have everyone at […]

Pickled Red Onions In our demanding roles as physicians, finding time for cooking can often feel like an insurmountable challenge. Today, I’m excited to share a game-changer that has shifted my own approach to quick, healthful recipe enjoyment: pickled red onions. One thing that people can be concerned about when making these is the added […]