Food for Life: Recipes for a healthier planet
Wendy Andresen lives in Camden with her husband, Ray; her Sheltie, Sunshine; and her bunny, Cosi.
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General Tso’s tofu
By Wendy Andresen - Jun 17I've been working for a long time on developing this recipe, and I think I finally nailed it. If you've met the General before, you know he's a ...
Baked Seitan cutlets with sherry mushroom gravy
By Wendy Andresen - Jun 03Crispy on the outside, pleasantly chewy on the inside, and packed with protein, these cutlets are so versatile you'll find numerous ways to serve ...
Kimchi pancakes (Kimchi jeon)
By Wendy Andresen - May 20Our Korean-born daughter says this about kimchi pancakes: "Kimchi jeon are a staple of Korean homes and food culture. They are often eaten as ...
Fruity soda bread
By Wendy Andresen - May 06Truthfully, I didn't hold out much hope for this recipe and was prepared for disappointment. I wasn't even impressed by how it looked when I ...
Butter bean and Swiss chard soup with polenta
By Wendy Andresen - Apr 22We ate all of this soup before I had a chance to take a photo, so I had to make it again the following week. I found some lovely local organic ...
Spinach artichoke dip
By Wendy Andresen - Apr 08Now that we've gotten the green light to gather together with a few others who have also been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, it's time for a ...
Soy curls piccata
By Wendy Andresen - Mar 25I've written before about soy curls, and now it's time for you to try them if you haven't already. They are versatile, shelf stable, economical, ...
Roasted cabbage steaks with bakin bits
By Wendy Andresen - Mar 11The recent spate of uninteresting recipes for cabbage steaks inspired me to create a version I think is first rate. The topping is savory and ...
Spicy garnet yams casserole with candied pepitas
By Wendy Andresen - Feb 18This is not your usual Thanksgiving sweet potato casserole with marshmallows. Here we have a dish with spicy natural sweetness that has color and ...
Almond shortbread cookies
By Wendy Andresen - Feb 05Everyone wants a sweet treat now and then, and these shortbread cookies taste very rich and decadent but have some redeeming nutritional value. ...
Tomato-fennel soup with cashew sour cream
By Wendy Andresen - Jun 10Tomato soup is one of the ultimate comfort foods, and this version is just different enough to elevate it to company-worthy status. If you've ...
King oyster scallops with lemon-caper-garlic sauce
By Wendy Andresen - May 27Oh happy day! Farmers' markets are again gearing up for the season, and that's where I found some big, fat, pristine king oyster mushrooms. Hard ...
Double-cheesy baked potato wedges
By Wendy Andresen - May 13Who doesn't love French fries? Unfortunately, it lately seems like fried food doesn't love me back. I'm happy to say this recipe satisfies my ...
Roasted asparagus with lemon-herb couscous
By Wendy Andresen - Apr 29A basic recipe for roasted asparagus is essential in any cook's repertoire. Asparagus is my favorite vegetable, and excessive adornment doesn't ...
Roasted veggie sheet pan dinner
By Wendy Andresen - Apr 15On a recent trip to the natural foods store, a bag of the most adorable little organic rainbow peppers fairly screamed my name and begged me to ...
Baked stuffed mushrooms
By Wendy Andresen - Apr 01These large, “meaty” stuffed mushrooms make a satisfying main course, but you could instead stuff a whole bunch of smaller portobellos and serve ...
Curried yellow split pea soup with naan
By Wendy Andresen - Mar 18If you can chop vegetables, you can make this easy, hearty soup. The Indian spices make it interesting, exotic and slightly spicy, but if you ...
Smoky black-eyed pea and hominy stew
By Wendy Andresen - Feb 25You could easily stretch this easy, filling, chili-like stew by adding 1 to 4 cups of vegetable broth or water to make a big pot of soup, in which ...
Enchiladas extraordinaire
By Wendy Andresen - Feb 11This might look like a complicated recipe, but it's actually really easy. I've cut corners by using commercial enchilada sauce, but you'll find ...
Roasted cauliflower soup
By Wendy Andresen - Feb 04Confession: I'm just not crazy about cauliflower, but somehow I felt obligated to devise a great recipe for it since I know it's healthy and so ...
