A Symphony of Green Vegetables on a Garlicky Japanese Sweet Potato and Walnut Purée

The markets are displaying an inspiring abundance of vibrant green vegetables. The fresh, crisp stems of broccolini and asparagus and the sweetness of new peas beckon with their promise of spring.

Delicious tofu on a bed of miso and greens

Rich flavored tofu is combined with sautéed greens in light miso and ginger sauce — a perfect, hearty and healthy vegan main dish

main dish, entreeAyala Laufer-CahanaSeptember 13, 2023tofu, greens, miso, ginger, kale, soy, vegan, vegetarian, kale spinach, onionComment

100% Whole Fruit Sorbet

A delicious, healthy remedy for summer’s scorching heat

dessertAyala Laufer-CahanaJuly 28, 2022berries, blueberry, strawberry, dessert, fruit, frozen, sorbet, zero sugar, dry fruit, summerComment

Fragrant Spice Loaded Beet Soup with Crunchy Chickpeas

The sweetness of the beets is complemented with a rich array of spices such as ginger, turmeric, cardamom, cumin, and garlic to give it an earthy yet super aromatic and fresh flavor

appetizers, soupAyala Laufer-CahanaMarch 25, 2022ginger, cardamom, beet, turmeric, onion, soup, Indian food, chickpea, curry, corianderComment

Easy Oven Roasted Ratatouille

This recipe comes together in the oven, all at once. Just toss it all in, mix well, do something else for a while, and voila!

main dish, vegetables, entreeAyala Laufer-CahanaMarch 11, 2022vegetables, onion, pepper, zucchini, eggplant, mushroom, roastedComment

Creamy Carrot, Ginger and Citrus Soup

This carrot and citrus soup is like sunshine in a bowl for a cold rainy day

soup, appetizersAyala Laufer-CahanaFebruary 10, 2022carrot, harissa, cashew, soup, orange, vegan, vegetarian Comment

Whole Wheat Sesame Bagel

These are a healthier version of the baked bagel sold in food stands in Old City Jerusalem. Unlike the typical boiled New York bagel this one is baked, yeasted, lighter in texture, and covered in lots and lots of sesame seeds.

baked goods, breakfast, snacks, grain dishesAyala Laufer-CahanaSeptember 10, 2021bagel, whole wheat, baked, sesame, yeast, breakfast, whole grain dishesComment

Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi in Tomato Sauce

These spinach ricotta dumplings are flavorful bombs of greens, they come out fluffy and light, and are a great vegetarian main dish

side dish, vegetables, entreeAyala Laufer-CahanaAugust 18, 2021spinach, gnocchi, ricotta, pasta, vegetables, tomato, vegetable, vegetarian, plant-basedComment

Green Farro With Kale, Spinach and Dill

If you aren’t into farro yet you soon will be. Here I cook it in a purée of leafy green vegetables and herbs for a delicious and highly nutritious dish.

grain dishes, entree, side dish, vegetablesAyala Laufer-CahanaJune 17, 2021spinach, kale, dill, cashew, farro, grain, whole grain, Whole Wheat, vegetableComment

Ricotta and Taleggio Herbed Focaccia

Ayala Laufer-CahanaMay 21, 2021Comment

Zucchini, Potato and Fresh Herbs Gratin

This dish relies on fresh herbs for its explosion of flavor. The fresh herbs also pack lots of nutrition—they’re a powerhouse of phytochemicals and antioxidants, and a great addition to your healthy diet. Use new potatoes and very fresh zucchini for best results.

entree, baked goods, vegetablesAyala Laufer-CahanaMarch 21, 2021zucchini, gratin, vegetarian, vegetable, potato, herbs, entree, summerComment

A Very Crunchy Jicama Salad

I am particularly fond of jicama’s flavor and crunch – it tastes like a crisp only-faintly-sweet apple. Jicama isn’t widely available in all markets, so you can replace it with kohlrabi, daikon radish, Jerusalem artichoke or water chestnuts

appetizers, salads, vegetables, side dishAyala Laufer-CahanaMarch 3, 2021jicama, salad, onion, carrot, pepper, herbs, avocadoComment

The Most Chocolatey Cookies Ever

These cookies are perfect – textbook for the serious chocolate lover and great for cookie fans, too. Also great as a homemade holiday gift.

dessert, baked goodsAyala Laufer-CahanaFebruary 11, 2021dessert, cookies, brown, holiday gift, chocolate, vegetarian, thanksgivingComment

Ricotta Gnocchi With a Basil Cilantro Pesto

Ricotta gnocchi are surprisingly easy to make – much less finicky than potato gnocchi. They’re also lighter and fluffier.

side dish, entreeAyala Laufer-CahanaDecember 3, 2020Ricotta gnocchi, ricotta, dumpling, perso, cilantro, basil, parmesan, pine nuts, garlicComment

Date, Hazelnut, Cardamom & Cacao Nib No-Bake Mini Cookies

These no bake gluten-free vegan cookies with no added sugar are little treats that keep well, and can be served as dessert, with tea, or as mini energy bars.

dessert, snacksAyala Laufer-CahanaNovember 5, 2020dates, cardamom, hazelnuts, cookies, cinnamon, lemon zest, cacao nibs, dessert, energy bar, gluten freeComment

Green salad with mango, citrus and slivered almonds, with a quick vinaigrette

This is a salad you can make in 5-10 minutes. I make sure I always have ingredients for salad, this way, no matter how busy it gets there’s always time for a large bowl of salad, and your daily dose of veggies and fruit is guaranteed.

appetizers, side dish, vegetables, saladsAyala Laufer-CahanaSeptember 24, 2020salad, lettuce, mango, hemp, almonds, dressing, grapefruit, quick meal, thanksgivingComment

Pasta With Roasted Tomatoes, Capers and Labneh

Veggies take a central role in flavoring and in presence in this delicious pasta dish, comprising at least half of the serving bowl

entree, grain dishes, vegetables, side dishAyala Laufer-CahanaSeptember 4, 2020labne, capers, pasta, tomatoes, garlic, parmesan, pappardellaComment

Eggplant with soy garlicky tahini dressing and pickles on top

In this recipe, which is a deconstructed and upgraded baba ganouch, roasted eggplant is topped with a flavorful garlicky tahini, and a few colorful toppings.

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