Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake For graham cracker crust: 1 1/4 cups chocolate or regular graham cracker crumbs (from nine 5-by 2 1/2-inch graham crackers) 3 tablespoons sugar 4 tablespoons Earth Balance vegan buttery spread, melted and cooled,…

My lunch today, wonky onigiri and not-tightly-rolled-enough sushi. Although in my defense, it was the first time I’ve attempted sushi in about five years.

No-Bake Boston Cream Pie Strata Serves 6 About 20 ounces (4 sleeves) graham crackersFor the cream 3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 large eggs 3 egg yolks 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 cups half-and-half 2 teaspo…

“Ohh, Miso…Nori”- Quick and Easy Veggie Miso Soup with Lentil Curry Nori Rolls Last week I had the pleasure of taking a Macrobiotic cooking class in Santa Monica. Cookbook authors and restaurant owners, Eric and Sanae, taught an amazing an…

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon mint extract 6 to 8 drops green food color 1 egg 1 cup creme de menthe baking chips 1 cup semisweet…

Peanut Butter & Fudge Oatmeal Cookies makes 4 dozen 1/2 cup unsalted butter, very soft 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup white sugar 3 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 4 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats 2 teaspoons baking soda 1…