This is a new favorite potato dish, inspired by Ethiopian cuisine and a quick gem to put together. The key element of this dish is berbere, an Ethiopian hot and peppery spice blend consisting of an array of spices, most commonly chilies, fenugreek, holy basil, paprika, coriander, cardamom, allspice, cumin, peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon, and ajwain seeds … and it makes everything for those of us enjoying some spice in our lives even spicier and emphatically more satisfying. Often compared to curry powder, it is really quite unique and I would recommend it highly for those wishing to explore Ethiopian cuisine, as berbere is an essential component in the vast and unique variety of dishes from that region.

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Since 2007 I have been documenting and sharing recipes from my vegetarian kitchen. Though I have long adored spring rolls, I have not shared a recipe for these long cherished Asian delights, until now … This version which I am sharing cuts down on the oil normally associated with spring rolls, as they are commonly deep fried—accordingly, this recipe features baked spring rolls. Since I have been a vegetarian for over 30 years, this recipe is vegetarian and, in this case, also vegan friendly.

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Coleslaw is a pleasure any time of year, but also a summertime favorite when the temperatures are soaring and less time in the kitchen over a hot stove is desirable. This twist on a classic incorporates miso and tahini into a thick and creamy dressing for something a bit out of the ordinary, resulting in a combination of flavors that you won't soon forget. Any sort of cabbage will do for this salad, such as nappa, savoy, red/purple or green — here I used a combination of red and green for a colourful and flavorful crunchy contrast.

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This delightfully easy side dish takes advantage of fresh local asparagus and other staple ingredients that a well-stocked kitchen is sure to offer up. Featured here is also a signature homemade vegan alternative to Parmesan cheese which is also easy to make and packed with protein from nuts and nutritional yeast, and also hemp seeds if you choose to include those. Though much different than dairy-based Parmesan, it has the appealing saltiness of genuine Parmesan cheese, depending on how much sea salt you decide to include, and makes a filling and a desirable substitute in its own right.

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