Lentils Make the Veggie World Go Round

Posted by Kitchen Shaman | Apr 9, 2014 | Entree, Recipes |

In my search for protein loaded, palatable food packed with flavor, I have landed on the humble lentil for the basis of many stews and soups that I am making these days.

I have combined several ingredients native to the North American continent, Sun chokes - Jerusalem artichokes - and sweet potatoes, into the lentil stew. Today's stew took on a curry flavor profile. I used fenugreek, turmeric, and cumin, lemon juice, and amchur powder (mango). Definitely a deep infusion of two different cuisines.

How to Cook Black Beans

Posted by Kitchen Shaman | Oct 19, 2013 | Beans & Rice, Recipes |

A Black Bean crock pot recipe that will amaze your friends and family.

Vegan White Gravy, variations

Posted by Kitchen Shaman | Jun 27, 2013 | Recipes, Sauces |

One of the harder things about going vegan is making sauces. Without all the butter, cream and animal fat, how do you get good flavor into your sauces. I've been investigating this culinary quandary for quite awhile. And while I am adept at making chili sauces and soup broths, I've yet to find the magic in making a good gravy. Until I stumbled upon the secret. Mushrooms.

Versatile Vegan White Gravy

Posted by Kitchen Shaman | Jun 26, 2013 | Recipes, Sauces |

Originally published in November, 2011, I thought I would revisit this versatile and vibrant vegan gravy. It is simple, yet packed with flavor, and can pair with any number of tasty entrees, especially Portobello Steaks with mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus.

Taking Stock, with Vegetables

Posted by Kitchen Shaman | Jun 19, 2013 | Recipes, Soups & Stocks |

A good soup or sauce, and even some dressings have a solid stock base to them. I like to cook beans in a vegetable stock because it adds a certain depth of flavor. Yes, you can make the stock in the pan when making the soup, but sometimes time constraints demand that a prepared stock is used.

Good Vegan Pastries

Posted by Kitchen Shaman | Jun 1, 2013 | Restaurant Reviews, Restaurants |

Momo & and Co is nestled in Downtown Santa Fe, up the street from some of the more popular eateries. We were excited because they promised 100% gluten free and mostly vegan food. We trekked down there in the late morning to see what would inspire us.

Rock Star Chef for a Day

Posted by Kitchen Shaman | Dec 7, 2012 | Cooking Demos |

The Food Demo from last weekend was so much fun. I learned more than I thought I would, and had some challenges at the site. But I overcame the obstacles pretty quickly to be able to both entertain and inform the audience.

I demonstrated how to make Portabello Steak Fajitas and Citrus Coleslaw. I ran out of mushroom fajitas before I did people, but I still had coleslaw and chili sauce left.

The challenges involved staging issues for my food. If I had read the email closely that said bring tables and chairs, I would have done that…but instead, I assumed there would be some room. Because of the promotional material people seemed to think that “free food” meant a free lunch, and the lines were long as Loving Hut passed out samples. They were however excited at the teeny tiny vegan tortillas that I had. read more

Soap can be Vegan too!

Posted by Kitchen Shaman | Dec 1, 2012 | Interviews, People |

I had the opportunity at the last Vegan bake sale to catch up with Tracy Perkins, owner of Strawberry Hedgehog. Here’s a flash interview about what she does.

Food Demo in Phoenix by the Kitchen Shaman

Posted by Kitchen Shaman | Nov 28, 2012 | Events, News |

Here’s your chance to see the Kitchen Shaman live in action. A Vegan Grocery store, VegCo Market is trying to start up in my home town of Phoenix. I’ve been given the opportunity to provide a Food Demo on Sunday, Dec 2nd, at 1:35 p.m. I’ll be making Portabello Steak Fajitas with a Citrus Slaw and Ancho Chili Sauce.

Come, participate, and show your support for VegCo Market here in Phoenix, and sample some of the awesome Kitchen Shaman food.

VegCo Party in the Park(ing Lot)

Vegan Bake Sale, Again!

Posted by Kitchen Shaman | Nov 16, 2012 | Events |

If you live in the Phoenix area, and want something cool to do on Sunday, there’s going to be a Vegan Bake Sale. Lots of goodies and good people will be there, and I’ll be bringing some treats. Don’t know what yet, gonna be a surprise! Hope to see you there!

veganbakesale

Author: Kitchen Shaman