Jazzy Vegetarian: Blog

This contest is now closed. Many many thanks to all who entered!  Here is wishing you happy, healthy summer cooking!

It has been a beautiful summer  for JAZZY VEGETARIAN and I am excited to share our newest cookbook contest with you! First and foremost, I’d like to thank everyone for tuning in and for the enthusiastic daily emails we are receiving with questions, support and love!

Now, you may win an autographed copy of Laura Theodore's companion cookbook to the Jazzy Vegetarian Cooking show on Public Television, entitled: JAZZY VEGETARIAN: Lively Vegan Cuisine That’s Easy and Delicious. The cookbook contains over 120 cherished recipes, including many of the recipes featured in the show and it reveals how to create fabulous yet effortless plant-based recipes that that everyone can master!

Here are the winners! 

 Grand Prize

Julieann Hogate

Second Prize (Tied)

Valerie McGowan 

Lynn McDougal 

Third Prize

Karen Stein 

Honorable Mention

Marie Cayuela

Lory

Kit Emory

Sybil 

Lory

Kit Emory

Sybil 

Now, you may win an autographed copy of Laura Theodore's companion cookbook to the Jazzy Vegetarian Cooking show on Public Television, entitled: JAZZY VEGETARIAN: Lively Vegan Cuisine That’s Easy and Delicious. The cookbook contains over 120 cherished recipes, including many of the recipes featured in the show and it reveals how to create fabulous yet effortless plant-based recipes that that everyone can master!

Just answer this question: What is your favorite summer produce and what is your preferred way to prepare it, vegan style? 

During the summer months I love making and serving chilled soups for a jazzy first course, breezy lunch or light supper. Aromatic basil along with ripe, juicy tomatoes are at the height of their season in July and August, making it the ideal time to purchase them from your local farmers’ market to prepare this refreshing soup.

July 4^th is almost here! I love to host an vegan holiday gathering this time of year.

If you have not tried broccoli rabe before, here is a simple, delectable and jazzylicious recipe to try. Happy, healthy cooking!

Whole Grain Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Garbanzo Beans  

There are so many ways to prepare and serve fresh kale, but no matter how you serve it, kale has to be cleaned first. Cleaning dark leafy greens (kale, spinach, romaine, collards, etc.) is essential in order to rid leaves of the sandy residue often found on their surfaces. Removing residues before cooking is very important, otherwise your greens recipes may have a “gritty” taste. I have included a delicious recipe and my no-fail way to prep kale!