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Eggplant curry with mung bean dahl and saffron infused basmati rice

POSTED ON September 17, 2009

Posted in Gluten free, Mains

Eggplant curry with mung bean dahl and saffron infused basmati rice

This is a great curry to make in late summer when the tomatoes are coming to an end and seem better off cooked, and multi colored eggplants are in abundance. I love the way the cooked eggplant here becomes so soft and succulent that it melts in your mouth; the aromatic spices and tangy tomatoes [...] continue reading ->

Polenta with grilled romano beans and rustic pesto

POSTED ON July 5, 2009

Posted in Gluten free, Grains, Mains

Polenta with grilled romano beans and rustic pesto

A post about Cayuga Pure Organics has been bubbling to the surface of my blog for weeks now. I have been buying their delicious dried beans at the farmers market (recipes to follow soon) and discovered recently that they also grind their own spelt and wheat for flour, and corn into a coarse meal that inspired [...] continue reading ->

Curried chickpea cakes with cilantro coconut chutney

POSTED ON June 20, 2009

Posted in Condiments, Gluten free, Mains

Curried chickpea cakes with cilantro coconut chutney

Tonight, I am going over to my friend Susan’s for dinner; it is always a pleasure to share meals, prosecco and conversation on her lovely terrace. Susan Simon is an author of many wonderful cookbooks and a catering extraordinaire. In the 10 years that I have known her she has taught me a lot about food [...] continue reading ->

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"Amy Chaplin makes the most delicious, healthy, inventive vegetarian food I've eaten. She is also a lovely person and a great cooking teacher. I wish I could eat her food all the time."
Natalie Portman

"Everything Amy touches and creates turns to pure deliciousness! Her food is made with so much love and the freshest ingredients, you can taste and feel it's goodness in every bite."
Liv Tyler

“Amy Chaplin's food is scrumptious, beautiful and meticulous. It is nourishing to the eye, the body, the spirit.”
Anna Deavere Smith

“Amy Chaplin manifests rare culinary skills—food she prepares is beautifully balanced with flavor, color, healing and aromatic qualities, seasonal and regional aspects. The result is, her food art nourishes the entire person, serving to awaken and elevate the senses with remarkable therapeutic benefit.”
Paul Pitchford, author of Healing with Whole Foods

“Amy Chaplin is one of the world’s foremost vegan chefs and creative spirits. She contributed immeasurably to the success and international reputation of Angelica Kitchen for it’s innovative vegan cuisine.”
Leslie McEachern, owner of Angelica Kitchen

"Amy’s whole food cleanse was a transformative experience for me. Amy educated me about the many ingredients she used, so I could continue to integrate them into my life. I can’t imagine a better way to invest in my own health and well-being."
E. Andrews, private client

"Amy Chaplin is the most gifted, intuitive, and awesomely wonderful cook out there. She is a wholesome foods wizard, a chef extraordinaire, and one of the loveliest women you will ever meet"
Maggie Lyon Varadhan, private client

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