One Green Planet | Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter | Activity https://www.onegreenplanet.org/members/betsydijulio_ogpblogger/activity/ Activity feed for Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:42:44 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 38296af81861bd750a8cad60eef10d7b Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481053626 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:05:09 -0500 These unique savory biscuits will be a welcome addition to your bread basket anytime an easy, but extra-special bread is the order of the day or night! With a can of white beans in the pantry, but not in the mood […]

]]> 0 c4cfda02a13319e4998c284b20ba966c Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/chocolate-chip-and-chunk-cookies-with-oreos-graham-crackers-and-pecans/ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 13:35:27 -0400 Thumbnail

Yields:  Approximately 2.5 dozen cookies

This recipe was born out of necessity.  The need: a fitting “thank you” treat for our fabulous Computer Resource duo at the high school where I teach.  That would […]

]]> 0 4b77f26d276bc06743e62f3290e40e08 Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/foodandhealth/recipe-crostini-topped-with-creamy-macadamia-cheese-spread-and-fresh-curried-fig-and-golden-grape-tomato-chutney/ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 16:55:05 -0400 Probably like a lot of vegetarians, dairy was the last frontier between me and an entirely vegan diet. So, a number of years ago when I made the switch, I found that, much to my surprise, cheese had been masking […]

]]> 0 c5cf1149f4bfb5ab7fe343f1c141c530 Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-cornmeal-and-nooch-croustades/ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 16:50:49 -0400 ThumbnailSimply put, croustades are crusts.  So easy to make, my scrumptious version is infused with the irresistable flavor, nutrition, and the golden color of nutritional yeast powder, aka “nooch,” combined with cornmeal […]

]]> 0 4f09d550d51ed6c70fc9b91cbb2a2c43 Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-pimento-cheese-spread/ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 16:50:12 -0400 Pimento cheese is right up there with egg salad on my comfort food meter.  Craving pimento cheese recently, but lamenting that even the vegan version is pretty calorie-laden, it occurred to me that shredded […]

]]> 0 fe24070bd934e5936d815a8f9427b5e2 Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-thyme-scented-roasted-grapes/ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 16:13:41 -0400 Thumbnail

Roasted grape recipes–if you can call them that since they are more like methods–vary greatly in terms of temperature and time: everything from a half-hour at a moderate temperature to a few minutes under […]

]]> 0 81c42b32ccba41304fd2f4a414216c51 Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-sweet-potato-latkes-with-chutney-sour-cream-and-curried-onion-apple-white-bean-topping/ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 05:37:15 -0400 For this crowd-pleasing dish, perfect for Hanukkah or other winter holiday celebrations, I started with the Two Potato Latkes from my Blooming Platter Cookbook: A Harvest of Seasonal Vegan Recipes (Vegan Heritage […]

]]> 0 ad97bd5ab4953c32e86194c3a928df07 Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-moroccan-grilled-eggplant-onion-and-white-bean-spread/ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 04:12:24 -0400 Thumbnail

Yield: 4 appetizer servings

Ingredients:

1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Sea salt to taste
2-8 inch Japanese eggplants, stem ends […]

]]> 0 db0028bfe679f70830394b6e8130aca2 Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-southern-savory-tarts-with-black-bean-puree-fresh-figs-and-sweet-tea-drizzle/ Tue, 24 Sep 2013 03:09:58 -0400 Yield: 4-4 inch tarts or 1-8 inch tart

Recently, my friend David–the choral director at our school, known as my “building husband”–joined me for dinner here at home.  (My real husband, Joe, was out of town a […]

]]> 0 6694dd3f51ad8aab2e459f6066b7aa74 Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-smokey-pumpkin-grits-with-maple-roasted-pepitas/ Tue, 24 Sep 2013 02:59:10 -0400 Yield: 4 servings

This golden and delicious dish personifies fall.  Whether you serve it for breakfast or brunch, as tapas, or as a side dish, it is sure to satisfy as a warm and comforting ode to […]

]]> 0 65281b14180cd5ac8f52f8fa6db9f04d Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-baked-swiss-chard-or-kale-and-sweet-potato-spring-rolls-with-anise-scented-sage-butter-sauce/ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 17:04:52 -0400 Thumbnail

Yield: 4 spring rolls (recipe easily multiplies)

These uniquely flavored spring rolls (anise and sage–who knew?) are like little specially wrapped gifts!  And they derive their unique texture from being […]

]]> 0 fd7bbb6c61cc1e661cbcc5c733611677 Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/ruths-chris-tempura-onion-ring-cups-with-creamed-kale/ Fri, 20 Sep 2013 13:25:40 -0400 Thumbnail

Okay, I know I have some explaining to do…Ruth’s Chris Steak House?

Well, you see, after we went to the movies one night this past December, my husband Joe and I headed over to a wine bar we like, only to […]

]]> 0 c78aadcfa20c62e62ebf54dd3dd46d1a Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-peanut-butter-and-fresh-apple-pancakes-with-peanut-butter-maple-syrup/ Mon, 26 Aug 2013 00:59:45 -0400 Thumbnail

Yield: 8 pancakes (4 servings)

After a little gardening, yoga, and errands, I didn’t get around to “lunch” until about 3 p.m. this afternoon.

I was craving one of the fresh Virginia grown apples I had […]

]]> 0 91f14e2779cd612f9c27e7860375543a Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-black-bean-and-pecan-butter-sauce-over-grilled-eggplant-and-sauteed-spinach/ Fri, 23 Aug 2013 04:25:17 -0400 Thumbnail

Yield: 4 servings

How exciting to share this recipe with you!  I thought of this special sauce recently as our 22nd (!) anniversary approached and we were expecting dinner guests.  It was the star component […]

]]> 0 69f03107ad478b7eee322ae16b1ef404 Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-miso-roasted-pumpkin-and-grilled-tofu-over-udon-noodles/ Sun, 18 Aug 2013 18:51:24 -0400 Move over pumpkin pie…there’s some savory competition in town!

This time of year, our farm market is a sea of cheery pumpkins in fanciful shapes, colors and textures.  I’m a little embarrassed to admit, though […]

]]> 1 ef886b72409deec3b7a665a77bedae2e Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-potato-chip-encrusted-baked-chicken-salad-sandwiches/ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 12:20:25 -0400 Yield: 8 sandwich halves

Crack open a southern community cookbook–especially one from a small church–and you will likely find the non-vegan version of this ladies’ luncheon favorite made with, of course, a […]

]]> 0 4f6abb6e2297db9cc6b3a2b6432f1a93 Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-indian-saag-dip/ Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:57:16 -0400 Thumbnail

This dip reinterprets one of my favorite entrees from Indian restaurants which, sadly, is often not vegan due to the addition of dairy. The bright green color and heady aroma of my version is a tribute to […]

]]> 0 075a170bfbfadaa8dd0324c6e792b8e9 Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/indian-cashew-swiss-chard-kale-or-spinach/ Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:57:02 -0400 Thumbnail

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Somehow, my planning hadn’t been very good, as we were about to leave town for five days and I had two bunches of hardy Red Russian Kale and 1 of beautiful rainbow Swiss Chard in our […]

]]> 0 18f6ed6fd1b14828414fd2daff218729 Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-fresh-green-tomato-charred-corn-and-basil-salsa/ Mon, 22 Jul 2013 04:52:54 -0400 The heat of July in Eastern Virginia–and many places in the U.S. and beyond–calls for something cold and crunchy filled with lots of colorful and nutritious hydrating moisture.  So, recently, when I visited our […]

]]> 0 96fa108e440a2ad743ccf2486218dbb3 Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-bangkok-black-rice-salad-with-fresh-peach/ Mon, 22 Jul 2013 04:52:49 -0400 Yield: 6 servings

Many of my favorite ingredients from Thai cuisine combine in this stunning salad.  Only, because I’m a Southern gal–southern U.S. that is–I include a peach where someone else might include a […]

]]> 0 8953ed729806e48892a1c6346d47dbff Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-ginger-streusel-pear-pie/ Mon, 22 Jul 2013 03:29:51 -0400 Thumbnail

To my way of thinking, Harry and David, purveyors of gourmet foods, have almost single-handedly rendered pears one of the most sought after gifts of the holiday season.  And it has something to do, not only […]

]]> 0 811a0a8523adde53f9912323b3844c08 Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-snickers-inspired-chocolate-caramel-and-peanut-butter-pie/ Mon, 22 Jul 2013 03:29:46 -0400 Thumbnail

Yield: 8 to 10 servings (I like to slice this a little thinner than the typical 8 servings, as it is SO rich!)

In this delectable pie, each layer is more addicting than the one before!

I start with a chocolate […]

]]> 0 6ca69e124cd14962a664677c6d3c9a0f Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-classic-vegan-gingerbread-bundt-cake/ Mon, 22 Jul 2013 03:13:11 -0400 Yield: 1 9-inch bundt cake

I think I may embark on a crusade to “veganize” as many as of the fabulous recipes created by the talented folks at Cook’s Country TV/Cook’s Illustrated as possible.

I believe I’m […]

]]> 0 d31f5034c750ab914b8b618ac8cd6c7c Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/vegan-lemon-verbena-shortbread-sandwich-cookies-with-vegan-lemon-curd-filling/ Fri, 19 Jul 2013 03:30:45 -0400 Thumbnail

Yield: 1 1/2 dozen sandwich cookies (If a double recipe is desired, I recommend simply preparing the recipe twice to avoid overcrowding your food processor.)

These cookies were quite a hit, with men and […]

]]> 0 098f436f1a7a619d0211c0a0b8c05751 Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter commented on the post, Grasshopper Pie [Vegan] https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-grasshopper-pie/comment-page-1/#comment-117419 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 15:15:22 -0400 Somehow I missed your comment, Alisa. So glad that the Go Dairy Free Guru approves! Cheers!

]]> 78fa4b5cd18d0d5736bd46ccd9a4951c Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter commented on the post, Butternut Squash Lasagna [Vegan] https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-butternut-squash-lasagna-with-smokey-marinara-sauce-and-ricotta-with-kale-pesto/comment-page-1/#comment-117418 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 15:06:31 -0400 Stephen, I think you and I have similar palates! So glad this recipe captured your fancy too. I thought it was funny that you wrote “seedy topic.” I’m sure you meant “topping,” but, hey, I like seeds as a topic […]

]]> d2ee1f3ee0212a68dc83b14aa91ad31e Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter commented on the post, Smokey Pumpkin Grits With Maple-Roasted Pepitas [Vegan] https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-smokey-pumpkin-grits-with-maple-roasted-pepitas/comment-page-1/#comment-117417 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 15:03:46 -0400 Stephen, my apologies; somehow I didn’t see your comment from almost a year ago! thank you for taking time to share your thoughts. I totally agree about not needing an excuse to eat pumpkin! Like sweet […]

]]> 23362348c050430379316d3db8e9b137 Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-vegan-charred-corn-on-the-cob-with-thai-chili-lime-mayo/ Wed, 03 Jul 2013 17:21:13 -0400 Thumbnail

Yield: 4 servings

If you loved my Thai Not Dogs–and if you haven’t tried them you must!–then you will swoon for this preparation for fresh summer corn on the cob.

It is reminiscent of what I think of […]

]]> 0 d411e6ce4951dca317bc156dd81dcad8 Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-chorizo-apple-and-chickpeas-with-fresh-kale-and-cashew-sauce/ Mon, 10 Jun 2013 04:02:50 -0400 Thumbnail

Yield: 4 servings (you may have left over Kale Sauce)

This Spanish-inspired dish is so pretty with its warm, golden stew-like base and its fresh green sauce. And the flavors complement each other perfectly: […]

]]> 0 34071bda5451886bbbd79c7484cf38ad Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-butternut-squash-lasagna-with-smokey-marinara-sauce-and-ricotta-with-kale-pesto/ Mon, 10 Jun 2013 04:02:43 -0400 Yield: 4 servings

Every time I think about making a butternut squash lasagna–and there have been many times over the years!–I never end up doing it because I can’t make up my mind about whether or not to […]

]]> 0 95ee8b8717a55d4da8cbc8da95ba3572 Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-spinach-quesadillas-with-strawberry-spring-onion-salsa/ Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:11:39 -0400 Yield: 4 servings (easily multiplies)

Vegan Strawberry-Spring Onion Salsa

2 cups sliced strawberries
2 spring onions, thinly sliced crosswise
2 medium cloves garlic, minced
Juice of one-half of a lime […]

]]> 0 981ced4b41f0afabb2b5e313f68c38c3 Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/chicken-green-chili-and-hominy-posole/ Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:46:49 -0400 Thumbnail

Yield: 4 servings

This simple, flavorful and robust soup is sure to become a cold weather favorite.  However, unlike most of my recipes, it doesn’t rely on seasonal ingredients, so you can actually enjoy it […]

]]> 0 261f87dc2136b366b7f01ffb8354ad21 Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-vegan-fish-and-chips-a-cleaned-up-british-classic/ Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:54:35 -0400 Yield: 4 servings Of all the flavors in the non-vegan world, those that hail from the sea seem to be the most difficult to reproduce in a home kitchen even using Nori (roasted seaweed sheets used in sushi), dulce […]

]]> 0 87b063ef0f75be302422b232c7379d38 Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-knock-off-amole-guacamole-made-with-fresh-green-peas/ Wed, 01 May 2013 22:52:42 -0400 Thumbnail

I developed a food sensitivity to avocados in my twenties. It was a sad day, as I was born in Texas and loved my mom’s “guac.” Even if you enjoy avocados, this dip is a refreshing adaptation of the original, […]

]]> 0 62d5eabf5078efe5569cdb229e0f2b6c Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-smokey-pumpkin-grits-with-shitake-mushrooms-in-kale-pesto-cream-sauce/ Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:37:30 -0400 Yield: 4 servings

Simple as it is, my Smokey Pumpkin Grits with Shitake Mushrooms in a Kale Pesto Cream Sauce is one of the tastiest and most satisfying dishes you will ever eat.  Perfect for a fall dinner or […]

]]> 0 f718055c39751f0dab8ef063bb867b62 Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-the-best-vegan-chicken-and-sausage-gumbo-non-vegan-husband-approved/ Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:11:23 -0400 Yield: 6 to 8 servings

While I think this gumbo really is “the best,” “THE BEST” in the recipe title is a reference to the way “Cook’s Country” host and creator, Christopher Kimball, always pronounces their […]

]]> 0 583ccb3d82b8a4998bf77367c7eb36af Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-black-eyed-pea-and-spinach-cakes-with-sun-dried-tomato-tartar-sauce/ Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:36:53 -0400 Thumbnail

I subscribe to the theory that if eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day brings good luck, then eating them for the month of January provides extra insurance.  And who couldn’t use a little extra good […]

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Yield: 4 servings

I always love to see our beloved and talented contractor, Ted Zappia, show up…perhaps most especially when he arrives with his tools AND a bucket of plump figs fresh from his family […]

]]> 0 78dc277162b0042ba7df9e666ee84b16 Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-frito-chili-spinach-pie/ Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:44:52 -0400 Yield: 8 servings

As I’ve mentioned a few times lately, I am on a major “comfort food” kick, veganizing old recipes like Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole and much more.

With daylight savings time here and the […]

]]> 0 6e46ff6824b86383652529420c1c2179 Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-grasshopper-pie/ Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:10:05 -0400 Thumbnail

Vegan Grasshopper Pies are a varied lot.  Refrigerated, frozen, made from mint ice cream…made from spinach(!), they cover the gamut.

But I set out to make one like I remember from my vegetarian days: a […]

]]> 0 a9c57f78230d08bd600daad9b5643414 Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-pureed-lentil-dip-with-caramelized-leeks/ Wed, 06 Mar 2013 06:51:22 -0500 Thumbnail
Yield: 2 servings

For some reason–maybe  because its winter–I have been obsessed lately with creating vegan versions of some of my favorite comfort foods.

So when I started craving chips-n-dip, you know: […]

]]> 0 639f0ae18759ed0ae4e527467a163064 Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-chickpea-sweet-potato-kale-green-olive-dried-fruit-and-cashew-tagine/ Tue, 05 Mar 2013 03:23:21 -0500 From grains and legumes to veggies, fruits, herbs, nuts and seeds, this spicy Moroccan melange is a world of healthful flavors all simply cooked together in one melting pot.  If you have a ceramic tagine, by all […]

]]> 0 adb57fc5b886ca43d3f7697561f8d79d Betsy DiJulio: Blogger, The Blooming Platter wrote a new post https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-vegan-pigs-in-plums-smoked-almond-stuffed-dried-plums-rolled-in-nutritional-yeast/ Mon, 04 Mar 2013 04:09:54 -0500 Thumbnail

Pretty, healthy snacks with interesting and complex flavors can be hard to come by.  But look no further!

On a recent visit to my parents’ and sisters’ home, I was poking around in the pantry for […]

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