Plant-based Fresh and Foraged Recipes
The nights are getting longer and colder, and the snap of October brings the first of winter’s frosts. But before the dark and cold nights of winter take hold, we’ve got another stop to make- this one just as dark, but a whole lot more …
We’re heading into Fall, and one food that always get’s me in Autumn mood is cornbread. We’ve added a sweet and savory, foraged, vegan, healthier twist on ours though! Crumbly, sweet, with warming or curry spices, this pawpaw cornbread is delicious warm with vegan butter …
It’s Wednesday night, you’re home at 5:30 and eating dinner by 6- nothing boring, it’s arugula topped mushroom flatbreads. These flatbreads are crispy, with all the umami greatness of the mushrooms and garlic and onions. On top, a simple arugula salad, dressed with balsamic vinegar …
I found it sitting at the base of a large, old oak tree- dinner. Fall heralds the arrival of maitake mushrooms, also known as hen of the woods, and they’re one of the tastiest wild mushrooms you’ll ever try. They’re large, meaty, and filled with …
Soft, crusty bread with a flavorful, creamy sauce, crunchy cabbage, sharp pickles, and sweet and savory tomatoes lay the background for the real star of the show- deep fried shrimp of the woods. Because if you’re going to go through the effort of foraging, why …
It’s dinner time, and tonight we’re eating potatoes! Vegan potato gratin with rosemary and leeks, topped with a soft cashew crust, specifically. Potato gratin is that magical moment where sliced potatoes are piled on top of each other in layers, and baked with a creamy …
For the past three days, my lunch has been flaky crackers, vegan cream cheese, and tomato jam. Not the most healthy meal, for sure, but I can’t help it. It’s so delicious! The secret is all in fresh, vine-ripened tomatoes and the perfect savory tomato …
Soft, silky, bitable but quickly melting in the mouth, this vegan coconut key lime fudge is sweet, rich, tart, creamy, and flavored with fresh, aromatic key limes. It’s got a delicious coconut flavor, with hints of white chocolate, but neither of those two elements can …
If you’re looking to make a simple dinner with a bit of a wow factor, try these vegetarian (and vegan!) stuffed peppers. They’re filled with Israeli couscous salad, made with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, lemon zest, fresh basil, and other herbs and spices. They’re individually …
Hello snackers- this one’s for you! These sesame blistered shishito peppers are fantastic snack food. Mildly spicy, flavorful, sesame, and salty, they are also healthy, quick to make, and super snackable. I like to think of them as edamame’s more interesting cousin- the one with …