Plant-based Fresh and Foraged Recipes
We may be hit with a little bit of warm weather as I write this- today peaked in the sixties!- but as we continue into February, things are bound to get colder. February is the coldest month of the year, so temperatures below zero are …
There’s nothing worse than buying a loaf of beautiful, hearty bread, and not eating it in time so you’re left with a stale, hard, inedible loaf. This is a recipe that seeks to salvage that stale bread- the Italian classic of pane cotto. With a …
Rice- The Global Staple Rice- short grained, long grained, brown or white- it’s a simple ingredient, but one that finds itself at the heart of many different food cultures. It is the seed of grass species, and is enjoyed around the globe, at it’s highest …
“You’re veeegan? But where do you get your protein?” This repeated refrain is basically like being inducted into the vegan club. Along with “plants feel pain too” and “BACON!”, the phrases basically start to sound like the buzzing of an annoying mosquito- ever present, unceasing, …
Crispy wonton shells encase the soft, flavorful, vegan tofu-based cream cheese, filled with scallions and seasoned with sriracha. They are dipped into a sweet, fruity, homemade duck sauce. Everything’s a little lighter with these vegan air fried cream cheese wontons- they’re fried in less oil, …
Dessert is all very well, but I don’t always want to wait until after dinner to snack on something sweet. Often, right around 2 or 3 pm, I have the desire to sit down with a second cup of coffee, and nibble on a dessert-like …
Vibrant and unpretentious, this hearty rice dish is full of traditional flavors and techniques, accomplished with a wide range of less traditional ingredients. Soft, seasoned rice on top is set off by the crunchy, bottom layer of the vegan paella. Roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, …
There is something so New World about these pancakes- the soft, almost floral flavor from the pinole in the pancakes, set alongside fragrant vanilla, and topped with sweet, sticky, blueberry jam-like maple syrup. These pinole pancakes are a step above and beyond the classic pancakes …
Click Here for a Print-Friendly Version Spicy and sweet, this red pepper and pumpkin seed vegan dip is creamy, smooth, and flavorful. It’s a party in a bowl, perfect to bring to a party, with a rich, roasted flavor. Savory onions, garlic, and peppers give …
A little sweet, a little spicy, and a whole lot of garlicky, this air-fried eggplant in spicy garlic sauce is sautéed with sweet bell peppers, crunchy jicama and spicy ginger. This is a fresher, brighter, healthier take on the restaurant-style eggplant in spicy garlic sauce, …