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Dec 105 min read

How to Make a Vegan Savory Bread Pudding with Leeks Using JUST Egg

By swapping out the eggs and cream for plant-based alternatives like JUSTegg, this classic dish becomes a vegan-friendly comfort food that's

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Dec 103 min read

Warm. Creamy. Delicious Chestnut and Pear Velouté Soup.

Chestnut and pear soup is a delightful blend of earthy chestnuts and sweet pears, creating a comforting dish perfect for cooler days.

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Dec 103 min read

Homemade Vegan Goat-Style Cheese: Easy, Affordable, and Delicious!

Making your own vegan goat-style cheese at home is surprisingly simple, costs a fraction of what you’d pay at the store, and delivers flavor

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Nov 65 min read

How to Make Delicious Marinated Mushrooms

Marinated mushrooms offer an easy, tasty way to enjoy all the health benefits of mushrooms while adding an extra zing to any meal. Give this

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Nov 54 min read

Roasting garlic is a simple process that yields soft, spreadable goodness.

Mild, nutty, almost sweet roasted garlic can be the MVP of a dish, adding a satisfying complexity.

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Aug 203 min read

Discover the simple and delicious joy of Panzanella salad!

This simple, yet delicious Italian dish makes the most of summer's fresh produce, transforming humble ingredients into a flavorful and satis

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Oct 2, 20223 min read

Simple No-Knead Bake Anytime Bread!

Thanks for pestering me to post this recipe! This recipe is so easy and convenient that it's almost criminal. Really. It only takes about...

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Jan 4, 20223 min read

Fritatta without fear!

If you've gone plant-based, and are foregoing eggs, you needn't deprive yourself of easy, satisfying egg-based entrees like the humble,...

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Sep 17, 20214 min read

West African Collard, Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew: Authentically satisfying.

You may have already noticed that I love Collard Greens. Big time. I could give up every other kind of green leafy vegetable except for...

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Jul 25, 20215 min read

Vegan Seitan Lentil 'Steaks' will satisfy that craving

Anybody who's gone WFPB (Whole-Food, Plant-based) will admit there are times when they'll get that craving for a juicy, flavorful cut of,...

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Jul 10, 20214 min read

Japanese-inspired Golden tomato Gazpacho: Fast. Vegan. Refreshing.

It's 104 degrees here in Reno, Nevada today, and I'm not about to turn on a microwave, much less the stove. I'm not sure that I could...

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May 6, 20213 min read

Oil-free Romesco Sauce: Swirl over pasta. Drizzle over vegetables. Spoon into soup or stew.

Romesco sauce is one of the greatest gifts Spain ever gave to the culinary world. I first encountered it during a driving (and eating!)...

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Apr 9, 20213 min read

Dinner Inspirations: April 2021

Shown above, store bought vegetable raviolis served over three sauces: Pureed carrot miso, Spinach and pea, and a tangy puree of those...

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Mar 11, 20214 min read

Japanese-style Koji Broth is quick, easy and so delicious!

This broth is killer. It's so perfectly balanced, rich and flavorful, without being 'over the top'. It shouldn't be this easy, but it is....

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Mar 7, 20214 min read

Potage de Crécy - Creamy vegan Instant Pot carrot soup. Elevated.

This became one of my favorite soups after I had it years ago in a little, unexceptional Paris bistro. The waiter delicately mounded an...

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Mar 2, 20214 min read

Asian Dumplings: Fill your freezer full of 'Quick and Delicious'

I've been a fan of Asian dumplings in all their many forms for as long as I can remember. My father was a veteran of the Yangtze River...

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Feb 25, 20213 min read

Lose your fear of tempeh with Tempeh Gumbo!

Believe it or not, but before a couple years ago, I didn't have a clear idea of what tempeh was. Sorta kinda like tofu? Maybe? Having...

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Feb 23, 20214 min read

Lentils alla Norma

I've made the classic dish, Pasta alla Norma for years. It's one of my standards when I have a nice eggplant to use. But, as I was...

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Feb 16, 20213 min read

Pasta Alla Vodka for two

Hey, there's no need to order takeout for a richly satisfying Italian dinner for two! Get the red checkered tablecloth out. Light some...

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Feb 16, 20213 min read

Vegan No-Oil Heavy Cashew 'Cream' is fast, simple and richly satisfying

You've joined the 'just say "No" to dairy' crowd, but are wondering what to do when you've gotta have heavy cream for a recipe. Hmmm....

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