Today is Independence Day here in the U.S., which means that many people will be heading to their backyards to fire up their barbecue grills. It’s a common misconception that the grill is strictly for cooking meat, because it’s actually a great way to cook tofu, tempeh, veggie burgers and tofu pups among other vegan fare. I’ve […]
Food
Three Meat-Free Burgers for Your July 4th BBQ
MUSHROOM-NUT BURGERS Here is an easy way to make a great-tasting burger substitute. When paired with a bun, this burger has a hearty texture and robust taste that stands in magnificently for the meat-based version. Bonus: Freezes well too, so make a double batch! Ingredients: 1½ cups lightly packed, fresh, soft whole-grain bread crumbs (from […]
Pesto Cauliflower and Potato Salad
This classic combination of pesto and potatoes is lightened up with irresistible grilled cauliflower in this recipe for Pesto Cauliflower and Potato Salad Salad Samurai by Terry Hope Romero. For a more substantial pesto entrée, replace half or all of the cauliflower with pasta, preferably those tight little twists called gemelli. Pesto Cauliflower and Potato Salad CAULIFLOWER […]
Recipe: Greek Pizza with Tofu Feta
As an omnivore, pizza for me used to be crust, sauce, cheese and a topping – pepperoni when I ate meat and mushrooms while I was a vegetarian. Now as a vegan, pizza has become much more creative and flavorful. Who says we need to stick to the rules of using tomato sauce and cheese? […]
Book Review: Vegan Eats World by Terry Hope Romero
Vegan Eats World (now available in paperback) by Terry Hope Romero is a wonderful addition to your cookbook collection. Not only does it have delicious recipes, it also has variety, which is something I enjoyed. The book is not hard to follow, and as a novice cook, I appreciated the easy to follow directions. There are […]