I was tooling around in the kitchen making versions of chickpea bacon, but multiple people told me these taste like BBQ chickpeas instead of bacon. No loss, eh? These are absolutely fantastic for snacking on. You may want to make a double batch, as these are super addictive! They make a great salad topping. BBQ […]
plant-based diet
Pasta in Cashew Cream Sauce from What’s for Dinner? by Dianne Wenz
This is one of those go-to meals for me on nights when I don’t know what to cook. It started out with whatever green was available in the fridge and whatever can of beans I had in the pantry, along with mushrooms, olives, and sundried tomatoes. I would douse the whole dish in nutritional yeast, […]
Quinoa Breakfast Pilaf from The Great Vegan Grains Book
Whole grains are a great source of protein and other nutrients that are typically found in meat and eggs, making them a valuable part of any plant-based diet. While naturally vegan by nature, grains are often paired with non-vegan ingredients, making many recipes offlimits to vegans. That’s where The Great Vegan Grains Book: Celebrate Whole […]
Paella from Vegan Bowls by Zsu Dever
The saffron threads are responsible for the beautiful orange-yellow color of this dish. Once the rice and broth are added, the dish is no longer stirred. It cooks uncovered while the rice absorbs the broth. As the rice cooks, it develops a flavorful crust on the bottom of the pan called socarrat – a welcome […]
Hearts of Palm Ceviche from Cook the Pantry by Robin Robertson
Hearts of palm stand in for raw fish in this plant-powered version of the classic South American dish. There are many versions of this salad throughout central and South America, so let’s add this plant-based pantry version to the list. If you like heat, add the jalapeno – if not, leave it out. The avocado […]