Cottage pie is believed to be the ancestor of shepherd’s pie, a meat and vegetable casserole covered with mashed potatoes. Although it’s now popular worldwide, the dish hails from Scotland and Ireland, and it’s the perfect meal for St. Patrick’s Day dinner. This meat-free take on the classic dish from Vegan Bowls by Zsu Dever is a hearty, robust stew […]
Vegan bowls
Zsu Dever’s Vegan Irish Stew
A robust vegan Irish stew brings to mind cooking in a cauldron over an open fire. The potato is a modern addition to this ancient recipe of vegetables and meat, not having been introduced to Ireland until the 16th century. This vegan version utilizes farro and a variety of root vegetables and legumes, and it’s perfect […]
Zsu Dever’s Spinach Salad Bowl with Warm Pecan Dressing
This is a spin on spinach salad with warm bacon dressing. This salad is filled with shaved fennel, perfectly cooked quinoa, and candied pecans. The warm orange-pecan dressing ties all the flavors together and delivers a delicious, filling salad. Spinach Salad Bowl with Warm Pecan Dressing Serves 4 Ingredients Quinoa 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well […]
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 […]
Green and White Chili Bowl from Vegan Bowls by Zsu Dever
Red chili is all the rage, but its seldom-made cousin—green and white chili—is just as flavorful, perhaps more so. This chili is full of hominy (dried and treated maize), fresh green chiles, and two kinds of white beans. If you cannot find hominy, use thawed corn kernels instead. Green and White Chili Bowl Serves 4 […]