I’ve been seeing all these posts about pressing then freezing tofu before using it in recipes. The freezing supposedly expands the water crystals and renders a much meatier and more sauce absorbent texture once the tofu is thawed. Well, I gave it a try and it works! My tofu soaked up flavors beautifully and had…
Ingredients: 1 box Classic Cheddar Style Vegan Mac1 can chili beans, not drained1 medium zucchini, chopped1 large carrot, chopped1 large celery stalk, chopped1 small onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 tbsp avocado oil½ tsp each smoked paprika, cumin and coriander1 tsp saltHandful fresh basil to serve Method In a skillet heat up the oil then add…
The best word to describe this soup is soulful. It’s creamy, herbaceous, garlicky and chock-full of umami. The chipotle tempeh “crotons” add just the right amount of spice and the roasted cauliflower and hemp seeds take the savoriness to the next level. Happy Thursday! IN MY BOWL : Potato, celeriac and leek soup topped with…
My father-in-law has been requesting Southern style tofu for about a year now so I finally decided to try making some and it’s crazy delicious and addictive y’all! I mixed my own Cajun spice blend and made vegan buttermilk which added heaps of flavor. Sharing these with my father-in-law was honestly a serious effort cause…
Happy EarthDay friends! There are so many ways – big and small alike – how you can help our planet on a daily basis….but (naturally) I will focus on little changes when it comes to your food choices. You don’t have to be vegan, and you definitely don’t have to be perfect, but every little…
This Baked Panko-Crusted Tofu with Spicy Scallion and Garlic Sauce over Brown Rice and Broccoli is a great way to enjoy a takeout style meal…but much healthier! And if you’re short on time and don’t want to bread and bake the tofu, you could simply stir-fry it, and glaze it with the sauce. Either way,…
Happy new week everyone! Today I have a simple and super yummy recipe for you that I’ve been loving for a while now, yet never shared with you. This Herby Spinach Feta Orzo with Crispy Harissa Chickpeas. The melty feta and tahini make this dish super creamy, it’s lemony and herby fresh, and the harissa…
My favorite way to use leftover pesto? Pesto Stuffed Grilled Sourdough Cheese Sandwiches! They’re a great easy lunch, dinner or snack! Especially for those “I don’t feel like cooking” days! Ingredients: pesto bread your favorite vegan cheese, a little bit of vegan mayo or butter. Crunchy cheesy savory yum! Method: 1- Spread 2 slices of…
One of my favorite dishes to make when I’m in the mood for take out but want something a bit healthier? These delicious saucy soy curls with broccoli . So easy to make and requires less than 10 ingredients! If you don’t have soy curls, you could also make this with pressed or (even better)…
I don’t know about you but this year I just can’t get enough of creamy pasta dishes. I have been a pastaholic for as long as I can remember but this year my love for it seems to have grown even more! Luckily the vegan versions are not only dairy free but actually pretty healthy…