Vegan
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Can a meat eater really like tofu? I would never have believed it but I really like it now. Tofu is a blank canvas. It really absorbs flavors well. My Vegan Black Bean Tofu is a dish that is easy t… -
I am learning to like tofu more and more. The key is developing some texture and/or having it absorb a marinate. Tofu can be treated like most other proteins. In this recipe, the tofu was dredged w… -
OMG! The words my wife uttered after she tasted my Vegan Gluten Free Spaghetti Ragu. Do you have someone you cook for that is skeptical with anything new you might try to cook. That is my story and… -
I am fascinated with these large oyster mushrooms. The large stems make them the perfect vehicle to create vegan recipes. I got the idea while watching vegan videos on youtube. The inspiration was … -
Such a simple recipe and so much flavor in this Vegan Chinese Tofu. Am I actually becoming a fan of tofu? Carnivores unite. This can’t be. Tofu is for the FLOWER CHILDREN. OK, I just dated my… -
My Dal Lentil Masala has so much flavor, is vegan, and very hearty. It is amazing how much flavor can be developed in this dish. I have made this dish many times. The base of the dish is a paste de… -
I have been seeing the jackfruit craze. Then, I saw or heard about using oyster mushrooms as a meaty alternative. My Mushroom & Jackfruit Gyros is more mushroom than jackfruit. So I did not lea… -
Curry goes so good with so many different foods. I happened on to this recipe a while back as a side dish for a Jamaican jerk dinner. There is an assumption that jerk recipes are spicy. They may ha… -
How do you make your wife happy? Develop another recipe centered around paneer. My Paneer Curry is so simple to make and the curry has a deep, rich flavor. I have learned that a curry can come in m… -
Tofu is a blank canvas ready to absorb flavor. The tofu in these Asian Tofu Bowls is spices, and then, marinated. For meat lovers like me, we assume, and I sure used to, that I could not be satisfi… -
I am starting to notice I use a lot of spices in my recipes. It is all good. I believe there are two reasons that I have upped the amount of spices in my recipes. One good, and one, not… -
One of the best tricks a home chef can learn is to make TOO MUCH of a spice, condiment or sauce. This GF Mushroom Pesto Pasta is a beneficiary of this idea. My prior post was a MUSHROOM KALE … -
My favorite rice dish is Risotto. What is your favorite ethnicity of rice? My wife would say fried rice. I am such a risotto fan. I love the creaminess you get when the rice cooke… -
Is this Butter Bean Kale Stew a side dish or a main course? YES! This recipe was designed as a side dish to my SMOKED POT ROAST TACOS. The tacos were Mexican in flavor and spices … -
I never thought I would say that I like tofu. But I am and I am thinking today about what tofu dish I am going to try to make tomorrow. I think my enjoying tofu has occurred for two reasons.&… -
If ever I were to consider being a vegan, I would base my recipes on Indian dishes. These dishes have so much flavor. Or said differently, these vegan Indian recipes leave you satisfied. … -
Playing with tofu! I was always told as a child to not play with my food. I never liked tofu but my wife loves it. So, like most of my food blogging journey, I am willing to jump in and… -
How many of you guys out there eat vegan and like it? I do and I did not check my man card at the door. The question about vegan food is not if it is tasty but if it will satisfy your hunger.… -
To all you carnivores out there – I say give Vegan a try. Vegan does not mean a lack of flavor. I always think to myself that if I ate Indian food all the time, I could be a vegetarian.… -
Notwithstanding the post title of Vegan Meatballs over Gluten Free Pasta Marinara, this recipe is about the vegan meatballs. Here is a link to a great recipe for the MARINARA SAUCE. The… -
The inspiration for these Zoodles in a Vegan Red Pepper Sauce is my love of red peppers. I really like peppers, and there is a difference in taste with each color, but I love red peppers.&nbs… -
The inspiration for this Sweet Potato Vegan Alfredo was my desire to make a vegan alfredo with cashews. I have had a distaste for nuts all my life. Now, I will admit it is totally menta… -
The inspiration for this Roasted Red Pepper Zoodles is my love of roasted red peppers and wanting a fresh dish that comes together quickly. The beauty of zoodles is how easy they are to make … -
The inspiration for this Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is my continued exploration into vegan recipes. It is amazing how desserts lend themselves so well to vegan substitutes. I gue… -
The inspiration for this Vegan Gluten Free Spaghetti Alfredo is my love of alfredo but desire to live and eat a healthier lifestyle. I saw this dish from a number of different sites R… -
A Vegan Gluten Free Pastrami Sandwich is quite likely the most exotic and out there recipe I have tried to date. I saw an episode on Diners, Drive-in & Dives a while back where Guy stoppe… -
The two ethnic foods I am far from mastering are Indian food and Thai food. I can do some of these ethnic dishes well but overall, it has been a challenge. Part of the problem is access… -
The name says it all. My wife and I love chili. Chili can be one of those dishes that you use to clear your fridge out. So many different kinds of foods, and certainly, vegetables… -
I have tried to make Vegan Thai Green Curry Tofu before and the result is pretty good, not great. It is not the recipe but having all the right ingredients. I cook recipes from all over… -
The biggest tip I can share with all cooks, chefs or would-be chefs is to chose your menu for your audience. If you do, you will get lots of compliments on your meal. It is that simple.…
