Vegetarian Mustard Greens
This vegetarian mustard greens recipe delivers all the Southern comfort food flavor without the pork. It’s very easy to cook greens that are tender, flavorful, and completely plant-based. Mustard...
View ArticleBlackened Cauliflower Steaks
Cross-sections of the whole head of cauliflower make for a dramatic vegetarian entrée. Coated with a Cajun-inspired blackened rub, they have a whole lot of presence on the plate. The rub takes minutes...
View ArticleEasy Zucchini Orzo Casserole
This casserole is simply a beautiful blend of cubed zucchini with onion and herbs, some cheeses, plus some orzo. So easy, so simple, and yet so delicious. And it goes with pretty much everything,...
View ArticleAir Fryer Tofu with Sticky Chinese BBQ Sauce
The mild flavor of tofu makes it so very flexible to cook with. Here, it is brushed with a sticky Chinese-inspired BBQ glaze, which not only amps up the flavor but also makes the outside texture super...
View ArticleWedge Salad
A wedge salad is a classic salad made with a wedge of iceberg lettuce, typically topped with blue cheese dressing, bacon, and maybe some other vegetables. You will find wedge salads at steakhouses,...
View ArticlePeperonata
Peperonata is a simple dish of slow-cooked bell peppers, and it can be used in so many ways. At its simplest, peperonata is simply soft peppers, olive oil, salt, and pepper, perhaps with some...
View ArticleVegan Vietnamese Mango Salad (Goi Xoai)
Many Southeast Asian dishes are very heavily centered on vegetables, though the addition of fish sauce tips them into non-vegetarian or non-vegan territory. This traditional Goi Xoai salad (green...
View ArticleSicilian Orange Salad (Insalata di Arance)
When you don’t know what to add to an Italian meal to brighten up the table visually and flavorful-wise, this sweet-tart, juicy citrus salad is just the thing. In the Sicilian Orange Salad recipe (or...
View ArticleVegetarian Pasta Salad
A great pasta salad is a beautiful thing. It anchors a picnic, a potluck, or a buffet with aplomb. It’s portable, it’s flexible, and easily and often vegetarian (like this one!), so a great offering...
View ArticleStewed Tomatoes
Old-fashioned stewed tomatoes are a dish all on their own — they don’t need to be mixed with anything to taste amazing! They are like a super chunky tomato sauce and can be served with chicken, fish,...
View ArticleKorean Mushrooms
If you like Asian food and you like mushrooms, then you might have to double this recipe. So satisfyingly chewy, basically meaty (but not only vegetarian and vegan!!!), and so filled with umami...
View ArticleStewed Tomatoes
Old-fashioned stewed tomatoes are a dish all on their own — they don’t need to be mixed with anything to taste amazing! They are like a super chunky tomato sauce and can be served with chicken, fish,...
View ArticleGoat Cheese and Mushroom Quesadillas
A heap of sautéed mushrooms and some tangy goat cheese make a very savory (if not super authentic) quesadilla. If you love mushrooms, make sure to also check out my Mushroom and Chicken Quesadillas...
View ArticleStewed Tomatoes
Old-fashioned stewed tomatoes are a dish all on their own — they don’t need to be mixed with anything to taste amazing! They are like a super chunky tomato sauce and can be served with chicken, fish,...
View ArticleHow to Grill Peppers
Grilled bell peppers are one of the biggest joys of summer. Grilling makes peppers softer, smokier, sweeter, silkier, and a great partner to just about anything else you will throw on the grill that...
View ArticleGrilled Corn Salad
There are two reasons to make this salad. One (the obvious): it’s delicious and gorgeous and the epitome of summer. Two: grilled corn is one of the best and easiest things you can make during corn...
View ArticleHomemade Ranch Dressing
Why is ranch dressing so good? A question that we could spend a lot of time debating, but let’s do that while eating a fantastic salad with ranch dressing, shall we? Creamy and cool, herby with a...
View ArticleJapanese Cucumber Salad
This crunchy, savory cucumber salad recipe brings the wonderful flavors of Japanese cooking easily into your dinner routine. It would be a great side for Takikomi Gohan with Chicken, Japanese...
View ArticleCowboy Caviar
Sometimes you need a salad with substance and a salad that holds its presence on the table against whatever else might be there. This Southwest black bean, corn, and vegetable salad with a simple...
View ArticlePerfect Summer Gazpacho
If you want to taste summertime in a bowl, then look no further than this chilled soup. Gazpacho makes the very most of all of the vegetables that burst onto the scene with a vengeance towards the end...
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