Finger foods are great. They're convenient, there's less silverware to wash, and people don't shake their heads at you if you eat them while standing up and walking around. This is why finger foods are well respected at parties. So, for you, I present a party-sized recipe of yummy, spicy veggies in a delicate, flaky pastry. Let's make some empanadas.
Read MoreDeep Dish Pizza with Spinach and Mushrooms
I have always been a huge fan of deep dish pizza, even before I went vegan and before I moved to the Midwest. I'm deep dish to the core, which is why you better believe this pie rocks.
Read MoreWaffles
Think about it. What sane person - man or woman, adult or child, vegan or non-vegan - doesn't like waffles? Fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside and filled with any combination of goodies you can imagine...is there really a single soul who will claim to dislike them? This is why you need to make waffles all the time, and serve them to anyone who comes to visit. Serve them for brunch. Serve them for dessert. Serve them for dinner. I'm serious. Why not?
Read MoreGrilled Tempeh Sandwiches With Sun-dried Tomato Artichoke Spread
Ok, guys. It's time to put down the Tofurkey and get serious about sandwiches. When is making a fancy sandwich worth the extra work? When it's THIS sandwich. I don't screw around with caramelized onions, people. I pair them with a heavenly sun-dried tomato artichoke spread that's ridiculously easy to make. Did I mention the peppery arugula and basil? Let's do this.
Read MoreCoconut Lime Tea Cookies
Some call them tea cookies. Others call them Mexican wedding cookies or snowballs. I call them delicious!
Read MoreThai Green Curry With Kermit Eggplants
The aptly named kermit eggplant is a farmer's market favorite that's delicious and fun to cook with. One of its best applications is Thai green curry. Thai curries are notorious for requiring long lists of ingredients, but if you're willing to use a prepared curry paste, it turns out it's actually pretty easy being green!
Read MoreGingery Peach and Bourbon Cream Cupcakes
If you're a fan of boozy desserts like I am, these grown-up cupcakes will hit the mark. They take a little time to prepare, but are pretty much my most favorite cupcakes in the whole world, so I think they're worth it!
Read MoreDeluxe Broccoli Salad
I've "fancied-up" this potluck classic by giving it lots of extra flavor while still keeping it quick and easy to prepare.
Read MoreTofu Tacos With Mango Salsa
Although I won't claim this recipe tastes like fish tacos, all the important elements are there. Crispy veggies, savory protein, spicy salsa and cool, creamy dressing have made this dish a regular summer staple for us.
Read MorePulled Seitan Barbecue
For this adventure, we're making our own barbecue sauce! If that sounds a bit extreme, you can always use the store bought kind instead, but then you'll miss out on all the fun.
Read MoreWatermelon Cucumber Salad With Tempeh and Mint
Sweet, savory and bursting with summer herbs, this salad is one of my favorite homespun recipes. It's great for bringing along to a picnic or barbecue.
Read MoreBerry Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake
One of my favorite summer flavor combinations are berries and lemon. You know what else goes really well with lemon? Poppy seeds. So why not have all three?
Read MoreSeitan Chilaquiles
Chilaquiles are traditionally a brunch dish made with last night's leftovers. We love them so much, we think they're worth making from scratch and having for dinner! Once you give them a try, I think you'll agree.
Read MoreSesame Tofu
Sweet and sticky sesame sauce is one of my all-time favorite (American style) Chinese food incarnations, but I’m not comfortable ordering it in restaurants because it often contains chicken stock. Luckily, sesame tofu is pretty easy to make at home.
Read More