In our house, this dish signifies the beginning of fall. It's named after the Normandy region of France which is famous for (among many other things) its apple brandy. The brandy, called Calvados, is also named for the region in which it was first distilled centuries ago, and continues to be made there. Although Calvados has many applications, both sweet and savory, in food or drink, this one is by far my favorite.
Read MoreTamale Pie
Casserole season is upon us! Let's start with one that everyone seems to dig - good old fashioned, American tamale pie.
Read MoreSeitan and Roast Potatoes With Mustard Sauce
"I'm a meat and potatoes kinda person." That's a thing people say, isn't it? I suppose it's to let others know that they're approachable and down-to-earth. Well, are you a meat and potatoes kinda person? If so, you'll love this dish. If you're not, you'll still love this dish because it has a subtle French twist - just a small eccentricity in the form of a tangy, creamy mustard sauce. Everybody wins!
Read MoreChocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bars
Today we're channeling our inner funky monkey with the time honored combination of peanut butter, bananas and chocolate. The rich decadence of these bars makes them more of a special treat than an everyday snack, but they're great to serve to people who think that vegan food is all cardboard and dandelion leaves.
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 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.
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