Bokumbap is a category of Korean cuisine that includes different varieties of fried rice. Possibly the fastest, easiest and cheapest of those varieties is kimchi bokumbap. What's that you say? You don't think kimchi can be vegan? Think again!
Read MoreIrish Cream
You guys are not going to believe how easy it is to make your own vegan Irish cream at home. Seriously, you can throw this together before a party or even during a party. With just a few pantry ingredients and a blender, it's ready in minutes.
Read MoreLemon Pepper Tofu
If you're a fan of the lemon pepper flavor combination, you're in luck. This simple dinner, made with fresh lemon pepper seasoning, will brighten up your weeknights. Tofu is baked in its own savory marinade and covered in a crunchy, zesty topping.
Read MoreSpaghetti Puttanesca
The renowned spaghetti of working girls is, as you might expect, spicy, salty and bold. It's also quick, cheap and a flavorful dish to whip up when you don't have a lot of fresh ingredients on hand. In fact, one tale of this recipe's namesake is that it was created by a cook who had to throw some scraps together for customers at closing time. They had asked him for una puttanata qualsiasi or "any old bullshit".
Read MoreBread Pudding
Bread pudding is one of those dishes you're supposed to make with leftover food, but if you crave it when the weather's cold like I do, I see nothing wrong with picking up a baguette while you're at the store and leaving it out overnight.
Read MoreChipotle Barbecue Baked Beans With Tempeh
I know barbecue baked beans are something people usually eat in the summer, yet I can't help but feel like they make the perfect winter dish. They're warm, hearty and spicy...what else can you ask for on a cold day?
Read MoreFestive Winter Fruits and Veggies With Tempeh Bacon
Vegans and those who cook for them tend to assume that vegan cuisine has to be new, weird and non-traditional. Sometimes this expectation is also an excuse to use off-season ingredients. I'm a firm believer in seasonal cooking, and I see no reason why holiday dishes should be any different, particularly if you're looking for traditional flavors. The roasted fruits and veggies in this dish are not only seasonal and nutritious, but tasty enough to appeal to any hungry traditionalist, vegan and omnivore alike.
Read MoreAgave Glazed Golden Stir Fry With Tofu
It took me years to learn how to make a decent stir fry, and even now the ones I cook come nowhere near the quality of those made at my favorite Chinese restaurant. It truly is an art, and many people end up overcooking everything into a mushy, soggy mess.
Read MoreThanksgiving Stuffed Acorn Squash
My favorite part of Thanksgiving has always been my mom's stuffing recipe, which has been passed down through generations. I've veganized it (with a few additions of my own of course) and prepared it in a number of different ways over the years. One of my favorite applications is stuffed acorn squash. It makes a beautiful addition to any Thanksgiving table.
Read MoreTofu Yakisoba
Most people who know me know that I prefer spicy food with bold flavors, and that's the kind of food I tend to cook. This recipe is an exception.
Read MoreKheer
Kheer, a heavenly spiced Indian rice pudding made with fruit and nuts, is one of those desserts I started missing as soon as I went vegan. I was very happy to learn how easy it is to make at home. It can be enjoyed warm or cold, making it a perfect year-round treat.
Read MoreEggless Salad
Okay, yes, it's been done before. Everyone knows that replacing the egg in egg salad with tofu is one of the easiest vegan things you can do in the kitchen. But is it worth it? What I mean is, does it taste good? Good enough to remind you of sunny picnics and squirrels and hitting your sibling in the head with a frisbee "on accident"? Don't pretend you don't know what I'm talking about.
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 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 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.
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