About This Recipe: Summer is in full swing, and one of my favorite summer deli eats is the four bean salad. Even though I love a deli coleslaw, macaroni salad, and potato salad, four bean salad is probably the healthiest way to go. I believe traditionally this salad consists of green beans, wax beans (which … More Four Bean Salad
About This Recipe: Say what you want about Olive Garden food, but their salad is undeniably addictive. It’s not the fanciest salad around town, and yes- I know it’s made with iceberg lettuce, but it’s just too good to ignore. This Italian dressing is super simple, flavorful, and a lighter dressing option. I love the … More Olive Garden Salad
About This Recipe: I am a HUGE fan of peanuts in savory dishes- whether it’s chicken satay with a peanut dipping sauce, or crushed peanuts on top of pad thai, I love the different combinations. I actually much prefer peanuts in savory dishes versus in desserts or candy. One of my favorite dishes to make … More Asian Peanut Noodle Salad
About This Recipe: For all of the tofu haters out there- try this recipe! These black pepper tofu steaks are so flavorful and filling, that it might just change your mind about tofu. The cornstarch gives the tofu a nice, crispy exterior, and the sauce is spicy, salty, and sweet all in one. The cornstarch … More Black Pepper Tofu Steaks
About This Recipe: Pasta primavera is a vegetable lover’s dream. All you need is your choice of pasta shape, and any variety of fresh vegetables. I think that farfalle is the most aesthetically pleasing shape for this recipe, but penne or orecchiette would also be perfect. I prefer my pasta primavera with eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms, … More Garden Pasta Primavera
About This Recipe: This dish was inspired by Bar Verde- a great vegan Mexican restaurant in the East Village. I ordered their mushroom carnitas tacos, and was surprised at how satisfying they were since I REALLY love my pork carnitas tacos. These mushroom tacos are so easy to make, and require more assembly than actual … More Vegan Mushroom Tacos
About This Recipe: I don’t think anyone really knows how to pronounce the name of this dish, but regardless, it is super simple to make and beyond delicious. There are very few ingredients required to make this, so each ingredient really shines. The traditional Spaghetti Aglio e Olio recipe does not include kale, but it’s … More Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with Kale
About This Recipe: Mediterranean food is one of my favorite types of cuisine, and there’s nothing that I love more than a good mezze dip trio. And a must have dip is none other than baba ganoush. I always wondered how they made it, and it’s actually pretty simple but just takes a fair amount … More Creamy Baba Ganoush
About This Recipe: Roasted sesame dressing is the best part of the salads at most Japanese restaurants. The dressing has so much flavor from toasting the sesame seeds, which brings out a strong, nutty flavor. I decided to use the sesame dressing in a shroom grain bowl, with sautéd kale and barley. But his would … More Japanese Roasted Sesame Dressing
About This Recipe: Minestrone soup is the perfect thing to make a huge batch of when you want to feel warm and cozy. Even though it is vegan, it is very hearty, flavorful, and filling. You can easily adjust this recipe, and swap or add ingredients. This soup would be delicious with cannellini beans instead … More Vegan Minestrone Soup
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