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Vegan Cherry Clafoutis: A French Classic, Reimagined
Whether you're vegan, egg-free by necessity, or just curious about how far plant-based baking has come, this one's worth a try. It's proof that clafoutis doesn't need eggs to feel like the real thing — it just needs the right substitutes and a little patience while the batter rests.
21 hours ago4 min read


Chilled Ramen Soup with fresh Tomatoes, Inari & Wakame
This dish is the antidote to "it's too hot to cook" plus a killer place to riff on what glorious fresh veg you might have from the farmers market
Jun 244 min read


Tomato 101: Your Complete Guide to Choosing, Storing, and Using Summer's Star Ingredient
Whether you're working with a backyard haul, a farmers market score, or a grocery store flat, here's everything you need to make the most of tomato season.
Jun 194 min read


The Miso Coleslaw Dressing I Make All Summer Long
This coleslaw started as an Asian-inspired side. It became the thing everyone asks for — whether the menu is Japanese or not.
Jun 132 min read


You Won't Believe the Delicious Fusion: Vegan Korean Kimchi Mac and Cheese
Ditch the same old mac and cheese for this Korean-inspired version and you'll never look back!
Apr 7, 20255 min read


Discover the simple and delicious joy of Panzanella salad!
This simple, yet delicious Italian dish makes the most of summer's fresh produce, transforming humble ingredients into a flavorful and satis
Aug 20, 20243 min read


Seaweed: Delicious. Healthy. Sustainable.
Having spent some time over the years in Japan, I'm fairly familiar with seaweed in dishes beyond the Nori used to wrap Sushi rolls and...
Aug 26, 20239 min read


Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadillas
Having seen several versions of this on the internet, I decided it was high time to make my own! Finding a package of whole wheat...
Sep 30, 20213 min read


West African Collard, Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew: Authentically satisfying.
You may have already noticed that I love Collard Greens. Big time. I could give up every other kind of green leafy vegetable except for...
Sep 17, 20214 min read


Vegan Seitan Lentil 'Steaks' will satisfy that craving
Anybody who's gone WFPB (Whole-Food, Plant-based) will admit there are times when they'll get that craving for a juicy, flavorful cut of,...
Jul 25, 20215 min read


Japanese-inspired Golden tomato Gazpacho: Fast. Vegan. Refreshing.
It's 104 degrees here in Reno, Nevada today, and I'm not about to turn on a microwave, much less the stove. I'm not sure that I could deal with the toaster today. If it can't be eaten chilled or at room temperature, I'm not interested. Full stop. These crazy temperatures (it's supposed to get up to 105 degrees over the weekend - Ugh!) demand chilled soups, and I've got a great repertoire of them from chilled coconut corn to cold pea (using frozen peas!) to variations on my ho
Jul 10, 20214 min read


Cha Soba salad might be your best hot weather meal ever
Although I've been cooking various iterations of Japanese soba noodles for years, the recent scorching heat waves here in Reno, Nevada...
Jul 9, 20213 min read


Collard Greens à la Benin with Black-eyed Peas. The legume, not the band.
Having been born and raised in Florida, with it's southern roots, Collards and Black-eyed Peas are a part of my personal food heritage. I...
Jul 2, 20214 min read


Oil-free Romesco Sauce: Swirl over pasta. Drizzle over vegetables. Spoon into soup or stew.
Romesco sauce is one of the greatest gifts Spain ever gave to the culinary world. I first encountered it during a driving (and eating!)...
May 6, 20213 min read


Dinner Inspirations: March 2021
One of the best things that you can do to save mealtime energy, money and frustration though the week is Batch Cooking. I'm not talking...
Mar 17, 20213 min read


Japanese-style Koji Broth is quick, easy and so delicious!
This broth is killer. It's so perfectly balanced, rich and flavorful, without being 'over the top'. It shouldn't be this easy, but it is....
Mar 11, 20214 min read


Asian Dumplings: Fill your freezer full of 'Quick and Delicious'
I've been a fan of Asian dumplings in all their many forms for as long as I can remember. My father was a veteran of the Yangtze River...
Mar 2, 20214 min read


Lose your fear of tempeh with Tempeh Gumbo!
Believe it or not, but before a couple years ago, I didn't have a clear idea of what tempeh was. Sorta kinda like tofu? Maybe? Having...
Feb 25, 20213 min read


Pasta Alla Vodka for two
Hey, there's no need to order takeout for a richly satisfying Italian dinner for two! Get the red checkered tablecloth out. Light some...
Feb 16, 20213 min read


Do you know jack about Jackfruit?
Before I became a WFPBNO (Whole-Food, Plant-Based, No Oil) eater and cook, I had absolutely no clue what Jackfruit was. The name alone...
Feb 16, 20214 min read
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