Air-fried chickpeas are such a great snack! Healthy and super tasty. Crispy on the outside and slightly soft on the […]
American
I used to think that American food was simple – hot dogs, hamburgers, etc. But across America is an incredible range of distinctly flavorful regional cuisines: Southern comfort soul foods, TexMex, Californian healthy fusion creations, Midwestern farm-to-table, Hawaiian Polynesian, etc. Having lived on the East Cost, in the South, in California and Hawaii, we’ve had the blessing to taste and fall in love with America’s different regional cuisines and exceptional restaurants. Here are our best vegetarian recreations of some of our favorite dishes. Enjoy!
Air-Fried Kale Chip
My sister Vicky developed a simple and incredibly tasty recipe for air-fried kale. Comes out perfectly crispy every time, and […]
Cheesy Frittata with Herbs
We recently got an air fryer attachment for our Instant Pot and have been making all kinds of things in […]
Beyond Beet Burgers
We’ve tried making a lot of different veggie burgers and kebabs over the years, and found it’s tough to get […]
Kale Pesto
Deniz and I love kale. It’s the perfect leafy green. It’s so nutritious, mild (not bitter!), and holds up great […]
Fusion Veggie Quiche with Feta
I’ve never been a big fan of quiche because of the eggy and heavy taste. But after having brunch at […]
American VegSausage Cheese Swirls
This is a great snack and tea companion. Crunchy puff pastry filled with vegetarian sausage and cheese, baked for perfection. […]
Creamy Cauliflower
Vegetables in a cream sauce, there’s something so satisfying about the combination. The richness of the cream pairs so well […]
Creamy Kabocha Squash
I modified Food Network’s Roast kabocha squash with lemongrass cream soup recipe on a whim to make this amazing squash side dish. The […]
VegFish
So I had been wanting to try to make a vegetarian fish for over a decade. I kept procrastinating because […]
Country Fried VegChicken
After I became vegetarian, one of the two foods I missed the most was KFC fried chicken. Something about those […]
Quinoa Salad
Found this quinoa salad recipe on Food Network and made minor modifications to fit our taste. Has a lovely mildly […]
Hawaiian Musubi
Everytime I see musubi in a Hawaiian market or potluck, I get so jealous. Looks so yummy with its sweet […]
Fusion Bangladeshi Pancakes
I’ve always wondered why there aren’t many savory pancake offerings. I love the texture of pancakes, but don’t much like sweet […]
Meatloaf
Deniz loves meatloaf. There’s something so wholesome and American about it. We’ve made it a couple of times using different […]
Deep-fried Marinated Tofu Cubes
Tofu cubes make a fantastic meat substitute when marinated, coated with seasoning, and fried or deep-fried. Below is a recipe […]
Toasted Orzo with Grilled Vegetables
This is one of our go-to recipes when get a hankering for grilling. It’s adapted from Bobby Flay’s Toasted Israeli Couscous […]
Fusion Black Velvet Hummus Dip
One day we were staring at our pantry after a fun but tiresome trip. We did not have the energy […]
Jamaican Jerk VegChicken
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs vegan chicken, torn apart into 1 inch pieces with a fork 3 T jerk seasoning 3 cups of […]
American Vegetarian Sloppy Joes
Who doesn’t love a great Sloppy Joe?! Here’s our vegetarian adaptation of Rachel Ray’s fantastic recipe. Tastes just as good […]
Salisbury VegSteak with Mushroom Gravy
One of Deniz’ favorite TV dinner dishes is Meatloaf/Salisbury Steak with mashed potatoes and gravy. They’re super cheap, but there just aren’t […]
Cajun VegChicken Jambalaya
Here’s another fast and delicious recipe from Sandra Lee adapted our vegetarian diet. It’s great by itself or as an […]
VegSausage Hash
It is convenient to microwave a breakfast burrito, or grab a bagel on the way to work. But nothing is […]
Spinach and Gouda Stuffed VegChicken
One of Deniz’ favorite meat recipes is stuffed chicken. He had it once in the Philippines 2 years ago and […]