Deniz and I love kale. It’s the perfect leafy green. It’s so nutritious, mild (not bitter!), and holds up great in dishes. We usually shred it and add it to whatever warm dish we’re eating to increase greens and fiber in our diet, particularly heavy or starchy dishes which helps to balance the taste. This […]
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I’v never been a big fan of quiche because of the eggie and heavy taste. But after having brunch at a french eatery, I realized that quiches don’t have to be eggy or fatty. So Deniz and I created this delicious and easy to make quiche that is lower in fat than normal quiches and […]
This is a great snack and tea companion. Crunchy puff pastry filled with vegetarian sausage and cheese, baked for perfection. If you like borek, or spanakopita you will love this. Ingredients: 1 box of frozen Puff Pastry Sheets (includes 2 ready-to-bake sheets), thawed but still cool 1 t olive oil 6 oz crimini mushrooms, chopped […]
Vegetables in a cream sauce, there’s something so satisfying about the combination. The richness of the cream pairs so well with the crunch and healthiness of the vegetables. Deniz and I love to modify cream soup recipes to make them into creamy vegetable dishes. This creamy cauliflower recipe is one of our favorites, modified from Ree […]
I modified Food Network’s Roast kabocha squash with lemongrass cream soup recipe on a whim to make this amazing squash side dish. The flavors are so rich and decadent with the yummy squash taste still coming through. It’s so good it’s addictive. Ingredients: 1 large kabocha squash, green skin shaved off, seeds removed, and chopped into bite-sized pieces 1 […]
So I had been wanting to try to make a vegetarian fish for over a decade. I kept procrastinating because of the level of effort and lack of necessary ingredients. This weekend I had neither excuse and embarked upon a fun adventure. We had just visited Chinatown the weekend before and stocked up, and Deniz was […]
After I became vegetarian, one of the two foods I missed the most was KFC fried chicken. Something about those 11 herbs and spices… smelled and tasted so good. Below is the best recipe I’ve found so far to replicate it, the seasonings adapted from the Spice Guru’s post on Food.com. Ingredients: 1 batch of Vegan/Vegetarian […]
Found this quinoa salad recipe on Food Network and made minor modifications to fit our taste. Has a lovely mildly tangy taste and fresh crunch texture. It’s super healthy, with the protein-heavy quinoa and nutrient dense vegetables. Makes fora great light side or snack. Ingredients: 6 c water 2 c quinoa, rinsed 2 Japanese cucumbers, cut […]
Everytime I see musubi in a Hawaiian market or potluck, I get so jealous. Looks so yummy with its sweet soy fatty topping wrapped in a cute nori package. So I decided to make a vegetarian version! Below is what Deniz and I created over the weekend, turned out tasting great! Enjoy! Ingredients: 2 c sushi […]
I’ve always wondered why there aren’t many savory pancake offerings. I love the texture of pancakes, but don’t much like sweet in the morning, especially cloying syrupy sweetness. I’d always wished pancakes were salty instead of sweet. So when I found Lail Hossain’s Bangladeshi Chapri recipe, I decided to try making it using pancake batter. The results were so delicious, we’ve made it many times, and […]
Deniz loves meatloaf. There’s something so wholesome and American about it. We’ve made it a couple of times using different recipes and have found this one to be the best (so far). It’s modified from Michael Chiarello’s Italian Meatloaf recipe, and adapted for our vegetarian diet and taste. We really like the combination of the Morningstar […]
Tofu cubes make a fantastic meat substitute when marinated, coated with seasoning, and fried or deep-fried. Below is a recipe that we modified from The Southern Vegetarian Cookbook: 100 Down-Home Recipes for the Modern Table. It’s a great base most any chicken-based stir fry or wrap. It’s also tasty enough to eat on its own. […]
This is one of our go-to recipes when get a hankering for grilling. It’s adapted from Bobby Flay’s Toasted Israeli Couscous Salad with Grilled Summer Vegetables recipe. Just the right balance of tart with charred veggies and savory toasted orzo. It’s usually the first dish to go after we make it. Can’t eat just one bowl! Ingredients: Veggies: […]
One day we were staring at our pantry after a fun but tiresome trip. We did not have the energy to go grocery shopping, but we had to make something to feed ourselves! We had all the ingredients for a hummus dip, but Delphine’s suggestion about adding the black bean turned out to be an […]
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs vegan chicken, torn apart into 1 inch pieces with a fork 3 T jerk seasoning 3 cups of vegetable oil for deep frying Batter: 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup cornstarch Sauce: 1 cups store bought mustard-based BBQ sauce 1 T soy sauce 3-ounce canned crushed pineapple 1 t salt 1 t pepper […]