Growing up vegetarian in an age where vegetarian was not particularly common, I ate an awful lot of vegetarian chili […]
Legumes
Beans have become an important part of our vegetarian diet. Yes, they are a good source of protein, but more importantly, they add a heartiness to our dishes, providing an almost meaty foundation to balance the lighter tastes of grains and fresh taste of vegetables. They blend well with spices from around the world, transforming simple ingredients into a complex dishes. We’ve enjoyed exploring the wide range of legumes available around the world, and their unique tastes and textures.
Crispy Air-fried Chickpeas
Air-fried chickpeas are such a great snack! Healthy and super tasty. Crispy on the outside and slightly soft on the […]
Turkish Mung Bean Salad (Maş Salatasi)
This is a light and healthy Turkish Salad that Gülevren taught us. In Taiwanese cuisine, green mung beans are always […]
Turkish Lentil Balls (Mercimek Köfte)
While visiting Turkey this year, we had the great honor of learning to cook from Deniz’ mom, ane Fatma Turkmen. […]
Ethiopian Lentil Stew (Mesir Wat)
Ethiopian food is my favorite cuisine, and mesir wat with injera bread is my favorite Ethiopian dish. I’ve tried multiple […]
Meatloaf
Deniz loves meatloaf. There’s something so wholesome and American about it. We’ve made it a couple of times using different […]
Turkish Ezogelin Soup
When I was in college back in Turkey, it was common for us students to eat cheap fixed menus at […]
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 […]
Mexican Vegetarian Enchiladas
One of the great things about Mexican food is how easy and fast it is to make, and how the […]