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Tahini Noodles with Tempeh, Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, Red Peppers and Carrots

A smattering of Asian flavors permeate this delightful vegan tahini noodles recipe with tempeh, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, red peppers and carrots. It came together one afternoon when I had no specific plan for lunch, but a hankering for tahini in or on something. I made it a few more times and improved it every time.…
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Slow Cooker Beet Stew with Seitan, Mushrooms and Roasted Buckwheat

Is this just a mushroomy, buckwheaty version of borscht? Well, basically. If you’re into umami, earthy, sweet and sour flavors, you’ll love this vegan slow cooker beet stew recipe with seitan, wild and white mushrooms, and roasted buckwheat. It’s so hearty and makes a nice, big batch. It’s absolutely delicious in fall, the dead of…
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Carrot Kasha Pierogi

Recently, I came across an article about Zuza Zak, the author of the cookbook, Pierogi. In it, she discusses a Lublin pierogi filled with twaróg cheese, roasted buckwheat and sugar. It wasn’t the first time I’ve read about a kasha pierogi, but I was certainly intrigued! So, I did some thinking about what I would…
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Vegan Buckwheat Pancakes with Apple Cinnamon Topping

This is an easy vegan buckwheat pancakes recipe with an apple cinnamon topping. The pancakes use everyday kitchen pantry staples. The topping uses green apples, cinnamon, ginger, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Together, it’s heavenly! But even if you skip the topping and just make the hotcakes, you’ll find they’re are fluffy, nutty and moist.…
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Vegan Soba Noodle Salad

I go through ingredient obsessions. And for me, the ingredient of the moment is buckwheat. In the past months, I’ve explored using it in many recipes. So, without further adieu, I share with you this delightfully creamy, super easy, cold vegan soba noodle salad recipe with shiitake mushrooms, asparagus and a ginger tahini dressing. It…
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Vegan Roasted Buckwheat Mushroom Patties

Buckwheat is an important grain-like seed that’s sustained Slavic people for a thousand years. To highlight this delicious pseudocereal and Slavic flavors, I’ve put together this recipe for vegan roasted buckwheat mushroom patties topped with caramelized onions and fresh dill. Roasted buckwheat groats (sometimes, called “kasha”) are combined with potatoes, mushrooms, onions, leeks and more.…
