This recipe goes out to the hermetically sealed silken tofu that’s been living in my pantry for a year. It’s dutifully sat on the shelf ready for action. There’s a number of vegan silken tofu recipes that this bad boy could have been used in (creamy polenta, cheesy grits, Greek spinach pie, etc), but it was time to think of something new. This vegan tofu … Continue reading Mushroom Tofu Enchiladas
Jicama is a plant from Mexico. Many people associate the term, jicama, with the plant’s edible tuberous root. This part of the plant is crisp, starchy and slightly sweet. In Mexico, it is often enjoyed raw with lime juice, chili powder and salt. Jicama was a perfect candidate to add some dimension to this delicious oil free vegan black bean and corn salad recipe. It … Continue reading Black Bean, Sweet Corn and Jicama Salad
Inspired by the U.S.’s Southern cuisine, this vegan recipe using gnocchi is smoky, savory and hearty! It works for any time of year. If you use prepackaged vegan gnocchi, it cooks up under 30 minutes. Is it the way fresh basil interacts with the smoky notes of the tempeh bacon? Or the hint of sage with the fatty, salty butter? Or the slight sweetness from … Continue reading Smoky Gnocchi with Sweet Corn, Collard Greens and Tempeh Bacon
While I think of wild rice as an American staple (especially in states like Minnesota), it always feels pretty seasonal. One eats wild rice in the fall or winter. I rarely see it outside of soup or stuffing recipes. It’s a shame, because it has a lot of vital mineral and vitamins, and possesses a pleasing nutty flavor. For those that watch their gluten intake, … Continue reading Summer Wild Rice Salad
This vegan tortilla soup recipe is all about the corn flavor. Corn tortillas are cut into strips, fried, simmered in the soup’s broth, and then, completely pulverized by a blender. The result is an intense corn flavor that announces, “This is tortilla soup!” Because tortilla soup often involves chicken, replacing it with soy curls was a no brainer. Soy curls basically taste like nothing. Their … Continue reading Vegan Tortilla Soup
This soup is a vegan ode to the U.S.’s Southwestern cuisine. With New Mexican green chiles, sweet corn, chipotle chili powder, lime, cilantro, and squash, this vegan chowder is full of robust, fresh flavor, and comes together in 30 minutes or less. This recipe works terrifically for any season. When sweet corn, tomatoes, and zucchini are abundant in the summer, this soup is a spicy, … Continue reading Southwestern Sweet Corn Chowder
Sweet corn made so much sense for this vegan jackfruit pizza recipe. I couldn’t help but think about my run-in with a European Domino’s Pizza menu a few years ago. My husband said, “Europeans eat corn on pizza?” I said, “I guess so.” As an American, this seemed novel, and well, very American, because corn is pretty darn American. While this pizza looks decadent and … Continue reading Southwestern Jackfruit Pizza
Inspired by Cajun cuisine, this hearty vegan black-eyed pea soup recipe is easy to prepare, cooks up fast, and tastes absolutely fantastic with a piece of cornbread on the side. It can be enjoyed year around. For this recipe, you can use a prepared Cajun seasoning blend. In the past, I have used Spicely Organic Spices Cajun Seasoning or Spice Hunter Salt-Free Cajun Creole Seasoning … Continue reading Cajun Black-Eyed Pea Soup
When you know better, you do better! I have learned a lot about making homemade vegan black bean burgers since this recipe was originally released. It felt like it was time to improve it. Much of it is the same, but some of it is better and easier. This vegan black bean burger recipe is easy, spicy, gluten free, dairy free, nut free and soy … Continue reading Kickin’ Black and White Bean Burgers
I revised this barley bean salad recipe for simplicity. Let’s just say that I’ve made it a number of times since I first published it, and I realized, it can be easier. What’s not to love about that?! It still possesses the hallmarks of this delicious dish…a bit of smokey spice from the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, a touch of acid from lime and … Continue reading Chipotle Bean and Barley Salad
This vegan skillet recipe with soy curls is inspired by Mexican street corn. While there are many preparations of street corn, many Americans think of it as grilled corn slathered in a delicious, creamy sauce. With sweet corn, red potatoes, and soy curls, this is one hearty vegan skillet meal. Topping this skillet with chipotle mayo, brings the flavors all together. It’s creamy, smoky and … Continue reading Vegan Street Corn Skillet with Soy Curls
This vegan coconut corn soup recipe is what happens when I spend time learning about Guam’s corn soup, have Latin flavors on my mind, and am in the mood for soy curls. Coconut milk, cilantro, lime juice, ground cumin, rubbed sage, and a good amount of garlic make it oh so tasty. This recipe cooks up fast. After only 15 minutes of simmering on the … Continue reading Coconut Corn Soup with Soy Curls
Sancocho is a Latin American stew, which can be found in Puerto Rico, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Columbia, Peru, Venezuela, and a number of other countries. It is often a stew of celebration. Traditionally, it is made with a variety of meats and root vegetables. Many say the secret to a delicious sancocho is allowing it to cook for a very, very long time. Some even say … Continue reading Slow Cooker White Sweet Potato, Sweet Corn and Green Plantain Stew with Cilantro and Lime
