Is gazpacho vegan? Usually. Traditionally, the Spanish cold soup is vegan, but sometimes, it’s garnished with meat. And other times, the preparation uses ingredients that are not vegan. When in doubt, find out or better yet, make your own! And this vegan tomato gazpacho recipe couldn’t be easier. Like many modern gazpacho recipes, you add […]
This vegan sunflower pesto pasta salad recipe is quick and tasty. By the time the fusilli pasta is done boiling, the rest of the ingredients are ready to go. Not only that, sunflower basil pesto doesn’t need nutritional yeast. This nut free vegan pesto has enough flavor from the sunflower seeds and garlic to carry […]
This watermelon salsa recipe is quick, easy, tasty and refreshing! I love how the watermelon’s sweetness balances with the spicy jalapeño, savory garlic and acidic lime juice. Enjoy it with tortilla chips, on tacos, and more! A few things… ・A seedless watermelon works best. If you use a watermelon with seeds and a few get […]
This is an easy vegan pita sandwich recipe. You’ll need to get the tempeh marinade prepared the night before, or allow the tempeh, at least 4 hours, to marinate. Other than that, it’s very straightforward. This Middle Eastern inspired vegan eggplant pita recipe makes 4 pitas. To make this gluten free, use gluten free pitas […]
Is romesco sauce vegan? Yes, the Catalan condiment is made from roasted tomatoes and red peppers with toasted almonds, stale bread, garlic and vinegar. There are some differences in ingredients, but commonly, it is free of dairy and animal products. Traditionally, it is served with fish, but there are many other ways to enjoy it. […]
Stanford Inn by the Sea in Mendocino, California is an incredible vegan resort. Of course, one of the best parts is going to Raven’s Restaurant for one of their legendary meals. It’s always absolutely delicious. And this vegan portobello benedict recipe is inspired by Raven’s Restaurant’s Portobello Benedict and by classic California Eggs Benedict. There’s […]
This is one simple vegan chickpea pita recipe. You’ll have to mix the ingredients for the za’atar chickpeas the night before, because they need time to marinate. Other than the marinating time, this recipe is quick and easy. No air fryer for the marinated chickpeas? No worries. Below are two alternatives that work great! ・Follow […]
Spiced with garam masala, this vegan roasted red pepper soup recipe is absolutely delicious. Garam masala is one of my favorite spice blends. It works so well in soup, like this Okra Soup or in Roasted Sweet Potato Soup. While preparations of garam masala vary regionally across the Indian subcontinent, it often possesses warming spices […]
This is the best vegan chickpea millet salad recipe to serve for lunch, dinner or as a cookout side. The combination of the fresh herb dressing, the hearty millet grains, the satiating chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes and crunchy pumpkin seeds make this one simple, satisfying millet salad with tomatoes and chickpeas! Make sure to let […]
Lima beans are my least favorite vegetable. If they are in front of me, I will eat them, because they are food. And in my opinion, food should never be taken for granted or wasted. But, for the most part, I avoid lima beans. So when I decided to put together a vegan succotash recipe, […]
Is marinara sauce vegan? Most of the time! When in doubt, read the label or ask. Marinara sauce is usually pretty simple, and this easy vegan marinara sauce recipe stays true to that ethos. Because marinara sauce uses few ingredients, it’s important to pick quality ones. If using canned tomatoes, try brands like Pomi, Mutti […]
Having experimented with vegan artichoke ricotta for the recipe for Carrot Artichoke Tortellini, I decided it might be worthwhile to whip up a summer lasagna that incorporated it, as well. As such, this is a recipe for vegan lasagna without tofu and without cashews. Garden tomatoes, fresh basil, and a tasty, zesty pesto. The pesto’s […]
Wild mushrooms, fennel, fresh basil, heirloom tomatoes and almond ricotta make for one fancy, delicious vegan pizza recipe. Using the freshest produce you can find makes a big difference in the flavor. Heirloom tomatoes are unreal in this recipe, and no doubt, just because they are heirloom tomatoes. And it’s a hearty pizza. Seriously delizioso! […]
Souvlaki is a popular fast food meat skewer from Greece. It can be eaten alone, thrown on a pita, or covered in a red sauce. If served on a pita, it is often accompanied by fried potatoes, sliced tomato and tzatziki sauce, a yogurt-based sauce with cucumber, garlic and herbs. This recipe for vegan souvlaki […]
Pairing a juicy, bursting-with-flavor heirloom tomato with crisped tempeh bacon, shallots, and fresh basil with a bit of a white white vinegar and olive oil, felt like a no brainer. What better way to celebrate the the king of tomatoes than a simple salad that puts it front and center?! When your garden is generous […]
Panzanella salad is a Tuscan salad of stale bread, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers and fresh basil. It is usually dressed with olive oil and vinegar. And often enjoyed in the summer. Inspired by this Italian salad, this springtime vegan panzanella salad recipe is savory from the garlic and shallots, tangy from the lemon, a bit smokey […]
This vegan roasted garlic tomato soup recipe is inspired by the North African and Middle Eastern dish, shakshouka. It uses a spice blend that includes fresh mint, parsley, cumin, paprika and coriander. If you are used to tomato-basil soup, this is a nice departure. While it may seem out of the box to put fresh […]
This savory vegan tomato tart recipe is perfect for brunch, a light summer meal, or whenever your garden provides more tomatoes and herbs than you know what to do with. It’s so easy to make and delicious. It’s really important to thin slice the tomatoes. If you don’t, it will either be very wet or […]
This Italian-inspired vegan antipasto salad recipe hardly qualifies as “ugly”. It’s completely gorgeous, which is just so Italian. They have a way of making everything beautiful. And while it may not be a traditional antipasto (an appetizer that includes meats, cheeses, pickled vegetables, olives, artichokes, etc), it’s a delicious, fresh and herbaceous vegan Italian salad! […]