Initially I was skeptical about this recipe from Delish. Crunchy chunks of ramen noodles that are toasted in the oven rather than boiled? Is that even edible? It sure is!! And it makes for a delicious and crunchy salad. I adjusted the original recipe very slightly to make it vegan and to…
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Roasted Beet Salad
Easy healthy dinner ideas? Count me in. This is a simple salad that’s warm and cold, salty and sweet, and tender and crunchy. It’s got it all. If you can find vegan feta, I definitely recommend including it in this salad. The salty taste and crumbly texture brings out the best about all the other…
Japanese Curry
I had never had Japanese Curry before my coworker suggested I give it a try. I am lucky to have a Japanese food mart right near my office so I can easily go browse and pick up interesting ingredients. Japanese curry comes in a powdered block that dissolves in water and makes a thick, warm,…
Vegan Pulled Pork Tacos
Tell me something that isn’t better in a tortilla. I’ll wait. If you love tacos like me, you’ll love these “pulled pork” tacos made with lentils and shredded carrots. They’re great to serve when friends are over. Just make a big batch of filling, prep the toppings, and let your guests assemble away! This pulled…
White Lasagna with Squash
Trying a new spin on an old classic is always a fun adventure. Taking something like say, lasagna, and making it fresh and new with say, white sauce and pureed veggies, is a particularly delicious adventure! I highly suggest taking the journey. Instead of a traditional marinara sauce, this lasagna uses a cashew-based alfredo sauce…
Maple Balsamic Roasted Vegetables
We were recently in Vancouver for a vacation with hubs’ family — it was amazing! go there now! — and I visited a fancy olive oil store in Victoria. If you’ve ever been into one of these specialized olive oil shops, you know that they typically have tons of flavors to sample. I must’ve tried…
Butternut Squash Farro with Roasted Carrots
This farro recipe is a copy cat of Dig Inn’s farro bowl base. If you’re not familiar with Dig Inn, it’s this lovely fast casual food restaurant that’s basically a Chipotle but serves whole foods in healthy bowls. This farro is one of their seasonal offerings and is delicious topped with any of their roasted…
BBQ Jackfruit with Carrots and Corn Muffins
Jack fruit is kind of a vegan wonder food. It comes in a can, and when drained and shredded it resembles the texture of pulled pork, making it absolutely perfect for barbecue sauce! Make sure to buy the green jack fruit in water (not oil or brine) to get the right taste. This meal only…
Red Onion Bhajis
I have a confession to make about this one. These onion bhajis did not come out as planned. I followed the Avant-Garde Vegan’s recipe from his cookbook Vegan 100 but for some reason mine weren’t crispy like I know they are supposed to be, and they didn’t really bind together that well. I’ll still post…
Asian Slaw
Cole slaw is such a summer staple, isn’t it? Sometimes I miss the creamy and refreshing taste of cole slaw and am grateful for the availability of very good vegan versions. This recipe is a variation on tradition cole slaw for something new and different using Asian flavors. I decided to omit the vegannaise in…
An Imperfect Vegan 