Archive for the ‘Vegan’ Category
roasted sriracha
The end of the summer produce season is here, and that means that we sometimes get a lot of whatever is left in the fields in our CSA box. These items are not always the easiest to cook with and thus inspire new pickling projects, sauces and other creative uses. Here I took red jalapeños — […]
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Tags: garlic, jalapeno
roasted cauliflower soup
This soup is creamy without having dairy because of the smooth quality of blended, roasted cauliflower. The leeks add a savory element while the roasted cauliflower adds complexity. Finishing the soup with walnut oil brings out the nuttiness of the dish. Roasted Cauliflower Soup Ingredients: 2 heads cauliflower, cleaned and chopped 4 leeks, cleaned and […]
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Tags: cauliflower, leeks, walnut oil
mango jalapeño margarita
I wanted to develop a cocktail with the jalapeño syrup I just created. Mixing a little spice with the sweetness of mango and the earthy flavor of tequila sounded like a potential hit. I added in some lime juice and triple sec for balance, and realized I basically have a margarita! This recipe makes two […]
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Tags: jalapeno, lime, mango, tequila
jalapeño soda syrup
I have been experimenting with soda syrups recently, and I wanted to try out a jalapeño based syrup. Jalapeños have a great level of spice and a bright, vegetal flavor. The combination of the jalapeño flavor and the sweet syrup creates a refreshing drink when mixed with soda water. Enjoy with spicy food or on […]
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Tags: jalapeno, soda
vegan borscht
I love borscht! I love beets. I love carrots and celery. I love soup. Borscht was made for me! It is a healthy, filling soup that satisfies. The version I developed here is a kind of hybrid between a traditional borscht and a sweet-and-sour cabbage soup. I crave the tang of the vinegar and the […]
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Tags: beets, carrots, celery, soup, tomatos
vegan bolognese
I have been making a version of this hearty spaghetti sauce for years. The classic combination of celery, carrot and onion (mirepoix) adds a robustness to the flavor of the sauce that might otherwise be missing without meat or cheese. I chop the celery, carrot and onion using the bruniose technique of dicing the vegetables into […]
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Tags: bruniose, carrots, celery, garlic, onion, pasta, tomato
To counter the more traditional granola recipe I just published, here is an edgier, more experimental version. For this recipe, I was inspired by a trip to one of the world’s most amazing grocery stores, Rainbow Grocery. I am thankful every time I shop there that I get the pleasure of spending money at this […]
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Tags: cashews, coconut, ginger, granola, nutmeg, pepitas, persimmons
Here’s my latest — long-delayed, I realize. Apologies for a crazy few months getting in the way of posts to Veg Here! I continue to experiment with granola. My colleague had given me feedback on the last batch that it was too wacky. What she really loved in granola was a hearty, healthy, wholesome flavor […]
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Tags: almonds, blueberries, cranberries, granola, oats, rum, vanilla
I had never made granola before, but I was excited to experiment. I recently ate some granola with chocolate in it, and loved the combination. The addition of the chocolate basically turns this granola into a deconstructed oatmeal cookie. The toastiness of the oats and the pecans, the saltiness of the pecans and the sweetness […]
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Tags: bourbon, chocolate, coconut, granola, pecans
nearly vegan chocolate eclairs
In preparation for an Oscars Party hosted by a lactose-intolerant friend, I have developed a recipe for nearly vegan chocolate eclairs. The dough for these fairly fancy pastries is surprisingly easy to make. The dough contains eggs. The filling has a silken tofu base and the ganache is made with almond milk. Nearly Vegan Chocolate […]
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Tags: chocolate, eclair, ganache, silken tofu
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