For the past few years I’ve been hooked on quinoa. It’s become very popular, so it’s easy to get and thank goodness—it’s amazing! Versatile, too. You can use it as a base, as a veggie-burger ingredient, in baking, and pretty much anywhere else you feel like trying in the kitchen. One of the quinoa dishes…
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All-American Hot Dogs, Three Ways
Summer means getting together with friends for cookouts over an open flame. For me, as a vegan, that often means bringing my own food, which is fine, because what I make is so much better than the usual burgers and hot dogs you see at these events. Even before I was vegan I was a…
Aloo Matar Tacos
My workday is always pretty busy. The books I am asked to make never seem to stop coming. I often pack a lunch so I don’t have to leave the building and can keep working. Or, if I do venture outside, I try to make it quick. My office is in the Flatiron District of…
Southwest Buddha Bowl with Agave Lime Seitan
What is a Buddha bowl? Well, I don’t know if there’s a literal definition, but according to this article at Healthyish, it’s a “nourishing meal with little bites of everything.” That seems about right. All the ones I’ve eaten have been a mishmash of super yummy ingredients that were pretty healthy and very vibrant. I…
Brussels Sprouts Tacos with Mexican Slaw
The past few months I’ve been thinking a lot about street food. Things like tacos, sandwiches, empanadas. Basically food truck fare. It’s probably because most of my time is spent in New York and Los Angeles, where you can find a food truck on every corner. And as I’ve been thinking about food trucks, my…
Hawaiian Seitan Skewers
Guys, I think the warm weather is finally here to stay. And I don’t know about you, but that has me wanting to get outside and soak up some sun (without my winter coat, for once). I’m imagining parks, baseball (go, Mariners!) and, of course, grilling. Now you can fire up the ol’ Weber and throw some tofu…
Tandoori Cauliflower Steaks
The weekend is coming, and maybe you’d like something super simple to make with a ton of flavor. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. This Tandoori Cauliflower Steak couldn’t be easier, and it’s loaded with spices that’ll make your taste buds happy campers. I’ve been obsessed with cauliflower lately, eating it at least twice a…
Mini Shepherd’s Pies with Cauliflower Mash
When I was 16 I got my first job. It was in the kitchen at a Pennsylvania Dutch restaurant in central Pennsylvania, and it introduced me to a lot of dishes I’d never eaten before. Some good (corn fritters) and some bad (hog maw). But one of my favorites was shepherd’s pie. The idea of…
Basic Mexican Tofu Scramble
I’ve never been much of a breakfast guy, and I think eggs have crossed my lips maybe three times in my life, unless you count the times they were wrapped up in a creamy mayonnaise or a velvety cake blanket. That’s why when I discovered tofu scramble—a staple of the vegan morning—I kept my distance….
“Tastes Like Chicken” Seitan
Whether you’re new to veganism or an old pro, seitan is probably one of your staples. It’s a nice meat substitute when a recipe calls for it, and it’s also a decent source of protein (about 18 grams per 3-ounce serving). Seitan is versatile, too. It’s pretty much a blank canvas to which you can…