Cooking an artichoke might not be hugely popular and it may not seem easy, but its refreshing flavor is something very rewarding. Instead of eating artichokes the classic way … scraping the cooked leaves with your teeth … use the flesh to make artichoke aioli. This easy recipe happened because I wanted to revisit this…
Herb Roasted Potatoes
Roasted potatoes are a universal side dish associated with comfort food and making them at home is super easy, filling, and economical. They’re ability to absorb lots of flavor makes them a perfect candidate to carry jam-packed combinations of fresh herbs tossed in garlicky and peppery olive oil. The technique for herb roasted potatoes is…
Andouille Vegan Red Beans
If you have a love/hate relationship with meat like I do, this Vegan Red Beans recipe has you in mind. Even if you love meat, this is an extremely satisfying copycat concept for Andouille sausage. It’s spicy, smoky, and oh-so hearty. And … it’s plant-based! So, after much Andouille seasoning research and recipe testing, this…
Fried Green Tomato Bites
What to do when you’re faced with too many unripe tomatoes? Most people would say, “Fry ‘em up!” A couple months ago I pickled a batch of them when I swore I was done with the growing season. However, seeing so many unripe cherry tomatoes still in my container garden convinced me to hang on…
Pickled Green Tomatoes, the Quick Method
Here’s something super easy to do with unripe tomatoes. The classic pickling process of preserving in jars is intricate and time consuming. Alternatively, if you want to eat your pickled food within a day or two, quick pickling can achieve similar results in a skillet with some oil, salt, and vinegar. It’s super easy. This…
Quick Taco Meat – Classic “American” Style
Taco Tuesday is a breeze once you have the right meat locked down. The meat I’m talking about here is what goes on the classic “Americanized” tacos that many people ate growing up. You know … the super basic tacos with the pouch of meat seasonings, Ortega hard shells filled with layers of diced tomato,…
Green Enchilada Sauce
When you love green enchiladas, making your own green enchilada sauce at home is a must. Green enchilada sauce always wins in my book for a key reason. It’s super easy! But also, the flavor profile of this tomatillo-based sauce packed with citrusy cilantro, aromatic onions and spicy peppers is a personal favorite. If you’re…
Vegan Baked Beans with Smoked Tomatoes
My vegan baked beans are a cookout crowd-pleaser for their bold smoky flavor while delivering a healthy-ish, meatless experience. Even better, it’s quite an easy recipe because once everything is all mixed together you pretty much leave it alone. Being a native New Englander from the great state of Rhode Island, baked beans were hugely…
How to Make Awesome Vegetarian Sandwiches
Really good vegetarian sandwiches go beyond the basics of just some lettuce, cheese and tomato. With two key pieces of equipment – a mandolin slicer and electric skillet – you can transform almost any vegetable into a sandwich fixing. Layer them in between two pieces of your favorite bread with some condiments, and you’re all…
Broiled Buffalo Cauliflower
Buffalo cauliflower is an easy idea that combines the two concepts of buffalo wings and meatless cooking. If you love spicy food, this should be added to your repertoire. You get the vinegary cayenne-infused flavor along withthe nutrition of this crunchy vegetable. Also, it’s also super easy. If you want a finger food type of…