In college I subsisted on cafe lunches to power me through writing papers and studying for tests. Panera was a frequent stop of mine since they had salads and soups and SO much coffee. One of my go-to's was their black bean soup and I've had it in the back of my mind to recreate ... Read more →
1-Pot Butternut Squash Quinoa Chili
Cut through those bitter winter nights with this comforting 1-pot meal that's easy to make, big on flavor, and made with ingredients you likely have on hand right now. Let's do this! ... Read more →
Vegan Lentil Fesenjān (Pomegranate Walnut Stew)
We've been big fans of Fesenjān for years now—ever since John's aunt introduced us to it at a Persian restaurant in San Diego. Traditionally prepared for special occasions, Fesenjān is perfect for colder months. It's hearty, comforting, savory-sweet, and so simple to make. Let us ... Read more →
Easy Vegan Scalloped Potatoes
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and it just wouldn't be right if I didn't share a cheesy potato dish with you all (like the good Midwesterner I was raised to be). This recipe is adapted from our Everyday Cooking cookbook (!), is easy to make, and yields a wonderfully ... Read more →
Easy Vegan Gravy
We're inching closer to Thanksgiving and I couldn't leave you all hanging without a good gravy recipe. For a while now, I've been dreaming up this version, which utilizes dried mushrooms for a richer, more intense flavor and color, and it seriously paid off. Let me show you ... Read more →
Caramelized Shiitake Mushroom Risotto
When you're craving carbs and comfort, risotto is your dish. We've made risotto a couple times for the blog before and you all seem to love it. So, with my newfound love for caramelized mushrooms, I couldn't have imagined a better way to serve up a new spin on risotto. Shall we? ... Read more →
1-Pot Vegan Tortilla Soup
When visiting Mexico City recently, we ate so much delicious food that my brain was bursting with ideas by the time we got home. One of my main goals was to perfect a (vegan) chicken broth-like tortilla soup with vegetables and jackfruit. I suppose you see where this is going? ... Read more →