Looking for a sophisticated dish? Well, look no further than this recipe from my first book, The Vegan Slow Cooker. This recipe combines the complex flavor of port wine with fresh figs and nutty tempeh. Serve over mashed potatoes with roasted asparagus for a meal that will wow the toughest critic. Slow Cooker Tempeh Braised with […]
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Recipe: Indonesian Broccoli & Tempeh in Spicy Peanut Sauce
In my health coaching practice, I meet a lot of people have never tried tempeh before, or who have tried it and didn’t like it. I’ve found that this dish is a good way to introduce people to it, as it shows tempeh’s versatility. Often people who have previously said they don’t like tempeh have […]
Recipe: Slow Cooker Potato Cauliflower Curry (Aloo Gobi)
This is a mild curry that is a perfect Indian starter dish. If you have friends and family that say they don’t like Indian food this is the dish that will change their minds. Slow Cooker Potato Cauliflower Curry Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, minced (about 1 cup) 1½ teaspoons cumin seeds […]
Recipe: Cajun Tofu with Dirty Quinoa
Every now and then, I get lazy and hit the easy button. Often, this includes falling on my favorite prepared spice staple: Cajun seasoning. This rub is a nice blend of salt and red spices that can act as the undertone or the main flavor. In this recipe, it’s the main flavor. Traditionally, dirty rice […]
Recipe: Vegan Scampi Pasta with Asparagus and Walnuts
Scampi, in the restaurant world, is a dish of shrimp sautéed in garlic butter and tossed with parsley and fresh lemon juice. In this version, dulse stands in for the flavor of seafood and the garlic-lemon sauce is tossed with thin pasta. This is a very fast meal, so get your pot of water boiling […]