Bread & Butter Pickles

Bread & Butter Pickles

These pickles became popular during the Great Depression when they were eaten in sandwiches with only butter because there was nothing else. But this year I decided to make these because they’re just so good! These pickles are sweet and crunchy with bursts of mustard Read more…

Vegan Whipped Cream and the Miraculous World of Aquafaba

Vegan Whipped Cream and the Miraculous World of Aquafaba

Not long ago, the chef I work under was given an assignment to create a vegan dessert involving meringue. He told me he was using something called aquafaba. Sounds fancy, doesn’t it? It’s not. In fact, you’ve probably been dumping it down the drain for Read more…

Chocolate Avocado Cake with Chocolate Avocado “Butter” cream

Chocolate Avocado Cake with Chocolate Avocado “Butter” cream

If you’re an avid baker, then no doubt you have heard of or even tried adding pureed fruit to a product as a fat substitute. I first heard of doing this years ago when I saw a muffin recipe that called for applesauce instead of Read more…

Vegan Pepperoni

Vegan Pepperoni

Even though I am not vegan, I love to cook meals involving nothing but plants. I especially love taking carnivore classics like meatloaf, ribs and fried chicken and creating (or trying to create) passable versions of them without setting foot into a butcher’s shop. This Read more…

Basic Dal

Basic Dal

If you are cutting back on meat in your diet, you might want to start adding lentils to your repertoire of everyday meals. Studies have shown that this superfood prevents heart disease, diabetes and a number of cancers. Many vegetarians rely on this humble little Read more…