Overcoming the Vegan/GF Baking Challenge
Last week was my husband’s birthday, and I took that opportunity to perfect a Gluten-Free Vegan Carrot Cake. I’m happy to report that it was a hit.
It wasn’t my first attempt, though.
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Shake Up Your Cooking Routine with a New Side Dish or Salad
Photo by Ingrid Beckman
Every once in a while, I need to shake up my weekly cooking routine with a new side dish or salad like today’s Sweet and Savory Beets with Sweet Potatoes. Like most home cooks who are still working, I tend to cook the same sides over and over again, just to keep menu planning and cooking time to a minimum.
Although dinners at our house are always delicious, even I get bored with my own cooking on occasion! That’s when it’s time to create a new dish. This one is a delicious side dish or salad made with cooked root vegetables.
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A Secret Ingredient for a Complete Vegan Meal (or Side Dish) in 10 to 15 Minutes
On Vaidya Smita Naram’s recent visit, she introduced me to one of her favorite quick-and-tasty dishes—Wilted Salad Greens. We made a slightly different version of this several days in a row, and, depending on what ingredients we chose, our side dish was ready to eat in 10 or 15 minutes.
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Versatile Vegan Appetizers
I’m excited to roll out two vegan and gluten-free appetizer recipes today—a Sweet Potato Cashew Dip and a Mushroom Pâté. You will no longer miss the traditional cheese ball once you have some delicious replacement treats!
Both of these dishes work perfectly as a dip for raw or roasted vegetables or a spread for crackers or bread. But don’t stop there! These versatile appetizers can also play a bigger role at your holiday table when you serve either or both as a side dish.
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Thanksgiving Traditions for GF-Vegans
Photo by Ingrid Beckman
No more turkey for us, but I still crave a good pumpkin pie, and with that in mind, I joyfully present the Sacred & Delicious approach to Vegan and Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie! Our diets may change dramatically as we evolve from omnivore to vegetarian to vegan, but the longing for certain Thanksgiving traditions remains the same.
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Make It Easy on Yourself with Simple Food Prep
As summer comes to an end, when there is an abundance of summer squash in your garden or neighborhood markets that must be enjoyed—you’ll want to try this yummy Stovetop Squash Casserole. It’s a guaranteed winner any time you want to make a quick-and-easy vegan or vegetarian side dish.
Prepping the vegetables for this casserole will be especially fast if you own a food processor. I purchased a bag of shredded organic broccoli-carrot slaw to serve as the casserole base, which made prepping even faster. I’d never thought of cooking slaw before, but it cooks rapidly and is an ideal complement to the summer squash.
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Cooking with Fresh Figs Creates Elegant Dishes
If you love your greens, you will love this pot (or pan) of Cooked Greens with Figs because it brings together so many yummy flavors. When tastes that are bitter, sweet, and a little pungent are combined in a dish, it’s going to be more exciting to your tongue!
You can use any of your favorite greens, and they are so easy to make. I started by caramelizing a Vidalia onion, but if you’re in a rush, you could skip this flavor enhancer. I love the unique flavor of collards, but it can take a lot of time to chop enough to fill a pot. So instead, I used about 12 good-sized collard leaves and a pound of baby spinach.
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Versatile Vegan Sides and Salads for Summer Entertaining
This gluten-free Tofu Salad with Summer Vegetables is a perfectly satisfying and delicious dish that can travel with you to any event this holiday weekend. Serve it chilled at a Memorial Day picnic or serve it as a warm side dish on your family patio.
This Tofu Salad with Summer Vegetables is ideal to pack in a cooler to travel to the beach, to the lake, or to the mountains, and be glad you didn’t have to stop for fast food along the way! Going to a potluck this weekend? Then take this dish to avoid going hungry when you’re surrounded by tables full of meat, dairy, breads, and cakes.
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Veggies in a Sweet and Savory Sauce
If you’ve ever enjoyed the subtly sweet and oh-so-mildly spiced Indian dish known as Malai Kofta, your tastebuds will experience a similar ecstasy when they meet this dish that I offer you today—Methi Malai. This sumptuous side dish, which is perfect for spring, can be served alone or over some basmati rice.
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Easy and Delicious Holiday Sides
Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or an omnivore, it’s always essential to have a few quick-and-easy veggie side dishes in your repertoire — like these yummy Sautéed Carrots and Parsnips. Your busy holiday cooking can be more easeful with quick sides at the ready.
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