Tantanmen Ramen features a medium-rich broth with deep umami, a touch of nuttiness and that signature Sichuan spice. It’s topped with an aromatic tofu mushroom stir fry, chili oil bamboo shoots, and crisp baby bok choy. Tantanmen Ramen: Light up Your Senses This ramen is an absolute flavor show from top to bottom and I’m…
Mul Naengmyeon is a deeply refreshing Korean-inspired dish of chilled toothy noodles, cooling fruits and veggies, kimchi, and tofu in a sweet, tangy, spicy broth. It makes a soothing and invigorating meal on a hot day. (Vegan) The Inspiration for Vegan Mul Naengmyeon This may sound strange, but I got hooked on Korean food during…
Green Pea Pasta Sauce brings bright spring flavor to any kind of pasta. The clean grassy and nutty essence of the peas is accented with lemon and parsley and it makes for a refreshing and satisfying combination. (Vegan) Green Pea Pasta: A Dish for Springtime Every year around the middle of February I start to…
This Vegan Lentil & Sweet Potato Chili is an easy and straightforward dish that packs all of the warming comfort and spice you’d expect from chili, but with way less hassle. Make this when you need a nourishing pick-me-up on a cold day. A Simple Chili for Cold, Exhausting Days This winter has been colder…
This vegan pesto has a bright pop of fresh basil, a nutty foundation of pistachio, cheesy umami undertones, and just a touch of fresh garlic. As a spread, sauce, or dip, it’s a really easy way to add sophisticated flavor to pretty much anything. Vegan Basil Pesto – Simple, Fresh, and Satisfying If you have…
Homemade Potato Gnocchi are bouncy pasta pillows that gently dissolve as you eat them. And the formula is beautifully simple – just potatoes, flour, and salt. Pair these with any pesto or sauce for a low-key fancy meal. Homemade Potato Gnocchi to Soothe This recipe was shared with me by an Italian friend with whom…
This soba noodle soup features fresh spring veggies, crispy tofu, bamboo shoots, and mushrooms in a smoky, savory broth with toothy buckwheat noodles. It’s both refreshing and hearty – a slurpable and soothing one-bowl meal. Soba Noodle Soup Goes Green If you’ve followed me for any amount of time, you might have noticed that I…
