Cooking an artichoke is not super popular, and it’s not exactly easy, but its refreshing flavor is very rewarding. Instead of eating artichokes the classic way … scraping the cooked leaves with your teeth … use the flesh to make artichoke aioli. This easy recipe happened because I wanted to revisit this often-forgotten edible flower. …
Herb Roasted Potatoes
Roasted potatoes are a universal side dish associated with comfort food, and making them at home is super easy, filling, and economical. The ability of potatoes to absorb lots of flavor makes them a perfect vehicle for jam-packed combinations of fresh herbs tossed in garlicky, peppery olive oil. Serve these for brunch, alongside an omelette…
Andouille Vegan Red Beans
If you’re trying to consume less meat, consider this plant-based Red Beans recipe. And even if you love meat, it will seem like you’re eating Andouille sausage when you bite into these spicy, smoky, and oh-so tender red beads. After much research on what exactly Andouille seasoning is, this meatless recipe is where I landed….
Fried Green Tomato Bites
What to do when you’re faced with too many unripe tomatoes? Most people would say, “Fry ‘em up!” A couple of months ago, I pickled a batch of them when I swore I was done with the growing season. However, seeing so many unripe cherry tomatoes still in my container garden convinced me to hang…
Pickled Green Tomatoes, the Quick Method
Here’s something super easy to do with unripe tomatoes from Fall gardens. The classic pickling process of preserving in jars is time-consuming and potentially dangerous if not done correctly. Alternatively, if you want to eat your pickled food within a day or two, quick pickling can achieve similar results in a skillet with some oil,…
Quick Taco Meat – Classic “American” Style
Taco Tuesday is a breeze once you have the right meat locked down. The meat I’m talking about here is what goes on the classic “Americanized” tacos that many people ate growing up. You know … the super basic tacos with the pouch of meat seasonings, Ortega hard shells filled with layers of diced tomato,…
Green Enchilada Sauce
When you love enchiladas and love to cook even more, making your own enchilada sauce at home is a must. Making sauce on a rainy day allows you to hunker down inside and make it in bulk without rushing the process. You can then freeze it in ziplock bags for future use. With a Mexican…
Vegan Baked Beans with Smoked Tomatoes
My vegan baked beans are a cookout crowd-pleaser due to their bold, smoky, and onion-packed flavors, yielding a healthy-ish meatless experience. Even better, it’s quite an easy recipe because once everything is all mixed together, you pretty much leave it alone. Being a native New Englander from the great state of Rhode Island, baked beans…
How to Make Awesome Vegetarian Sandwiches
Really good vegetarian sandwiches go beyond the basics of just some lettuce, cheese, and tomato. With two key pieces of equipment – a mandolin slicer and an electric skillet – you can transform almost any vegetable into a sandwich fixing. Layer them in between two pieces of your favorite bread with some condiments, and you’re…
Broiled Buffalo Cauliflower
Buffalo cauliflower is an easy idea that combines the two concepts of buffalo wings and meatless cooking. If you love spicy food, this should be added to your repertoire. You get the vinegary cayenne-infused flavor along with the nutrition of this trending cruciferous vegetable. If you want a finger food type of snack, keep the…