Think Eggs Benedict without the eggs. An unusual treatment of grilled apple slices, atop a bed of nutritious greens. And finish it off with more herbs, vegan nut cream, and a side of sliced oranges. Make it for brunch or even a “non-special” occasion.
Sides & Main Dishes
The Kids’ Favorite Mac and Cheese
Make a paste of butter and “flour.” Add nut milk to make a creamy sauce. Layer up with pasta and vegan parmesan cheese. Voila! A vegan mac and cheese for the whole family.
Tex-Mex Casserole! w/ Polenta & Tajin
Look at the mouth watering ingredients and imagine serving this for dinner some night this week. It’s super easy to cook, and if you’ve followed along Chef Leander in the past, you are very familiar with the two cooking techniques needed to make this casserole in a flash. If not check out the video attached. And don’t be intimidated by all those foreign words, either!
Instant Pot Black Beans — No Soaking, 5 Flavors!
Use your Instant Pot to take the hassle out of cooking dried beans. And they taste so much better fresh. This recipe makes one jar of beans, the equivalent of one can. It’s just as easy to make four cans if you like. You could even give each jar it’s own ethnic flavor!
Creamy Split Pea Soup with Croutons (Instant Pot)
Growing up poor and Swedish meant I was very familiar with pea soup. This plant-forward recipe is just like Granny used to make. And the restaurant-style croutons mean you have permission to “play with your food”!
Herb Roasted Root Vegetables with Balsamic Dressing
So many fantastic flavors in the winter vegetables. Give them a place on your table. The depth of flavors here make this the perfect “comfort food“ main or side dish for winter. Let it warm you from the inside out!
Masala Red Lentil and Farro Soup
Garam Masala is a traditional Indian spice whose name is best translated as “warmth.” It is not difficult to find. For authenticity, look for a mix that features cumin, cinnamon and coriander near the top of the ingredient list. If you would prefer this soup to be gluten-free, it is a simple matter to substitute quinoa for the farro. Enjoy!
Almost Instant Pad Thai — Dinner 911
Dinner 911 is about delicious emergency meals when you need to eat STAT. In other words, great food that comes together like magic. If you have “Peanut Sauce: Quick and Easy” in your ‘fridge, this, stir fry comes together in minutes. See the Notes for other inspiration.If you don’t have peanut sauce in the fridge already, here’s the recipe. It comes together easily in 5 minutes. I almost always make a double batch so I have it on hand.
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