We love this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019221-vegetarian-shepherds-pie?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share Of the many plant-forward / vegetarian shepherdess pie recipes we have made, this version is our favorite. It is well-balanced and satisfying. Our modifications: first, for the lentils we used 2 cups Better Than Bouillon chicken broth (omitting additional salt) and later for the filling 1.5 cups chicken broth instead… Continue reading Lentil mushroom shepherdess pie
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Vietnamese daikon, tofu, and chayote soup (canh bau)
We had daikon, firm tofu, and chayote squash on hand, so we tried this plant-forward recipe: https://web.archive.org/web/20240521065002/https://viceatsworld.com/vietnamese-canh-bau-opo-squash-soup/. Its flavors are surprisingly complex and delicious, and the soup comes together very quickly. It makes a great weeknight meal. Our modifications: first, we often use chayote squash in lieu of opo squash (aka bottle gourd). They are… Continue reading Vietnamese daikon, tofu, and chayote soup (canh bau)
Mushroom, okra and bean gumbo
We were searching for a plant-forward gumbo, so we tried this recipe: https://www.cilantroandcitronella.com/vegan-gumbo/ Our modifications: first, for the vegetables we used 8 oz cremini mushrooms (slightly more than 10 mushrooms) and 2 cups frozen chopped okra. We briefly sauteed the mushrooms (for 3 mins) before adding the crushed tomato (we used a 15 oz can),… Continue reading Mushroom, okra and bean gumbo
Savory fig jam
Our good friends Steve and Andrea generously gave us about 4 lb of figs harvested from their fig tree. We tried this chutney-like recipe: https://pastrychefonline.com/savory-fig-jam/ In terms of proportions, we used: 3 dry cups fresh, ripe green figs (see Note); 6 palm sugar lumps (called "small cubes" even though they are shaped like half-globes), and… Continue reading Savory fig jam
New Orleans-style dirty rice with mushrooms and black-eyed peas
We had a craving for creole cuisine and decided to try this plant-forward take on dirty rice: https://savorandsage.com/mushroom-dirty-rice/ It reminded us a bit of Ghanaian jollof rice. Our modifications: first, to add more texture, we halved the mushroom amount and supplemented with black-eyed peas. We used 8 oz (1/2 lb cremini mushrooms), trimmed and roughly… Continue reading New Orleans-style dirty rice with mushrooms and black-eyed peas
Korean spicy shiitake mushroom and daikon soup
This is a plant-forward riff on a Korean spicy beef and daikon soup that had been a family favorite. You will need two pots for this recipe: one for the mushroom-kombu stock, and another for the soup. First, in a medium soup pot, heat 10 cups of water with 10 dried shiitake mushrooms and an… Continue reading Korean spicy shiitake mushroom and daikon soup
Chinese chicken and asparagus in brown sauce
We were intrigued by a chicken and asparagus stirfry recipe that didn't feature white sauce: https://thewoksoflife.com/chicken-asparagus-stir-fry/ For the chicken breast, we used 1 1/4 medium boneless breast, sliced across the grain as thin as possible. We found this sauce delicious and satisfying. (Aug. 2022)
Quinoa and vegetable soup
We tried this America's Test Kitchen recipe from its Bowls cookbook, available at Bowls: Vibrant Recipes with Endless Possibilities https://a.co/d/dyP4wtB To make this a brothier stew, we doubled the garlic, spices, and chicken broth. We found the diced avocado and fresh cilantro brightened the soup. (July 2022) We found a very similar recipe here: https://www.cookingclassy.com/quinoa-vegetable-stew/… Continue reading Quinoa and vegetable soup
Japanese savory simmered kabocha
We had 1/4 kabocha squash, so we halved the ingredients in this simple but tasty recipe: https://onolicioushawaii.com/simmered-kabocha/ We used chicken broth, but if you use vegetable or kombu stock, it can easily be vegetarian. (June 2022)
Vegetarian chipotle chili
We sought a plant-forward chili that used chipotle in adobo. Details here: https://healthynibblesandbits.com/chipotle-vegetarian-three-bean-chili/ Based on our pantry, we used white kidney beans instead of red. We prefer thicker chilis, so we used 2 1/4 cups chicken broth (instead of 3 cups). This easily could be vegetarian with vegetable broth. At the end of cooking, we… Continue reading Vegetarian chipotle chili
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