This vegan recipe is closely based on the traditional Italian pesto; the only difference is the substitution of nutritional yeast for the cheese and the addition of salt which the cheese provides in the traditional version….
Main Dishes
Roasted Veggie Sandwich with Tahini Dressing
Roasted veggies are slathered with a lemony tahini dressing in this hearty sandwich….
Zucchini Roll-ups with Tofu Ricotta
Turn zucchini into a hearty main dish by filling it with vegan ricotta and dressing it with a rich tomato sauce….
Shepherd’s Pie with Tempeh
This colorful shepherd’s pie with tempeh is loaded with savory flavors and is full of tender vegetables and an aromatic broth. It’s perfect for holiday meals throughout the year, or anytime you’re feeding a crowd….
Buckwheat Soba Noodle Bowl
You’ll love this buckwheat soba noodle bowl because you can use it as a base for your favorite veggies, plus you can make it as spicy (or not) as you like. …
Beans & Greens with Broken Lasagna
Adding pasta to this comfort food classic makes it an easy way to get a daily dose of greens into everyone you’re cooking for. …
Black Bean and Tempeh Tacos
Crunchy, spicy, and loaded with flavor, these crowd-pleasing black bean and tempeh tacos are simple to make and taste as great as they look. …
Tempeh Bourguignon
Rich with flavor and brimming with creamy potatoes, mushrooms, and tender pearl onions, classic French beef bourguignon is made vegan by using tempeh instead of beef. …
Black Bean Chili
Hearty, healthy, spicy, and sure to become a favorite, this vegan black bean chili is great to serve to a crowd or just a family with a big appetite. This recipe uses tempeh along with brown rice to create a dish that’s full of texture and color. …
Spicy Sesame Noodle Bowl
If you love “take-out” spicy sesame peanut noodles, try this lighter version that’s guaranteed to be your new favorite comfort food. The recipe comes together quickly and with only a few ingredients. …
Chili Lime Rice Noodle Salad
You’ll love this tangy, spicy, cold and refreshing noodle salad with crunchy veggies. Made with brown rice noodles, red peppers, carrots and doused with fresh lime juice and a simple Asian-inspired dressing, it’s a great recipe for those steamy summer nights when cooking for more than 5 minutes is just too many minutes!…
Savory Butternut Squash Pasta
Savory, smoky, and completely satisfying at any time of the day, butternut squash is roasted and serves as the base of a creamy golden sauce. …
Crispy Crust Grilled Pizza
If you’re looking for the most delicious, crispy pizza crust ever, look no farther than your outdoor grill. I make mine on a gas grill, but you can certainly make your grilled pizza on a charcoal grill when the coals are glowing white. …
Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Arugula Pesto and Roasted Tomatoes
When the farmers’ markets are filled with fresh baby arugula, cook up this scrumptious pasta dish to take advantage of the bounty. …
Creamy Red Pepper Penne with Fresh Basil
The aroma of fresh basil creates an enticing dish when paired with the richness of roasted red peppers and sun-dried tomatoes. …
Orecchiette with Butternut Squash and Caramelized Onions
Orecchiette! I don’t know whether I love this pasta shape because of its versatility or its fabulous name (probably both!). It holds sauces perfectly and cooks evenly for a larger pasta shape. Even if it’s named after a “little ear,” it looks more like a…
Fresh Vegan Pasta
There is simply nothing like fresh, tender pasta to serve with your favorite sauce or pesto. It’s the best comfort food there is! This recipe uses silken tofu and olive oil in place of eggs. Saffron also adds a lovely color and…
Crispy Chili Lime Tofu Tacos
Proving again that tofu can be almost anything you want it to be, these crunchy tacos are filled with crispy spicy tofu and topped with a colorful red cabbage salad scented with cumin. It’s the perfect meal for …
Creamy Veggie Linguine
Fresh tender peas dot this satisfying and delicious dish that’s so easy to make. It’s the ultimate comfort food: creamy, savory, and filling. …
Nutty Macaroni
I know….nutty macaroni? It’s really a replacement for traditional macaroni and cheese, but it’s so delish that it’s not an imitation of or a lesser dairy-like cheese sauce, but a revelation of fabulousness that …
Veggie Fritters
Crunchy, spicy, and loaded with flavor, these veggie fritters are a great way to use up zucchini. You can make them in advance and
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