No matter the time, the reason, or the season, the best kind of snack to fill you up (and keep you that way) is one that is filled with protein. Nuts are especially handy as a snack food, because they are protein-rich, portable, and give us a daily dose of […]
Makes 12 servings Ingredients 1 cup almonds 1 cup smoked almonds 1/2 cup golden flaxseeds 2 tablespoons coriander seeds 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce 1 tablespoon agave nectar 1 1/2 cup water, or as needed, divided use Kosher salt, as needed Micro herbs and edible flowers, as needed for […]
Makes 1 quart The puréed eggplant gives a silky smooth texture to this baba ghanoush. Enjoy it as a dip for vegetables or serve with pita bread. Its versatility makes it a natural candidate to put out on a meze table alongside other dips and spreads. Ingredients 2 large eggplants […]
Makes 8 servings Braising the octopus gently before you grill it gives it a unique texture. You can save the braising liquid to use as the base for a seafood soup or stew. Serve with hot coconut rice. Ingredients Octopus 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup medium-dice yellow onion 1/2 […]
Makes 6 servings The combination of smoky grilled fish, tart jícama, and a spicy-sweet fruit sauce is unusual and dramatic. Ingredients 1 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 3 cups jícama, peeled and julienned 6 red snapper fillets, skin on, 6 oz each […]
Makes 4 to 6 servings Ripe plantains will be deep yellow in color with brown and black spots. They will be sweet on their own, but you can add a tablespoon or two of brown sugar, if you like. Ingredients 1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus more as needed for frying […]
Makes 2 cups Ingredients 1 lb tomatoes, small dice 2 serrano chiles, seeded and minced 1 cup small dice red or white onion 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped Juice of 2 limes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste Directions Combine all of the ingredients in […]
Makes 1 1/4 pounds dough Ingredients 10 oz (about 2 medium) russet potatoes 8 oz (1 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour 1 large egg Directions Put the potatoes in a large pot and add enough cold water to cover them by about 2 inches. Salt the water and bring it to […]
Makes about 1 lb/454 g seitan Try adding other seasonings to the liquid you use to cook the seitan. Herbs, spices, or garlic will all help to make your seitan more flavorful. Ingredients 3/4 cup vital wheat gluten 2/3 cup water 4 1/2 cups Vegetable Stock 1/4 cup soy sauce […]
Chicken noodle soup and minestrone are great, but there are few things more crave-worthy than a creamy, rich, and hearty soup. Of course, the ingredients that make those soups so tasty—cream, butter, cheese, beef—are not always high on our list of healthy ingredients, or you might follow a vegan diet. […]