I’ve had my fair shares of flavoring tofu for my home cooked meals. I think the challenge, for me, is how to properly marinate (or season) tofu in order for it to come to life in flavor. I love tofu, it is tasty, and I think it’s one of the best staples to…
Category: Sides
Sweet & Spicy Brussel Sprouts with Toasted Walnuts (Vegan & Gluten Free)
Can I, seriously, ever get tired of roasted Brussel sprouts? The answer is no. I feel that Brussel sprouts should be a mandatory staple in every kitchen – plant based or not. This particular vegetable, to me, compliments just about any savory dish and for any occasion. It can be as simple as…
Easy-Peasy Vegan Potato Salad
This recipe is dedicated to the busy, last-minute folks who have little (to, absolutely, no) time making a fancy holiday dish. With all the moving around and finding Christmas presents for the loved ones and juggling festivities one-after-the-other, I totally understand. After all, how does one really stay sane over the holidays? But….
Spicy Gochujang Cauliflower Roast
Alright, so you may be guessing by now, I’m not one to do things traditional. Traditional in a sense, while I can still enjoy all kinds of holiday recipes (I love food), I cannot sit around and make the same kinds of recipe people make over Thanksgiving. At least, if I am standing…
The Tastiest Potato & Leek Soup
Let’s talk soup. I’m a total fanatic of a creamy soup – something that would resemble a chowder. I remember how I used to devour a good chowder every weekend with salty crackers. My parents both had full time jobs and had almost no time to prepare a great lunch meal for me…
Making the Perfect Roasted Vegetables
Perfect is a strong word. There is no such thing as perfect. But what does it mean to roast vegetables in such a perfect way? It’s simple, really. To make really good roasted vegetables would be a combination of (1) the type of oil to use, (2) the choice of seasonings, herbs, and…
Classic Caesar Salad
Caesar salad is my jam! I love eating caesar salad with pizza, burgers…basically anything you can honestly think of. I grew up eating it and to this date – still one of my favorite comfort food salads. Trust me, that takes a lot to say since I don’t like a lot of salads….