It’s easy to become rigid about what flavors are appropriate at breakfast time. Although cinnamon is delicious, it’s not the only spice on the morning market. Bringing your favorite Mediterranean-flavored sandwich from lunch to breakfast is as easy as putting an egg on it.
One of the first things I learned when I began using a slow cooker was to avoid dairy, or at the very least, wait to add it at the end of cooking since it would curdle or separate if cooked for a longer period of time. Which is why I was surprised to find a recipe in Neela Paniz's cookbook, The Indian Slow Cooker, for yogurt soup.
Not only did I find the concept of a hot yogurt soup intriguing, but I was also interested in the fact that it could be done in the slow cooker at all. What prevents it from breaking? How does the tang of yogurt hold up over time? I went straight to the source for the answers.
Let's be honest — thinking of vegan cheese substitutes leaves something to be desired. Maybe you've taken a peek at the vegan cheese options in the grocery stores or even dabbled in coaxing a couple hunks of almond cheese to melt atop slices of bread under the broiler. In my experience, that stuff does not melt and will leave your cheese dreams hopelessly shattered.
So when coming up with a creamy vegan queso recipe, I wanted to make sure it was as good as the real thing! No shattered dreams here. We're dreaming big with veggies, cashews, and a ton of spices — and it's paying off by the chip-ful.
One of my favorite lunches while living in Paris was the simple baguette sandwich that any corner bakery carried. Unlike overstuffed American sandwiches, these usually only had butter and thin layers of ham and cheese. The baguette holding it all together was the key here — it had to be fresh, with a crispy outside and fluffy interior. Here's my latest version; it that can be eaten for either breakfast or lunch!
Think of rice pilaf as an upgrade to your everyday rice. It's like rice that puts on a clean dress and some earrings — not much extra work, but the tradeoff is a side dish that feels just a little bit fancy. Here's what to do.
If you haven't already heard of it, let me introduce you to a non-traditional sandwich that is well worth adding to your repertoire: Welsh Rarebit. This classic British dish is made of toasted bread covered in a fondue-like sauce of melted cheese and dark ale, and we've taken the liberty of adding a few slices of ham to it too.
I remember almost nothing about my first visit to Philippe's restaurant in Los Angeles except for the most important thing: the French dip sandwiches. Before going, this Midwestern girl didn't even know what a French dip was. But after that first encounter, I don't think it's too much of a hyperbole to say that I was completely smitten.
A few years back, Nealey shared with us her homemade version of Philippe's French dip sandwich, but for a recent dinner party with friends, I was looking for a shortcut option. And thus, these slow-cooker French dips were born.
Potatoes are dreamy — there's no way around it. From mashed potatoes to french fries to chips, these little spuds know how to make our palates very happy.
One of my favorite potato chip flavors is salt and vinegar. The saltiness against the acidity of the vinegar makes them wildly addicting and kicks back so much flavor in every bite. So I decided to translate my favorite potato chip into a hearty snack. Because who doesn't love another way to make potatoes?
A good vegan sandwich needs some careful thought and construction. It has to have a good balance of textures and flavors, but it should also be satisfying without relying on meat or cheese. Portobello mushrooms are a popular ingredient choice (for good reason), and this one is no exception. Throw some sourdough bread in the toaster and let's get cooking!
This is the absolute easiest vegan mayonnaise that I know. It's the one I pull out when I have a vegan friend coming over for lunch, or if the host of a dinner party asks me to bring a light dip for an appetizer. It calls for three ingredients and a blender, and it makes a creamy, slightly tangy mayonnaise that's ready to go with your favorite sandwich or salad.
Shamrock Shakes are back! And yeah, that's exciting news and all, but you can't ignore the fact that you have to actually leave your house to get one. First-world problem, I know, but sometimes I just don't want to put on my normal functioning adult disguise (i.e., something besides pajama pants) and drive all the way to McDonald's to indulge my sweet tooth.
Fortunately, Shamrock Shakes are easy to make at home and — bonus — you can load 'em up with booze since you don't have to drive anywhere afterward!
Who doesn't love a scoop of creamy marshmallow fluff, sandwiched between two sweet-and-salty peanut butter cookies? It's a simple treat that feels perfectly nostalgic. What if I told you that I was able to make this treat vegan? Because it's happening, and it's wonderful.
I have a soft spot for warm, toasty sandwiches. Just the simple act of heating something up suddenly makes lunch that much more exciting and satisfying, which is why one of my favorite hearty lunches is a classic chicken Parmesan sandwich. In this meat-free twist on the Italian-American favorite, a seasoned tempeh patty stands in for the usual breaded piece of chicken.
I am one of those people who never travels more than five minutes from my house without packing some kind of snack. Just in case. I go through heavy rotations of granola bars, trail mix, and most recently, these dark chocolate bites. They're the perfect little nosh to help me power through a train delay or restaurant wait list without turning into a hungry zombie.
There is a time and a place for desserts to be fussy and time consuming. I like to reserve those desserts for special occasions and birthdays. However, if I'm making regular weekday treats, I want them to be fast, easy, and completely delicious.
Enter these vegan pudding cups. I made these in a blender with a short list of ingredients that pack it full of good fats, and make it a healthy take on a classic.
