Sweets, VeganJennifer HutzelMarch 31, 2021cookie, healthy, baking, banana, oats, sweet, dessert, breakfast, matcha, gluten freeComment

Butternut Squash and Sage Risotto

Sweet roasted butternut squash pairs beautifully with earthy sage to make this soulful, comforting risotto. Pureeing and folding in the roasted bulb of squash gives the risotto a rich depth of flavor, creamy texture, and beautiful golden-orange hue.

Garlic-Roasted Broccoli Steaks with Couscous & Harissa

Bring a little Moroccan-inspired goodness into your life with these delicious garlic roasted broccoli steaks. The crispy, garlicky steaks are nestled over a fluffy, herby couscous salad and served with harissa, the sweet-smoky-spicy north African condiment of roasted chili peppers and warm spices. A beautiful, chic entrée bursting with flavor

Eggplant Caponata Pasta

Caponata is a Sicilian favorite of fresh eggplant stewed with olives, garlic, tomatoes, herbs, and vegetables in an agrodolce (sweet-sour) sauce. Often served as a dip or appetizer, caponata has many variations. This version turns the base of stewed eggplant into a rustic, deeply-flavorful pasta sauce, creating a warm and comforting, yet elegant and refined pasta dish.

Roasted Banana Veggie Curry

Cooking the bananas develops a roasted sweetness that is perfectly complemented by fruity, spicy Thai aromatics like ginger, lemongrass, and red chili peppers. Acidic pickled onions cut through the sweetness while eggplants, carrots, and fluffy steamed rice soak up all the flavor.

Thai Pineapple Fried Rice

A Thai staple, pineapple fried rice is a little less well-known than its Chinese counterparts, but is no less delicious. Caramelized chunks of pineapple join ginger, garlic, carrots, cashews, curry powder, and more to create this sweet-salty-spicy Thai treat. Serve the fried rice inside the hollowed-out pineapple for a fun and whimsical presentation.

Mexican Red Pozole

This red pozole is a deeply satisfying Mexican staple. An assortment of dried chile peppers, herbs, and spices come together to make a rich, earthy broth that carries sweet white hominy, garlic, and onions. Load this stew up with plenty of lime, cilantro, and fresh veggies to add a vibrant pop to this outrageously tasty dish.

Mexican Green Pozole

In this classic Mexican green pozole, sweet white hominy and poblano peppers swim in a spicy, smoky broth of cilantro and roasted tomatillos. Fresh radish, red cabbage, and avocado add crunch and brightness to this hearty stew.

Penne Pasta with Hearty Lentil Bolognese Sauce

Bolognese, the classic Italian pasta dish, is a rustic and hearty ragout traditionally made with ground beef and a bounty of herbs and vegetables in a richly-flavored tomato sauce. In this version, meaty, creamy lentils stand in for the beef to create a satisfying, protein-packed entrée

Roasted Sweet Potato Pierogis

Pierogis, the iconic Polish dumplings, are deliciously simple: a tender dough stuffed with something tasty then sautéed to golden brown perfection. This Autumnal version stuffs the dumplings with a rich filling of fluffy mashed sweet potatoes, seasoned with sage and thyme and smothered with slow-caramelized onions.

Maple-Dijon Roasted Whole Cauliflower with Cider Pan Gravy

A beautifully simple whole-roasted cauliflower takes center stage in this plant-based holiday roast. A sweet and sharp rub of maple syrup and Dijon mustard creates a golden outer crust for the cauliflower as it slowly roasts over a bed of vegetables and apple cider, perfuming your kitchen with the savory aromas of the holidays. The juices from the cooking pan create a rich and silky veggie gravy to serve alongside the roasted cauliflower after it has been elegantly presented and carved tableside. (Photo source: Jared Kent)

Maple-Chipotle Butternut Squash Steaks with Fall Vegetables

This butternut squash dish bring the flavors of fall to the table. The narrow part of the squash creates perfect round “steaks”, braised in apple cider and roasted in a maple-chipotle glaze. The wider bottom of the squash yields a supple puree, complemented by sautéed kale and a crunchy brussels sprout-apple salad. (Photo source: Jared Kent)

Sweet and Smoky Butternut Squash Chili

This richly-spiced butternut squash chili is chock-full of hearty beans and veggies that will warm you to the core on chilly autumn nights. The sweetness of the squash pairs delightfully with smoky chipotle peppers, which add just the right amount of heat.

Indian-Spiced Tomato Chutney

In this simple and easy recipe, tomatoes are blended with onions, ginger and garlic to create a flavorful base. They’re then stewed with a blend of toasted Indian spices, vinegar, and sugar until it all cooks down into a tangy, sweet-sour condiment full of aromatic flavors.

Vegan, CondimentsJared KentOctober 9, 2020easy, tomatoes, garlic, healthy, indian, spices, ginger, chutney, tomato chutney, aromatic, fragrant, coriander, condimentComment

End-of-Summer Harvest Ratatouille Stew

A classic light stew from the South of France, ratatouille brings together the flavors of the last of the summer vegetable bounty: peppers, zucchini, basil and more. This version gains some crunch from a crispy breadcrumb topping.

Vegan, EntréesJared KentOctober 8, 2020french, rustic, ratatouile, tomatoes, zucchini, squash, garlic, basil, hearty, healthy, filling, dinner, classic, fresh, colorful, vegetable stewComment

Hearts of Palm "Ceviche" with Homemade Tortilla Chips

Delicate, briny hearts of palm take the place of fresh fish in this plant-based rendition of ceviche, the beloved Latin American favorite of fish gently cooked in fresh citrus juice. Sharp red onions, diced tomatoes, jalapeno, and chopped cilantro join the hearts of palm to create an explosion of bright, refreshing flavors and textures, with crunchy homemade tortilla chips to scoop it all up.

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