Sweet and Sour Tofu has many iterations but this simple recipe can be a standby for lighter vegan fare. It has a pop with the tart and sweet made-from-scratch sauce. It can be enjoyed as an appetizer or with some added veggies and noodles or …

There is something very comforting about vegetable barley soup. It evokes childhood memories for many and is a staple for people needing rejuvenation. It’s great for cold winter months and it’s simplicity is it’s shining point. It is both healthy and substantial. It helps that …

Sushi Rice Sandwiches are a take on classic temaki style hand rolls. Hand rolls are already easy to make, and we made them even easier with this nifty recipe. Best of all they are quite light and healthy. They can be made into anything you …

Parmesan sweet potato fries are a classic side dish in many modern restaurant kitchens. Ever wonder why commercial sweet potato fries (even the frozen ones) have a crispy breading? The starch in sweet potatoes is different than a regular potato. When baked or fried they …

Chimichurri is such a legendary thing that it almost seems mysterious to many. It has the perception of being something difficult to make and only enjoyed on special occasions at a steak house or high end restaurant. While that may be true for many Chefs …

Vegan Quinoa Broccoli Soup should really be named “anything goes” soup or “whatever you have” soup. The reality is we have made this soup hundreds of times in restaurants and the ingredients have never been exactly the same, but every time it is delicious. How …

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with coconut milk conjure up aromas of fall meals. They have a homey, sweet, down to earth flavor. They are very complex, with sensations of anise, caramel, and best of all marshmallow. They are so naturally sweet they can almost be eaten …

Salsa Verde takes a place as one of the master sauces in Mexico. It has a reputation as far and as wide as the number of variations you can find. The interesting thing is how incredibly versatile it is. Not only is it something that …

We like to think of Make Your Own Granola as a guide for making a something that suites your tastes. People that shop for granola know there are dozens of brands and varieties. The quality comes with a cost. Cheap granola has tons of filler. …

Pickled Cauliflower is a classic condiment enjoyed throughout many parts of the world and exists in many forms. Chefs like to keep it around as a staple pantry items since its stable and has many uses. It is a great add in to give life …