three lengthwise pickle slices, breaded and fried, on a bed of lettuce and tomato inside a pretzel bun

Fried Pickles

Too often, I relate to a pickle: a salty add-on to a meal that could otherwise stand alone. These fried…
spoonful of vegan aioli hovering above a ramekin of it

Chipotle “Aioli”

There’s something particularly inviting about a recipe that states all its ingredients in its name. Open and honest, chipotle aioli…
cross section of vegan "egg" (tofu) salad sandwich on pumpernickel bread with sliced tomato

“Egg” Salad

Vegan protein salads invite you to be as complicated as you wish. While it is possible (and possibly desirable) to…
endive leaves stuffed with vegan "tuna" (chickpea) salad each garnished with a parsley leaf

“Tuna” Salad

Vegan protein salads invite you to be as complicated as you wish. While it is possible (and possibly desirable) to…

Vegan Pesto

Even the most celebrated pesto recipes can mislead you into making a pale, dull green paste. Use my recipe or…
fingers pinching bread crumbs showing their final, finely ground texture

Zero-Waste Bread Crust Crumbs

They don’t make your hair curly, and my children don’t like them either – but they deserve a better fate…
3 containers of translucent vegetable stock set in front of trimmed fresh celery, carrots, and onions

Zero-Waste Vegetable Stock

Simmering vegetable stock is what comfort smells like! Peppery aromatics, earthy root vegetables, and versatile herbs synergize into an inspiring…