Raw cashews are the perfect non-dairy substitute for cream or mayonnaise in lots of recipes. Soaking them in water then whipping in a blender creates a smooth, creamy texture (more or less water will make a thinner or thicker cream). I love using this recipe hack for creamy salad dressings because you’re getting the added…
Category: Vegetarian
Sheet Pan Veggie Frittata
One pan. Tons of veggies. Feeds a crowd. Great for any meal. This sheet pan veggie frittata ticks all the boxes. Mix everything together in a bowl, pour into a sheet pan and bake. 20 minutes later you have a delicious meal that’s also healthy!
Crispy Sheet Pan Gnocchi and Bok Choy with Scallion Cream
One pan dinners can be game changer on busy weeknights but I often find the flavor and texture comes up short. Not this recipe! Roasting, frozen gnocchi, straight from the freezer, results in a crispy exterior and soft, pillowy interior. Everything gets coated with chili crunch oil and drizzled with a creamy yogurt sauce, adding…
Whipped Parsnips (instead of potatoes)
For a delicious twist on mashed potatoes use parsnips instead. Parsnips are in the carrot family and have a slightly sweet, spicy carrot flavor. I think of them as an old fashioned root vegetable but I would love to see them make their way on more dinner plates. Best when cooked, use them in soups,…
Superbowl Cauliflower Wings
These Buffalo cauliflower wings are a delicious swap for the traditional calorie bomb we all know and love. Cauliflower wings give you the same Buffalo wing flavor profile but with 80% fewer calories. And did I mention they are super easy to make and only 5 ingredients. Pair these bites with celery and cucumber slices…
Chickpea Noodle Soup
This is an intensely flavorful vegan alternative to chicken soup. The combination of miso, nutritional yeast and ginger makes a fragrant broth and the chickpeas add texture as both a crunchy garnish and creamy soup component. If you watching your sodium intake, be careful of the type of noodles you buy. The original recipe called…
Pan-Seared Tofu with a Sweet and Sour Sticky Glaze
Firm tofu gets coated in cornstarch then pan-seared until browned on both sides. The sweet and sour sauce gets added to the seared tofu and as it sizzles in the hot pan, it creates a thick, glossy glaze that adheres to the tofu. This is a fast and easy way to make intensely flavored tofu…
Harissa Scrambled Tofu with a Refreshing Cucumber Salad
I was thrilled to discover Yotam Ottolenghi’s cookbook, Ottolenghi Simple. The recipes in this book are designed to keep the ingredient lists short and cooking techniques simple. This recipe is a vegetarian twist on scrambled eggs. As he mentions in the recipe, double or triple the harissa onions because they keep in the fridge for…
Roasted Curried Cauliflower and Egg Salad
If you’re getting bored with typical salads, try this flavorful combination of roasted cauliflower, hard boiled eggs in a curried yogurt dressing. It’s another winner from Yotam Ottolenghi’s cookbook, Ottolenghi Simple.
Baked Feta and Tomatoes (TikTok pasta) over Bucatini
Most of us have heard of, watched, and maybe even made this TikTok recipe. I wanted to lighten it up. The original version uses way too much feta cheese. A serving of the TikTok pasta is packing your arteries with a 1/2 block of feta cheese which is 4 ounces! That’s enough cheese for 4…
Zucchini Ribbon Pizza with Walnuts and Parmesan
One of my favorite series of cookbooks is from Erin Gleeson, The Forest Feast. What I love about her books is that she makes cooking healthier so easy! Her recipes are more of an assembly of ingredients. You can mix and match ingredients and her measurements are more of a suggestion rather than a rule….
Pan Con Tomate (Bread with Tomato)
Pan Con Tomate, or bread with tomato, originated in northern Spain as a quick snack or tapas. It is incredibly delicious and I’ve officially voted this my favorite summer dish! I can’t think of a better way to showcase my husband’s brilliant summer gems. Pan con Tomate requires only four ingredients but each one should…
Judy Matusky, RDN, LDN 