Perhaps surprisingly, garlic – that stinky, funky wonder bulb that leaves its signature in the mouth – is considered an aphrodisiac, thanks to its stimulating allicin content. And I loves moi some garlic, especially in my hummus. This recipe yields a decadently garlicky but creamy version with just a hint of smoked paprika. If you…
(Chard and the) Real Dal
Whatever gets you through those long winter nights, ducklings. I’m over here having raptures over vegetables, so I’m not about to diss anyone’s choice of toys. And while this is indeed a wonderful winter dish, I make it year-round because it’s a one-pot stovetop effort that makes 5 or 6 servings and freezes really well….
Cream of the Mushroom Sauce
So I had what I thought was a thrilling idea for a “three-way” salad showcasing an oft-maligned vegetable (using it raw, blanched/pureed, and roasted). Unfortunately my first attempt was a lot of work, and the payoff left something to be desired. This may be an apt metaphor for taking on too much at one time,…
Nut Cheese Topping
If there was one thing I missed when I quit dairy, it was topping my spaghetti with a nice hard Italian cheese. But thanks to the buttery and versatile cashew and that funky flake known as nutritional yeast, we can still experience that zing of fermented creaminess sprinkled copiously all over our mound of pasta….
TunaFlower Spread
Tuna. Even if other seafood was easy for you to quit, there’s probably at least a 50/50 chance you still have cravings for this lunchbox treat. And in this season of eating things raw, sometimes you just want something filling to toss with your salad. Yes, chickpeas work okay, but if you ask me the…
Vegan Domme Kha
Thai coconut curry dishes should take no prisoners. My most frequent complaint is that they’re wayyy too sweet when they should be tarted up and spicy in at least equal measure. The complex of contending elements (tangy, creamy, hot, sweet) should commandeer your taste buds as soon as they hit your tongue. This is one…
Something Raw on the Side
I was planning on sharing my favorite Thai soup recipe this week, but the temperature is approaching 100 degrees where I live, and heatstroke edging isn’t a fetish of mine. So instead I fooled around in my kitchen with some cabbage and red onion, per my taco-topping suggestion last week. I whipped up a sesame…
Bangin’ Bharta
I’ve had multiple foodgasms over a number of Indian dishes – there are a plethora of lip-smacking choices from all over the subcontinent for plant lovers! – and this Punjabi delight from North India happens to be one of my very favorite things to do with an eggplant. The most mouth-watering cooking method I’ve encountered…
(Can’t Believe It’s Not) Pork in My Taco
OK, so I know not everyone was a fan of pork to begin with, but you gotta love tacos. Whether you’re eating out or settling in for a night at home, they’re a messy handful of fun. I usually double up on the tortillas to make an inner and outer layer that helps keep the…
Sado-Mango Salsa
I first made this salsa for a certain Monsieur who demanded my special skills in the kitchen, and I was more than happy to comply. It’s wickedly easy to make and so good it hurts. Inflict it brazenly on your guests, then sit back and watch them enjoy it. I prefer to use the Ataulfo…
The Kinky Vegan 