One of the many ways I intentionally seek culinary inspiration is perusing gourmet stores or sections at markets. I never leave World Market or WorldMarket.com without some new recipe idea. Sometimes I also walk out of World Market with a tasty vegan or vegetarian gourmet food. The Tillen Farms Spicy Green Beans are a new product that will serve me well this holiday season. Serve these ready-to-eat beans on your vegan holiday appetizer menu. Read More
If you think you’ve tasted so many different flavors that nothing will over-the-top wow you, Gary & Kit’s Dukkah Spice Blends will be a potently delicious surprise. Whether used in recipes or served plain and simple stirred into a high-quality olive oil for dipping, this new vegan product leaves a tasty and lasting impression. Read More
Radicchio is one of my favorite vegetables, delivering a hearty texture, bright purple-red color, and great versatility in the kitchen. You can serve it raw or cooked, cut into wedges or shredded, alone or mixed into other tasty ingredients. I especially love radicchio lightly browned on the grill or in a skillet and drizzled with a sweet dressing that deliciously contrasts its distinctly bitter but lovely flavor. Read More
The most anticipated herb highlight of my summer is lemon thyme — and I include these lovely little leaves in both savory and sweet recipes. I especially like marrying lemon thyme and olives. Here’s a tasty vegan appetizer recipe that you simply make ahead and pour into a bowl to serve. Read More
The raw food movement is gaining popularity as more people eschew processed foods and dig into the health benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables. If you are a raw foodist or simply want to incorporate more fresh produce into your vegan diet, these zucchini wraps are quick to fix as an appetizer and a pretty change from the usual summer party fare. Read More
Favas have a short season, so grab them at the farmers’ market while you can. This fabulous vegan fava dip recipe is perfect for summer cookouts or as a tasty protein-packed vegan sandwich spread. Read More
Little savory purses of shredded veggies, these vegan dumplings are a fun finger food to serve as a first course or nibble as a light vegan meal. Read More
Freezer jams are fast, easy, and delicious. This sweet and spicy tomatillo jam is a dynamite vegan dip for chips but you can also pour it overtop your favorite vegan burritos. Read More
Ack! The in-laws just called and are 10 minutes away. You don’t have dinner planned … and they aren’t even vegan! What to do, what to do? Stock your kitchen with the following five vegan foods before this harrowing scenario occurs. Vegan entertaining is easy — for vegans and non-vegans — when you’re prepared. Read More
Cultured coconut milk (coconut yogurt) and fresh strawberries partner deliciously with rounds of flaky puff pastry. These easy vegan desserts can be served after a meal or set out as a vegan appetizer to balance out savory finger food. For a change, blackberries, raspberries, or other in-season fruit can be swapped in for the strawberries. Read More
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