Richgirl has presented us with an opportunity to try a dish with which we would not normally be familiar. It’s a veganized version of a traditional Filipino recipe. It’s not difficult to make, and it’s healthy. But, it does have an unusual ingredient, which you will probably have to get at an Asian market. That’s not a problem if you plan in advance. Why don’t you grab a foodie friend or two, and make this dish as part of a cooking party. You’ll like both the dish and friends’ company. Enjoy! Continue reading
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How to Make a Vegetarian Alternative to Fish Sauce by Christie Morrison (America’s Test Kitchen)
There are delicious recipes that include fish sauce. Fish sauce adds umami, or depth of flavor and savoriness to recipes.. Most umami-rich foods are animal based, such as bacon or fish or parmesan cheese. However, several vegan foods such as seaweed, mushrooms, and miso also contain umami. And, fermented foods, such as soy sauce, are loaded with umami. Here is an easy to make recipe, developed by America’s Test Kitchen, to make a vegan fish sauce alternative. Or, you can buy a commercially available vegan fish sauce. Continue reading
Fettuccine Alfredo by Jon (Vegan Zombie)
Here is an Alfredo recipe that does not include any animal products. Jon demonstrates his version by creating a mixture of sauteed mushrooms, onions, garlic, capers, scallions, and tofu. He creates his Alfredo sauce starting with a roux made with olive oil, and flour to which he adds Almond milk and some of his sauteed vegetables and scallions. He tosses his Alfredo sauce with vegan fettuccine pasta, tops it with some of his sauteed mushroom, onion, capers and tofu mixture, and fresh scallions. Try this recipe with a good salad, and some wine. Enjoy. Continue reading
New England Glam Chowder by Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Isa prepares a vegan version of the popular New England Clam Chowder using a mix of button and shitachi mushrooms as substitutes for the clams, and cashew cream for the dairy cream. Add some other healthy ingredients, simmer the combination for a short while, and you have a delicious and inventive vegan soup. This recipe looks luscious and hearty. Try it. It might become one of your favorites. Continue reading