A Life in Food by real-life Chef Cheryl Bennett
Orange ginger dressing is light and zingy. It’s perfect for your green salads, but also great for dressing grain salads. Made with only a handful of ingredients, this dressing is quick and simple.
Salad dressings, like sherry lime vinaigrette, are easily made at home and are much less expensive than store-bought.
…Vegan crispy tofu noodle bowl is my new “go-to” for Meatless Mondays. Crispy, sweet and spicy tofu atop fresh Asian noodles tossed in a flavorful sauce. This bowl is also packed with herbs and vegetables which makes me feel downright virtuous.
Fresh lo mein noodles form the base of this bowl. Topped with cubes of crunchy tofu, veggies and herbs, this Asian bowl is great for meal prepping or weeknight dinner.
…Roasted eggplant caponata is the epitome of Sicilian flavors. It is sweet, sour and a little salty. It has a depth of flavor that comes out even more after a day or two, and like most things: every Sicilian household has their own variation. It is basically a condiment. It is meant to be eaten along side a main course, like Rosemary Lemon Chicken.
This easy potato burger with sun-dried tomato and basil is baked until crispy for a healthy vegan dinner. Like these deliciously simple melting potatoes, the oven does most of the work for you, making these burgers very low effort.
Vegan and vegetarian recipes are on the rise. It seems many of us are trying to eat a little less meat these days and this vegan burger is a great place to start.
This recipe is sponsored by my friends at Idaho Potato. I am so pleased to work with them. As always, all opinions, recipe and photos are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Pook’s Pantry.
…Miso eggplant is a delicious grilled side dish. The flavors in the sauce are an obvious match made in heaven and the Japanese eggplant makes a perfect canvas to soak them up.
This side is perfect for entertaining, as it is easy to make a big platter in no time. It is a simple dish, but has amazing flavor.
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…This savory vegan vegetable cake made with grilled potato wedges and frozen veggies is a quick and easy side dish.
You could also put out a tray of these vegetable cakes with dipping sauce for a tasty appetizer!
This recipe is sponsored by my friends at Idaho Potato. I am so pleased to work with them. As always, all opinions, recipe and photos are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Pook’s Pantry.
…Quinoa Salad with black beans, mango and lime is one of my summertime go to recipes. It is light and refreshing on a hot day and lasts for days in the refrigerator so I can eat it all week long for lunch. Gluten-free quinoa salads like this Mediterranean quinoa are perfect for meal prepping.
This delicious side is not only gluten-free, it is also vegan. It is dressed with a light vinaigrette, which makes it perfect for taking to the park or the beach for picnics or bringing to backyard cookouts.
Quinoa and black beans are tossed with vegetables and herbs for a light and delicious summer salad.
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Vegan veggie cakes with chia seeds, carrots and greens are a spin on my original veggie cake recipe. This savoury vegetable cake recipe comes together quickly and uses chia as a binder for extra protein.
Vegetable patties are quick and easy to make, plus you can make them from almost any vegetable. Learn how to make veggie cakes from whatever you have in the fridge.
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…Bulgur wheat salad with chickpeas, red onion and pine nuts is packed with flavor. It’s also fast and easy, making it a hit for weeknight dinners. This tasty side dish is ready in less than 30 minutes.
Chewy, roasted chickpeas and toasted pine nuts are tossed with bulgur or cracked wheat, sautéed with sweet red onions and finished with fresh herbs.
This vegan side dish, or meatless main, uses pantry items like canned chickpeas to make this a quick and easy dish. It is also a great option for meal-prepping, as it will keep in the fridge for days.
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Classic minestrone soup is a great weeknight meal. Rich tomatoey broth full of fresh vegetables, hearty white beans and pasta is topped with a sprinkling of fresh herbs to make this soup a nutritious and delicious dinner.
Minestrone is an easy soup recipe for dinner, it is full of nutrients and fiber and it’s always a crowd-pleaser, making it a great option for family dinners.
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