Fennel, a unique vegetable with an anise flavor (mildly licorice is another way to describe it) and celery-like texture can add variety to your cool-weather repertoire. Here’s a roundup of plant based fennel recipes that you can enjoy all fall and winter long.
Fennel is delicious roasted, braised, and stir-fried as well as raw in salads, which will be amply demonstrated in the recipe roundup ahead. Fennel has a special affinity with citrus, potatoes, tomatoes, and leafy greens.
Shiitake mushrooms are one of the most widely consumed fungi in the world. This guide to shiitake mushrooms has plenty of tips for buying, prepping, and using them fresh or dried, with links to recipes for ultimate enjoyment of a umami-rich food.
Dried shiitake mushrooms are a popular way for home cooks to embrace the craving, but there’s a whole spectrum of unique qualities that fresh shiitake have to offer.
Not so long ago found only in dried form in Western markets, fresh shiitake mushrooms are now widely available in most supermarkets and natural foods stores. Explore this array of umami-rich vegan fresh shiitake mushroom recipes, including soups, main dishes, sides, appetizers, and more.
Dried or fresh, shiitakes are a favorite mushroom variety in several Asian cuisines, and as you’ll see in the recipes that follow, they’re put to good use where their meaty texture and lovely texture are most welcome.
Kale Caesar salads are a staple in the vegan recipe repertoire and can be varied in so many ways. This vegan kale Caesar salad is topped with spiced chickpeas instead of the traditional croutons and is enveloped in an easy creamy dressing.
While there are several steps in this recipe, they’re all easy and this hearty cold dish is ready quickly. What results is an inexpensive, nourishing, and satisfying salad to use as a main dish or to serve as a side.