As an Ohio transplant to the Carolinas who doesn't eat meat, I've never gotten into the debate about which state has the best barbecue sauce. North Carolinians love vinegar based barbecue sauce, whereas South Carolinians swear by a tangy mustard based sauce. I recently discovered a type of ...
Easy Weekday Recipes
Chili Crisp Chick’n Scallopini
For the past two years, I’ve been obsessed with Fly By Jing Sichuan Chili Crisp. But last night was the first time I used Fly By Jing Chili Crisp Vin as a marinade for Gardein Lightly Seasoned Chick’n Scallopini. Not counting the marinating time (roughly two hours in the fridge, during which I also ...
Quick Chick’n Piccata for Two with Fruity Brussels Sprouts
My slow cooker gets a lot of use during the winter months. But sometimes I don't have the time to prep early in the day and am scrambling to come up with a quick dinner that I can have on the table in 20-30 minutes. That's when an old standby like Gardein's Chick'n Scallopini comes out of my freezer ...
Vegan Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein
Gardein's plant-based be'f tips (formerly Beefless Tips) is one of the most versatile vegan products on the market. I've used it in recipes ranging from Beef Stroganoff to Beef and Mushrooms Berkeley, and have begun experimenting with it in Asian dishes. Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein is a classic ...
Heatwave Supper Salad
With temperatures in triple digits for the third consecutive week, who feels like turning on the oven? Not me! One of my favorite quick weeknight suppers when it is much too hot to turn on the oven is my ultra flexible main course salad with Gardein Chipotle Lime Flavored Chick'n Tenders. Just 6 ...
Triple Citrus Fennel Avocado Salad
As the days get warmer, I find myself looking for interesting salads that are filling enough to make a satisfying vegan dinner - so I don't have to turn on the oven or slave over the cooktop! Since spinach is a great source of vitamins A, B, C, E, and K, as well as one of the best vegetable ...
Lemony Sugar Snap Pea Pappardelle – the Perfect Springtime Pasta!
Sugar Snap Peas are one of my favorite spring vegetables. Paired with leeks, purple scallions, orange and yellow peppers, Meyer lemon, and Gardein Meatless Chick’n Strips, they produced a bright and colorful dinner that was a snap to make. (Pardon the pun!) Sugar snap peas take only a few minutes ...
Penne with Oven-Roasted Butternut Squash, Greens, and Field Roast Smoked Apple Sage Sausage
Even though it seems like everyone is getting ready for Thanksgiving, this is the perfect recipe for a hearty weeknight meal that doesn't duplicate the dishes you'll be preparing next week. Butternut squash is one of my favorite fall vegetables, and roasting it in the oven brings out its ...
