Most people love the convenience of sheet pan dinners, but the sad truth is that ingredients are often unevenly cooked – especially plant-based protein products which cook much more quickly than meat. At least, that’s what I thought before I was introduced to Cheat Sheets. A dear friend gave ...
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Beyond Belief Meatless Meatballs stuffed with Mouthwatering Mozzerella
Who doesn't secretly love fried food? While I normally just say no to fried food, the concept of an air fryer that cooks food crisp without added oil is immensely intriguing. So when America's Test Kitchen had a sale on the air fryer it rated as a "best buy", I scored a GoWISE USA 3.7 Quart ...
Oven Baked Ratatouille with Vegan Spinach Pesto Sausage
Finding a new way to make a favorite dish is always fun. That's one of the reasons I continue to subscribe to both the print and online editions of Cook's Illustrated and Cook's Country, even though a lot of their recipes contain meat and chicken. I love the fact that their super smart cooks do ...
Organic Butternut Squash Soup – Simple, Tasty, and Vegan!
It seems like every restaurant I go into these chilly winter days has butternut squash soup on its menu. Since many restaurants are still fairly meat-centric, it's a tempting alternative. But then I need to quiz the server about whether it is made with dairy . . . or chicken stock. It's ...
If Life Gives You Lemons . . . Make Sure They are Organic!
I always choose organic produce . . . whenever I have a choice. But many folks complain that organic produce is too expensive. I decided to test out this theory with lemons – one of my most frequently used ingredients. I bought a bag of conventionally grown GMO Sunkist lemons for ...
Are Four Extra Steps Needed To Make Great Pesto?
As a veteran pesto maker (35+ years and counting), I was intrigued by Cook’s Illustrated’s promise of gentler, more well-balanced pesto, without the “bite” of raw garlic. After making their recipe tonight, I have to tell you to not waste your time. My pesto takes about 20 minutes to make – Cook’s ...
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An Ode to Onions
What is the very first thing you should do when you don't know what to cook? The answer is simple: chop an onion and sauté it in olive oil. 95% of my recipes have this as a first step. Honestly, I can’t count the number of times I’ve called my husband while I am stuck in traffic and said, ...
