by Nisha Vora Hey Reader-- If you could choose only one sauce this summer, what would it be? Admittedly, this is a somewhat ridiculous hypothetical question, as no one is going to be limiting how many sauces you can make. But since I live for ridiculous hypotheticals, I thought I'd ask you, too. For me, it would have to be homemade vegan basil pesto (basil is unfairly good in summer)! And it's so easy. In just 10 minutes, youāll whip up a bright, herby powerhouse of a sauce that is good on,...
13 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
by Nisha Vora Hi Reader-- The time has come: I am finally ready to share my brief thesis entitled, āThe Destiny Of A Banana.ā The humble banana has a multitude of potential futures from the moment it enters your kitchenābut not all are created equal. Will it be hastily peeled and eaten in three large bites between meetings on a work-from-home day? (Tolerable.) Will it be sliced with care and laid atop a bowl of oatmeal, next to a cluster of walnuts? (Honorable.) Will it be reduced to an...
17 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
by Nisha Vora Hi Reader-- It's official. This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is the salad of the summer. Sheās fresh, crunchy, herby, tangy, and a little creamyāAKA everything I crave when the weatherās hot and I want something light but satisfying. Itās the kind of meal that will transport you to the Mediterranean riviera and it requires almost the least amount of cooking (I'm talking 3 to 4 minutes to toast some spices). No sweating, no oven tantrums. Just a bowl full of flavor that keeps you...
27 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
by Nisha Vora Hey Reader, Coming at you with the first edition of RPL at Home in a very long time! š„³ If you're not familiar, RPL at Home is where I share with you the best of what I'm reading, watching, and listening to, and a peek into my life outside the kitchen. This monthās edition is full of fun tidbits, including: š©š½š³ Behind the scenes of my dream dinner in NYC; š Some very exciting news about my cookbook; šŗ My two favorite movies from recent months; š Four books I loved reading this...
29 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
by Nisha Vora Hi Reader-- Itās the unofficial start of summer (aka Memorial Day weekend), and I am SO ready to dive into all the fresh, flavor-packed cooking this season has to offer. If youāre looking for some plant-based inspiration for your long weekend eats, here are three recipes Iām making this weekend, plus a great sale you can use to stock up on quality cookware. š„Ŗ Tofu Sandwich with Vegan Pesto Okay, this oneās a sneak peekārecipe coming later this summerābut I had to include it...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
by Nisha Vora Hey Reader-- There are a hundred ways to cook a potato, but my absolute favorite way to enjoy them is to make crispy smashed potatoes. I like this method more than classic roasted potatoes, mashed potatoes, scalloped potatoes, baked potatoes, and, yes, even French fries. The textural contrast is nothing short of addictive, and they're shockingly easy to make. In my recipe, potatoes get par-boiled, smashed, then roasted until they become perfectly crispy on the outside but creamy...
5 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
by Nisha Vora Hi Reader, Winter calls for hearty, stick-to-your-ribs kind of meals, and I've got the *perfect* warming recipe for you: vegan bean chili. Most chili recipes have you take so many shortcuts that you end up with a bowl of bean soup. While I love soup, chili is definitively not soup. This version is rich, velvety, and layered with spices. And it's so hearty that no one will miss the meat! The blog post contains: Step-by-step instructions and photos 5 secrets for making the BEST...
7 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
by Nisha Vora Hi Reader-- If Thanksgiving left you in a food coma (no regrets!), Iāve got just the thing to ease you back into wholesome, feel-good eating: Creamy Potato Leek Soup. Itās rich and velvety, yet 100% plant-based, and the perfect antidote to chilly winter nights. This soup brings together buttery leeks, tender golden potatoes, and creamy cannellini beans, all crowned with a drizzle of lemony herb oil for that extra wow factor. (Seriously, donāt skip the herb oilāitās a game...
7 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
by Nisha Vora Hi Reader-- Last week, I sent my round-up of 40 vegan Thanksgiving recipes to subscribers. If you missed it, you can find it here. Today, I wanted to share a revised list of what I'm making this week for Thanksgiving. With 17 family members joining this year, my parents' kitchen is going to be crowded. So for most of these dishes, I'm doing the work well ahead of time. If you haven't planned your menu, there's still time to grocery shop today and prep a few of these items...
7 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read