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Vegan Sloppy Joes | Blooming Vegan

Easy Vegan Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes - hearty, filling and oh-so-messy. What's not to love? Sloppy Joes were actually one of the few things I cooked on multiple occasions before going vegan. Granted, my recipe at the time consisted only of browning some meat ... Read More
Baja Style Gardein Fishless Burritos | Blooming Vegan

Baja Style Gardein Fishless Burritos

One of my favorite items at the all vegan Champs Diner in Brooklyn is the “Baja Fish Burrito”. It’s described on the menu as “crispy fish cutlets, purple cabbage, greens, sour cream, avocado, salsa, chipotle mayo in whole wheat tortilla”. Whenever ... Read More
Quesadillas | Blooming Vegan

Quesadillas

Quesadillas have always been a favorite of mine, and after having a vegan version of them at a local veggie spot I decided to try making my own. This recipe is very general and is meant to be a basic ... Read More
Tempeh stir-fry | Blooming Vegan

Tempeh Stir-Fry

Tempeh is a lovely alternative to tofu, and some prefer it for its firmer texture. This is the first time I've ever cooked with it; for this stir-fry I used Lightlife Organic Flax Tempeh. Note that if you use unpasteurized tempeh, ... Read More
Polenta eggplant lasagna | Blooming Vegan

Polenta Eggplant Lasagna

This recipe was my first attempt at making any kind of lasagna, as well as the first time I cooked with eggplant or polenta. I wanted to make a soy-free version, so this contains no tofu. A nice thing about ... Read More
Breaded baked tofu | Blooming Vegan

Breaded Baked Tofu

Tofu is super versatile; it's delicious baked, fried, or even plain. It can be made to taste like basically anything, depending on the seasonings used. It's often recommended to press tofu to allow the flavor to permeate more thoroughly, but ... Read More
Steamed garlic artichoke | Blooming Vegan

Steamed Garlic Artichoke

I love artichokes. I usually have them stuffed, and though delicious, they can be a bit too filling. I wanted to make them lighter and simpler. I also melted some Earth Balance on the side to dip the tip of ... Read More