A smoky, delicious, creamy and healthy roasted eggplant soup flavored with the Middle Eastern spice mix, za’atar. I love Mediterranean eggplant recipes like baba ganoush, eggplant hummus and this Persian eggplant stew, khoresh bademjan. And when I can use eggplant in one of my favorite winter foods — a Mediterranean style soup — I am...
Category: A Good Appetite
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Tomato Tortellini Soup
If you’re looking for cozy comfort food in a bowl, this tomato tortellini soup delivers. You’ll love the creamy tomato broth, but let’s be real: the vegan tortellini is the best part! I do love pureed veggie soups like butternut squash and apple soup, creamy tomato soup, and roasted carrot ginger soup. But sometimes you...
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Vegan Corn Chowder
Creamy, thick and smoky, this vegan corn chowder spells comfort in capital letters, especially on a freezing winter’s night. A delicious bowl of a good vegan chowder is all I need to lift my spirits on a cold night. That’s why I make a chowder so often every winter, including this vegan Chesapeake chowder and...
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Pretzel Dip
This vegan beer cheese pretzel dip is as rich, creamy, and cheesy as the original version—no dairy needed! It’s perfect for dipping soft pretzels, but you’ll also love it for fondue, veggies, and more. Once you make my recipe for vegan soft pretzels, you may be wondering if you can also make a vegan beer...
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Soft Pretzel Recipe
Hot homemade pretzels are something special! This soft pretzel recipe is fun to make and the results are outstanding—chewy, buttery, and perfect to serve with your favourite dipping sauce. There’s a unique sense of achievement that comes from creating your own soft pretzels at home—the same kind you get from making Vegan Japanese Milk Bread...
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Pork Chop Sandwich
Discover the simplicity and satisfaction of this classic Southern favorite – a bone-in fried pork chop sandwich topped with tomato, onion, mustard, and mayonnaise. Marrekus grew up in Memphis, but he especially cherished his summers spent in Mississippi with his grandfather, who introduced him to the mouthwatering fried pork chop sandwiches. Those simple yet satisfying...
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Pinwheel Sandwiches
These pinwheel sandwiches are just as perfect for parties as they are for tucking into lunchboxes! With cream cheese, pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes, each bite of these vegan tortilla roll-ups is packed with flavour. Pinwheel sandwiches—also known as tortilla roll-ups—are a staple of baby showers, bridal showers, and other parties where you need finger foods...
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Rib Tips
Experience Memphis barbecue with our succulent and tender smoked rib tips! Served with white bread and pickles, it’s a simple yet delicious combination that captures the authentic flavors of this Southern dish. If you enjoy Memphis barbecue, chances are you’re familiar with smoked rib tips. Since Memphis is Marrekus’ hometown, we couldn’t resist sharing this...
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Pineapple Fried Rice
Pineapple fried rice gives you that perfect balance of sweet and salty flavour in every bite, along with a mix of textures that makes it super satisfying! Here’s how to make it at home. If you can never resist ordering fried rice when you get takeout Thai or Chinese food, you’re going to love being...
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Cuban Black Beans
Smoky, colorful and loaded with health, these Cuban black beans are a delicious meal on their own, but they also make a gorgeous side dish. Love black bean recipes? Also try this vegan Mexican black bean casserole or these spicy vegan empanadas stuffed with black beans. With antioxidant-rich black beans, sweet potatoes and colorful bell...