what do vegans eat?

Strawberry Peanut Butter cupcakes

2011-11-09T16:26:00.002-05:00

...With strawberry leather hearts. Thanks Kathryn of Cooking Outside the Box!

Korean tofu taco

2011-11-08T20:33:00.001-05:00

Korean spicy tofu taco, from Dokebi in Brooklyn.

TtuckPpokki Korean rice cakes

2011-11-08T20:30:00.001-05:00

TtuckPpokki traditional Korean rice cakes simmered in a hot chili sauce, from Dokebi in Brooklyn.

pajeon - korean kimchee pancake

2011-11-08T20:25:00.001-05:00

Korean kimchee scallion pancake, from Dokebi in Brooklyn.

japanese curry & mash veggie dogs

2011-10-01T16:37:00.002-04:00

Ito veggie dog: Topped with Japanese curry and kimchi apples.
Mash veggie dog: Spicy ketchup + jalapeno mustard + crushed salt and pepper potato chips.
From AsiaDog at the Brooklyn Flea

birthday pancakes

2011-09-05T20:36:00.001-04:00

Pancakes courtesy of Renate, strawberry preserves courtesy of Jen.

horchata ice cream

2011-07-21T21:40:00.003-04:00

Made with rice milk and cinnamon - finally, a good use for rice milk ice cream! From Three Twins Ice Cream, in San Francisco.

smores!

2011-06-13T18:08:00.002-04:00

Vegan smores! From Sweet & Sara. Arguably the most awesome sweet ever.

duckie and bottle cupcakes

2011-05-29T15:46:00.002-04:00

This is what vegan baby shower cupcakes look like.

panini, frittata, polenta

2011-05-26T21:27:00.005-04:00

Sorry for the hiatus!

Farmhouse Panini: walnut-lentil pâté, rosemary aïoli, italian ciabatta, mesclun salad.

New Potato-Chive Frittata: tofu, smoked tomato jam, spinach salad, whole grain toast.

Creamy polenta with greens, caramelized onion, and grilled tofu.
All from Counter in NYC.

breakfast burrito

2011-04-11T21:05:00.001-04:00

Breakfast burrito from Golden West Cafe in Baltimore.

Szechuan broad beans

2011-03-29T11:12:00.004-04:00

Melt in your mouth broad beans (aka lima beans?) in scallion sauce from Grand Sichuan in New York.

rutabaga plum soup

2011-03-22T19:34:00.001-04:00

Cream of rutabaga soup with Asian plum sauce, topped with a dollop of chili garlic sauce.

brookies (aka brownies meet cookies)

2011-03-16T16:13:00.003-04:00

Homemade brookies: chocolate chip cookies baked into brownies. A vegan version of the newest contender for Brooklyn's official cookie.

bavarian bread with pluot spread

2011-03-09T11:33:00.003-05:00

Vegan abendbrot: richly dense slices of Manna Organics Bavarian sourdough bread, stuffed with seeds and whole grains, topped with plout jam from Inna Jam (thanks Lisa!).

Nutso-Futso Mac & Cheese

2011-03-04T10:01:00.002-05:00

Vegans looking for a satisfying, creamy, knock-your-socks off mac & "cheese" recipe need look no further. Learn how at She's Doing a Great Job.

rainbow roasted winter vegetables

2011-03-02T09:22:00.002-05:00

Roasted turban squash and purple potatoes, over bed of kale and quinoa, with chile-cumin-lime sauce.

pistachio pomegranate truffles

2011-02-16T13:55:00.003-05:00

Vegan dark chocolate truffles infused with pomegranate juice and rolled in roasted pistachios. A perfect blend of rich chocolate, sweet pomegranate, and salty pistachio. From Truffles by Emily.

Pizza with Mustard Greens

2011-02-13T11:06:00.004-05:00

Vegan Banana-Coconut French Toast

2011-02-12T15:34:00.005-05:00

Take your brunch to the next level with a stack of thick-cut banana-coconut French toast, topped with a healthy serving of blueberry sauce. Recipe from She's Doing a Great Job.

artichoke po boy sandwich

2011-02-07T17:05:00.003-05:00

Vegan Po Boy Sandwich, from Watercourse in Denver. Fried artichoke hearts on a home-made bun topped with lemon caper sauce and coleslaw.

egyptian delights: pumpkin gloria, sweet pea spread, moussaka

2011-02-03T10:17:00.004-05:00

In honor of the uprising in Egypt: pumpkin gloria, sweet pea spread, and vegetarian moussaka, from Pyramida egyptian and middle-eastern restaurant in New York. Food worth fighting for! (alongside many other causes)

bbq buffalo seitan

2011-01-27T09:50:00.001-05:00

BBQ Buffalo Seitan with jasmine rice, spinach, chipotle corn wheels, and crispy japanese eggplant. From the (now closed) Galaxy Global Eatery in New York.

peanut tofu & red rice

2011-01-21T09:54:00.002-05:00

Tofu, carrots, and scallions with peanut sauce and red rice.

turnip cakes

2011-01-17T11:04:00.001-05:00

From Happy Buddha restaurant in Flushing, New York.

xi'an tofu and noodles

2011-01-10T11:23:00.004-05:00

Chang-an Spicy Tofu: Soft tofu served with house sauce, hot oil sauce, and cilantro.

Liang Pi Cold Skin Noodles: Bouncy and chewy hand-pulled wheat noodles with cilantro, wheat gluten, bean sprouts, cucumber, and an amazingly flavorful chili sauce.
Both from Xi'an Famous Foods in Flushing, New York.

black bean patties with quinoa & mango

2010-12-30T14:37:00.003-05:00

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Happy New Year!

open-faced coconut chipwich

2010-12-28T10:08:00.003-05:00

Open-faced vegan and gluten free chipwich, courtesy of Allison: chocolate chip cookie topped with coconut icing and chocolate chips. In background, vegan black and white cookies.

gnocchi with squash sauch and cashew pesto

2010-12-22T12:05:00.003-05:00

Courtesy of Pat and Caro!

tempeh sausage, sweet potato hash & strawberry ketchup

2010-12-20T10:25:00.002-05:00

Brunch: tempeh sausage crumble (recipe from Vegan with a Vengeance), white sweet potato hash, and strawberry ketchup (just mix ketchup and strawberry jam).

sunckoke slivers

2010-12-15T12:25:00.004-05:00

Slivered raw sunchokes (aka jerusalem artichokes) with toasted almonds, olive oil, salt, and parsley, from La Verdure at Eataly in New York.

acorn squash with lentils & caramelized onions

2010-12-15T12:16:00.004-05:00

Roasted acorn squash with black lentils, caramelized cipollini onions, and balsamic vinaigrette, from La Verdure at Eataly, in New York

coconut lemon rice pudding

2010-12-08T21:41:00.002-05:00

Coconut milk & lemon rice pudding topped with candied apricots and almond slivers, from Adams Mountain Cafe in Manitou Springs, Colorado.

kibee b'ziat (pressed potatoes & cracked wheat)

2010-11-29T10:38:00.000-05:00

Kibee B'ziat: Pressed potatoes and cracked wheat stuffed with onions, walnuts and raisins. From Tripoli Restaurant, in Brooklyn.

batata b'tahini (cauliflower & potato in garlic sauce)

2010-11-29T10:31:00.002-05:00

Batata B'tahini: sauteed cauliflower, potato and garlic in a tahini sauce. From Tripoli Restaurant, in Brooklyn.

seleck b'loubia (celery & black-eyed peas)

2010-11-29T10:18:00.004-05:00

Seleck B'loubia: celery and black eye peas sauteed with onion, garlic, pepper, and cilantro. From Tripoli Restaurant, in Brooklyn.

carrot ginger soup with roasted potato topping

2010-11-23T12:31:00.002-05:00

Carrot ginger soup topped with roasted cubed potato (a great alternative to croutons) and parsley. All ingredients chopped by yours truly (and others) at a fabulous knife skills class at the National Gourmet Institute in New York. After slicing and chopping for hours, we enjoyed this (and other) fruits and vegetables of our labor.

lentil cookies

2010-11-17T15:54:00.003-05:00

"Lentil cookies" from New Sunshine Restaurant in Staten Island, NY. They weren't super sweet, so maybe croquettes would have been a better name, but tasty either way!

Sri Lankan feast

2010-11-17T15:36:00.004-05:00

The vegan dishes of the day from New Asha Restaurant in Staten Island, NY. Coconut pumpkin curry, dal, fried sweet and sour eggplant, and chili-fried vegetables, with fresh roti on the side. Well worth the trip!

ancient grains granola

2010-11-08T08:55:00.002-05:00

Six grains of cereal, with banana and soy milk. Raisin bran, rice krispies, cheerios, and Ancient Grains granola (courtesy of Nature's Path) = rice, oats, spelt, kamut wheat, quinoa, and amaranth. The granola was crisp and sweet, with a deep nutty flavor - a great topping for cereal.

bucket of tater tots

2010-11-03T16:16:00.003-04:00

"Bucket of Tots" with vegan mayo sauce, from Sticky Rice in DC. Warning: not for individual consumption.

Canadian Thanksgiving dinner

2010-10-29T14:07:00.004-04:00

Our potluck Canadian Thanksgiving feast. Clockwise from top: bok choy slaw, candied yams, roasted root veggies, tofurkey, apple cranberry stuffing, mushroom sausage stuffing, green beans with almonds, wild rice salad, veggie Italian sausage and peppers, mashed potatoes, Celebration Roast, and gravy! Not pictured: homemade pumpkin pie, apple crisp, and almond milk ice-cream.

Mizuna Soba

2010-10-18T20:55:00.003-04:00

An experiment with a different type of leafy green, mizuna. Mizuna with soba noodles.

Mushroom Risotto

2010-10-17T13:03:00.001-04:00

Yellow peppers and parsley for garnish

broccoli greens with coconut, cashews & roasted broccoli

2010-10-07T15:18:00.004-04:00

From the Eat Your Greens series:
Tender broccoli greens with mustard seeds, Patak's curry paste, coconut, cashews, onions, and garlic, topped with masala roasted broccoli. Rice and tamarind chutney on the side.

seaweed & potato crisp salads

2010-10-05T10:39:00.003-04:00

Potato chips + salad? Why not?
Mesclun, daikon, carrot, and crispy potato with ginger dressing.

Wakame and green and red seaweeds. Vegetables in tofu sauce in the background.
From Hibino in Brooklyn.

monstera deliciosa

2010-09-30T10:03:00.002-04:00

Monstera deliciosa, a tropical mexican fruit that tastes like a cross between a pineapple and a banana. It ripens when the scales start to fall off, like in the picture. A bit high-maintenance, but absolutely worth it!

mini-tiffin

2010-09-20T15:14:00.003-04:00

A mini-tiffin plate from the canteen at Ganesh Hindu Temple in Flushing, New York City. From top left: mini idli (steamed lentil cakes) in sambar soup, world's smallest dosa, cilantro chutney, curried lentil and veggies, vada (fried lentil donut), orange semolina dessert, and more sambar and coconut chutney. All for $6!

idiappam (South Indian rice noodles)

2010-09-20T14:43:00.002-04:00

Idiappam: rice noodles fried with mustard seeds, curry leaves, nuts, and other spices, with coconut tomato sauce on the side. From the canteen of the Ganesh Hindu Temple in Flushing, New York City.

korean buffet feast

2010-09-14T12:25:00.002-04:00

A cheap buffet platter from Woorjiip, in New York. Clockwise from top left: vegetable rice, glass noodles, vegetable and kim chi pancakes, inari sushi, fried nori roll, bok choy, shitakes, tofu, chili somen noodles.

fava (yellow split peas)

2010-09-07T10:15:00.002-04:00

Fava: Greek yellow split peas, with lemon, onion, olive oil, and parsley, from a cafe in San Torini.

Potato Leek Kugel

2010-08-31T11:24:00.001-04:00

From Vegan with a Vengance!

Scallion Pancake

2010-08-29T20:23:00.001-04:00

Homemade! And it's not that hard!

Greek baked eggplant & green beans

2010-08-26T17:39:00.002-04:00

Eggplant, green beans, tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and olive oil = perfection. From a cafe in Olympia, Greece.

Gemista (stuffed tomatoes)

2010-08-26T17:26:00.003-04:00

Gemista - baked tomatoes stuffed with rice and herbs, plus roasted potatoes and a healthy portion of olive oil. From a cafe in Olympia, Greece.

mercimek corbasi (turkish lentil soup)

2010-08-23T09:49:00.002-04:00

Mercimek Çorbası, the ubiquitous turkish red lentil soup, silky smooth and perfect for bread-dipping. From a soup shop in Kuşadası.

marinara & friarielli pizzas

2010-08-20T10:38:00.004-04:00

Marinara pizza and friarielli pizza (with broccoli rabe grown on the volcanic slopes of Mt. Vesuvius), from Pizzeria Castel Nuovo in Naples, birthplace of pizza. Both absolutely amazing... dough crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, with a sauce so perfect you don't want toppings.

seared tofu with yuca cake & strawberry

2010-08-16T09:56:00.003-04:00

Seared marinated tofu with braised kale, sauteed fresh strawberries, crimini mushrooms and a crispy yucca cake in a strawberry vinaigrette, from A Bistro in Brooklyn.

Seared maple-glazed seitan sandwich

2010-08-10T09:39:00.003-04:00

Seared maple-glazed seitan sandwich with eggplant chutney and miso spread, from Calico Cafe in Toronto. In background, grilled veggie sandwich.

kim chi six ways

2010-08-01T18:05:00.002-04:00

Six kinds of complimentary kim chi from Sunrise House in Toronto (clockwise from left): bean sprouts, potatoes & carrots, seaweed, glass noodles, cucumber, cabbage.

massaman curry roti

2010-07-28T09:35:00.002-04:00

Amazing pan-fried roti wrapped around fried tofu sticks, topped with massaman curry, pineapple, sweet potato, avocado, and fried onion. From Manee Thai in Brooklyn.

radish leaf soup & carrot green quinoa

2010-07-18T12:12:00.002-04:00

From the Eat Your Greens series...
Radish leaf soup: radish leaves, onions, broccoli stalks, white pepper, nutmeg, celery seed, and soy milk, pureed after cooking.
Carrot green quinoa (with lime juice, cumin, chili & garlic sauce, onion) with roasted broccoli.
Don't throw away your greens - they're tasty if used right!

chickpea curry on grilled eggplant

2010-07-14T16:07:00.003-04:00

Chickpeas in ginger and fenugreek curry, over grilled eggplant steaks. With roti, cucumber salad, and mint chutney on the side. From Vij's Rangoli in Vancouver.

szechuan potato sticks

2010-07-04T13:21:00.002-04:00

Back from vacation, with some catching up to do!
Szechuan potato sticks with lots of chili, scallion, and garlic vinegar sauce, from Chinese Traditional Buns in Toronto.

mocha latte

2010-05-28T15:27:00.003-04:00

Mocha latté from Candle Cafe in New York: mocha soy ice cream, coffee, soy milk and fudge.

tempeh, sweet potato & kale sandwich

2010-05-24T09:54:00.000-04:00

BBQ tempeh, sweet potato, wilted kale and grilled red onion on toasted multi-grain bread, from Candle Cafe in New York. Served with a shallot sage aioli and a mesclun salad drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette.

dulce de guayaba

2010-05-23T16:12:00.001-04:00

Dulce de guayaba sandwiched between cookie wafers, direct from Colombia.

char siu potato & greens hash

2010-05-08T13:51:00.003-04:00

Fried potatoes and Chinese greens with char siu sauce (Chinese barbecue sauce), and tempeh bacon on the side.

edamame & pickled ginger rice pancakes

2010-05-05T09:53:00.002-04:00

Crisp fried jasmine rice pancakes, filled with edamame and pickled ginger, and topped with a hoisin dipping sauce.

veggie steak sandwich

2010-04-23T21:49:00.003-04:00

Veggie Steak Sandwich, from Karyn's Cooked in Chicago.
Thinly sliced seitan steak grilled with onions and peppers, topped with romaine lettuce and chipotle sauce on a toasted whole wheat bun. With slaw and fries on the side.

chocolate covered pretzel brownie

2010-04-17T14:44:00.002-04:00

Brownie topped with faux meringue, chocolate puff, and white-chocolate covered pretzel. Totally vegan, totally amazing. From Atlas Cafe in New York.

ugli fruit

2010-04-13T13:23:00.003-04:00

Ugli fruit: Nice and sweet, but were it not for the thick skin it'd have terrible self-esteem issues.

chili & bannock

2010-04-07T09:57:00.002-04:00

A rare vegan First Nations meal, from Salmon n' Bannock in Vancouver. The fried bannock (bread) was fantastic!

jellied bean curd & hand-pulled noodles

2010-03-28T15:14:00.003-04:00

Jellied bean curd (foreground) and cold noodles special (background) from Chinese Traditional Buns in Toronto. Both were some of the most fabulous and unique tastes I've had in a while.
Jellied bean curd: silken tofu in veggie broth with chili oil, scallions, minced garlic, cilantro, and seaweed (I think).
Noodles: chewy hand-pulled rice noodles with tofu skin, marinated cucumber, and smoky sauce (no idea what the flavors were).
Fresh soy milk on the side.

veggie chicken & avocado sandwich

2010-03-22T14:04:00.003-04:00

Warning: Ridiculously Good Sandwich Alert! A fresh demi-baguete stuffed with Yves veggie smoked chicken slices, avocado, red onion, hot sauce, and lettuce.

Boardwalk Chocolates

2010-03-16T12:53:00.004-04:00

Fabulous organic, vegan, and fair-trade chocolates from Boardwalk Chocolates in Toronto. Above: White Cashew & Cardamom, Peanut Butter Cloud & Marshmallow.

Other flavors: Coffee Cinnamon, Smoky Chipotle Chili, Sesame Banana, Lemon Anise, Almond Orange, Hazelnut, Gingerbread, Banana Split, Key Lime Pie, Cocoa, Lemongrass Ginger (personal favorite), Chocolate Mint, Lavender Chestnut, Dark Raspberry. Chocolate party with free samples this Thursday, for folks in Toronto!

jerky

2010-03-14T13:09:00.003-04:00

Primal Strips vegan jerky: Mesquite Lime, Texas BBQ, Hickory Smoked, Hot & Spicy, Teriyaki, and Thai Peanut. All finger-lickin good, and very handy for snacks on the go. Personal favorite: Mesquite Lime.

kim chee banh mi

2010-02-26T10:02:00.003-05:00

Hybrid Korean-Vietnamese banh mi sandwich, filled with kim chee (red hot pickled cabbage and chili), along with the usual pickled carrot, daikon, and cilantro. A great combo! From Viet Sub in Vancouver.

edamame chocolate

2010-02-14T16:16:00.002-05:00

Edamame and salt chocolates, from Cocoa V in New York. Happy Valentine's Day!

chicken and chorizo tacos

2010-02-11T09:16:00.003-05:00

Veggie chicken with nopal (cactus slice) taco and veggie chorizo taco with cilantro and onion. From El Faro in Chicago.

ceviche tostadas

2010-02-11T09:14:00.004-05:00

Tostadas (fried tortillas) topped with soy meat ceviche style. From El Faro in Chicago.

gordita de nopalitos

2010-02-11T09:08:00.002-05:00

Thick tortilla stuffed with sliced cactus (nopalitos), onions, and pasilla pepper. From El Faro in Chicago.

chocolate wafer bars

2010-01-26T19:43:00.006-05:00

Dark chocolate wafer bars, courtesy of Q bel. Light and crispy wafers sandwiched around smooth chocolate cream, coated by a shell of dark chocolate. A perfect combination of textures... now they just need to make some of those other flavors vegan :)

stuffed acorn squash

2010-01-26T19:35:00.002-05:00

Acorn squash stuffed with wild rice, pistachios, and cranberries.

Moroccan carrot, beet, radish & eggplant salads

2010-01-23T16:00:00.003-05:00

The veggie sampler plate, from Kif in Brooklyn. Candied red radishes, carrots with cinnamon and raisins, roasted beets, roasted eggplant pure...

peas, rice & potatoes

2010-01-14T10:12:00.004-05:00

Trinidadian split yellow peas, spice rice, and roasted potatoes.

Chakalaka, Umngqushu Stambu, Uputhu & Pop

2010-01-10T11:56:00.003-05:00

Fabulous side dishes at Madiba, a South African restaurant in Brooklyn, clockwise from top:
- Uputhu & Pop: boiled, ground cornmeal with tomato onion gravy
- Umngqushu Stambu: crushed corn and speckled bean stew
- Chakalaka: spicy mix of baked beans, carrots, tomato, peppers and onion
The chakalaka at least is very easy to make at home... I'll have to try the others soon.

persimmons

2010-01-06T14:37:00.002-05:00

Squat tomato-shaped fuyu persimmon (non-astringent) on the top, hachiya persimmon (astringent) on the bottom.

veggie beef and squash empanadas

2009-12-31T10:17:00.002-05:00

The main course of our Argentine Christmas dinner, in Maryland: homemade empanadas, some stuffed with veggie ground beef, and others with spiced butternut squash. Not pictured: mote provenzal.

sugarplums

2009-12-27T15:34:00.003-05:00

Fantastic sugarplums, courtesy of Sandy. Made from chopped dates, dried figs, prunes, dried cherries, raisins, grated coconut, chocolate, and sugar.

BBQ nuggets

2009-12-22T16:15:00.003-05:00

Crisp tofu nuggets with barbecue sauce, from the vegan fast food joint Veggie Bite, in Chicago. Tasty, and healthier than your average nugget!

Vegan diablos

2009-12-21T10:14:00.002-05:00

Vegan diablos: handmade corn tostadas topped with "scrambled tofu," seitan chorizo, beans, rice, and chipotle sauce. From the Handlebar in Chicago. My only peeve: cubed tofu does not = scrambled tofu, no?

lemon meringue pie

2009-12-18T09:51:00.002-05:00

Vegan lemon meringue pie, from Karyn's Cooked in Chicago. The lemon part was smooth and tasty, the meringue was good too but more like whipped cream than meringue... harder to replicate I suppose.

tofu and carrot flautas

2009-12-16T09:53:00.003-05:00

A tofu and carrot mix stuffed inside corn tortillas, fried crisp, and topped with soy sour cream. With guacamole, pico de gallo, salsa verde, mixed greens and refried black beans on the side. From Karyn's Cooked in Chicago.

Smoked spinach lasagna

2009-12-16T09:44:00.002-05:00

Smoked spinach and tofu ricotta lasagna, with grilled bread on the side, from Karyn's Cooked in Chicago.

vietnamese three color bean drink

2009-12-08T08:08:00.002-05:00

Coconut milk, sweet red beans, and sweet yellow mung beans, from White Lotus in Toronto. Delicious!

chili paratha

2009-12-05T08:39:00.004-05:00

Grilled paratha bread sauteed with onions, peas, and peppers in a rich chili sauce, from Madras Cafe in Toronto. The bread is so dense and tender that it was like fake meat!

rice with quinoa

2009-12-02T11:02:00.003-05:00

Rice and quinoa with carrots, peppers, and onions, in soy sauce - a Northern Argentina invention.

sesame eggplant with agave ginger cashews

2009-11-08T09:29:00.000-05:00

Eggplant with sesame tomato lime sauce, topped with toasted sesame seeds and agave ginger cashews.

tofu scramble, homefries, banana nut pancakes

2009-11-03T18:01:00.005-05:00

North American brunch in Argentina, homestyle:
- Tofu scramble with tomatoes, basil, and sweet red pepper
- Homefries with mushrooms and peppers
- Banana nut pancakes (sauce pictured, pancakes not)

Plus juices, fruit salad, buena onda...