Cooking Vegetarian: 2,600+ Recipes
Caramelized onion chutney with a smoky edge is what I make when onions are cheap and the grill is still hot: slow-cooked sweet onions with mustard seeds, cumin, coriander, and brown sugar, cooked down until jammy. One spoonful makes a sandwich or a cheese board...
This simple no-cook Thai-inspired dipping sauce is my fifteen-minute shortcut to takeout flavor: soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, fresh chiles, and Thai basil stirred together and left to mingle. No stove, no blender — just chop, stir, and taste. Looking for...
Golden simmering liquid for seitan is the small step that separates good homemade seitan from great. Stock, white wine, and a handful of aromatics turn the simmering pot into a seasoning in its own right — fifteen minutes to build it. Unlock a world of lighter, more...
Homemade Vegetarian Teriyaki Sauce beats anything from a bottle, and it takes under 20 minutes. Tamari, sake or vegetable stock, mirin, and brown sugar simmer with onion, ginger, and garlic, then arrowroot turns it into a glossy, clingy glaze. Keep a jar in the fridge...
Tamarind Date Sauce (Imli Chutney) is the sweet-sour condiment that makes snacks taste like street food. Dates and tamarind pulp melt together with ginger, apple cider vinegar, orange juice concentrate, and a pinch of garam masala into a glossy, tangy-sweet sauce....
Spicy Peanut Sauce is the glossy, restaurant-style sauce you'll want on permanent fridge standby. Peanut butter, coconut milk, ginger, garlic, tamari, and lime juice blend with brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, and chili paste into a sauce that's creamy,...
Rich and Savory Rosemary Gravy is the gravy that makes people ask what's in it. Onion, carrot, and celery cook down into a proper flavor base before flour and vegetable stock turn it glossy, and rosemary, thyme, sage, and parsley give it a classic holiday-herb...
Umami Miso Gravy is a rich, deeply savory sauce that comes together in 15 minutes flat. Vegetable stock and a flour roux give it body, while miso, tamari, toasted sesame oil, and maple syrup build that hard-to-place, craveable depth. A little garlic, turmeric, and...
Simple Summer Marinara Sauce is what I make when the tomatoes are so good they barely need help. A little olive oil, onion, and garlic do the groundwork, then chopped fresh tomatoes (or one big can) simmer with dried basil, oregano, and a pinch of chili flakes....
Light mushroom gravy thickens sauteed mushrooms, onion, and garlic into a silky, savory pour with thyme, sage, and a hit of tamari. It makes mashed potatoes, biscuits, and roasted vegetables feel like a proper occasion. Say hello to the versatile, savory gravy you've...
Homemade cranberry ginger relish is a 30-minute tumble of cranberries, oranges, fresh ginger, and warm cinnamon. It is bright, tangy, and make-ahead friendly, which makes the holidays a lot easier. Move over, canned sauce! This homemade Cranberry Ginger Relish is...
Vibrant blueberry orange sauce simmers blueberries with apple juice, cinnamon, and orange juice concentrate into a glossy, spoonable topping. It makes pancakes, oatmeal, and yogurt taste like a special occasion. Looking for that perfect, vibrant topping to elevate...