This basic meringue recipe can be used to make cookies and pie toppings. The liquid from any cooked beans can be used as aquafaba—just make sure it’s thick and has a viscosity similar to egg whites.MAKES 2 CUPS¾ cup aquafaba (liquid from 1 15-oz. can chickpeas or...
Thinly sliced tempeh simmered in a flavorful broth makes a great sandwich “meat” in this deli classic.YIELD: SERVES 8SEASONED TEMPEH¼ cup Bragg Liquid Aminos1 small onion, quartered2 cloves garlic, peeled1 bay leaf1 8-oz. pkg. tempeh, slicedTHOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING¼...
Stuff marinated, baked tofu into a crusty roll with crunchy cabbage, refrigerate it, then grab it on your way out the door the next morning for an on-the-go version of a Vietnamese bahn mi sandwich.YIELD: SERVES 21½ Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce1½ Tbs. lime juice1 Tbs....
Toasted walnuts are blended with beans and garlic to make a tasty pâté spread. Pears add a sweet, juicy crunch to sandwiches. Try them in place of tomatoes or other veggies.YIELD: MAKES 8 SANDWICHESWALNUT PÂTÉ1 cup walnut pieces1½ cups cooked cannellini beans or 1...
Tofu, edamame, and mashed, seasoned sweet potatoes are wrapped in collard leaves for a flavorful lunch option with a hint of spice. The filling can also be spread on whole-grain toast or wrapped in tortillas.YIELD: SERVES 42 small sweet potatoes (1 lb.)2 Tbs. white...
A tangy mustard-based sauce distinguishes Carolina-style barbecue from its sweeter Kansas City cousin. This recipe makes 2 cups of sauce, leaving plenty to serve on the side. For crunch in your sandwiches, serve with coleslaw.YIELD: SERVES 41 cup apple cider vinegar⅔...
Cream cheese soaks up all the sweet, tangy flavor of roasted red peppers in an easy-to-prepare sandwich filling. Slipping cucumber between the filling and the lettuce helps keep the greens from wilting if the sandwiches are made ahead. Feel free to pile on more...
The national soup of Vietnam is a bowl of rice noodles, fresh herbs, and bean sprouts swimming in a fragrant broth.YIELD: SERVES 6BROTH6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth3 large shallots, sliced (1 cup)½ cup dried shiitake mushrooms10 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed3...
This soup may very well become your go-to winter weeknight dinner, it’s so quick and so easy. Adding a few chunky pieces of potato gives it a hearty feel, and you can substitute any greens you have on hand for the chard.YIELD: SERVES 63 cups cooked or 2 15-oz. cans...
Old-fashioned split pea soup gets a modern update with fresh and dried fennel and a last-minute addition of baby spinach that also brightens the soup’s color.YIELD: SERVES 82 cups chopped fresh fennel (1 bulb)1 large onion, chopped (2 cups)3 cloves garlic, minced (1...
This West African stew gets its distinctive taste from creamy peanut butter and chile-laced chopped tomatoes. It’s served over rice and garnished with watercress for a one-dish meal.YIELD: SERVES 62 Tbs. olive oil1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)1 celery stalk,...
Wheat berries and dried white beans are cooked directly within this long-simmering soup, lending body and flavor to the broth. Feel free to substitute other beans for the white beans—heirloom varieties work especially well.YIELD: SERVES 4½ cup dried white beans2 Tbs....