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Testing vegan cheese so you don't have to
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Hi Reader, Happy Mother's Day to everyone celebrating today. Thought I'd pop in with some easy recipes for the weekend and week ahead. Plus, I wanted to share a little behind the scenes update... I've basically been living in vegan cheese test-kitchen mode this week. π Cheddar. Pepper jack. Melt tests. Slice tests. Grating tests. More dirty dishes than I care to discuss. And some angry carpal tunnel (time to wear splints overnight again). A few days ago I asked on Facebook (maybe you saw?), what matters most in a vegan cheese recipe, and the response was incredibly helpful. Oil-free was the clear winner, with lots of votes for meltable, sliceable, coconut-free, and easy to make, too. So that's what I've been working on nonstop for the past 5 days while creating new recipes for an upcoming cheese eBook. And I have learned some pretty cool techniques! But I'm picky. So while progress is happening, I'm not quite there yet. If a cheese doesn't "act" right, taste right, or feel worth the effort, it doesn't make the cut. Anyway... thanks for being here while I obsess over vegan cheese in my kitchen like a completely normal person. π Melty MozzarellaI've used variations of this cheese over the years in dishes like quesadillas and cheese-stuffed breadsticks. It's mild, melty, "milky" (for lack of a better word), and just an all-around DELICIOUSLY useful vegan cheese to know how to make.
Black Lentil HummusMade with pre-cooked black lentils, tahini, roasted garlic, and fresh lemon, this unique spin on hummus is better than you might expect (which is always fun). Garnished with crispy, baked black lentils, it's subtly smoky and spicy.
Chocolate Chickpea CookiesWith their brownie-like flavor, these chickpea cookies are rich in protein and fiber and made without oil or refined sugar. Make a batch in just 30 minutes, and enjoy this fudgy treat all week long!
"Save-the-Fish" MeltSpeaking of cheesy...how do you feel about taking this popular vegan "tuna" salad and turning it into a melt?
Lemon Ricotta PastaThis 25-minute pasta dish couldn't be easier and strikes the perfect balance of comforting and nutritious! With kale, garlic, fresh lemon, and protein-rich vegan tofu ricotta.β
Game-Changing Ice CreamIn case you didn't know, I'm kind of obsessed with "alternative" vegan ice creams, meaning, they don't use coconut milk. Although, I have a couple of those, too.
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