January is a time to celebrate healthy meals with a special focus on plant-based eating, and the month has even been branded Veganuary in some circles. Feed cold-weather cravings for comfort foods while meeting the demand for vegan options with these five dishes.
Mnazaleh is a Middle Eastern dish featuring braised eggplant, tomatoes and chickpeas. Chef Matt Harding of Piada Italian Street Food updates the recipe by adding pasta made from chickpeas along with the chickpeas themselves.
Ssam is usually composed of lettuce or another leafy vegetable wrapped around Korean-style barbecue. Chef Michael Israel of The Cheesecake Factory changes up the traditional meaty version by wrapping lettuce leaves around quinoa and avocados.
University of Florida’s solution for feeding students in the midst of construction of a new dining hall has turned out so well, it will almost be a shame to see it go.
The endlessly colorful cuisine of Mexico is always in season, but Cinco de Mayo is a great time to bring some new recipes to the party, starting with El Rio Picante, an alternative marg, and finishing with DIY churro sundaes.