Ellen Boeke

Chopped fennel bulb lends a fresh, licorice-like flavor to this hearty winter squash soup. While it’s fine to only use one type of squash, the combination of delicata and butternut squash creates a succulent symphony of textures and adds subtle complexity to the overall flavor profile. Red bell pepper, tomatoes, and beans complement the earthy […]

Rutabagas taste like golden potatoes with attitude. Mashed with a bit of nutritional yeast, they make an excellent stand-in for polenta and create a creamy, comforting base for Italian-seasoned cauliflower and chickpeas. A simple tomato and spinach sauce ties everything together and adds a light tang to all the earthy flavors. Be sure not to […]

A classic potato and cabbage soup gets a refreshing upgrade in this delectable Instant Pot recipe. Quick-pickled vegetables top each serving with color and crunch, while the pickling liquid is stirred into the broth to brighten the hearty flavors. Crisp cucumber, tangy red onion, and earthy carrots complement the heartier ingredients to create a well-balanced […]

Looking to relieve lunchtime boredom? Our easy one-week vegan lunch prep guide uses two base recipes to create six delectable dishes that will spruce up your midday meal. Spend a couple of hours cooking on the weekend and you’ll have grab-and-go lunches ready for the rest of the week. Oil-free and completely plant-based, these healthy […]

Sink your teeth into this hearty meal featuring tender celeriac steaks, a creamy sweet potato mash, and a homemade steak sauce that will leave you licking your fingers. Celeriac—the root of a celery plant—delivers a nutty, slightly sweet flavor and softens to a scrumptious meaty texture when cooked. Cannellini beans are mashed into the sweet […]

This pretty-in-pink nice cream gets its rosy hue from grapefruit and strawberries to create a decadent dessert that’s equal parts creamy and refreshing. A homemade maple-pecan granola adds delicious crunch to the frosty treat and transforms this simple recipe into an eye-catching way to end the evening. Feel free to add a dollop of Aquafaba […]

Taste the rainbow with these colorful veggie bowls that are packed full of vibrant flavors. Daikon radishes and sweet potatoes are spiralized into noodles and then sautéed with broccoli, bell pepper, and carrots until they’re crisp tender. Baking cubes of pressed tofu makes it chewy and firm, which is perfect for adding some oomph to […]

This easy Instant Pot stew calls for hulled barley, which provides more of the whole grain than pearled barley. Apart from its nutritional benefits, hulled barley also delivers a meatier texture and satisfying mouthfeel that will satiate even the most staunch carnivore. Savory mushrooms and starchy sweet potatoes add extra heft while tender pearl onions […]

In this filling meal, savory turnip and sweet potato croquettes are served over a chewy quinoa pilaf made with sweet raisins and crunchy almonds to deliver an irresistible savory-sweet combo. Crisped to golden-brown perfection without any oil, the veggie patties get an extra kick of umami flavor from dried porcini mushrooms. A creamy, smoky tofu […]

Supreming citrus (aka cutting away all the peel and pith so you just have the juicy segments) elevates ordinary fruit into something special. This bright and inviting dessert simmers oranges, grapefruit, and lemon wedges in a vanilla-scented poaching liquid to highlight their natural flavors and create a melt-in-your-mouth texture. An airy whipped cream made from […]

Carrots, rutabaga, parsnips, potatoes, and turnips join forces to create a deliciously creamy five-root soup that gets its bright golden color from a dash of turmeric. This soup is cooked in an Instant Pot to speed up the process, an immersion blender will simplify your steps achieving a silky smooth texture. Cayenne and nutmeg provide […]

Move over, cauliflower! Parsnips are the latest veggie to become the foundation for healthy flatbreads and pizzas. This produce-packed recipe draws its flavor profile primarily from the Mediterranean coast but features a unique Asian twist with the addition of meaty jackfruit amongst the toppings. A base of creamy hummus perfectly complements the antipasto flavors of […]