Ellen Boeke

Sink your teeth into a creative combination of Southwest taco flavors wrapped up in the form of a spring roll. Mushrooms, chickpeas, and walnuts are finely chopped in a food processor and seasoned with a blend of smoky spices and herbs to create a savory plant-based chorizo that serves as the base of each roll. […]

If you haven’t noticed, we’re in the midst of a full-on Brussels sprouts renaissance where these little green gems are finally getting the acclaim they deserve. In this easy recipe, Brussels sprouts are air-fried to crispy golden brown perfection and coated in a spicy-sweet dressing that will leave you licking your fingers. Perfect as a […]

Need a quick and tasty side dish to brighten things up at your next plant-based barbecue? This five-ingredient cabbage and apple sauté is equal parts tangy, refreshing, and fruity. Savory shallots are cooked with the cabbage and apples to infuse everything with earthy sweetness, while whole grain mustard and apple cider vinegar punch up the […]

These gyro-style mushroom steaks are a treat to eat when you’re craving a meaty meal. The tender portobello caps are brushed in red wine vinegar and Greek seasoning before being grilled to char-marked perfection. The barley salad features a medley of Mediterranean veggies, hearty butter beans, and a lemony dill dressing that will leave you […]

Red lentil noodles give extra color to this festive pasta salad, which borrows its zesty flavors from fajitas, a Tex-Mex dish of grilled veggies, savory spices, and fresh herbs served on warm tortillas. Sweet corn, bell peppers, poblano chiles, and onions are grilled to tender perfection and sliced into fajita-style strips before joining the pasta. […]

Celeriac has a meaty texture and neutral flavor, which makes it ideal for cutting into steaks that absorb your favorite seasonings. In this recipe, the steaks are brushed in lime juice and sprinkled with savory Southwest spices for a plant-based carne asada plate. Each perfectly golden medallion is laid on a bed of hearty quinoa […]

Your freezer does most of the work for this scrumptious banana nice cream recipe so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy a sweet treat with minimal effort. While the creamy vanilla-infused base chills in the icebox, you can easily whip together the saucy peach compote so it’s ready for serving. Maple syrup adds extra […]

This summer squash pasta salad is fresh, light, and flavorful—everything you want in a quick and easy meal that highlights seasonal produce. Here, we use broken up lasagna noodles, but feel free to use any whole grain pasta you have on hand. A winning combination of zucchini, yellow squash, and pattypan squash are grilled to […]

No cookout is complete without grilled corn on the cob, and we have an easy hack for ensuring you get great results. After removing the silks but not the husks, soak the corn in cold water for an hour before grilling to ensure the kernels are plump and tender. Then grill them in their husks. […]

Scoop up this creamy vegan French onion dip with pita chips and veggies while you wait for the main course to come off the grill or out of the kitchen. Perfect for BBQs or birthday parties, this recipe delivers the same sweet, tangy flavor you love about onion dips without the unhealthy ingredients. Silken tofu […]

This potluck-worthy pasta salad is guaranteed to wow a crowd. Whole wheat shells are slathered in a creamy cashew-based sauce that gets its finger-licking flavor from cheesy nutritional yeast, tangy Dijon mustard, and zesty lemon juice. Hearty jackfruit adds hunger-busting substance to the pasta, while juicy grape tomatoes and crunchy celery deliver delicious texture. Chickpeas […]

Tofu does double duty in this enticing vegan potato salad as both the base for a creamy dressing and a stand-in for traditional chopped eggs. But the key to a potluck-worthy potato salad is in the spuds themselves: Be sure to choose a potato variety with thin skin to ensure less prep work and tastier […]