Savory Seitan Bacon

There’s really nothing like the taste of vegan bacon in the morning. Yes, of course there’s actual bacon, but apart from the cruelty aspect of it, I think actually I prefer the taste and texture of this. And yes, I do remember what real bacon is like, it wasn’t that long ago for me. This …

Easy Steamed Seitan

I was really turned off by seitan the first time I tried to make it. It’s not that I didn’t like the taste or texture, just that it felt like a huge chore to make. It took a long time for me to come around to trying to make it again. What finally won me …

Overnight Tofu Scramble

As much as they are a staple of vegan breakfasts, I struggle with tofu scrambles. Good ones can be very good, but it’s also easy to make a very bad one. I made a very good one once involving smoked paprika, but I wasn’t writing down recipes then, so I am not sure of how …

Chickpea Breakfast Sausage

Chickpea-based vegan “meats” aren’t for everyone. Just want to get that out of the way at the beginning if you’re thinking of trying it but have never had something like this made with chickpeas before. I’ve tried things like this a few times, and always liked it, but my wife has never been a fan, …

Vegan Breakfast Sausage/Bacon Marinade

Sage. Sage is the key to me for creating the perfect vegan breakfast sausage or bacon. Let me explain. As a rule, flavoring vegan “meat” gets tricky when you’re trying to do anything more than create a generally “meaty” umami taste. It’s all about creating a combination of flavors that evokes a sense of the …

Thick Apple Oatmeal

I think this barely qualifies as a recipe, since it mostly involves following the directions on the oatmeal package, but I wanted to share it anyway because I really liked how it turned out. The real key here is using coconut milk to cook the oatmeal. It gives it a nice, thick, creamy texture, and …

Mixed Berry Protein Smoothie

Smoothies have become a big thing around our house recently as a way to get a lot of nutrients and protein first thing in the morning. This one has been one of our favorites, but we’ve been trying a lot of different varieties, so expect to see more of them. A few notes about the …

Black Bean Crepes? Pancakes? Thin Burgers?

Are these crepes? Kind of. Are they pancakes? Kind of. Are they very thin black bean burgers masquerading as one of those other things? Arguably. This recipe came about when I was trying to think of a way to make savory pancakes with extra protein. Unfortunately, the consistency of the batter is off the way …