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Croutons Ⓥ
Homemade croutons are a snap to make!
Staple Recipes
I try to cook from scratch as much as possible, rather than relying on store-bought items like non-dairy milk and nut butters. Here are my staple recipes that you’ll find linked from more complicated dishes throughout The Veggie Table.
Also see cooking tips for advice on peeling tomatoes, cleaning leeks, soaking beans, and lots more!
Cultured Cashew Buttermilk Ⓥ
Raw cashews and rejuvelac make a delicious non-dairy, cultured buttermilk.
Flaxseed Mayonnaise Ⓥ
Ground flaxseed blended with cashew milk and oil makes an amazingly mayonnaisey eggless mayonnaise.
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Flour Tortillas
These flour tortillas are quick and easy, but don't skimp on the resting times - they are the key to soft, pliable tortillas. Use olive oil to make vegan tortillas.
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Fresh Pasta Ⓥ
Making fresh pasta takes less than an hour and you can't beat it for taste and texture. Kids will love the different color possibilities.
Fresh Tomato Sauce Ⓥ
This summery sauce is delicious with pasta or anything else that needs a bit of fresh tomato flavor.
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Fruity BBQ Sauce Ⓥ
A quick and easy barbecue sauce made with jam.
Goat Cheese Sauce Ⓥ
If you like goat cheese, you'll love this simple sauce.
Harissa
Harissa is a fiery Moroccan paste made of chilis, garlic, and spices.
How to Blanch Almonds Ⓥ
Blanched almonds are just almonds with their skins removed. This may be done in order to get rid of their bitterness and/or because skinless almonds are considered prettier. There are two ways to blanch almonds and the end result for each is somewhat different.