Avocado Chocolate Mousse
I don’t recall the first time I tried avocado, but I know I was in my 20s (I know, I know…what was I thinking?). I mean, I know what I was thinking: I thought I didn’t like avocados. I never tried guacamole, I picked …
Month: May 2020
Roasted Corn and Basil Farro Salad
According to Wikipedia, there are five types of salad which are listed below with my interpretation of each: Green salad (leafy) Rice and pasta salads (carby) Bound salads (mayo-y) Dinner salads (meal status) Fruit salads (sliced fruit) Dessert salads (rich) With summer in full …
Spiced Bar Nuts
Years ago, I was watching “Best Thing I Ever Ate” on the Food Network, and Giada deLaurentiis RAVED about these bar nuts from Union Square Cafe. After watching this episode, I was sold and have been a huge fan of this recipe – the combination …
Fudgy Brownies
Brownies are the ultimate decadent dessert, and this vegan version is no exception. I’ve tried a lot of recipes (like a lot, a lot!) – some were OK, some were definitely not OK, but this one from Chocolate Covered Katie is by far the best. …
Spinach Artichoke Dip
This spin on a classic will become a staple on your party menu! If you like spinach artichoke dip and hummus, then you are going to love this recipe from Vegan Heaven. Made mostly with pantry ingredients, this dip is a hearty appetizer made …
Melissa’s Street Corn
One of my favorite things about owning a plant-based catering company was menu development. Every day, we met people who claim to have never eaten vegan food (hello, Oreos), but when they read our menus and see so many familiar dishes, it slowly becomes clear …
Avocado Toast
Avocado toast is quite simply one of my favorite things to eat. Not only does it take just a few minutes to put together (perfect for busy mornings), but it also keeps me fueled for a productive day. But first, let’s talk about bread. …
I’m Back: Truffles & Tofu 2.0
Hi again! After a bit of a hiatus, Truffles & Tofu is back – re-energized and refocused solely on plant-based recipes. So what happened since my last post? Life. Grad school. New adventures. When I first started Truffles & Tofu, I was in …