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My Quiet Kitchen: Practical Vegan Recipes

by Lori Rasmussen

Hi, I'm Lori! I love to experiment in the kitchen and find ways to make plant-based cooking simpler and more delicious! Enter your email address below to receive my free weekly emails.

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NEW: Date Ice Cream!

Hi Reader, If you've been a subscriber for a while, you probably know I have a thing for vegan ice cream... More specifically, a thing for using OATS to create super creamy, healthier, dairy-free ice cream! It's a trick I learned years ago from Miyoko Schinner's cookbook, The Homemade Vegan Pantry. And it works SO well, I can't imagine falling back on everyone's old standby - coconut milk. Flavors I've shared so far: vanilla-maple lemon pistachio butter pecan cranberry eggnog pumpkin This new...

7 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, We are SO into this enchilada casserole right now. In fact, I've made it twice recently, and there's only one serving left from the last batch. I have a feeling Mark and I are going to fight over it tonight! :) This is actually an older recipe that I previously called "tortilla pie." It was baked in a deep dish pie plate, hence the name. I wanted to add new photos to show a larger casserole and update the post with a more appropriate name - enchilada casserole. You can easily make...

10 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, Y'all know I love a good kitchen experiment. And creating a buttery tasting, plant-based spread is something I've dabbled with over the past year or so. 🧈 But each of my previous tests left something to be desired (specifically, fat). 😅 There are a surprising number of recipes online for oil-free vegan butter, using everything from cauliflower to cornmeal. And after sharing this slow cooker polenta recipe two weeks ago, I had a light bulb moment! Now, does this polenta butter taste...

15 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, This super creamy polenta just might be my favorite thing I've eaten in a while! I do have a thing for cornmeal, though. So I guess it's not a surprise. Polenta has a reputation for being fussy and difficult to "get right" on the stovetop, but the slow cooker changes everything. It traps the moisture inside, slowly hydrating and softening the cornmeal to creamy perfection. This also provides the time needed for the flavors to really develop. And it's absurdly easy! Instead of...

29 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, I am so excited to share this new cake recipe with you! And not just because it is GOOD. But also because I'm not sure I had it in me to test it one. more. time. 😂 It's funny how easily some recipes come together, while others.... 🫠 There are already plenty of vegan carrot cake recipes out there, but I wanted something slightly different. I wanted a combination of healthy-ish (no oil and less sugar), made with common ingredients, that still tastes decadent and luxurious, as cake...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, Do you enjoy crunchy snacks as much as I do? 🥰 Apparently, our brains love crunch, and eating crispy and crunchy textures actually boosts our mood! I remember learning this many years ago while attending a "Lunch And Learn" class at my workplace. The speaker was a dietitian who explained that it's not coincidence that many of the foods we associate with parties and "having a good time" are crunchy - think pretzels and chips. They literally make us feel happy. I've always been a...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, I hope your week is going well! If not, maybe a quick chocolate fix will brighten your spirits. 🥺💕 Adapted from my banana brownie recipe, I created this quick, single-serving mug brownie to share with you. Plus, I rounded up some of the best, most varied and interesting silken tofu recipes out there. From breakfast and snacks to dinner and desserts, these recipes really showcase the versatility of this most delicate and delicious type of tofu. I hope you enjoy! With cocoa, oat...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, I have a simple and healthy new soup recipe to share with you today. All you need are a handful of ingredients plus a few spices and seasonings to make it. Also, if you're not familiar with white sweet potatoes, all I can say is, "Highly recommend." 😍 There's just something about their flavor. Yes, they are sweet, but not quite as sweet as orange-fleshed sweet potatoes. And instead of being so distinctly earthy, they have a very subtle nutty flavor. Sounds delicious, right?! To...

2 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, As simple as this recipe is, it's also a little fancy. And if I'm being honest, that's the only kinda fancy I like. What makes it fancy? Well, two things: A) shiitakes aren't cheap! But also... B) wine Shallots, shiitake mushrooms, and garlic are sautéed in a bit of vegan butter then tossed with a creamy, blended sauce made with raw sunflower seeds. That's right - no cashews! But the real MVP is the crisp white wine and the way it takes the sauce up a notch. It adds such a smooth...

2 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, Do you like chili? We sure do! 😄 This is why I have multiple vegan chili recipes on the blog, including: traditional-style chili white chili red lentil chili and chili mac But what I didn't have yet was a recipe for Cincinnati chili! Get the Recipe! In case you're not familiar with this regional American dish, it's different than Tex-Mex chili in a few ways. Like a cross between ragu and chili, it's often served over spaghetti. But it's the unique spices that really set it apart!...

3 months ago • 1 min read
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