Almost Like Mom's

Vegetarian takes on Mom's Recipes

Vegan Crab Cakes with Red Pepper Aioli

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Okay get ready because this recipe is a true banger, a facelift to my original Vegan Crab Cakes recipe. I decided to tweak this one after watching literally hours of Diners Drive Ins and Dives. Every single really good seafood spot on that show puts mayo, dijon and Worcestershire sauce in their crab cakes. That was probably a no brainer but cut me some slack will ya?

I made this revamped version for the first time at my Party for the 2020 Super Bowl. We did a themed sliders menu for the teams: Kansas City Barbecue Slider and San Francisco Crab-less Cakes. I know, I’m super cute. These were awesome as sliders topped with slaw ,but they are easier and just as good to eat them as the meal themselves!

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Tempeh “Sausage” Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe

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orecchiette pasta shells, with spicy tempeh sausage, topped with basil and with broccoli rabe or other dark leafy green

Orecchiette pasta with spicy tempeh sausage served with broccoli rabe and fresh basil.

It’s a VERY snowy Sunday here in Chicago (we legit got like a foot and a half last night) and I’m currently bundled up on the couch with a blanket and a cup of warm coffee trying to get as cozy as possible. So, in the interest of keeping things cozy, I’m sharing with you today this amazing comfort food pasta, Tempeh Sausage Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe.

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The Best Tikka Masala with Sweet Potatoes

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Every once in a while I make a recipe that literally makes me jump for joy when it’s done, this was one of those recipes, hence the name the Best Tikka Masala. I had been feeling an utter lack of inspiration lately (as you can likely tell from how far behind I am on posting) and this was exactly what I needed to perk me back up and remember why I love cooking so much! This recipe is also the perfect comfort food for cold winters (as we are in now).  

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