Today’s Best Recipes: Fill Creamy Carbonara Khajur-Kāju Smoothie with “Bacon” Tempeh!

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1. Filling the Khajur-Kāju smoothie

Source: Filling the Khajur-Kāju smoothie

This thick and creamy concoction is made with dates, cashews and plant-based milk. Sweet dates give that Filling the Khajur-Kāju smoothie by Anusha Moorthy Santosh a rich caramel flavor. Growing up in the Middle East, I was familiar with many varieties of dates and remember drinking chilled glasses of jellab at Lebanese restaurants. The first time I had a smoothie at a small restaurant in Mumbai, it took me back to the jellab days of my childhood. With the high heat and humidity of the city, this drink was the essential cooler. It was refreshing and downright delicious and is now a summer staple at my house. Credit: Reprinted with permission from Vegan Treasures of India by Anusha Moorthy Santosh. Page Street Publishing Co. 2023. Photo credit: Anusha Moorthy Santosh.

2. Creamy “Bacon” Tempeh Carbonara

Source: Creamy “Bacon” Tempeh Carbonara

It’s like Carbonara and Alfredo sauce had a vegan baby with fewer calories. Carbonara is traditionally made with egg yolks, pancetta, parmesan and sometimes peas, while Alfredo sauce is usually a thick sauce made with cream and cheese. This Creamy “Bacon” Tempeh Carbonara by Sarah Ottino combines the creaminess of Alfredo sauce with the meaty flavors of Carbonara sauce for a rich and decadent dish. Topped with tempeh bacon crumbles, this pasta is packed with warm, comforting flavors you won’t want to miss!

3. Traditional Creamy Lebanese Hummus

Source: Traditional creamy Lebanese hummus

This Traditional creamy Lebanese hummus by Ruth Grindeland is a smooth and creamy dip.

4. Chopped sunflower seeds

Source: Chopped sunflower seeds

These Chopped sunflower seeds by Lénia and Dimitra are the perfect alternative to vegan bolognese or minced meat. It’s delicious on pasta or in lasagna. Delicious, easy and ideal for when you don’t have plant-based meat on hand.

5. Oatmeal latte

Source: Oat latte

A creamy, hearty breakfast made with this latte is a wonderful start to the day! This Oat latte by Natacha Minocha is a healthy dose of caffeine without refined sugar! Yum!

6. 4-Ingredient Chocolate-Covered “Honeycomb” Candies

Source: 4-ingredient chocolate-covered “honeycomb” candies

This “honeycomb” is surprisingly quick and easy to make and is the perfect treat for all those with a sweet tooth. Coating the vegan honeycomb in chocolate will make it taste incredibly similar to a candy bar. This candy is also great for mixing into ice cream and sprinkling on cupcakes and cakes. Look at this 4-ingredient chocolate-covered “honeycomb” candies by Holly Jade!

7. Stuffed tomatoes

Source: Stuffed tomatoes

These Stuffed tomatoes by Helen Dunn are a perfect alternative to deviled eggs. The tomatoes are stuffed with a nutrient-rich variation of hummus. It tastes so much like the filling of a deviled egg, you’ll be surprised! They are a breeze to make and look beautiful on any party table or anytime! These deviled tomatoes are so fun to make – you have to try them!

8. Devilish Vegetables

Source: Devilled vegetables

Presentation of “vegetables” à la devil! The secret to keeping soy cream, tofu and sour cream together is agar agar, which gives the white part a gelatin-like texture. When you do this Devilled vegetables by Chris Bartis, stick to this recipe as much as possible, use the whitest ingredients you can find. Serve them at a party and they are sure to wow all your guests.

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