All in Meals
This pasta, on the surface, does not feel very fancy or involved to make — In fact, it only takes about as long as bringing water to a boil and cooking pasta once you get the hang of it. But by virtue of vibrant veggies and layered sauces, it punches way above its culinary weight. It’s a bridge between pantry-friendly and produce-forward, uses our pesto recipe aimed at curbing personal food waste, and might even impress a sweetie for an at-home date night.
In the process of developing this recipe, which took a while, I turned our kitchen into a take-out-at-home test kitchen. Many many batches of sauce were made with tiny tweaks here and there. Finding the balance of elusive “Teriyaki Restaurant Dressing” in the dressing took a while! The good news is that meant I got to eat a lot of broiled tofu, which is the best.
Broiling tofu is about as quick-and-easy as it gets... Heck, you could even make this in a toaster oven as long as it has a broiler. It’s somewhere between grilled and fried, crisp and soft, chewy and tender. It can be seasoned for any cuisine or dish. As we hinted at, we tend to use in any recipe one might use grilled meat. Dry-rub it with cajun seasoning and serve it up with braised greens and grits! Add chili powder then dice it up and drizzle with lime juice for tacos! Cut it into wedges and add into a stir-fry! Slice it and drizzle it with teriyaki sauce alongside rice and veggies. Toss into a Caesar salad! Anyone else getting hungry? The point is… The tofu limits don’t exist! You’re free to go forth and conquer any dish with this delectable tofu at your side.
We want you to consider this recipe more as a guide or inspiration than a lawbook. Yes, if you follow the recipe to a T, you’ll experience the reliable deliciousness of our go-to toppings. But, if you don’t have all the ingredients, just use what you have! It’s truly as simple as throwing it all on a pan and letting the oven do its thing. Your tortillas will be transformed into delicious crispy edible plates. (Fun!) Your vegetables will get roasty and toasty and delicious.
This particular recipe was inspired by classic American steakhouse-style “meat and potatoes” meals, as well as Pacific Northwest bar-and-grill fare. With its balance of protein, fat, starch, and veggies — It’s a vegan meal that, without any imitation-meat in sight, achieves a classic plate that even an omnivore could recognize.
As we find our equilibrium here at Power Plant HQ (read: an apartment in North Seattle currently well-stocked with canned beans and hand soap), we are relying on simple, affordable, and easy comfort foods that maximize pantry staples and hearty produce… This recipe just-so-happens to be one that we’ve relied on for years because it is easy, quick, nourishing, and combines pantry staples and hearty veggies in decadent harmony!
Yes, this patty is “meaty.” The dough is pink and it browns while you cook, giving you a fully satisfying cooking experience. Based on our experience, this patty leaves both meat-lovers and the meat-adverse happy and full… Look at the ingredients list! It’s all recognizable and easy to source food making it easy for any home-cook to whip up.
Fresh veggies that have been simmered in a broth flavored with vibrant herbs, warm spices, savory alliums, and rich tomato. It’s the kind of meal that warms you from the inside out, like any good comfort food should.
This fried rice is a go-to in our home for tired weeknight dinners and easy weekend lunches alike! It’s ideal comfort food, with starchy-salty-sweet vibes meeting fresh and bright flavors.
What makes brunch so glorious? It’s undeniably luxurious. In order for brunch to be brunch, you have to slow down. It’s a break from slapping peanut butter on toast and eating in the car. (Anyone else?) Brunch practically requires you to sleep in and not have plans until late in the day.
Chances are that when we want Mac & Cheese, we want it fast. And we probably want it to be affordable, too. Our take on this classic comfort food is a little different than many of the (delicious) recipes we’ve seen! Using affordable pantry staples, this recipe comes together nearly as fast as boxed Mac & Cheese. It’s quick, easy, and super cheesy.
