Simple Sauces and Such

Cashew Butter Sauce

By · On Dec 05, 2010 · Comments (11)

This is one of the most luscious, versatile sauces in my repertoire—it tastes great on sweet potatoes, grains, vegetables, and noodles. Adapted from Vegan Express. Photo by Susan Voisin, Fatfreevegan.com.

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Red Lentil Dal

By · On Nov 18, 2010 · Comments (2)

Dal, a kind of warm dip from Indian cuisine made of well-cooked legumes, is meant to be scooped up with fresh flatbreads such as chapatis or naan. Can’t find them? Use fresh pita instead. Tiny red lentils, available in natural food stores and imported food shops, cook to an appealing orange-gold color. Read More→

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Peanut Sauce

By · On Nov 11, 2010 · Comments (0)

Serve this delectable peanut sauce over noodles or grains; it’s also good over sautéed tofu or tempeh. Tailor the spiciness to your taste! Read More→

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Olive Oil-Lemon Marinade

By · On Jun 30, 2010 · Comments (0)

This basic marinade is excellent for grilling vegetables. The bit of lemon balances the fruity taste of the olive oil. Read More→

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Fresh Summer Tomato Sauce

By · On Jan 29, 2004 · Comments (0)

The lush tomatoes of late summer can hardly be put to better use than in this lush sauce. Adapted from Pasta East to West. Read More→

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Shiitake-Miso Gravy

By · On Jan 29, 2004 · Comments (0)

shiitake mushroomsServe this richly flavored vegan shiitake-miso gravy over sautéed tofu or tempeh, or to dress up mashed potatoes or green vegetables. Adapted from Vegan Express. Read More→

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Coconut-Peanut Sauce or Salad Dressing

By · On Jan 29, 2004 · Comments (0)

This luscious mixture is as welcome on raw salads as it is to embellish cooked noodle, grain, or vegetable dishes. Adapted from Vegan Express. Read More→

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Tahini-Yogurt Sauce

By · On Jan 29, 2004 · Comments (0)

This cool sauce of tahini and nondairy yogurt is good in pita sandwiches, over tempeh, and as a dip for raw vegetables. Read More→

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