I've always thought of toasted sesame oil as a dangerous ingredient. It has such a strong flavor that it can easily overpower the other tastes in a dish, and I don't think I've ever used more than a teaspoon at a time -- until I found the original version of this …

I always think that the name sounds like some famous composer, but this recipe is actually one of the creamiest pasta dishes I've had, with a savory sauce flavored with mushrooms, thyme, and wine folded into every curl of pasta. To make it even more filling and crunchy, we serve …

Full credit goes to Isa Chandra Moskowitz for discovering that dill plus poultry seasoning plus fake chicken broth makes a truly amazing soup base. Her stew, on p. 112 of "Fake Meat", quickly gained a place in my regular rotation. It's incredible that such a complex flavor can be made …

I got hooked on miso ramen when my local Daiso started carrying vegan instant ramen kits, then suddenly stopped carrying them, leaving me high and dry without my ramen fix. I started searching for another recipe that could compare to the salty deliciousness of the packaged kits, and, after some …