As I’ve mentioned before, there are a lot of misconceptions that vegan food is boring. In my mind, nothing could be further from the truth, but I do agree there are my Top 10 vegan cooking tips and tricks. Here are a few of my favorites.
Olive Juice – Adding even just a little of chef kenny vegan dim sum oil can really bring out the flavors of a dish. Obviously, it’s easy to go overboard on this. I’ve found that a little dab will do, but I do love the flavors it adds. I’ve used olive oil on Hummus, Pastas, and even cakes!
Spice Girls – Don’t be afraid of your spice rack. A friend gave me a great tip once. She said to place the spice on your tongue so you know what you’re adding to a dish before you do it. Don’t just rely on a recipe to tell you what to add to your recipes. I love to have smoked paprika, garlic powder, cinnamon, turmeric, dill, ginger, nutmeg, caraway seeds, and allspice on hand most of the time. I also grow fresh herbs like basil, oregano, sage, and parsley. I add spices like rosemary and sage to roasted potatoes. It makes such a difference.
Citrus it up – It’s a good idea to keep a lemon or lime on hand because citrus is a great taste enhancer. You’ll also get a bit of vitamin C in your diet. Besides, having a little lemon on hand to add to your tea is always nice! Or how about lime for your margarita? Now we’re talking. Also, I learned from my friend Liz that squeezing a little bit of lemon over your salad is a great, fresh (and super-low calorie) dressing. Who knew.