We are raised on foods with rich, creamy bases. Letting go of these foods is hard for most of us. When going vegan we want to re-create the flavors we've learned to love. What would two professional cooks think of a vegan cheesecake -- esp. when one is a bacon-loving...
Today's Recipe Roundup highlights some of the dishes Chef Johnnie has created using fruit. Coincidentally, most are summer fruits, freely available in July, August, and September. The heart of all those refreshing summer drinks you're enjoying right now is probably a...
Summer is a great time for produce of all sorts. While the exact growing season will vary according to climate, there are fruits and vegetables available at farmers markets, grocers, and possibly in your own backyard throughout the season. Chef Johnnie has looked into...
The first cooking class Chef Johnnie ever did was "Taming the Terrific Tofu." The idea was to counteract the idea in our society that tofu=terrible. Pretty much every vegan and vegetarian has had a least one bad tofu experience, whether eating or cooking it,...
When you're an accountant, people ask you tax questions. When you're a doctor, they ask about medical problems. If you're a chef, you get asked about food, kitchen equipment, and whatever celebrity chef is the hottest at the moment. In 2015, Chef Johnnie wrote a...
Throughout the month we'll be rounding up some of our favorite recipes and articles. Our hope is that it will remind you of the treasure trove of content that we've been building up on the site for almost a decade. Today's roundup is breakfast recipes. Not everyone is...
Kitchen Shaman is hitting the road again in July. Destination: VeggieFest 2016. Held outside Chicago, IL, it is one of the largest vegetarian festivals in North American. Chef Johnnie will be presenting two demos at this event, so if you’re in the area, please...
Happy National Grilling Month! Summertime is perfect for firing up the backyard grill (or where ever you put yours) and July is the month to celebrate. Here are a few ideas for the vegan Grill Master to put between their tongs and on the flame. As a chef, I’ve...
July is the height of summer, the time for barbeques and picnics. Time to gather around the grill and cook great food. The food holidays for this month reflect the outdoor philosophy, appealing to the paleo monster inside all of...
I've been remiss in posting one of my best-kept secrets: Grilled Vegetables. They are my go to summer filling for tacos, enchiladas, salads, and wraps. Grilled veggies pair nicely with garlicky hummus to make for a light summer lunch, especially when watermelon is...
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