Southern Deli-Style Macaroni Salad
Macaroni salad loaded with veggies in a lightly tangy dressing. Perfect for cookouts, game days, or potlucks. Vegetarian (can be made vegan). Egg-free. Makes 12 servings.
Vegetarian Southern Dishes + Baked Goods
Takeout Inspired
The Best Fried Cauliflower
Southern fried cauliflower bites. Double breaded in a lightly seasoned dredge and fried until golden and crispy. Perfect vegetarian chicken wing substitute to pair with your favorite dips. Great as an appetizer, entree, or after-school snack. Recipe yields 25-30 “wings”. Freezes well.
Steakhouse Mac and Cheese
Delicious and easy homemade copycat of an Outback Steakhouse signature dish. No processed cheese. Vegetarian.
Hatch Chile Mac and Cheese
Creamy cheddar mac and cheese with Hatch chile peppers. Stove top prep and ready in under 20 minutes. Perfect as an entree or side dish. Vegetarian. Makes 6 cups.
Deli Style Coleslaw
This slightly sweet and tangy deli-inspired coleslaw will be your go-to this summer. It’s the perfect blend of mayo (or vegan mayo) + vinaigrette and celery seed with some sugar to balance the tart. Make this easy side dish from scratch and enjoy for up to 3 days. Makes 6-8 side dish sized servings or 10-12 topping sized servings.
The Best Vegetarian Zuppa Toscana
Tuscan Potato Soup is a Vegetarian Copycat of Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana. Full of rich, hearty cream and broth with potatoes and fresh kale. Great balance of spice and flavor.
Carne Asada Fries
When you’re missing the beaches in San Diego (and being able to buy Carne Asada fries from the beach cafe for about $3), you make this classic combo of meat + potatoes with a California twist. Carne Asada Fries are the best street food! They …
Alfredo Sauce with Cream Cheese
Flavorful Alfredo sauce made with cream cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes and easy to make any night of the week. Vegetarian.