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Easy Tomato & Okra Stew

April 2, 2025
By the Vegucator, Dawn Hilton Williams Place large cast iron pan over medium heat and add oil, onions, bell pepper and cook until onions become translucent (about 4 mins) Add tomato paste minced garlic, stir to combine and cook 5 mins Add tomatoes and their juices (from cutting board) and ½ cup veg broth, stir to combine, lower temperature cover and simmer for 5 minutes Add okra and stir to combine, replace lid and cook for 10 minutes Remove lid, add bay leaves, check for consistency and add remaining broth or any additional water to desired consistency and simmer uncovered for 10 more minutes or until preferred okra texture, stirring occasionally Remove from heat.…
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BEST BREAKFAST SCRAMBLE

January 30, 2025
Serves up to 8 By The Vegucator, Dawn Hilton Williams

INGREDIENTS

4-16 oz. firm tofu, drained 1 cup yellow onions, finely diced ¾ cup red or yellow bell peppers, finely diced 1 cup kale, ribbed and finely diced ½ cup TBSP nutritional yeast 2 TBSP ground turmeric 1 TBSP garlic powder 1 TBSP paprika 1 ½ tsp kala namak (Indian black salt) 1 tsp onion powder ¾ tsp black pepper 2 ½ TBSP grapeseed oil

METHOD

PREHEAT oven 400 degrees COMBINE all dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside.…
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Loaded Farro Salad

December 10, 2024
By The Vegucator: Dawn Hilton Williams Author of Vegan Cooking Guide: Flava My Plate Serves up to 8  Ingredients​ 4 cups of cooked farro (cook per package directions) 16 oz or 4 diced cups white or baby bella mushrooms 1 ½ cups sun dried tomatoes, diced (no oil) 1 ½ cups cleaned and chopped leeks OR 1 cup yellow onion, diced ¼ cup Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped 1 ½ tsp smoked OR regular paprika 1 ½  tsp garlic powder 1 tsp black pepper ½ tsp salt 2 TBSP olive oil (optional) ​ Utensils needed Large pan, baking sheet with parchment paper or Silpat, spatula, spoon, knife, large serving bowl, measuring cups, measuring spoons, medium sized pan, small mixing bowl   Method PREHEAT oven to 425°F and prepare your baking pan with parchment paper or Silpat.…
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Curried Chickpeas and Sweet Potatoes

October 14, 2024
By The Vegucator: Dawn Hilton Williams, author of Vegan Cooking Guide, “Flava My Plate”

INGREDIENTS

6-15-ounce cans of drained and rinsed chickpeas/garbanzos 3 medium or 2 large, sweet potatoes, peeled and even, small cube/dice 6 or 10-ounce bag, baby spinach, rinsed and chopped (optional) 2–15-ounce cans of unsweetened coconut milk 2 ½ cups water ½ cup reserve water set aside 1 ½ cups yellow onions, finely diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons of flat leaf parsley, chopped 1 tablespoons of grapeseed or coconut oil

CURRY SPICE BLEND

2 TBSP ground turmeric 1 ½ tsp kosher salt 1 ½ tsp mustard seed 1 tsp coriander ¾ tsp fenugreek (optional) ¾ tsp ginger ½ tsp cumin ½ tsp allspice ½ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground clove ½ tsp cayenne pepper ½ tsp black pepper 1 cinnamon stick (optional)

UTENSILS NEEDED

Wooden spoon, tasting spoon, can opener, small whisk or fork, large pot (lid) or dutch oven, medium pan, measuring devices (cups and spoons), mixing bowl, soaking bowl serving bowl, strainer/colander, cutting board

METHOD

WITH a fork or small whisk blend all your spices together evenly.…
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Southern Vegan Mac & Please

August 12, 2024
Southern Vegan Mac & Please By Dawn Hilton-Williams, The Vegucator Unlike many traditional or vegan mac and cheese recipes, this flavorful, budget-friendly doesn’t incorporate any ultra processed vegan cheese. This cheese sauce can also be created to make chipotle cheese sauce dip for your favorite tortillas at the next party or tailgate!…
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Shorcut Hoppin’ John Salad

June 4, 2024
By Dawn Hilton Williams a.k.a. The Vegucator Symbolizing prosperity on New Years, this Shortcut Hoppin’ John Salad is a flavorful and nutritious dish that celebrates the black-eyed pea, which is a staple ingredient brought to the Americas at great risk by our ancestors during the transatlantic slave trade.…
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Greg Collier Is The Yolk’s Secret Ingredient

January 8, 2019
  By Kayla Becoats In the midst of the Wednesday morning rush at 7th Street Market, Chef Greg Collier and his wife, Subrina, are nestled comfortably side by side sipping lattes in the new home of their wildly popular farm-to-table breakfast restaurant, The Yolk.…
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Dilworth Tasting Room Debuts New Fall Menu

November 27, 2017
By Lashawnda Becoats One of my favorite pastimes is eating. I enjoy exploring the queen city not only for the best cuisine but places that also have an inviting atmosphere. Recently I the opportunity to enjoy the new fall menu from Dilworth Tasting Room, the premiere spot in Southend to enjoy delicious cuisine and exclusive wines.…