Recipes

Black Bean Burgers

Black Bean Burgers

A delicious vegan bean burger recipe, filling and tasty.

Black Bean Burgers

A delicious vegan bean burger recipe, filling and tasty.

Crunchy Chopped Salad with Apricots 

Crunchy Chopped Salad with Apricots 

The idea for this salad came from a  review of Apricot Balsamic, by Jennie L., on the California Balsamic website! Healthy and easy, it is SOS-free and brimming with deliciously fresh and vibrant ingredients. 

Crunchy Chopped Salad with Apricots 

The idea for this salad came from a  review of Apricot Balsamic, by Jennie L., on the California Balsamic website! Healthy and easy, it is SOS-free and brimming with deliciously fresh...

Mango Lime Salsa

Mango Lime Salsa

"This mango salsa is sweet and spicy, super simple to make and outrageously delicious. It goes well with any Mexican dish, such as black bean tacos or tortilla chips. It can be combined with any chopped greens for a tasty salad or added to back beans and rice, for a satisfying meal. This recipe also works well with Persian Lime Balsamic, or a combination of Jalapeno Lime and Persian Lime."

Mango Lime Salsa

"This mango salsa is sweet and spicy, super simple to make and outrageously delicious. It goes well with any Mexican dish, such as black bean tacos or tortilla chips. It...

Spicy Islander Bean Bowl

Spicy Islander Bean Bowl

A quick and nutritious vegan entrée with savory and fruit flavors together, great for a quick family dinner.

Spicy Islander Bean Bowl

A quick and nutritious vegan entrée with savory and fruit flavors together, great for a quick family dinner.

Jalapeno Lime Taco Soup

Jalapeno Lime Taco Soup

"This tasty, vegan, SOS-free soup is made with ingredients usually found inside a taco, with optional traditional taco toppings. It is so easy to make - keep these staples on hand and dinner can be on the table in under 15 minutes! This is a big recipe but it easily keeps 5 or more days in the refrigerator. This soup also freezes well."

Jalapeno Lime Taco Soup

"This tasty, vegan, SOS-free soup is made with ingredients usually found inside a taco, with optional traditional taco toppings. It is so easy to make - keep these staples on...

Carabaccia Tuscan Red Onion WFPB Soup

Carabaccia Tuscan Red Onion WFPB Soup

Carabaccia, a traditional Tuscan onion soup, is a culinary masterpiece that captures the essence of simplicity and rustic elegance. This hearty and flavorful dish has deep roots in Italian culinary history and showcases the Tuscany region's commitment to using simple, high-quality ingredients to create remarkable flavors.

Carabaccia Tuscan Red Onion WFPB Soup

Carabaccia, a traditional Tuscan onion soup, is a culinary masterpiece that captures the essence of simplicity and rustic elegance. This hearty and flavorful dish has deep roots in Italian culinary...

Apricot Balsamic Glazed Tofu

Apricot Balsamic Glazed Tofu

A vegan tofu preparation that can be served as a delicious main dish or added to salads or grain bowls.

Apricot Balsamic Glazed Tofu

A vegan tofu preparation that can be served as a delicious main dish or added to salads or grain bowls.

Apricot Balsamic Chia Pudding

Apricot Balsamic Chia Pudding

A vegan chia pudding recipe, great as a healthy dessert.

Apricot Balsamic Chia Pudding

A vegan chia pudding recipe, great as a healthy dessert.

Apricot Balsamic Sorbet

Apricot Balsamic Sorbet

A homemade vegan fruit sorbet, perfect for those warm days or a sweet treat in the evening.

Apricot Balsamic Sorbet

A homemade vegan fruit sorbet, perfect for those warm days or a sweet treat in the evening.

Apricot Balsamic Glazed Chickpea Salad

Apricot Balsamic Glazed Chickpea Salad

A chickpea salad with a balsamic glaze to finish it. Quick and delicious. :)

Apricot Balsamic Glazed Chickpea Salad

A chickpea salad with a balsamic glaze to finish it. Quick and delicious. :)

Blackberry balsamic chickpea salad

Blackberry balsamic chickpea salad

A blackberry chickpea salad recipe that is great served on a bed of lettuce or used as filling for a sandwich.

Blackberry balsamic chickpea salad

A blackberry chickpea salad recipe that is great served on a bed of lettuce or used as filling for a sandwich.

Blackberry balsamic quinoa-stuffed bell peppers

Blackberry balsamic quinoa-stuffed bell peppers

A delicious vegan stuffed bell pepper dish full of nutrition with a sweet fruit focus rather than a savory stuffing.

Blackberry balsamic quinoa-stuffed bell peppers

A delicious vegan stuffed bell pepper dish full of nutrition with a sweet fruit focus rather than a savory stuffing.

Blackberry Balsamic Lentil Salad

Blackberry Balsamic Lentil Salad

A blackberry lentil salad by fan of the show Susan, served by itself as a main dish or over a bed of rice or quinoa.

Blackberry Balsamic Lentil Salad

A blackberry lentil salad by fan of the show Susan, served by itself as a main dish or over a bed of rice or quinoa.

Teriyaki Eggplant

Teriyaki Eggplant

Recipe by: Eileen M., Featured on Chef AJ Live on 4-16-24 Ingredients: 2 medium Asian eggplants (see notes) Mushrooms- 8 to 12 ounces. Shiitake, Oyster, white, Cremini or a combination T. minced ginger 1 T. sesame oil- optional 1/3 cup Teriyaki Balsamic 1/3 cup water To garnish: Sesame seeds- 2 teaspoons Seaweed snack or nori- see notes Additional Teriyaki Balsamic to taste Cooked rice to serve Directions: Roughly chop the eggplant and mushrooms into bite sized pieces. Asian eggplant have tender skin and do not need to be peeled. The more common eggplant generally have thicker skin and most people would prefer the skin removed. Heat up a sauté pan to medium heat. Then add sesame oil if using. (A dry sauté will work as well but the oil adds a pleasant, distinct taste.) Sauté the eggplant for 4-5 minutes Add the mushrooms and ginger and sauté for another 2 minutes Add the Teriyaki balsamic and water. Give a good stir. Cover, reduce heat to medium low and cook 10 minutes. Plate and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped seaweed. Serve with a side of rice and enjoy! Notes: Compared to conventional eggplants, Asian eggplants are longer, thinner and nearly seedless. They have a tender skin and are slightly sweet. They are preferred in this recipe but a conventional eggplant could be used. Roasted seaweed snacks are now available at most grocery stores. Often available as single serving for less than $1. Shiitake mushrooms give a nice chewy texture to this dish any type, or a variety will work.

Teriyaki Eggplant

Recipe by: Eileen M., Featured on Chef AJ Live on 4-16-24 Ingredients: 2 medium Asian eggplants (see notes) Mushrooms- 8 to 12 ounces. Shiitake, Oyster, white, Cremini or a combination...

Pineapple Unfried Rice

Pineapple Unfried Rice

Chef AJ's famous Pineapple unfried Rice recipe from her book "own your own health" made by Thomas on her show on April 16th.

Pineapple Unfried Rice

Chef AJ's famous Pineapple unfried Rice recipe from her book "own your own health" made by Thomas on her show on April 16th.

Teriyaki Tahini Tofu by Thomas

Teriyaki Tahini Tofu by Thomas

Owner Thomas Allen shows off a filling and savory take on a tofu entree. This recipe was featured on Chef AJ's channel on April 16th!

Teriyaki Tahini Tofu by Thomas

Owner Thomas Allen shows off a filling and savory take on a tofu entree. This recipe was featured on Chef AJ's channel on April 16th!

AJ's Apricot Quinoa Pudding

AJ's Apricot Quinoa Pudding

A vegan Quinoa pudding recipe using our Apricot balsamic from Chef AJ, perfect as a warm breakfast or chilled as part of a parfait. This recipe was featured on Chef AJ Live on March 19th!

AJ's Apricot Quinoa Pudding

A vegan Quinoa pudding recipe using our Apricot balsamic from Chef AJ, perfect as a warm breakfast or chilled as part of a parfait. This recipe was featured on Chef...

Rice with Apricots, Parsley and Almonds

Rice with Apricots, Parsley and Almonds

"This recipe is a good example of how using a California Balsamic product can carry the entire recipe. The Apricot Balsamic is very flavorful- slightly sweet but also tangy, with complex, layered tasting notes. It  is simple to make and each bite is packed with flavor. It can serve as either a side dish or a main dish. " This recipe was featured on Chef AJ Live on March 19th!

Rice with Apricots, Parsley and Almonds

"This recipe is a good example of how using a California Balsamic product can carry the entire recipe. The Apricot Balsamic is very flavorful- slightly sweet but also tangy, with complex, layered tasting notes. It  is simple to make...