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About Me

Robin Asbell is an author, educator and natural foods chef who creates luscious, feel-good food, blogs at her website, and posts luscious food photos on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. She writes for newspapers and magazines and is the author of 11 cookbooks, most recently Plant-Based Meats.


Latest Stories

What is Tempeh and How Do You Cook with It?
Between all the buzz about fermented foods and new concerns about sustainability, it may well be time for a new generation to to meet this genuine superfood.
Jun 28, 2022
What Is Seitan and How Do You Cook with It?
This popular protein-rich meat substitute has been around for centuries.
Jun 10, 2022
8 Essential Recipes to Bake in Your Slow Cooker
If you own a slow cooker, you may not know it, but you also own a free-standing, electric mini-oven that’s ideal for baking loads of things, from breads and brownies to fruits crisps and cheesecakes. If you think about it, it makes sense: The slow cooker is a heavy ceramic pot that heats from the bottom, with a lid that seals it tightly. It’s not so different from your oven — even if you can’t fit a sheet pan in it.
Apr 17, 2020
What Is Jackfruit and How Do You Cook with It?
Jackfruit may look like a new fad, but it actually has a long and rich culinary history in Southeast Asia.
Jan 24, 2020
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Tofu
There's a lot more to this fantastic food than stir fries and vegan sandwiches.
Jan 22, 2020
If You Love Pulled Pork, You Need to Try This Saucy Vegetarian Sandwich
This sweet and spicy sandwich is the ultimate flavor bomb.
Jan 23, 2020
Spicy, Crunchy, Protein-Packed Lettuce Wraps Are Ready in 30 Minutes
They're a total lifesaver on busy weeknights.
Jan 22, 2020
This Veggie-Packed Coconut Curry Is Topped with Crispy Baked Tempeh Bites
You'll want to put them on everything you make.
Jan 21, 2020