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Vegetarian

Vegetarian cooking is at its best when the vegetable is the point, not the substitute. No meat to fall back on means the seasoning, the char, and the acid have to carry the plate, and that is where it gets fun. Start with the Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes with Pesto & Feta or the Kale & Quinoa Grain Bowl.

  • A close-up of blistered shishito peppers garnished with sesame seeds and bonito flakes, served on a yellow plate.
    Charred Shishito Peppers w/ Truff Spicy Mayo, Bonito Flakes, and Sesame Seeds
  • A close-up of a salad with thinly sliced green apples, chopped walnuts, and shredded cabbage, dressed in a creamy mustard vinaigrette, served on a beige ceramic plate.
    Fennel-Green Apple Salad
  • Two scoops of creamy ice cream topped with yellow zest are served in a round, beige ceramic bowl on a gray surface.
    Pistachio Ice Cream with Pistachio Praline
  • Three slices of poached pear are arranged on a beige plate, topped with chopped pistachios and drizzled with golden syrup and orange sauce. A green-labeled bottle appears partially in the upper right corner.
    EVOO & Saffron Poached Pears with Vanilla Bean
  • Green beans tossed in a mustard seed dressing, served with three generous dollops of creamy ricotta cheese on a white plate.
    Green Beans with Pistachio Aillade
  • A close-up of a bowl filled with creamy oatmeal topped with whole almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, coconut flakes, pomegranate seeds, and coarse sea salt.
    Chocolate Protein Smoothie Bowl
  • A grilled avocado half with a crosshatch pattern, filled with creamy sauce, topped with black caviar, chopped chives, and garnished with two whole chive stalks.
    Charred Avocado with Caviar
  • A container of Firehook Classic Sea Salt organic crackers sits next to a plate with several crackers topped with roasted vegetables, green sauce, grated cheese, and capers on a wooden surface.
    Roasted Cauliflower with Avocado Green Goddess
  • A plate of gnocchi topped with grated cheese, chopped chives, and brown sauce, served on a white ceramic dish with a speckled rim.
    Gnocchi au Poivre
  • Sun-dried tomato hummus with handmade pita
    Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus with Handmade Pita
  • A dark plate with roasted Brussels sprouts arranged around a small bowl of creamy dipping sauce. The Brussels sprouts are golden brown and sprinkled with coarse salt. The plate is set on a light-textured surface.
    Air Fried Baby Artichokes w/ Black Garlic Mayo
  • A bowl of Mexican street corn salad topped with crumbled cheese, cilantro, and chili powder, garnished with three lime wedges.
    Grilled Corn Salad with Tajín
  • A slice of toasted bread topped with mashed avocado, ricotta cheese, and a stripe of red jam or preserve, served on a white surface.
    Avocado Toast w/ Whipped Ricotta & Habanero Chili Jam
  • Four pieces of seared salmon with golden, crispy skin are arranged on a black plate over a creamy green sauce, garnished with chopped herbs and pistachios.
    Mediterranean Zucchini
  • Sliced heirloom tomatoes topped with crumbled white cheese sit on a bed of green pesto sauce, arranged on a light-colored plate.
    Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes with Pesto & Feta
  • A white bowl filled with a thick, dark brown sauce mixed with green beans or green vegetable strips, viewed from above on a light surface.
    Green Bean Casserole
  • A black bowl filled with roasted radishes, showing a mix of red, pink, and golden brown pieces, glistening with seasoning and slightly caramelized edges.
    Brown Butter Glazed Radishes
  • A bowl of creamy orange-brown curry with visible chunks of shrimp and a rich, spiced sauce, set on a dark wooden surface.
    Fire-Roasted Poblano & Charred Tomato Salsa
  • A halved soft-boiled egg with a runny yolk sits on a bed of mixed greens, surrounded by quinoa, hummus, an olive, artichoke hearts, pickled onions, and a creamy dressing.
    Kale & Quinoa Grain Bowl
  • A white bowl filled with thin, crispy, golden-brown root vegetable chips, likely made from parsnips or carrots, on a light textured surface.
    Sunchoke Chips
  • Roasted carrot sticks garnished with chopped cilantro and scattered pomegranate seeds, displaying a mix of vibrant orange, green, and red colors.
    Roasted Carrots w/ Harissa & Pomegranate
  • Close-up of seasoned grilled chicken pieces topped with pickled red onions, crumbled cheese, and chopped fresh herbs, served on a layer of green sauce or guacamole.
    Carne Asada Mushroom Tacos
  • A beautifully plated dish featuring a crispy potato rosti topped with creamy sauce, herbs, edible yellow flowers, and a dollop of caviar, served on a beige ceramic plate.
    Rosti w Caviar Beurre Blanc
  • A beige bowl contains a salad of thinly sliced green asparagus topped with a small spoonful of black caviar, all drizzled with a creamy yellow sauce and garnished with herbs.
    Broken Beurre Blanc w Asparagus & Caviar
  • A bowl of pasta with tomato sauce, topped with grated cheese and fresh basil leaves, sits in front of a box labeled Ancient Grain Pasta. The pasta box is partially open, revealing tube-shaped noodles inside.
    Ditalini alla Trapanese with Passata Butter Emulsion & Aged Balsamic
  • Close-up of roasted Brussels sprouts garnished with chopped herbs and drizzled with a creamy white sauce. The sprouts are crispy and caramelized, with visible seasoning and diced red pepper.
    Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Fish Sauce Vinaigrette
  • A bowl of roasted cauliflower florets garnished with chopped fresh herbs, red chili flakes, and puffed rice on a light-colored surface.
    Air Fried Cauliflower with Fish Sauce Vinaigrette
  • A bowl of creamy mushroom soup garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
    Dairy Free Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • Close-up of a creamy, orange soup with visible chunks, garnished with chopped green herbs sprinkled on top. The surface is glossy, suggesting a rich, smooth texture.
    Curried Cauliflower Soup
  • A close-up of creamy orange soup garnished with a dollop of herbed cream and sprinkled with chopped fresh herbs.
    Carrot Ginger Soup
  • Close-up of avocado toast topped with sliced tomatoes and poached eggs, with runny egg yolk spilling onto the plate.
    Avocado Toast w/ Poached Egg, Whipped Burrata, & Tomato Confit
  • A bowl of colorful coleslaw made with shredded purple cabbage, cilantro, and carrots, displayed on a wooden surface.
    Mexican Slaw with Cilantro & Lime
  • A creamy dessert served in a glass with an orange base, topped with a dollop of orange fruit and grated zest, placed on a wooden surface.
    Pistachio Panna Cotta with Honeyed Orange
  • Bona Furtuna Goat Cheese & Fig Toast w/ Trio of Aged Balsamics
  • A wooden board holds five rosemary sea salt crackers topped with cream cheese, raspberries, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Next to it is a plastic container labeled “Firehook Rosemary Sea Salt Crackers.”.
    Crispy Shallots with Burrata, Balsamic Glaze, Raspberries and Flaky Salt
  • A package of Firehook Rosemary Sea Salt crackers is next to a wooden board with four crackers topped with cheese and drizzled honey.
    Brie with Beer Honey and Crushed Salted Peanuts
  • A bowl of gnocchi with roasted cherry tomatoes, topped with grated cheese and chopped herbs, served on a white ceramic plate with a brown rim.
    Pecorino Romano PDO Gnocchi
  • Three roasted zucchini halves with charred tops are arranged on a plate, topped with crumbled cheese, chopped herbs, and drizzled with olive oil. A few chopped pistachios are sprinkled over the dish.
    Roasted Squash with Marinated Feta
  • A close-up of a metal jar lid labeled Ball SureTight. A white sticker in the center reads PICKLED RAMPS in bold black letters. There is a blank line at the bottom of the lid for additional labeling.
    Pickled Ramps
  • A plate with eight round falafel balls and a small bowl of green dipping sauce, likely chimichurri or herbed oil, on a light speckled plate.
    Falafel with Zhug Sauce
  • Slices of roasted delicata squash with caramelized edges, drizzled with a glossy sauce and sprinkled with fresh chopped herbs on a light-colored surface.
    Roasted Delicata Squash with Manuka Honey Harissa Vinaigrette
  • A close-up of several blue corn and white corn tortillas on a wooden surface, with a pile of blue corn flour in the foreground.
    Handmade Corn Tortillas

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