To an outsider, Richmond may not seem like a place with many vegan-friendly restaurants, but it actually has a lot - if you know where to look.
No, this dirty rice isn't that dirty. No animal livers will be found here. Don't worry. That omission doesn't impact the amazing flavors of this side dish--that's perfect for a Mardi Gras celebration. I just substituted mushrooms for the chicken livers and made a TVP sausage to replace the pork sausage. Thanks, Emeril for the inspiration!
Bryant Terry outdid himself when he created this recipe for Candied Sweet Potatoes and Apples in his book Vegan Soul Kitchen (affiliate link). The juices in this recipe really make a flavorful syrup that’s much better than the traditional sugar based syrup. The last time I made this, I definitely made more of the syrup. The recipe below reflects those changes. I have also decreased the roasting time for the potatoes just a bit.
