While poke is typically thought of as being made from raw fish, the word actually just means to slice crosswise, so I think this vegan option still qualifies. Fish is standard, but most of the flavor of poke comes from the other ingredients anyway. Substituting …
In the heat of summer, there is no better way to start a meal than with a nice watermelon gazpacho. A small serving of a sweet, cool soup with that incredible combination of summer flavors: watermelon and mint. This gazpacho is cool, refreshing, and screams …
Adobo has often been argued to be the unofficial national dish of the Philippines. There are said to be as many ways to make adobo as there are Filipino households, though precious few of them are vegan. Like many coastal Asian cuisines, a large percentage of Filipino dishes include some quantity of meat, fish, or both. I came up with this recipe for a birthday dinner for Ayana’s mother. She spent two years in the Philippines with the Peace Corps when she was younger, and loves adobo, but for this birthday dinner she did not want to eat any meat. While it may not be the most traditional adobo out there, this mushroom and tofu adobo is a delicious vegan alternative, which might just have you skipping the meat next time too. Continue reading Tofu and Mushroom Adobo
When it comes to making desserts in a tiny kitchen or even in a campground, there are few better options than mousse. It is light and airy, but also rich and decadent. And, as it turns out, it is really easy to make just about …
For our first Christmas in the bus I wanted to do a very French menu. It was the cuisine that I was working on at the time, and it just felt like it would be a lot of fun. Unfortunately, everything I read told me …
Gratin Dauphinois is an absolutely delicious, absolutely decadent potato dish that will knock everyone’s socks off at your next vanlife gathering. Thinly sliced potatoes baked in rosemary-infused cream and topped with melted cheese, it is good enough to be a main course, but is even better alongside a roast chicken and some fresh vegetables. Continue reading Rosemary Gratin Dauphinoise
The French love seafood at Christmas. When trying to find traditional French Christmas foods, it was all oysters, lobster, and fish, and unfortunately fresh seafood just does not jibe all that well with buslife (depending on where you’re parked, of course). These smoked salmon canapes …
Steak au Poivre is a classic French dish of pepper-crusted steak with a cognac and cream pan sauce. A crust of coarse, freshly ground pepper provides a zingy counterpoint to the beef, with the cream sauce adding sweetness and depth. It is undoubtedly delicious, and …
Buying gifts for someone living in a bus can be tough. Finding a space to store anything new is a challenge, so it had better be worth it! Fortunately, I’m here to help. Below you will find 10 of my suggestions for the very best things for the vanlife chef in your life (or anyone else who likes to cook).
I’m going to split this list into two categories (kitchen tools and books) with five suggestions for each. But also be sure to check out our shop, where we have lots of branded merchandise available. Continue reading The Buslife Kitchen Holiday Gift Guide 2021
Ahh, French onion soup, that glorious bowl of caramelized onions in a rich, sherry and thyme-laced broth. It is a time-consuming dish to prepare, but worth every minute spent stirring those onions as they slowly brown and sweeten. Optionally topped with a slice of bread …