Seitan Napoleon

This is a dish I tried to imitate from Gillie's Restaurant in Blacksburg, VA - it didn't come out as good as theirs, but it was still pretty tasty. It consists of some very tender seitan, grilled eggplant, grilled portabello mushroom caps, roasted red pepper puree, and a sweet/salty balsamic glaze.

Fancy Potato Soup

I wanted a classic thick & creamy potato soup with a little something extra. I just used potatoes, their own boiling water, and some almond milk as the base with parsley and onion. I love these little purple potatoes, their color is even more vibrant when raw or baked - but I wanted to add some crisper fried chips for a nice texture contrast. The roasted red pepper puree is a great complement in small quantities, as well as a nice visual presentation when paired with a sprig of fresh green sage.