Lei Shishak

Chef & Cookbook Author

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Easy Plant-Based Cooking For Two

Delicious Vegan Recipes To Enjoy Together

2023 Nautilus Book Award Winner, Silver Medal

In Easy Plant-Based Cooking for Two: Delicious Vegan Recipes to Enjoy Together, chef Lei Shishak shares 80 extraordinarily delicious meat-free recipes. From morning beverages to baked goods, breakfast to lunch, mid-day snacks to sides, dinner to dessert, this book is a must-have for plant-forward enthusiasts, plant-based dieters, vegans, veg-curious, and anyone in between!

Beach House Dinners

Simple, Summer-Inspired Meals For Entertaining Year‑Round

Dinner is the most home-cooked meal of the day. We gather in the kitchen, open up a great cookbook and see what ingredients we have in our pantry. Our devices are off, work is done for the day and we get ready to make and share an amazing meal. Beach House Dinners: Simple, Summer-Inspired Meals For Entertaining Year-Round celebrates these moments.

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Raisin Rye Scones

Rye Raisin Scones

These vegan rye raisin scones are flaky, buttery, and flavorful with the perfect balance of sweet and earthy...

Stuffed Pork Chops

Stuffed Pork Chops

These juicy, herb-stuffed pork chops are served with corn pudding, a rare jewel of a Southern dish This is a complete meal, perfect for a special...

banana bread

Everyone who has tried this banana bread says it’s the BEST EVER! It’s especially great toasted with a slather of butter on top It’s a breeze to...

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Easy Plant-Based Cooking For Two

Beach House Dinners

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Beach House Brunch

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Flowing freely 🌿 #waterfalls #waterfall #natur

Flowing freely 🌿#waterfalls #waterfall #nature #hiking #hikingtrail #delawarewatergap

Have you made the cranberry sauce yet?? Infinitely

Have you made the cranberry sauce yet?? Infinitely better than the canned stuff, this homemade cranberry sauce flavored with orange, cinnamon, and vanilla reigns supreme✨Cranberry Sauce 🍂Makes 6 servings ¾,cup water½ cup sugar 1 large naval orange 1 cinnamon stick 1 teaspoon vanilla extract12 ounces cranberries Place water, sugar, four strips of orange peel, ¼ cup fresh orange juice, cinnamon stick, and vanilla in a small pot over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved.Stir in cranberries and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool before serving. #cranberrysauce #cranberry #thanksgivingdinner

🎃glazed spiced pumpkin bread🎃 With just the

🎃glazed spiced pumpkin bread🎃With just the right mix of cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, clove, nutmeg, and maple syrup, this loaf is basically the edible version of a chunky knit sweater.🍁GLAZED SPICED PUMPKIN BREADMakes one 9x5 loafIngredientsBread:1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour¼ cup sugar1 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon cinnamon2 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon nutmeg3/4 teaspoon cardamom3/4 teaspoon ground cloves2 large eggs 14 ounces canned pure pumpkin 1/2 cup olive oil1/2 cup maple syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup chopped pecansGlaze:2 ounces cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons unsalted butter, soft1 teaspoon vanilla½ cup powdered sugar2 tablespoons whole milkMake bread:Preheat the oven to 325F. Grease a 9×5x3-inch loaf pan.In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and spices.In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, pumpkin, oil, maple syrup, and vanilla.Pour egg mixture into flour mixture; whisk until combined.Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the top with pecans. Bake in the preheated oven on the middle rack for 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.Cool on a wire rack before removing the loaf. Make glaze:Whisk together cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in a medium bowl until well combined. Mix in powdered sugar and milk alternately until smooth.Pour glaze over cooled loaf set on the wire rack.#pumpkinbread #pumpkin #pumpkinspice #baking #pumpkinseason #bread #homemade #fall #fallbaking #food #pumpkinrecipes #autumn #foodie #pumpkins #pumpkineverything #foodphotography #pumpkincake #dessert #thanksgiving #pumpkinspiceeverything

Why scoop out individual cookies (a whole five min

Why scoop out individual cookies (a whole five minutes of your life!) when you can slap the whole dough into a pan, pop it in the oven, and let the magic happen? ✨Chocolate Chip Cookie BarsMakes one 8x8-inch square panIngredients:1 ½ cups AP flour1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon cornstarch½ teaspoon baking soda¼ teaspoon baking powder½ cup unsalted butter, soft½ cup brown sugar½ cup white sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 large egg1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar, or more as needed for sprinklingDirections:Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 8x8-inch square pan with parchment and grease well. Combine flour, salt, cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder in a medium bowl; set aside.Beat together butter, sugars, and vanilla in a large bowl until fluffy. Beat in egg until well combined. Mix in flour mixture and chocolate chips until well combined.Gently press dough into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar.Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set and top is lightly browned, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan. Remove from the pan and cut into squares. #cookies #chocolate #chocolatechip #chocolatechipcookies #chocoaltechipcookiebars #cookiesofinstagram #baking #cookie #dessert #kuihraya #homemade #yummy #foodphotography #food #cookiemonstere #chocolatelovers #desserts #cookiedough #bakersgottabake

✨I’ve been a fan of Maya Kaimal Foods since it

✨I’ve been a fan of Maya Kaimal Foods since its Tikka Masala Simmer Sauce took the top spot in my ranking of store-bought Tikka Masala sauces featured on Tasting Table. ❤️This woman-owned business based in upstate NY provides accessible, flavor-packed Indian cuisine at home, with clean, carefully sourced ingredients that capture the complex flavors of India with modern simplicity.✨I was recently asked to taste Maya Kaimal’s new chili crisp, made by sizzling mustard seeds and curry leaves in oil, the Indian spice-blooming step known as Tarka. Shallots, garlic, and chili flakes are added and fried in the hot oil, following the Chinese chili crisp tradition. 🌶️The result is an irresistible pan-Asian mash-up delicious over noodles, dumplings, rice, dals (my fav), soups, or eggs. It’s so delicious and unlike other chili crisps on the market! And it’s vegan and dairy-free.✨Maya Kaimal Chili Crisp is debuting exclusively at select Whole Foods Market stores nationwide in a 5.5 oz glass jar for $13.99.✨Learn more at @mayakaimalfoods #chilicrisp #delicious #spicyfood #foodphotography #yummy #chilihead

A mid-week stroll through south coast botanic gard

A mid-week stroll through south coast botanic garden 🌸🪴🌼🌻🌷🌹🪻#flowers #garden #botanicalgardens #peaceful #love #calm #calmness #zen

Summer => camp => lunch box time! ☀️ #bentgo

Summer => camp => lunch box time! ☀️#bentgo #bentgolunch #bentgobox #lunchbox #kidslunchideas #kidslunchbox #kidslunch #summercamplunch #bentobox #lunch #bento #lunchboxideas #kidslunchideas #yumbox #kidsfood #bentoboxlunch #lunchtime #bentolunch #foodforkids #packedlunch #healthyfood #yumboxlunch #schoollunchideas #instafood #kidslunchboxideas #schoollunchbox #kidslunches #bentolunchbox #healthykids #bentoideas #kids

One of my highlights of summer is grilled sweet co

One of my highlights of summer is grilled sweet corn slathered in miso butter 🌽 Miso butter=> 2:1 ratio softened butter to miso plus freshly ground black pepper to taste #corn #butter #misobutter #miso #summereats #summerfood #delish #yum

Loving the award-winning pre-made craft cocktails

Loving the award-winning pre-made craft cocktails by @missioncocktails🍹So yummy and easy…Sometimes the best cocktail is the one you don’t have to make yourself!✨Just pour over ice - so EASY✨Locally sourced California ingredients✨5% of all proceeds go toward philanthropy⭐️Available at most Southern California BevMos and Total Wines. If you don’t see it, ask for it!⭐️⭐️Ships nationwide at missioncocktails.comShown: 5-pack variety box available for order online. The packaging is incredible, and it makes a beautiful gift!#happyhour #missioncocktails #cocktails #drinks #delish #readymadecocktails #drinks

✨Whipped Vermont Creamery Herb Goat Cheese w/ Ro

✨Whipped Vermont Creamery Herb Goat Cheese w/ Romaine Wedge & Radish✨Whipped Goat Cheese:4 ounces Vermont Creamery Herb Goat Cheese1/3 cup Greek-style yogurt2 garlic cloves, pressed2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juiceSalt to tasteSalad:1 romaine lettuce, cut into quarters lengthwise¼ cup extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegarSalt and pepper to taste4 radishes, thinly slicedHandful of dill sprigs, choppedLemon juice for sprinkling Make whipped goat cheese: Stir together cheese, yogurt, garlic, and lemon juice in a medium bowl until smooth. Season with salt.Make salad: Arrange lettuce cut-side up on 4 plates or a platter. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon whipped cheese over lettuce. Garnish with radishes, dill, and lemon juice.Inspired by: More Fish More Veg#salad #goatcheese #summereats #summer #yum #delish #healthyfood #vegetarianrecipes #vegetables #vermontcreamery

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