Chez Dugas — Plant-Based, Oil-Free, Starch-Centered Recipes

Craig Dugas

Editor's Note

Welcome to Chez Dugas. It's part cooking journal, part culinary playground, 100% plant-based, with no added oil in any recipe.

Chez Dugas is all about sharing and welcoming you into my cooking world, where I focus on delicious food and simple instructions (think classic Betty Crocker's Cookbook, only way more plant-based ingredients).

I am in the process of moving my recipe library from Craig's Green Table over here to Chez Dugas. Some of them have been updated, and I will be sharing my revised versions here.

Whether you’re here because you’re craving something new for dinner or the internet just sent you on a whim, welcome.

Let’s cook something great.

Bisou bisou,
💚 Craig

Want to read more about the site editor? See "About Craig & Chez Dugas".

Recipes

Browsing made simple

The list below is an archive of Chez Dugas recipes. I'll be adding more from my recipe cards and notes over time. Prefer to browse by category?

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BEANS & TOFU

Dill & Garlic Baked Tofu

Perfectly herbed tofu cubes with dill, garlic, soy sauce, and a little tahini. Great warm or chilled.

Greek Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Greek-style black-eyed pea salad with herbs, olives, vinegar, and tofu feta.

Smoky Buckeye Beans with Dates

Slow-simmered buckeye beans in apricot ale with tomatoes, chiles, beer, and dates for a sweet-savory finish.

Test Kitchen

Tofu Scramble à la Dugas

This is my creamy tofu scramble recipe. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

BEVERAGES

Malted Mocha Shake

A creamy, naturally sweet mocha shake with oats, chia, and superfood powders.

BREADS & BAKED GOODS

Soy Buttermilk Pancakes

Simple, fluffy pancakes made with homemade soy buttermilk.

Test Kitchen

CHEESES

Plant-based cheddar-style cheese that slices clean and tastes better with a brief time aging.

Dry, savory almond-based parmesan-style sprinkle for everyday use.

Soymilk Cream Cheese

A simple cultured-style spread made by curdling soymilk, pressing the curds, and seasoning with nutritional yeast and salt.

Tangy, brined tofu feta with lemon, miso, and oregano.

CONDIMENTS & SPREADS

DIPS & SNACKS

French Onion Dip

A simple, classic French onion dip made with new sour cream and toasted minced onions.

Smooth, sesame-forward hummus with lemon and garlic.

House Ranch Dip

Thick, tangy, creamy soy buttermilk ranch-style veggie dip with herbs and onion.

Jalapeño Horseradish Dip

A creamy, punchy dip with horseradish heat, fresh jalapeño, and garlic.

Test Kitchen

Pink Peppercorn Habanero Dip

Fruity, spicy, soy buttermilk and cashew-based dip with habanero and pink peppercorns.

A creamy, tangy, and just-the-right-amount-of-spicy dipping sauce that doubles as a dressing.

NUTS & SEEDS

Cashew Cream Cubes

Freezer-stable cashew cream cubes for tofu scramble, sauces, and soups. Pop out what you need, when you need it.

Pepperoni Almonds

Smoky, pepperoni-seasonsed almond slices for sprinkling on salads, bowls, pizza, or a charcuterie board.

PASTA

Fettuccine Alfredo

Hot fettuccine tossed with Alfredo sauce, made the old-fashioned way with new ingredients.

Korean-Style Takeout Noodles

Savory-sweet Korean-inspired noodles with vegetables and tofu.

Tofu Hamburger Helper

Oil-free, peppery, classic vegan hamburger helper for everyday home cooking.

PLANT MEATS

All-Purpose Soy Steak

Neutral, steak-like soy base designed for custom seasoning.

Test Kitchen

Breaded Soy Curl Sandwiches

A lightly breaded and air-fried soy curl sandwich inspired by the drive-thru classic.

Test Kitchen

Firm, oven-steamed beef-style burger patties made from our Old-Fashioned Hamburg base.

Italian Meatballs

Classic Italian meatballs made with tofu, breadcrumbs, rice, almond flour, and meatball seasonings.

Kippered Soy Curls

Cold-smoked soy curls in a savory sea-inspired broth, pressed into flaky, kipper-style pieces.

Test Kitchen

Lentil & Red Onion Liverwurst

A savory, rustic spread made from red lentils, red onion, walnuts, and classic spices. Smoke it to make Braunschweiger.

Little Mac Burger

A stacked burger on a toasted sesame bun with mac sauce, lettuce, onion, pickles, and a burger patty.

New England Soy Curl Pot Roast

Classic New England–style pot roast flavors made plant-based with pressure-cooked soy curls in a savory, creamy gravy.

Test Kitchen

Old-Fashioned Hamburg

Lightly seasoned, beef-style hamburger mixture.

Test Kitchen

Smokehouse Ham Soy Curls

Juicy, flavor-filled, wood-smoked ham-style soy curls.

Soy Curl Barbacoa

Rich, smoky soy curl barbacoa with dried chiles and lime.

Soy Curl Turkey Cutlets

Dense, herb-forward soy curl cutlets with crisp rice paper skin.

A rich, spiced plant-based pate honoring the Quebecois and Franco-American classic.

Test Kitchen

POTATOES

Deviled Potato Salad

Creamy potato salad with mustard, sweet relish, and a lightly deviled flavor.

Test Kitchen

SAUCES & GRAVIES

A quick, no-fuss pizza sauce.

Creamy, tangy tzatziki with cashews and soymilk, finished with grated cucumber and dill.

SOUPS

Chunky Tomato Soup

Chunky, creamy tomato soup with classic canned-soup comfort.

Simple, creamy, nourishing rice porridge that works just as well for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Creamy Cauliflower & Celery Soup

A light but hearty soup of creamy cauliflower and cashews with chunks of celery plus herbs and lemon, finished with freshly cracked black pepper.

Potato Vegetable Chowder

Classic New England–style chowder with vegetables, beans, and creamy cashew base.

Radish Leaf Velouté

A smooth, savory soup highlighting tender radish greens and simple vegetables.

SPICES & SEASONINGS

VEGETABLES

Maple-Mustard Cauliflower Roast

Whole roasted cauliflower glazed with maple and mustard.

Kale, mushrooms, and garlic, quick dry-sauteed with no added seasoning.