Served at a luncheon for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, coronation chicken, or “Poulet Reine Elizabeth” as it was written on the official menu, is a dish of cold chicken coated in a creamy curry sauce. This is my textural vegan take, with cauliflower and chickpeas regally stepping in for the chicken. While classic recipes typically feature cream and mayonnaise in the sauce, I’ve lightened things up with coconut yogurt, which adds sweetness and a tropical tang that pairs well with the curry flavor. Greek yogurt works nicely, too, delivering more sour notes. Dried fruit is a common addition to “coronation-style” dishes, with some recipes calling for dried apricots or raisins; I’ve opted for the former (though you can use either), along with optional mango chutney for liveliness and subtle spice. This salad tastes even better the next day, so feel free to prep ahead; I recommend using leftovers to make a sandwich.
I think there's something so enjoyable about eating this way, whether for dinner, snacking, or sharing plates. While I love more traditional nachos, I tend to lean more to this flavor proflle, which means it's essentially all my favorite snacking foods on one giant plate. It looks like a lot of ingredients, but please forge ahead as you're mostly piling a ton of delicious ingredients on top of each other. Pita chips can be made one of two ways: Either peel apart the two layers of the pita for thinner chips, or keep them as is for thicker ones. Here we're going for thicker chips that can hold up to the toppings.
This is our spin on a classic American tuna salad. It can be enjoyed plain, with crackers, on a sandwich, or over a bed of crisp lettuce as a salad.
If you like falafel (fried chickpea patties usually sandwiched in a pita pocket), you’ll love this healthier baked twist on that theme. The flavor profile of the fish cakes, like falafel, comes from a tasty puree of chickpeas, lemon, and spices. Adding mackerel gives a healthy seaside twist to this fusion sandwich.