101 Cookbooks is a vibrant food blog by Heidi Swanson that emphasizes healthy, whole-food recipes. With a focus on vegetarian and often vegan dishes, Heidi brings simplicity and nourishment to everyday cooking. Celebrating over two decades online, the blog began as a way to delve into her vast cookbook collection and has evolved into a valuable resource for delicious, plant-based meals. Heidi's approach to cooking is well-regarded for its creativity and practicality, making 101 Cookbooks a beloved destination for culinary enthusiasts looking for nutritious meal ideas.
This cherry tomato tart starts with an all-butter crust spread with a thin swipe of chili crisp, then filled with ricotta folded with deeply roasted scallions and fresh chives. A generous layer blistered cherry tomatoes tops the ricotta, and a final scattering of toasted almonds brings added crunch. Bake this tart, share with friends!
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Iced sesame noodles have become a thing in our house in recent years. Cold noodles plus a creamy sesame sauce and a line up of great toppings equals custom bowls everyone loves!
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A hearty tomato-based soup made with beans, lentils, kale, and a deep mushroom broth. More importantly, it freezes well so you always have a good meal at the ready.
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This green bean salad with peaches can anchor many summer meals. It features caramelized onions, toasted nuts, dates, a jolt of serrano pepper and a unifying oregano-garlic drizzle.
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If you have a bag of oats you want to put to good use, start here. This page shares my favorite oat recipes from 101 Cookbooks over the years. Baked oatmeal, granola, muffins, cookies, pancakes, crackers, breads, crumbles, and bite-sized snacks all represent and show just how diverse and delicious oats can be.
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