Vegetarian field notes
Plant-led cooking intel for busy home kitchens.
Simmer is a calm, content-heavy blog for cooks who want fresh, vegetable-centric dinners without the scroll fatigue. Every dispatch stays focused on technique, pacing, and how to get satisfying plates on the table fast.
- Seasonal swaps built into every prep brief.
- Balanced texture cues so plates eat as fun as they look.
- Ingredient notes for pantry cooks and market hauls alike.
Newest dispatch
Blanched Beet and Groundnut Sauce
Jan 3, 2026
Layered aromatics, bright acids, and a finish that keeps vegetables center stage.
Open prep briefFresh right now
Seasonal spotlight
Pull a trio of vegetable-driven ideas that lean on pantry staples, vibrant broths, and lively garnishes.
Discovery shelves
Pick a lane and dig in
Each shelf is a mood: switch between cozy bowls, crisp salads, and pantry-led sautés depending on the night.
Slow simmer
Cozy braises & broths
Leverage low heat, root vegetables, and layered miso or tomato bases for weekend-style comfort.
Browse stewsMarket haul
Crunchy salad lab
Use raw fennel, citrus, toasted seeds, and quick-pickled alliums for salads that eat like mains.
Build a saladWeeknight flame
Sauté & sear club
Fast pans, smoky brassicas, and glossy sauces that hug tofu, tempeh, and seasonal legumes.
See sautésLatest vegetarian dispatches
Recent uploads
Skimmable briefs spell out mise en place, pacing, and finishing salts so you can cook without tab overload.
Pantry moodboard
Vegetable staples we reach for
Stock the shelf once and riff all week—these are the textures and flavors that keep vegetarian plates exciting.
Studio log
Notebook-style recaps land twice a week.
No pop-ups, no fluff—just a tidy breakdown of what we’re cooking, the vegetables we’re testing, and how to remix leftovers.
Read about the process