Maggie Baird, mother of Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell, is sharing her family's vegan recipes and the stories behind them. Inspired by her past, Baird's recipes include cherished family dishes that have been "veganized" for her children.
Billie Eilish’s Mom Shares Her Family’s Favorite Dish
A staple in their household is Baird's spicy noodles, featured on her Support + Feed website. Founded in 2020, the nonprofit promotes plant-based eating to combat climate change and food insecurity.
Baird describes the spicy noodle dish as a quick and nourishing meal, perfect for gatherings. She enjoys making this dish when friends visit, appreciating its versatility and flavor.
How to Make Maggie Baird’s Spicy Noodle Recipe
The recipe features rice noodles, tofu, broccoli, chili flakes, garlic, olive oil, tamari, and optional sesame oil. A step-by-step guide can be found here.
- Drain tofu and cut into cubes.
- Cook broccoli until tender; set aside.
- Prepare noodles according to package instructions.
- Create chili-garlic oil and mix with noodles.
- Sauté tofu in leftover oil with tamari.
- Combine noodles and tofu; top with broccoli.
- Add scallions and optional sesame ingredients.
Baird mentioned building on these recipes for her upcoming series Climate Kitchen, highlighting her continued passion for plant-based cooking.
