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Sugar-Glazed Zucchini Bread

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Sugar-Glazed Zucchini Bread -- Epicurean Vegan

Ah . . . Fall, the changing of the leaves, and the smell of baking zucchini bread. Not bad for a Friday afternoon. Then of course, eating the sugar-crusted bread! This is a very easy bread to throw together and great for sharing!

INGREDIENTS:
6 Tbs flax meal
1/2 C warm water
4 C zucchini, grated and squeezed of all liquid (2 to 2-1/2 medium zucchinis)
2 C brown sugar
1/2 C applesauce
1/4 C oil
1 tsp vanilla
1/8 C almond milk
3 C regular flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 Tbs baking powder
1 Tbs cinnamon
2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp salt
Glaze:
1 Tbs Earth Balance margarine, melted
1/4 C brown sugar
3 Tbs almond milk

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350.  In a small bowl whisk together the flax meal and warm water; set aside. Using a mixer, combine the brown sugar, applesauce, oil, vanilla, and almond milk. Add the zucchini and flax meal; mix well. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and combine well. Pour the mixture evenly into two lightly greased loaf pans. Bake for 35-45 minutes. Every oven runs differently, so check often. Once they are a bit browned on top and an inserted toothpick or knife comes out clean from the center . . .

Sugar-Glazed Zucchini Bread -- Epicurean Vegan

Just before this, of course, whip up the glaze.  Whisk together the ingredients and brush the tops of the bread with it. Bake it again for another 7-10 minutes.

Sugar-Glazed Zucchini Bread -- Epicurean VeganLet them cool for 10-15 minutes before removing from the pans. Slice and enjoy!

Sugar-Glazed Zucchini Bread -- Epicurean Vegan

Sugar-Glazed Zucchini Bread
 
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Ingredients
  • 6 Tbs flax meal
  • ½ C warm water
  • 4 C zucchini, grated and squeezed of all liquid (2 to 2-1/2 medium zucchinis)
  • 2 C brown sugar
  • ½ C applesauce
  • ¼ C oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ⅛ C almond milk
  • 3 C regular flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 Tbs baking powder
  • 1 Tbs cinnamon
  • 2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Glaze:
  • 1 Tbs Earth Balance margarine, melted
  • ¼ C brown sugar
  • 3 Tbs almond milk
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. In a small bowl whisk together the flax meal and warm water; set aside.
  3. Using a mixer, combine the brown sugar, applesauce, oil, vanilla, and almond milk. Add the zucchini and flax meal; mix well.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and combine well. Pour the mixture evenly into two lightly greased loaf pans.
  6. Bake for 35-45 minutes. Every oven runs differently, so check often. Once they are a bit browned on top and an inserted toothpick or knife comes out clean from the center
  7. Just before this, of course, whip up the glaze. Whisk together the ingredients and brush the tops of the bread with it.
  8. Bake it again for another 7-10 minutes.
  9. Let them cool for 10-15 minutes before removing from the pans. Slice and enjoy!

Rainy Day Tofu Scramble

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Rainy Day Tofu Scramble -- Epicurean VeganSo Mother Nature has not been happy with us. A couple of weeks ago, we were having extreme heat that schools actually closed down for a day. Now, Denver and Northern Colorado is having extreme rain and flooding. (And we can’t forget about the snowstorm in May!) Fort Collins is shutting down bridges and closing up shop. Other cities, like Lyons are being completely evacuated. Many of the mountain towns have no water, electricity and gas! We’re fortunately doing fine where we’re at, but other neighborhoods in Fort Collins are gearing up for some serious flooding.

flood

This is between Lyons and Estes Park. Image from Estes Park News.

Yikes! I hope everyone stays safe and that this rain gives us a break!

So while we wait it out, might as well eat, right? Here’s a quick, easy, and versatile breakfast that will be ready in minutes.

INGREDIENTS:
1 Tbs olive oil
1 14-oz tub extra firm tofu, drained, pressed and crumbled
6 mushrooms, sliced
1/2 C green onions, sliced
1/2 C black olives
A few dashes of turmeric
A few dashes of cumin
A couple dashes of garlic salt
A couple of dashes of black pepper
1/4 C salsa
1 tomato, diced
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
Daiya cheese shreds
Flour tortillas, optional

DIRECTIONS:
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the mushrooms and green onion and saute over medium, heat for 5 minutes, or until the mushrooms cook down a little. Add the turmeric, cumin, garlic salt, and pepper. Next, add the tofu and black olives and saute 5 minutes, then stir in the salsa. Cook for a few minutes until everything is hot. Serve either in a bowl, or tortilla along with some Daiya, tomatoes, and avocado. Enjoy!

Rainy Day Tofu Scramble
 
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Serves: 3
Ingredients
  • 1 Tbs olive oil
  • 1 14-oz tub extra firm tofu, drained, pressed and crumbled
  • 6 mushrooms, sliced
  • ½ C green onions, sliced
  • ½ C black olives
  • A few dashes of turmeric
  • A few dashes of cumin
  • A couple dashes of garlic salt
  • A couple of dashes of black pepper
  • ¼ C salsa
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
  • Daiya cheese shreds
  • Flour tortillas, optional
Directions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet.
  2. Add the mushrooms and green onion and saute over medium, heat for 5 minutes, or until the mushrooms cook down a little.
  3. Add the turmeric, cumin, garlic salt, and pepper.
  4. Next, add the tofu and black olives and saute 5 minutes, then stir in the salsa.
  5. Cook for a few minutes until everything is hot.
  6. Serve either in a bowl, or tortilla along with some Daiya, tomatoes, and avocado. Enjoy!

Lemon Monkey Bread

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Lemon Monkey Bread -- Epicurean Vegan

I was going to post this recipe tomorrow, but after taking a bite, I think you might want to run out and buy the ingredients for tomorrow’s breakfast. So worthy of veganizing! You may have seen the original recipe on Pinterest . . . it’s definitely making the rounds and now I know why! The original recipe was a bit hard to follow because of the way it’s laid out—lots of really closeup pictures with some directions, then at the bottom of the post is the ingredient list and directions. It also wasn’t clear how long it was going to take to let these puppies rise, but luckily, it was only about 45 minutes. These are little pieces of glaze n’ sugar heaven; like a mini glazed doughnut! And the crunchy sugar topping?! Forgetaboutit! Frickin’ amazing and perfect for a brunch get together (that is, if you want to share)!

INGREDIENTS:
12 Rhodes dinner rolls, thawed, but still cold (I took them out of the freezer and stuck them in the fridge the night before)
Zest from one lemon
1/2 C sugar
3 Tbs Earth Balance, melted + some for greasing the pan
1/2 C powdered sugar
1 Tbs lemon juice

Rhodes Rolls

DIRECTIONS:
Grease (very well) the bottom and sides of a 9×13 baking dish. Cut each roll in half . . .

Lemon Monkey Bread -- Epicurean Vegan

. . . and place flat-side down into the pan.

Lemon Monkey Bread -- Epicurean Vegan

Drizzle with the melted butter . . .

Lemon Monkey Bread -- Epicurean Vegan

In a small bowl, combine the sugar and lemon zest. Sprinkle half of the sugar mixture on the top of the rolls.

Lemon Monkey Bread -- Epicurean Vegan

Cover and let rise for 45 minutes, or until they have doubled in size. (I turned my oven onto the lowest temp: 190. Placed the covered rolls inside and just cracked the oven door. Works beautifully)!

Lemon Monkey Bread -- Epicurean Vegan

Preheat oven to 350. Sprinkle the rest of the sugar on top.

Lemon Monkey Bread -- Epicurean Vegan

The original recipe says to bake them for 20-25 minutes, but mine were ready in about 16-17 minutes. Check often as all ovens run differently. And let me tell you, these smelled SO incredible as they baked!

Lemon Monkey Bread -- Epicurean Vegan

Remove from the pan onto a plate. In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar and lemon juice. Drizzle on top. Thoroughly enjoy!!

Lemon Monkey Bread -- Epicurean Vegan

UPDATE:

I recently made these with cinnamon and sugar . . . YUM!

Cinnamon-Sugar Monkey Bread -- Epicurean Vegan

Prepare them the same as above, but use 1/3 C sugar (I reduced the amount from 1/2 C), 1 Tbs cinnamon, and zest from one orange. This is a quick and easy alternative to cinnamon rolls, especially if you’re short on time. Enjoy!

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I was going to post this recipe tomorrow, but after taking a bite, I think you might want to run out and buy the ingredients for tomorrow's breakfast. So worthy of veganizing! You may have seen the original recipe on Pinterest . . . it's definitely making the rounds and now I know why! The original recipe was a bit hard to follow because of the way it's laid out---lots of really closeup pictures with some directions, then at the bottom of the post is the ingredient list and directions. It also wasn't clear how long it was going to take to let these puppies rise, but luckily, it was only about 45 minutes. These are little pieces of glaze n' sugar heaven; like a mini glazed doughnut! And the crunchy sugar topping?! Forgetaboutit! Frickin' amazing and perfect for a brunch get together (that is, if you want to share)!
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Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 12 Rhodes dinner rolls, thawed, but still cold (I took them out of the freezer and stuck them in the fridge the night before)
  • Zest from one lemon
  • ½ C sugar
  • 3 Tbs Earth Balance, melted + some for greasing the pan
  • ½ C powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbs lemon juice
Directions
  1. Grease (very well) the bottom and sides of a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Cut each roll in half and place flat-side down into the pan.
  3. Drizzle with the melted butter.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the sugar and lemon zest. Sprinkle half of the sugar mixture on the top of the rolls.
  5. Cover and let rise for 45 minutes, or until they have doubled in size. (I turned my oven onto the lowest temp: 190. Placed the covered rolls inside and just cracked the oven door. Works beautifully)!
  6. Preheat oven to 350. Sprinkle the rest of the sugar on top.
  7. The original recipe says to bake them for 20-25 minutes, but mine were ready in about 16-17 minutes. Check often as all ovens run differently.
  8. Remove from the pan onto a plate. In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar and lemon juice. Drizzle on top. Thoroughly enjoy!!

Ricotta-Stuffed French Toast

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Field Roast and Veggie Tacos -- Epicurean VeganGotta love Mother’s Day brunch…I saw this recipe at Olives for Dinner and knew immediately, I had to give it a try. I was intrigued by the soy-free ricotta. I made a few adjustments like using apple cider vinegar instead of coconut vinegar, and I also made the ricotta the morning of instead of the night before. These turned out delicious! And the salted butterscotch sauce was a fantastic touch!

INGREDIENTS:
1 loaf of French bread
Ricotta cheese:
1 can full-fat coconut milk
1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
5 tsp agar flakes
For the batter:
1 C almond milk
1 C canned coconut milk
3 Tbs garbanzo flour
2 tsp egg replacer powder
Sauce:
1/2 C brown sugar
2 Tbs almond milk
2 Tbs coconut oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp xanthan gum
Toasted pecans and walnuts to top

DIRECTIONS:
I was supposed to make the ricotta the night before and let it chill, but I did’t get to it, so I improvised. I threw it in the freezer to let it set up, which it did quite quickly. So…in a saucepan, whisk together all of the ricotta ingredients. Stir over medium heat until the agar flakes dissolve completely, for about 20 minutes. The agar still hadn’t dissolved after 30 minutes, so taking the advice from Olives, I poured the mixture through a fine mesh strainer.

Ricotta-Stuffed French Toast -- Epicurean Vegan

I was really surprised at how much agar was still left. Not sure what happened there . . .anyway, transfer to a covered dish and chill. It set up within 15 minutes in the freezer, so I placed it in the fridge until I was ready to use it. The bread, however, I did leave out overnight after I sliced it into 1″ slices. Doing so will toughen the bread up for battering. Cut each slice about 3/4 of the way down, but not all the way through.

Ricotta-Stuffed French Toast -- Epicurean Vegan

Once the filling has set up, stir it up with a spoon or fork.

Ricotta-Stuffed French Toast -- Epicurean Vegan

Next, combine the batter ingredients in a large shallow dish/bowl.

Ricotta-Stuffed French Toast -- Epicurean Vegan

In a small saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients and cook over a low to medium heat, whisking often to prevent burning. (I suggest growing an extra set of hands, because you’ll need them, or better yet, enlist some help). It will only take a few minutes for the sauce to thicken. I may have cooked it a bit too long because it was very chutney-like. It was still good nonetheless.

Ricotta-Stuffed French Toast -- Epicurean Vegan

Spray a skillet or flat griddle with cooking spray and heat to medium. Dunk each slice of toast to thoroughly coat it. The original recipe says to let these sit in the batter for 20 minutes, but I was short on time, so it was dunk n’ cook…

Ricotta-Stuffed French Toast -- Epicurean Vegan

Cook about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown, but check periodically. Serve with some Earth Balance, toasted nuts, and the salted butterscotch sauce. Brunch was complete with some fruit, home potatoes, and mimosas, of course!

Ricotta-Stuffed French Toast
 
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Gotta love Mother's Day brunch...I saw this recipe at Olives for Dinner and knew immediately, I had to give it a try. I was intrigued by the soy-free ricotta. I made a few adjustments like using apple cider vinegar instead of coconut vinegar, and I also made the ricotta the morning of instead of the night before. These turned out delicious! And the salted butterscotch sauce was a fantastic touch!
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Ingredients
  • 1 loaf of French bread
  • Ricotta cheese:
  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk
  • ½ tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 5 tsp agar flakes
  • For the batter:
  • 1 C almond milk
  • 1 C canned coconut milk
  • 3 Tbs garbanzo flour
  • 2 tsp egg replacer powder
  • Sauce:
  • ½ C brown sugar
  • 2 Tbs almond milk
  • 2 Tbs coconut oil
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp xanthan gum
  • Toasted pecans and walnuts to top
Directions
  1. I was supposed to make the ricotta the night before and let it chill, but I did't get to it, so I improvised. I threw it in the freezer to let it set up, which it did quite quickly. So...in a saucepan, whisk together all of the ricotta ingredients. Stir over medium heat until the agar flakes dissolve completely, for about 20 minutes. The agar still hadn't dissolved after 30 minutes, so taking the advice from Olives, I poured the mixture through a fine mesh strainer.
  2. I was really surprised at how much agar was still left. Not sure what happened there . . .anyway, transfer to a covered dish and chill. It set up within 15 minutes in the freezer, so I placed it in the fridge until I was ready to use it. The bread, however, I did leave out overnight after I sliced it into 1" slices. Doing so will toughen the bread up for battering. Cut each slice about ¾ of the way down, but not all the way through.
  3. Once the filling has set up, stir it up with a spoon or fork.
  4. Next, combine the batter ingredients in a large shallow dish/bowl.
  5. In a small saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients and cook over a low to medium heat, whisking often to prevent burning. (I suggest growing an extra set of hands, because you'll need them, or better yet, enlist some help). It will only take a few minutes for the sauce to thicken. I may have cooked it a bit too long because it was very chutney-like. It was still good nonetheless.
  6. Spray a skillet or flat griddle with cooking spray and heat to medium. Dunk each slice of toast to thoroughly coat it. The original recipe says to let these sit in the batter for 20 minutes, but I was short on time, so it was dunk n' cook.
  7. Cook about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown, but check periodically. Serve with some Earth Balance, toasted nuts, and the salted butterscotch sauce. Brunch was complete with some fruit, home potatoes, and mimosas, of course! Enjoy!

Chard and Field Roast Skillet

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Chard and Field Roast Skillet -- Epicurean VeganI really love a warm breakfast of veggies. I used two Chipotle-flavored Field Roast sausages, but I think just one would have been enough. You can also choose one of their other varieties. I like that spicy kick of the chipotle ones. This can be enjoyed on it’s own, or wrapped in a tortilla.

INGREDIENTS:
1 medium potato, peeled and diced small
4 large Swiss chard leaves, (stems discarded), chopped
1 C mushrooms, diced
1-2 Field Roast sausages, crumbled
3 green onions, sliced
Salt and pepper
Olive oil

DIRECTIONS:
In about 2 tsp of olive oil, saute the potatoes over medium heat for about 10-12 minutes, or until they begin to brown and are tender.

Chard and Field Roast Skillet -- Epicurean Vegan

Add the Field Roast and cook another 5 minutes.

Chard and Field Roast Skillet -- Epicurean Vegan

Stir in the chard, mushrooms, and green onions. Slowly stir to let the chard cook down, about 3-4 minutes.

Chard and Field Roast Skillet -- Epicurean Vegan

Enjoy!

Chard and Field Roast Skillet
 
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I really love a warm breakfast of veggies. I used two Chipotle-flavored Field Roast sausages, but I think just one would have been enough. You can also choose one of their other varieties. I like that spicy kick of the chipotle ones. This can be enjoyed on it's own, or wrapped in a tortilla.
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Ingredients
  • 1 medium potato, peeled and diced small
  • 4 large Swiss chard leaves, (stems discarded), chopped
  • 1 C mushrooms, diced
  • 1-2 Field Roast sausages, crumbled
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • Salt and pepper
  • Olive oil
Directions
  1. In about 2 tsp of olive oil, saute the potatoes over medium heat for about 10-12 minutes, or until they begin to brown and are tender.
  2. Add the Field Roast and cook another 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the chard, mushrooms, and green onions. Slowly stir to let the chard cook down, about 3-4 minutes. Enjoy!

Lemony Quinoa-Almond Granola

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Lemony Quinoa-Almond Granola -- Epicurean VeganOkay, yes, this is from Big Vegan again. And no, I won’t be posting every single recipe from this fabulous cookbook. I just saw this and had to make it. I’ve been needing to get more creative with breakfast and this recipe jumped out at me. I made it last night so breakfast would be a snap this morning. It has a bit more oil and sugar than my granola recipe so I won’t be replacing it with it, but it’s certainly a nice change! The only thing I might add next time is some chopped coconut flakes, otherwise, it was perfect with some soy yogurt and fruit.

INGREDIENTS:
3 C rolled oats
2 C quinoa flakes (look in the cereal aisle)
1/2 C whole wheat flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1-1/2 C all-fruit lemon concentrate, thawed
1/2 C brown sugar
1/2 C vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
1 C almonds, chopped
1 C apricots, chopped

Lemony Quinoa-Almond Granola -- Epicurean Vegan

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 300. In a large bowl, combine the oats, quinoa flakes, flour, cinnamon, and salt. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the lemonade, sugar, oil, and extracts. Pour into the dry ingredients and using your hands, combine thoroughly. Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb the liquid.

Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Since I don’t have rimmed baking sheets, I used foil to create small sides on the pan. Spread the granola on the baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, turning it over with a metal spatula every 15 minutes.

Lemony Quinoa-Almond Granola -- Epicurean Vegan

I added another 5 minutes to the last 15. Ovens temps vary, so check often.

Lemony Quinoa-Almond Granola -- Epicurean Vegan

Let the pan and granola cool on a rack, then stir in the apricots. Stored in a ziplock or airtight container, the granola will last for 2 weeks at room temperature. Enjoy!

Lemony Quinoa-Almond Granola
 
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Okay, yes, this is from Big Vegan again. And no, I won't be posting every single recipe from this fabulous cookbook. I just saw this and had to make it. I've been needing to get more creative with breakfast and this recipe jumped out at me. I made it last night so breakfast would be a snap this morning. It has a bit more oil and sugar than my granola recipe so I won't be replacing it with it, but it's certainly a nice change! The only thing I might add next time is some chopped coconut flakes, otherwise, it was perfect with some soy yogurt and fruit.
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Ingredients
  • 3 C rolled oats
  • 2 C quinoa flakes (look in the cereal aisle)
  • ½ C whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1-1/2 C all-fruit lemon concentrate, thawed
  • ½ C brown sugar
  • ½ C vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp almond extract
  • 1 C almonds, chopped
  • 1 C apricots, chopped
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 300. In a large bowl, combine the oats, quinoa flakes, flour, cinnamon, and salt. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the lemonade, sugar, oil, and extracts. Pour into the dry ingredients and using your hands, combine thoroughly. Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb the liquid.
  2. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Since I don't have rimmed baking sheets, I used foil to create small sides on the pan. Spread the granola on the baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, turning it over with a metal spatula every 15 minutes.
  3. I added another 5 minutes to the last 15. Ovens temps vary, so check often.
  4. Let the pan and granola cool on a rack, then stir in the apricots. Stored in a ziplock or airtight container, the granola will last for 2 weeks at room temperature. Enjoy!

 

Zucchini and Kale Breakfast Frittata

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Zucchini and Kale Breakfast Frittata -- Epicurean VeganI haven’t made a breakfast frittata/casserole in a while and I was craving one. Plus, I had veggies that needed to get eaten before they went beyond the  point of recognition. Loaded with some of my favorite veggies,  I could have eaten the entire pan.

INGREDIENTS:
1 Field Roast sausage, Italian-style, thawed and crumbled
4 green onions, sliced
3-4 C torn kale (I used a red boar kale)
1 small zucchini, sliced thin
6-8 mushrooms, sliced
1 C crackers
1/3 C vegan cheddar shreds
1 small tomato, diced
1 Tbs olive oil
1 tsp garlic, minced

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and garlic. Add the Field Roast, zucchini, and green onion. Cook until the zucchini begins to soften, 3-4 minutes.

Zucchini and Kale Breakfast Frittata -- Epicurean Vegan

Add the mushrooms and kale; cook another few minutes, or until the kale begins to wilt. Because kale is a heartier green, it doesn’t cook down as fast as spinach or chard. Crumble the crackers into the bottom of a pie plate and sprinkle half the cheese on top.

Zucchini and Kale Breakfast Frittata -- Epicurean Vegan

Pour the veggie mix into the pie plate.

Zucchini and Kale Breakfast Frittata -- Epicurean Vegan

Top with remaining cheese and the diced tomatoes.

Zucchini and Kale Breakfast Frittata -- Epicurean Vegan

Cover with foil and bake for 12-15 minutes. If you want crispier kale, cook uncovered. Enjoy!

Zucchini and Kale Breakfast Frittata -- Epicurean Vegan

Zucchini and Kale Breakfast Frittata
 
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I haven't made a breakfast frittata/casserole in a while and I was craving one. Plus, I had veggies that needed to get eaten before they went beyond the point of recognition. Loaded with some of my favorite veggies, I could have eaten the entire pan.
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Ingredients
  • 1 Field Roast sausage, Italian-style, thawed and crumbled
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 3-4 C torn kale (I used a red boar kale)
  • 1 small zucchini, sliced thin
  • 6-8 mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 C crackers
  • ⅓ C vegan cheddar shreds
  • 1 small tomato, diced
  • 1 Tbs olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and garlic. Add the Field Roast, zucchini, and green onion. Cook until the zucchini begins to soften, 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the mushrooms and kale; cook another few minutes, or until the kale begins to wilt. Because kale is a heartier green, it doesn't cook down as fast as spinach or chard. Crumble the crackers into the bottom of a pie plate and sprinkle half the cheese on top.
  3. Pour the veggie mix into the pie plate.
  4. Top with remaining cheese and the diced tomatoes.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 12-15 minutes. If you want crispier kale, cook uncovered. Enjoy!

Give thanks . . . for vegan cinnamon rolls

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Ok, well, there’s so much more I’m thankful for: my family, my health, my friends, my house, and  . . . after this morning’s, brunch . . . our treadmill.

It was just the three of us today and so The Husband made his favorite Hash Brown Casserole and I made vegan cinnamon rolls—recipe from Mike and Dan at The Gay Vegans. What a FABULOUS recipe!! I got a lovely baker’s dozen and they were so simple to make and absolutely delicious. This will be my go-to cinnamon roll recipe for future brunches to come.

Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

I’m so thankful for all of my readers and I wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving!

Vegan French Toast

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Vegan French Toast -- Epicurean VeganRecently, I’ve discovered The Vegan Zombie, and as you can imagine it’s been a hit with the Seventh Grader. Where else can you watch a YouTube zombie movie and get a great recipe at the same time? (You can also forgo the movie and jump to the recipe portion). They even have a kid-friendly version of certain zombie videos. So over the weekend, the kid and I made this French Toast courtesy of these zombie fighting vegans.

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup soy milk (I used almond milk)
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup confectioners sugar
1 tbsp corn starch (I used arrowroot)
2 tbsp maple syrup or agave nectar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
pinch of salt
1 loaf of French bread, sliced

DIRECTIONS:
Using a whisk, combine all the ingredients (except the bread, of course) in a small bowl. Dip the bread slices in the mixture and coat well.

Vegan French Toast -- Epicurean Vegan

Place in a hot large skillet coated with cooking spray. Brown each side, about 3 minutes per side.

Vegan French Toast -- Epicurean Vegan

Top with some vegan margarine and syrup. Enjoy (zombie-free, hopefully).

Vegan French Toast
 
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Recently, I've discovered The Vegan Zombie, and as you can imagine it's been a hit with the Seventh Grader. Where else can you watch a YouTube zombie movie and get a great recipe at the same time? (You can also forgo the movie and jump to the recipe portion). They even have a kid-friendly version of certain zombie videos. So over the weekend, the kid and I made this French Toast courtesy of these zombie fighting
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup soy milk (I used almond milk)
  • ¼ cup flour
  • ¼ cup confectioners sugar
  • 1 tbsp corn starch (I used arrowroot)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or agave nectar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 loaf of French bread, sliced
Directions
  1. Using a whisk, combine all the ingredients (except the bread, of course) in a small bowl. Dip the bread slices in the mixture and coat well.
  2. Place in a hot large skillet coated with cooking spray. Brown each side, about 3 minutes per side.
  3. Top with some vegan margarine and syrup. Enjoy (zombie-free, hopefully).

Vegan Mushroom-Onion Quiche

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Vegan Mushroom-Onion Quiche -- Epicurean VeganYes, you can make a quiche without eggs. Which also means it comes without cholesterol and bird embryos. Ok, I won’t get all crazy-vegan on my non-vegan readers . . . 🙂 But have you seen Forks Over Knives yet? We watched it last night. Please watch it—I guarantee you will come away from it wanting to make positive changes in yours and your kids’ diet.

So onto the quiche . . . I got the recipe from The Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook. This is so simple to make and tastes rich and creamy. You can also use regular firm tofu for a more scrambly-egg texture–just don’t blend as smooth.  The cookbook offers several variations such as adding spinach, broccoli, or vegetarian bacon bits. I went with the mushroom quiche.

INGREDIENTS:
1 prepared 10″ pie crust
3 C (2 12-oz pkgs) firm silken tofu, mashed
3/4 C plain non-dairy milk (I used almond milk)
1/2 C flour (any kind; I used brown rice flour)
1/4 C nutritional yeast
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/8 tsp white pepper
1 Tbs olive or organic canola or safflower oil (I used olive oil)
1-1/2 C finely chopped onions
2 C sliced mushrooms

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400. Bake the pie crust for 10-12 minutes; let cool. (Mine was done at 8 minutes, so check often). Reduce oven temperature to 350.  In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and add the onions; cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they soften. Add the mushrooms and cook another few minutes.

Vegan Mushroom-Onion Quiche -- Epicurean Vegan

In the meantime, combine the tofu, milk, flour, nutritional yeast, salt, nutmeg, turmeric, and pepper in a blender. Blend until completely smooth. You’ll probably need to scrapes the sides once or twice and continuing blending.

Vegan Mushroom-Onion Quiche -- Epicurean Vegan

Pour into a large bowl and stir in the mushrooms and onions. Pour mixture into the prebaked crust. I accidentally picked up a 9″ pie crust, so I poured the extra batter into two ramekins.

Vegan Mushroom-Onion Quiche -- Epicurean Vegan

Remember, make sure you reduce the heat on the oven. Bake for 40-45 minutes. The top will be firm, browned, and slightly puffed up. Remove from oven and let sit for 15 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

Vegan Mushroom-Onion Quiche -- Epicurean Vegan

Vegan Mushroom-Onion Quiche -- Epicurean Vegan

Vegan Mushroom-Onion Quiche
 
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Yes, you can make a quiche without eggs. Which also means it comes without cholesterol and bird embryos. Ok, I won't get all crazy-vegan on my non-vegan readers . . . 🙂 But have you seen Forks Over Knives yet? We watched it last night. Please watch it---I guarantee you will come away from it wanting to make positive changes in yours and your kids' diet. So onto the quiche . . . I got the recipe from The Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook. This is so simple to make and tastes rich and creamy. You can also use regular firm tofu for a more scrambly-egg texture--just don't blend as smooth. The cookbook offers several variations such as adding spinach, broccoli, or vegetarian bacon bits. I went with the mushroom quiche.
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Ingredients
  • 1 prepared 10" pie crust
  • 3 C (2 12-oz pkgs) firm silken tofu, mashed
  • ¾ C plain non-dairy milk (I used almond milk)
  • ½ C flour (any kind; I used brown rice flour)
  • ¼ C nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • ⅛ tsp white pepper
  • 1 Tbs olive or organic canola or safflower oil (I used olive oil)
  • 1-1/2 C finely chopped onions
  • 2 C sliced mushrooms
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 400. Bake the pie crust for 10-12 minutes; let cool. (Mine was done at 8 minutes, so check often). Reduce oven temperature to 350. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and add the onions; cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they soften. Add the mushrooms and cook another few minutes.
  2. In the meantime, combine the tofu, milk, flour, nutritional yeast, salt, nutmeg, turmeric, and pepper in a blender. Blend until completely smooth. You'll probably need to scrapes the sides once or twice and continuing blending.
  3. Pour into a large bowl and stir in the mushrooms and onions. Pour mixture into the prebaked crust. I accidentally picked up a 9" pie crust, so I poured the extra batter into two ramekins.
  4. Remember, make sure you reduce the heat on the oven. Bake for 40-45 minutes. The top will be firm, browned, and slightly puffed up. Remove from oven and let sit for 15 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

 

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