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Spinach Soup with Basil and Dill

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Spinach Soup with Basil and Dill -- Epicurean VeganThis is a delicious and very flavorful soup from Color Me Vegan. I’m not typically a big fan of dill, but it tastes great combined with the basil and spinach. It’s also very simple to make. Even during the summer, I think this soup would be ideal to make because of the abundance of fresh herbs.

INGREDIENTS:
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 med onions, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
6 C vegetable broth
1 tsp salt
1-1/2 fresh spinach, chopped
1/2 C fresh dill
8 fresh basil leaves, minced
1/2 C nondairy milk
1-3 Tbs agave
Juice from 1 lemon
Black pepper
Optional: vegan sour cream

DIRECTIONS:
In a large soup pot, combine the onions, potatoes, garlic, broth, and salt and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Spinach Soup with Basil and Dill -- Epicurean Vegan

In a food processor or blender, puree the soup with the spinach, dill, and basil. I had to do this in two batches. Blend until smooth. Return it to the soup pot and add the milk, agave, and 1/2 the lemon (add more if needed).

Spinach Soup with Basil and Dill -- Epicurean Vegan

Warm the soup up, but don’t bring it to a boil. Season with salt and pepper and serve with a dollop of sour cream on top! Enjoy!

Spinach Soup with Basil and Dill
 
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This is a delicious and very flavorful soup from Color Me Vegan. I'm not typically a big fan of dill, but it tastes great combined with the basil and spinach. It's also very simple to make. Even during the summer, I think this soup would be ideal to make because of the abundance of fresh herbs.
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Ingredients
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 med onions, chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 C vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1-1/2 fresh spinach, chopped
  • ½ C fresh dill
  • 8 fresh basil leaves, minced
  • ½ C nondairy milk
  • 1-3 Tbs agave
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • Black pepper
  • Optional: vegan sour cream
Directions
  1. In a large soup pot, combine the onions, potatoes, garlic, broth, and salt and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  2. In a food processor or blender, puree the soup with the spinach, dill, and basil. I had to do this in two batches. Blend until smooth. Return it to the soup pot and add the milk, agave, and ½ the lemon (add more if needed).
  3. Warm the soup up, but don't bring it to a boil. Season with salt and pepper and serve with a dollop of sour cream on top! Enjoy!

 

Potato-Celery Soup

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Potato-Celery Soup -- Epicurean VeganThis FANTASTIC soup comes from Izzy over at Crash Test Vegetarian. We LOVED this soup–so easy to make and absolutely delicious. The only thing I changed was use almond milk instead of soy and added 1 tablespoon on chopped fresh rosemary. Get the recipe and visit Izzy–she has a great blog with lots of yummy recipes! Thanks, Izzy!

Potato and Chard Casserole

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Potato and Chard Casserole -- Epicurean VeganI suppose you could also call this a “gratin” or scalloped potatoes; basically the same thing. You can easily make this a gluten-free dish by using rice flour and using ground up gluten-free crackers instead of bread crumbs. This has a little bit of prep work, so enlisting some help wouldn’t be a bad idea. If you have a 13-year-old lying around, it’s a fine opportunity to teach him/her how to peel and slice potatoes. Speaking of potatoes . . . this is probably a good time to remind folks that these root veggies are on the “Dirty Dozen” list, in fact, all root vegetables (carrots, turnips, etc) are. Because conventionally grown potatoes are sprayed with pesticides up to 5 times throughout the growing season, it is highly encouraged you only eat organic potatoes. The pesticides also seep into the soil where these starchy (and absorbent) veggies grow—another good reason to stick to organic!

INGREDIENTS:
7 russet potatoes, peeled and sliced thin
1 large bunch of chard, stem and veins removed, then chopped
6 green onion, sliced
3 Tbs vegetable broth
2 Tbs flour
1-1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
1/4 tsp black pepper
Dash or two of nutmeg
1/4 tsp dry mustard
1-1/2 C almond milk
3/4 C vegan mozzarella shreds
2 slices of bread
2 Tbs vegan margarine

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 350. Puree the two slices of bread and vegan margarine in the food processor; set aside. (This is a great way to use those heels of the loaf that no one seems to like). In a large bowl, combine the potatoes and green onion. Make sure the potato slices are well separated, otherwise they’ll take forever to bake.

Meanwhile, steam the chard for about 5-7 minutes. You don’t want it too soft–just a little tender. Mix it in with potatoes and green onion. 

In a medium saucepan, bring the broth to a boil. Whisk in the flour, seasoning, pepper, nutmeg, and dry mustard. Whisk in the almond milk and bring to a boil. Stir constantly until it begins to thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1/4 C of the cheese.

Pour the sauce over the veggies and mix well. Transfer to a 9″x13″ baking pan.

Top with the remaining cheese and the bread crumbs you made from the bread slices.

Cover and bake for 40-45 minutes. Test the potatoes for doneness with a fork. Bake uncovered another 5 minutes.

Enjoy!

Potato and Chard Casserole
 
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I suppose you could also call this a "gratin" or scalloped potatoes; basically the same thing. You can easily make this a gluten-free dish by using rice flour and using ground up gluten-free crackers instead of bread crumbs. This has a little bit of prep work, so enlisting some help wouldn't be a bad idea. If you have a 13-year-old lying around, it's a fine opportunity to teach him/her how to peel and slice potatoes. Speaking of potatoes . . . this is probably a good time to remind folks that these root veggies are on the "Dirty Dozen" list, in fact, all root vegetables (carrots, turnips, etc) are. Because conventionally grown potatoes are sprayed with pesticides up to 5 times throughout the growing season, it is highly encouraged you only eat organic potatoes. The pesticides also seep into the soil where these starchy (and absorbent) veggies grow---another good reason to stick to organic!
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Ingredients
  • 7 russet potatoes, peeled and sliced thin
  • 1 large bunch of chard, stem and veins removed, then chopped
  • 6 green onion, sliced
  • 3 Tbs vegetable broth
  • 2 Tbs flour
  • 1-1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Dash or two of nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp dry mustard
  • 1-1/2 C almond milk
  • ¾ C vegan mozzarella shreds
  • 2 slices of bread
  • 2 Tbs vegan margarine
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350. Puree the two slices of bread and vegan margarine in the food processor; set aside. (This is a great way to use those heels of the loaf that no one seems to like). In a large bowl, combine the potatoes and green onion. Make sure the potato slices are well separated, otherwise they'll take forever to bake.
  2. Meanwhile, steam the chard for about 5-7 minutes. You don't want it too soft--just a little tender. Mix it in with potatoes and green onion.
  3. In a medium saucepan, bring the broth to a boil. Whisk in the flour, seasoning, pepper, nutmeg, and dry mustard. Whisk in the almond milk and bring to a boil. Stir constantly until it begins to thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in ¼ C of the cheese.
  4. Pour the sauce over the veggies and mix well. Transfer to a 9"x13" baking pan.
  5. Top with the remaining cheese and the bread crumbs you made from the bread slices.
  6. Cover and bake for 40-45 minutes. Test the potatoes for doneness with a fork. Bake uncovered another 5 minutes. Enjoy!

Potato, White Bean & Kale Soup

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Potato, White Bean and Kale Soup -- Epicurean VeganWe received about 10″ of snow yesterday. The day before was up in the ’70s. That’s Colorado for you. And I am not a fan of Old Man Winter, but I do love to make soups, which are a staple during these cold, snowy months. This soup not only warms you up, but it’ll heal what ails you. Kale is a powerful veggie. It’s packed full of antioxidants which are essential in fighting chronic illnesses including heart disease and cancer. It works as an anti-inflammatory, helping those who suffer from joint pain to fibromyalgia. Loaded with calcium, vitamin C, Vitamin B6, folic acid, and potassium, kale is one of the best weapons against a cold. Let’s not forget the power of mushrooms, too, which are rich in potassium, riboflavin, niacin (B3), and selenium. Mushrooms have been shown to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, as well as breast and prostate cancers. They’re your immune system’s best friend. So load this soup up with lots of kale and mushrooms—your body with thank you.

INGREDIENTS:
1-2 Tbs olive oil
1 Tbs garlic, minced
2 large leeks, chopped
1 large bunch of kale, stems removed and discarded, leaves chopped
2 russet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 C mushrooms, sliced
1 15-oz can Great Northern Beans
2 carrots, peeled and chopped small
8 C low-sodium vegetable stock
1 sprig rosemary
A dash or two of cayenne
Salt and pepper

We brought the rosemary inside just in time. The basil, however . . .

 . . . has seen better days. My neighbor suggested cutting it down and placing it in our sunroom. Operation Save Basil has commenced.

DIRECTIONS:
I recommend having all of the ingredients chopped and ready to go before you start. In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil and garlic. Add the leek and carrots and saute for about 5 minutes, or until the leeks starts to brown. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Add the potatoes, cayenne, and rosemary sprig; cook for 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are softened. Stir in the beans, kale, and mushrooms, and season with salt and pepper. Let simmer another 5-7 minutes, or until the kale is wilted.

Potato, White Bean and Kale Soup -- Epicurean Vegan

Remove and discard the rosemary sprig and enjoy!

Potato, White Bean & Kale Soup
 
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We received about 10" of snow yesterday. The day before was up in the '70s. That's Colorado for you. And I am not a fan of Old Man Winter, but I do love to make soups, which are a staple during these cold, snowy months. This soup not only warms you up, but it'll heal what ails you. Kale is a powerful veggie. It's packed full of antioxidants which are essential in fighting chronic illnesses including heart disease and cancer. It works as an anti-inflammatory, helping those who suffer from joint pain to fibromyalgia. Loaded with calcium, vitamin C, Vitamin B6, folic acid, and potassium, kale is one of the best weapons against a cold. Let's not forget the power of mushrooms, too, which are rich in potassium, riboflavin, niacin (B3), and selenium. Mushrooms have been shown to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, as well as breast and prostate cancers. They're your immune system's best friend. So load this soup up with lots of kale and mushrooms---your body with thank you.
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Ingredients
  • 1-2 Tbs olive oil
  • 1 Tbs garlic, minced
  • 2 large leeks, chopped
  • 1 large bunch of kale, stems removed and discarded, leaves chopped
  • 2 russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 C mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 15-oz can Great Northern Beans
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped small
  • 8 C low-sodium vegetable stock
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • A dash or two of cayenne
  • Salt and pepper
Directions
  1. I recommend having all of the ingredients chopped and ready to go before you start. In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil and garlic. Add the leek and carrots and saute for about 5 minutes, or until the leeks starts to brown. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Add the potatoes, cayenne, and rosemary sprig; cook for 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are softened. Stir in the beans, kale, and mushrooms, and season with salt and pepper. Let simmer another 5-7 minutes, or until the kale is wilted.
  2. Remove and discard the rosemary sprig and enjoy!

 

Day 3 of Reboot, plus Potato-Spinach Soup

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So the first three days of a reboot are usually the worst. You’re hungry, tired, and usually suffering from headaches. You may even feel like biting someone’s head off. Just remember, feeling lousy is actually a good thing when detoxing—it means your body is expelling toxins (just try to refrain from murdering anyone).

Today’s been a good day. Yesterday . . . not so much. The Husband was ready to force feed me a burrito or two, but I mashed up an avocado with some lime juice and ate it with a handful of jicama. I admire folks who can do the all-juicing fast—I think I’d keel over after two days of it. Luckily, the reboot I’m doing allows me to eat fruits and veggies in addition to the juicing. I am also allowed to use small amounts of oils and spices. My mid-section is noticeably smaller and I’ve dropped two pounds already. No complaints there!

I started the day off with a kale-strawberry-mango smoothie. The reboot does not include nuts, so when I’m fully rebooted, I think some chia seeds would be ideal in this.


Ok, it may not look appetizing, but it is truly my favorite smoothie! Give it a whirl: 5-6 kale leaves, 5 strawberries, 1 mango, and 3/4 cup of water. Blend until smooth. 🙂

After munching on salad mid-morning, for lunch, I needed something with some girth. A warm meal sounded great, too. I remembered my Potato-Leek Soup recipe, but it’s not quite acceptable for the reboot as it is . . . so I gave it a reboot of my own.

The original recipe calls for Earth Balance margarine and milk, so I needed to get creative. I added mushrooms to give it that thick and creamy texture and I also threw in some spinach. I incorporated a sweet potato and used a tablespoon of coconut oil instead of butter. LOVED it! It was exactly was I was needing to fill me up and satisfy my comfort food cravings—all with staying within the reboot guidelines!

INGREDIENTS:
1 Tbs coconut oil
1 large sweet potato
1 tsp garlic, minced
3 medium russet potatoes or 6 small Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
2 large leeks, sliced thin, then halved
2 cups mushrooms, quartered
1-1/2 to 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
5 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
salt and white pepper, to taste
fresh chives

DIRECTIONS:
In a large soup pot, melt the coconut oil and add the garlic. Saute for a minute. Add the leeks and saute 5-7 minutes, or until they soften.

Add the potatoes and broth/water; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes soften.

Working in batches, ladle into a food processor and add some mushrooms and spinach. Puree until smooth-ish. Transfer to a large bowl. Continue to puree the rest of the soup, adding mushrooms and spinach. Season with salt and white pepper and top with some freshly chopped chives. This was out outstanding and I didn’t miss the milk, cheese, or sour cream that the original recipe uses.

Layer, I threw together another tasty smoothie: 4 kale leaves, 1/2 a small cantaloupe, 1 pear (peeled and chopped), and 3/4 C of water.

I snacked on some salad, munched on some jicama and cherries, and for dinner, I had some more of the leftover potato-spinach soup and decaf herbal tea. I have several more recipes geared up for the next few days, so I’ll be bringing those to you soon. All in all, I feel pretty good and its get easier as I go. The key is planning. Be armed with recipes and ingredients. I recommend planning your meals in advance and spending some time chopping vegetables up ahead of time so that it’s a matter of just grabbing them when you need them. Lack of planning can easily derail you from the reboot!

Potato and Kale Enchiladas

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Potato and Kale Enchiladas -- Epicurean VeganIt’s a damn good thing these came out SO DELICIOUS because they were a bit labor-intensive (and that was after I simplified the recipe)! The Husband picked out this recipe from Veganomicon and even though they sounded amazing, after I read the instructions, I put off making these until I knew I’d have plenty of time to devote to them. Finally, last night I cracked open the cookbook and got to work. I made some alterations to simplify the recipe and to cut down on some of the time required to make this. I LOVE the enchilada sauce and frankly, that portion is pretty easy. I would definitely use this sauce recipe for all enchiladas I make, and even lasagna. I will list the original recipe and add my alterations. Overall, I’m so glad I made these—they’re wonderful!

INGREDIENTS:
Enchilada Chile Sauce:
2 Tbs grapeseed oil or olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 large green chilies (such as Anaheim or Italian-style long green peppers), roasted, seeded, peeled and coarsely chopped (Yeah, I used a 7-oz can)
2-3 tsp Ancho chili pepper
1-1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp marjoram or Mexican oregano (epazote) I used regular oregano
1 28-oz can diced tomatoes, roasted preferred
1 tsp sugar
1-1/2 tsp salt
Potato and Kale Filling:
1 lb waxy potatoes (Yukon gold or red) I used russet
1/2 lb kale, washed, trimmed and chopped finely (Use the food processor! It will save you. Plus, I added another 1/2 lb)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 C vegetable broth or water
3 Tbs lime juice
1/4 C toasted pumpkin seeds, chopped coarsely, plus extra for garnish. (First, I had no desire to grab a pan and toast these, especially since I didn’t notice they had to be toasted until it was time to add them. I didn’t bother chopping them, either).
1-1/2 tsp salt, or to taste (Seemed like a lot, so I just did a little)
12-14 corn tortillas (These are my favorite: a cross between a flour and corn tortilla. They roll up beautifully without having to steam them at all first) : La Tortilla Factory Hand Made Style

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 375. Use a 11.5″x7.5″ casserole dish. To save yourself a headache: first, get the kale washed, trimmed and chopped, and peel and dice the potatoes.

Potato and Kale Enchiladas -- Epicurean VeganTo prepare the sauce, saute the onion and oil in a large skillet over medium heat, about 4-7 minutes. Add remaining sauce ingredients, bring to a simmer.

Potato and Kale Enchiladas -- Epicurean VeganRemove from the heat, let cool, then taste it to adjust seasoning, if necessary. Puree in an immersion or regular blender until smooth. (I used the food processor.)

Potato and Kale Enchiladas -- Epicurean VeganTo prepare the filling, boil the potatoes until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and set aside. (This next step, I recommend doing while the potatoes are cooking) Cook the grapeseed oil and minced garlic in a sauce pot (I used the same skillet from the sauce–just washed it out) over medium heat until garlic just begins to brown. Add the kale, sprinkle with some salt and stir often. Partially cover the pot and steam the kale about 4-6 minutes. Then add the potatoes, broth (or water), lime juice, pumpkin seeds, and salt. Mash the potatoes a little bit with a spoon. Cook another 3-4 minutes.

Potato and Kale Enchiladas -- Epicurean VeganTo create these fabulous enchiladas . . . finally. . . the recipe says to ladle some sauce in a shallow dish and a heated griddle. Seriously?! My kitchen already looked like the Swedish Chef had made a 10-course meal in it and adding another pan to my already-crowded workspace just wasn’t going to happen. Plus, the tortillas I used are perfect for rolling—they’re soft enough already that they won’t crack. So if you wish to torture yourself, this is what the original recipe says: Ladle a bit of sauce onto the bottom of the casserole dish (ok, I did do that). Take a corn tortilla, place it on the heated griddle for 30 seconds, flip over and heat until soft and pliable. Drop the tortilla into the sauce and cover it completely with sauce. Place it in the casserole dish and layer it with another heat, sauce-covered tortilla (or use one. Or don’t do it that way at all). Seriously, too messy and labor-intensive. Fill with potato filling and roll up. Ok, I took the easy epicurean vegan way. After adding a layer of sauce on the bottom, I scooped some filling into my already soft and wonderfully pliable tortilla, rolled it up and placed it in the pan. That easy. Continue until the pan is filled.

After reserving about 1-1/2 cups of the sauce, pour the rest over the enchiladas. Now, I can’t imagine enchiladas without cheese, so I sprinkled some Daiya cheese shreds on top.

Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10-15 minutes. Top individual servings with the extra sauce (that you’ve warmed up). You may not recognize your kitchen once these are in the oven, but at least while they bake, you’ll have time to reclaim your space! Enjoy!

Potato and Kale Enchiladas
 
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It's a damn good thing these came out SO DELICIOUS because they were a bit labor-intensive (and that was after I simplified the recipe)! The Husband picked out this recipe from Veganomicon and even though they sounded amazing, after I read the instructions, I put off making these until I knew I'd have plenty of time to devote to them. Finally, last night I cracked open the cookbook and got to work. I made some alterations to simplify the recipe and to cut down on some of the time required to make this. I LOVE the enchilada sauce and frankly, that portion is pretty easy. I would definitely use this sauce recipe for all enchiladas I make, and even lasagna. I will list the original recipe and add my alterations. Overall, I'm so glad I made these---they're wonderful!
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Ingredients
  • Enchilada Chile Sauce:
  • 2 Tbs grapeseed oil or olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 large green chilies (such as Anaheim or Italian-style long green peppers), roasted, seeded, peeled and coarsely chopped (Yeah, I used a 7-oz can)
  • 2-3 tsp Ancho chili pepper
  • 1-1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp marjoram or Mexican oregano (epazote) I used regular oregano
  • 1 28-oz can diced tomatoes, roasted preferred
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1-1/2 tsp salt
  • Potato and Kale Filling:
  • 1 lb waxy potatoes (Yukon gold or red) I used russet
  • ½ lb kale, washed, trimmed and chopped finely (Use the food processor! It will save you. Plus, I added another ½ lb)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ¼ C vegetable broth or water
  • 3 Tbs lime juice
  • ¼ C toasted pumpkin seeds, chopped coarsely, plus extra for garnish. (First, I had no desire to grab a pan and toast these, especially since I didn't notice they had to be toasted until it was time to add them. I didn't bother chopping them, either).
  • 1-1/2 tsp salt, or to taste (Seemed like a lot, so I just did a little)
  • 12-14 corn tortillas (These are my favorite: a cross between a flour and corn tortilla. They roll up beautifully without having to steam them at all first) : La Tortilla Factory Hand Made Style
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 375. Use a 11.5"x7.5" casserole dish. To save yourself a headache: first, get the kale washed, trimmed and chopped, and peel and dice the potatoes.
  2. To prepare the sauce, saute the onion and oil in a large skillet over medium heat, about 4-7 minutes. Add remaining sauce ingredients, bring to a simmer.
  3. Remove from the heat, let cool, then taste it to adjust seasoning, if necessary. Puree in an immersion or regular blender until smooth. (I used the food processor.)
  4. To prepare the filling, boil the potatoes until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and set aside. (This next step, I recommend doing while the potatoes are cooking) Cook the grapeseed oil and minced garlic in a sauce pot (I used the same skillet from the sauce--just washed it out) over medium heat until garlic just begins to brown. Add the kale, sprinkle with some salt and stir often. Partially cover the pot and steam the kale about 4-6 minutes. Then add the potatoes, broth (or water), lime juice, pumpkin seeds, and salt. Mash the potatoes a little bit with a spoon. Cook another 3-4 minutes.
  5. To create these fabulous enchiladas . . . finally. . . the recipe says to ladle some sauce in a shallow dish and a heated griddle. Seriously?! My kitchen already looked like the Swedish Chef had made a 10-course meal in it and adding another pan to my already-crowded workspace just wasn't going to happen. Plus, the tortillas I used are perfect for rolling---they're soft enough already that they won't crack. So if you wish to torture yourself, this is what the original recipe says: Ladle a bit of sauce onto the bottom of the casserole dish (ok, I did do that). Take a corn tortilla, place it on the heated griddle for 30 seconds, flip over and heat until soft and pliable. Drop the tortilla into the sauce and cover it completely with sauce. Place it in the casserole dish and layer it with another heat, sauce-covered tortilla (or use one. Or don't do it that way at all). Seriously, too messy and labor-intensive. Fill with potato filling and roll up. Ok, I took the easy epicurean vegan way. After adding a layer of sauce on the bottom, I scooped some filling into my already soft and wonderfully pliable tortilla, rolled it up and placed it in the pan. That easy.
  6. After reserving about 1-1/2 cups of the sauce, pour the rest over the enchiladas. Now, I can't imagine enchiladas without cheese, so I sprinkled some Daiya cheese shreds on top.Continue until the pan is filled.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10-15 minutes. Top individual servings with the extra sauce (that you've warmed up). You may not recognize your kitchen once these are in the oven, but at least while they bake, you'll have time to reclaim your space! Enjoy!

 

Baked Fries with Sea Salt and Truffle Oil

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Baked Fries with Sea Salt and Truffle Oil -- Epicurean VeganHere I go again with the truffle oil . . . guarantee you’ll love these! Truffle oil on French fries just go together like PB&J. I brought these to a get together and they were gone in minutes! You can peel the potatoes if you’d like, but I’m not fond of the peeling process. If they don’t have to be peeled, you can bet I won’t do it. So it’s up to you.

INGREDIENTS:
6-7 small to medium russet potatoes
Truffle oil
Sea salt

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 425. Scrub and/or peel the potatoes. Cut into fries and place in a bowl. Coat with the truffle oil. I didn’t measure it out—I used just enough to coat the fries, a little over a tablespoon. Sprinkle with salt—again, to taste and enough to coat the fries. I set the bowl aside for about an hour to let them marinate for a bit.

Baked Fries with Sea Salt and Truffle Oil -- Epicurean VeganLine a large baking sheet with foil and lightly spray with cooking spray. After letting the fries sit for a while, the bowl had a lot of liquid from the potatoes. Use a slotted spoons or your hands to layer the fries on the baking sheet. I drizzled a bit more truffle on top and sprinkled a little more salt on them.

Baked Fries with Sea Salt and Truffle Oil -- Epicurean VeganBake for 15-20 minutes, then turn the fries as best  you can. There’s no magic way to do this—just flip and move them around so that they don’t stick to the foil. Bake for another 15-20 minutes. For the last few minutes of baking, I switched to broil and browned them a tiny bit. I think they’re tasty on their own without any sauces, but either way, you’re sure to enjoy this decadent treat!

Baked Fries with Sea Salt and Truffle Oil
 
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Here I go again with the truffle oil . . . guarantee you'll love these! Truffle oil on French fries just go together like PB&J. I brought these to a get together and they were gone in minutes! You can peel the potatoes if you'd like, but I'm not fond of the peeling process. If they don't have to be peeled, you can bet I won't do it. So it's up to you.
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Ingredients
  • 6-7 small to medium russet potatoes
  • Truffle oil
  • Sea salt
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 425. Scrub and/or peel the potatoes. Cut into fries and place in a bowl. Coat with the truffle oil. I didn't measure it out---I used just enough to coat the fries, a little over a tablespoon. Sprinkle with salt---again, to taste and enough to coat the fries. I set the bowl aside for about an hour to let them marinate for a bit.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with foil and lightly spray with cooking spray. After letting the fries sit for a while, the bowl had a lot of liquid from the potatoes. Use a slotted spoons or your hands to layer the fries on the baking sheet. I drizzled a bit more truffle on top and sprinkled a little more salt on them.
  3. Bake for 15-20 minutes, then turn the fries as best you can. There's no magic way to do this---just flip and move them around so that they don't stick to the foil. Bake for another 15-20 minutes. For the last few minutes of baking, I switched to broil and browned them a tiny bit. I think they're tasty on their own without any sauces, but either way, you're sure to enjoy this decadent treat!

 

Herb-Scalloped Potatoes

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Herb-Scalloped Potatoes -- Epicurean VeganThe Husband LOVES potatoes and several days of week, he makes hash browns from scratch. But in an effort to reduce fried and sauteed food, he decided to make these baked scalloped potatoes from Veganomicon. They turned out fantastic! The only change we recommend is layering the spices, broth, almond milk, and nutritional yeast instead of just topping the potato slices with them.

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Herb-Scalloped Potatoes -- Epicurean Vegan

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400. Lightly grease a 9×13″ baking dish. Layer the potatoes in the dish, slightly overlapping them. Lay them across the short way first, overlapping a little less than half of each potato slice. In each subsequent row, overlap the potatoes by about 1/4 of each potato slice. (Keep in mind, if you want to layer in the spices, broth, milk, and nutritional yeast, don’t layer all the potato slices at once.)

Herb-Scalloped Potatoes -- Epicurean VeganPour most of the vegetable broth over the potatoes, reserving about 3 tablespoons.

Herb-Scalloped Potatoes -- Epicurean VeganPour the almond milk and drizzle the olive oil over the potatoes, making sure to coat each one. Scatter the garlic over the top then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast all over the potatoes. Slowly drizzle the remaining vegetable broth on top. Sprinkle with remaining tablespoon of nutritional yeast, the herbs, and salt.

Herb-Scalloped Potatoes -- Epicurean VeganLoosely cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes and enjoy!

Herb-Scalloped Potatoes -- Epicurean Vegan

Herb-Scalloped Potatoes
 
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The Husband LOVES potatoes and several days of week, he makes hash browns from scratch. But in an effort to reduce fried and sauteed food, he decided to make these baked scalloped potatoes from Veganomicon. They turned out fantastic! The only change we recommend is layering the spices, broth, almond milk, and nutritional yeast instead of just topping the potato slices with them.
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Ingredients
  • 2 lbs white potatoes (3 average-size) scrubbed, slice into ⅛" thick disks
  • ¾ C vegetable broth
  • ½ C unsweetened soy milk (he used almond milk)
  • 1 Tbs olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbs nutritional yeast or flour (he used nutritional yeast)
  • ½ tsp thyme
  • ½ tsp basil
  • ¼ tsp rosemary
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Several pinches of black pepper
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 400. Lightly grease a 9x13" baking dish. Layer the potatoes in the dish, slightly overlapping them. Lay them across the short way first, overlapping a little less than half of each potato slice. In each subsequent row, overlap the potatoes by about ¼ of each potato slice. (Keep in mind, if you want to layer in the spices, broth, milk, and nutritional yeast, don't layer all the potato slices at once.)
  2. Pour most of the vegetable broth over the potatoes, reserving about 3 tablespoons.
  3. Pour the almond milk and drizzle the olive oil over the potatoes, making sure to coat each one. Scatter the garlic over the top then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast all over the potatoes. Slowly drizzle the remaining vegetable broth on top. Sprinkle with remaining tablespoon of nutritional yeast, the herbs, and salt.
  4. Loosely cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes and enjoy!

Field Roast and Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole

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Field Roast and Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole -- Epicurean VeganYesterday’s nearly 80 degree day turned to a cloudy and soon-to-be rainy day today, so a breakfast casserole seemed quite appropriate for the morning. It didn’t disappoint and has proved to be ideal for a cozy day in. Turn it into a breakfast burrito by wrapping some up in a flour tortilla.

INGREDIENTS:
1 Tbs olive oil
1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced
3 small russet potatoes, diced
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 C mushrooms, chopped
2 Chipotle-flavored Field Roast sausages
1-1/2 C fresh spinach, chopped
1/2 pkg silken tofu
1/3 C nutritional yeast flakes
8-oz vegan pepper jack, or other favorite vegan cheeze, shredded
1/2 C Tofutti sour cream
3/4 C almond milk
1/4 to 1/3 C panko bread crumbs

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350. Lightly spray a 13″x9″ baking pan with cooking spray; set aside. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and add all of the potatoes. Cook, covered, on medium heat for 15 minutes, or until they just begin to soften (stir them often).

Field Roast and Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole -- Epicurean VeganAdd the bell pepper and Field Roast; cook another 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the tofu, cheeze, sour cream, nutritional yeast, and almond milk. Stir in the spinach.

Field Roast and Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole -- Epicurean VeganAdd the mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they begin to soften, 2-3 minutes.

Field Roast and Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole -- Epicurean VeganThen combine the potato mixture to the tofu mixture and stir well to combine. Pour mixture in the pan and top with the panko.

Field Roast and Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole -- Epicurean VeganCover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake another 5 minutes. Let sit a few minutes, then dig in and enjoy!

Field Roast and Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole -- Epicurean Vegan

Field Roast and Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole
 
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Yesterday's nearly 80 degree day turned to a cloudy and soon-to-be rainy day today, so a breakfast casserole seemed quite appropriate for the morning. It didn't disappoint and has proved to be ideal for a cozy day in. Turn it into a breakfast burrito by wrapping some up in a flour tortilla.
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Ingredients
  • 1 Tbs olive oil
  • 1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 3 small russet potatoes, diced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 C mushrooms, chopped
  • 2 Chipotle-flavored Field Roast sausages
  • 1-1/2 C fresh spinach, chopped
  • ½ pkg silken tofu
  • ⅓ C nutritional yeast flakes
  • 8-oz vegan pepper jack, or other favorite vegan cheeze, shredded
  • ½ C Tofutti sour cream
  • ¾ C almond milk
  • ¼ to ⅓ C panko bread crumbs
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350. Lightly spray a 13"x9" baking pan with cooking spray; set aside. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and add all of the potatoes. Cook, covered, on medium heat for 15 minutes, or until they just begin to soften (stir them often).
  2. Add the bell pepper and Field Roast; cook another 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the tofu, cheeze, sour cream, nutritional yeast, and almond milk. Stir in the spinach.
  3. Add the mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they begin to soften, 2-3 minutes.
  4. Then combine the potato mixture to the tofu mixture and stir well to combine. Pour mixture in the pan and top with the panko.
  5. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake another 5 minutes. Let sit a few minutes, then dig in and enjoy!

Cuban Black Bean and Potato Soup

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Cuban Black Bean and Potato Soup -- Epicurean VeganThis comes from the latest issue of Vegetarian Times and was pretty easy to make. I altered a couple of things and it made a comforting, hearty meal.

INGREDIENTS:
1 medium onion, diced (1-1/2 C)
1 small red bell pepper, diced (1 C)
1 small green bell pepper, diced (1 C)
6 cloves garlic, minced
6 C cooked black beans, (I used canned–drained) divided
3 medium potatoes, diced (2-1/2 C)
2 Tbs white wine vinegar
1 Tbs cumin
1 Tbs fresh oregano leaves (I used dried)
1 bay leaf (I left this out)
1/2 tsp salt
Green onions, sliced for a garnish
Optional: vegan cheddar, Tofutti sour cream, salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS:
In a large soup pot, saute the bell peppers, onions and garlic in a bit of water or vegetable broth for 2-3 minutes.

Cuban Black Bean and Potato Soup -- Epicurean VeganTransfer to a blender (or food processor) and blend until smooth.

Cuban Black Bean and Potato Soup -- Epicurean VeganAdd 3 of the 6 cups of black beans, as well as 6-7 cups of water. I think a low-sodium vegetable broth would be great, too.  Puree until the mixture resembles a thick soup. I didn’t have enough room in my food processor for all of this, so I pureed what I could, transferred half the mixture back to the soup pot, then pureed the rest with the rest of the water. Transfer to the soup pot and add the rest of the beans, potatoes, vinegar and seasonings. Bring to a simmer; reduce to medium-low heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Garnish each serving with green onions and/or other optional ingredients. Enjoy!

Cuban Black Bean and Potato Soup -- Epicurean Vegan

Cuban Black Bean and Potato Soup
 
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This comes from the latest issue of Vegetarian Times and was pretty easy to make. I altered a couple of things and it made a comforting, hearty meal.
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Ingredients
  • 1 medium onion, diced (1-1/2 C)
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced (1 C)
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced (1 C)
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 C cooked black beans, (I used canned--drained) divided
  • 3 medium potatoes, diced (2-1/2 C)
  • 2 Tbs white wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbs cumin
  • 1 Tbs fresh oregano leaves (I used dried)
  • 1 bay leaf (I left this out)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Green onions, sliced for a garnish
  • Optional: vegan cheddar, Tofutti sour cream, salt and pepper
Directions
  1. In a large soup pot, saute the bell peppers, onions and garlic in a bit of water or vegetable broth for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Transfer to a blender (or food processor) and blend until smooth.
  3. Add 3 of the 6 cups of black beans, as well as 6-7 cups of water. I think a low-sodium vegetable broth would be great, too. Puree until the mixture resembles a thick soup. I didn't have enough room in my food processor for all of this, so I pureed what I could, transferred half the mixture back to the soup pot, then pureed the rest with the rest of the water. Transfer to the soup pot and add the rest of the beans, potatoes, vinegar and seasonings. Bring to a simmer; reduce to medium-low heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Garnish each serving with green onions and/or other optional ingredients. Enjoy!

 

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