Classic Guacamole
The recipe is actually my sister-in-law’s and perhaps it’s just how most guacs are made, but this recipe is always a hit. The ingredients are kind of approximate–don’t get too heavy-handed with them right away–you can always add more flavor to taste. Keep in mind that most tortilla chips are salted, so I wouldn’t go…
Sauteed Seitan with Mushrooms and Spinach
Oh wow…talk about yummy vegan comfort food! This was so satisfying, delicious and a breeze to make. I used the stir fry style seitan that had a very beefy taste and texture. I served it over mashed potatoes (YUM!!), but you can also use quinoa or rice. INGREDIENTS: 1 Tbs olive oil 2 C seitan,…
Baked Zucchini Fries (and other stuff…)
I really like to experiment with vegetables and spices and see what I can cook up. I had some zucchini in the crisper (which weren’t getting any crisper), so I decided to make fries out of them. I served this with spaghetti and they tasted extra yummy dipped in the spaghetti sauce. INGREDIENTS: 3 medium…
Smoky Miso Tofu Sandwiches
I love sandwiches, but I typically don’t post any unless they are unique and out-of-this-world. This sandwich is just that! The baked tofu slices will keep in the refrigerator for a while for future lunches, snacks, pasta salads, etc. I end up making a batch every couple of weeks. When it comes to sandwiches, anything…
Pecan-Crusted Seitan
This comes from Alicia Silverstone’s cookbook, The Kind Diet and it is wonderful! The chicken-style seitan is perfect for this recipe and I have found that not only is it yummy served over pasta or rice, but try dipping them in marinara sauce or your favorite vegan dressing for a heavy appetizer. INGREDIENTS: Marinade: 3/4…
Easy, Healthy Granola
This is inspired by my mom’s granola recipe, however, she uses 1-14oz can of condensed milk, so I had to come up with an alternative. There are recipes to make a dairy-free condensed milk using soy milk powder and sugar, but it looked like a bit of work, plus I couldn’t find soy milk powder….
Tarragon Pasta with Roasted Asparagus
This is a wonderful take on pasta salads. With the flavor of the roasted asparagus, the baked tofu and shallots, there’s no need for a heavy, rich mayo-sour cream dressing. The lemon juice and cayenne dressing is the perfect accompaniment to the other flavors. I just made a couple of small changes to the recipe…
Szechuan Hot and Sour Soup
Very easy and very delicious! It smelled so good as it simmered. I could easily taste each ingredient such as the toasted sesame oil and cilantro. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 dried cloud ear or shiitake mushrooms, soaked in very hot water to cover, 20 mins (I used the shiitake) 2 C canned or fresh sliced bamboo shoots…
Party Cheese Ball
I can’t tell you how excited I am about this!! You see, my mom has made this incredible cheese ball every Christmas for years now and since I went dairy-free, it is probably one of the foods I miss the most. I finally made a dairy-free version after a couple of attempts and frankly, it’s…
Snickerdoodles
These cookies are not flat and crispy like your typical snickerdoodle, but more like scrumptious little bites–definitely something I love! These were a cinch to make and the aroma of these baking was divine! INGREDIENTS: 1-2/3 C all purpose flour 1/2 tsp nutmeg 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 C butter, at room…
