Recipes…
Browse through our recipes… for vegan inspiration and information. Buen Provecho!!
Tofu Salmon… mmmPretty remarkable texture, taste, and overall experience. Takes a while - but much of it is time spent waiting on the marinade. Other than that, it’s a quick dish. Servings 2Ready In: 15 minsComforting and DeliciousBy Pop Veg Patrick This is a...
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Fab Vegan Biscuits!!
Fab Vegan BiscuitsThese are wonderful... and made using Follow Your Heart "Vegan Egg"... in the recipe, and assembled afterward as a vegan "sausage, egg" and Cheese Biscuit. MmmmmServings 4 Ready In: 15 minsGoodness in a FlashBy Pop Veg Patrick This easy to...
Meatless Balls
Meatless BallsThese came about as inspiration from several other sites and recipes. They are made lower fat and higher nutrition by using the air fryer… and they have no FrankenFood. All in all… huge #Vegan win. Oh, and they are delicious. Servings 4 Ready In: 60...
RANCH low fat, vegan, fabulous.
RANCH… nomnomSo easy. So fast. So good. So low-fat. Servings Lots. Ready In: 15 minsInroduction RANCH… vegan and low fat and fabulous. By: Pop Veg Patrick Ranch is comfort food. And there are some great vegan alternatives, but so many are so heavy with fat and other...
Carrot Not So Tuna
Carrot NotTunaOh my gosh. This is so good. So easy, and so good. And even better after spending a night in the fridge. MMMmmm. Nom Nom. From the amazing Stuff I Eat in Inglewood (LA), California. Servings 4 Ready In: 15 minsInroduction Carrot Not So TunaBy: Pop Veg...
Mushroom Bouguinon… in an hour
Mushroom BourguignonQuite lovely, not too difficult, and won't turn your kitchen into a post-holiday-meal-mess.Servings 4 Ready In: 15 minsInroduction Comfort in a BiscuitBy: Pop Veg Patrick So... I had a thought. Why not take a traditional biscuit recipe... and use...
Sheep’s Pie – EASY #Vegan
Sheep's Pie ... Easy! A Vegan Take on Shepherd's Pie... Vegan, of course! Comfort Food Ingredients (serves 2 large portions, adjust as needed): 2 pounds Potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 cups Baby Carrots, halved 1 can Chick Peas Optional: Impossible Sausage Brats (2,...
Queso Alternative!
This looks amazing... and worth trying! Will be checking it out in the next couple of days. https://minimalistbaker.com/5-minute-vegan-cashew-queso/?omhide=true
Oatmeal Pancakes
Oatmeal PancakesOk. these are amazing. Simple. Fast. Easy. And - NUTRIENT dense. Servings 2Ready In: 20 minutesGood For: Breakfast / BrunchInroduction Healthy Nom NomThis is so simple... and so deliciously healthy. Four healthy ingredients... and one great...
Visit: Pickles & Honey
A Site Worth Seeing...I was recently introduced to "Pickles & Honey"... a whole food, plant based website (with occassional use of local, organic honey.). It's a great site. Well done... with remarkable resources. What it was... was... Raw Vegan What drew me to...
Fabulous Vegan Biscuits 2019
Fab Vegan BiscuitsThese are wonderful... and made using Follow Your Heart "Vegan Egg"... in the recipe, and assembled afterward as a vegan "sausage, egg" and Cheese Biscuit. MmmmmServings 4 Ready In: 15 minsInroduction Comfort in a BiscuitBy: Pop Veg Patrick So... I...
Gallo Pinto – Costa Rican Typical Dish
Gallo Pinto Recipe As lovingly prepared at Hotel el Mono Feliz Costa Rican Typical Dish Ingredients: Rice prepared with sweet pepper, onion, and salt (see notes below) Black or pinto beans, cooked (canned or made from scratch) 1/2...
Creamy Cauliflower, Kale, and Bean Soup
I had too many heads of cauliflower in the refrigerator, so I came up with this to see how it would go. At the risk of patting myself on the back too hard, it was really, really good. EASY in the Instantpot - and I'm sure would be just as good in a regular pot....
Un-Tuna Salad Sandwich
This amazing recipe comes from the good people at Forks over Knives. Link to the recipe INGREDIENTS: FOR THE SALAD: 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 3 tablespoons tahini 1 teaspoon Dijon or spicy brown mustard 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar ¼...
Seriously Good Looking Bean Burger Recipe…
This looks amazing... More savory, longer prep, better outcome. But still on the simple side. Looks perfect. https://www.tasty.co/recipe/black-bean-burgers
Simple Vegan Bean Burger…
Looks amazing! Can of Beans 2 tbsp Ketchup 1 tbsp mustard 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder ⅓ cup oats Process... and cook. Giving this a try tonight! Thanks to Happy Herbivore for the recipe: https://happyherbivore.com/recipe/quick-burgers/...
Ethos Coconut Curry Wrap — could it be??
Here's a link to someone who says she's cracked the code on the amazing and wonderful central-Florida based Ethos Vegan Kitchen... and their incredible Coconut Curry Wrap. We have not tried it yet - but it sure looks legit! Check it out - here!
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Vegan Buffalo Crispy Cauliflower – in Excalibur Dehydrator!
Mmmm Hmmm. Oh yeah. These look amazing. Going to try very soon. Like, today. Prep: 10 mins Dehydrate: 14 hrs Ingredients 1 head of cauliflower 1/4 cup your favorite hot sauce 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp chili powder 1/4 tsp paprika 1 pinch kosher salt Directions...
Lentils and Potatoes with Curry (DAL) #Vegan of course… and amazing #InstantPot
This is an Instant Pot recipe that's borne of a combination of several recipes. It couldn't be easier... and it's quite delicious. This recipe makes about 4 servings. Note that it reheats really well... so doubling the recipe is a great idea. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound red...
Mono Congo French Toast
These are also a big hit at our Hotel el Mono Feliz for hungry adventurers needing to fuel up in preparation for a day of animal-and-nature-filled excitement. They're quite easy to make - and quite delicious to eat. A key is finding a good ciabatta or pan de hotel...
Happy Monkey Banana Pancakes
These are wonderful and are a regular feature at our Hotel el Mono Feliz in Ojochal, Costa Rica. They're delightfully decadent yet not too tough to make. We often make them with bananas harvested from trees in the gardens on the hotel property. They're definitely a...
Jungle Monkey Muffins at El Mono Feliz
We've introduced some new wonderful things at Mono Feliz recently. We've promised our guests we'd put the recipes online. One of the opportunities regarding baking in Costa Rica - is the selection of ingredients is more narrow. You may not find blessed Himalayan pink...
Vegan raw caramel cheesecake we will be making…
Ok. Have not tried this. But sharing because it looks amazing. It’s on the list... look for a revised version soon. https://downshiftology.com/recipes/vegan-caramel-cheesecake/
Home Made Vegan Pickles… with basic ingredients… and OMG good! #vegan (of course)
Wow. So excited about this. We live in Costa Rica now and own and operate a boutique hotel in Ojochal (Southern Pacific Zone) near the beaches and the mountains. Check it out here It’s an amazing part of the world. And you can get just about anything you want and need...
Raw Vegan Alfredo Sauce with #Spiralized Zucchini Noodles #raw #Vegan #rawvegan
Ohhh... this is good. And so easy to make. ¾ cups Macadamia nuts, soaked at least 30 minutes ¾ cups pine nuts, soaked with macadamia nuts, at least 30 minutes 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped ½ cup water (go light first... more if you need it to maintain creamy...
Carrot Ginger Soup – #Raw #Vegan #rawvegan wonderful
This is a wonderful - quick - raw soup... that's as wonderful to make as it is to eat. It's a combination of several recipes... so not sure how to attribute. I think I'm claiming this one. INGREDIENTS: 2-3 Carrots... washed, ends cut off, chopped in large chops 1.5...
Organic #Raw #homemade Ketchup #vegan (duh)
So. This is interesting. So much ketchup has so much crap in it (sugar and that dreaded high fructose corn syrup, to start). And MAKING ketchup - it turns out - is so darned easy. I do NOT recommend Vitamix for this - unless you are doing triple or quadruple the...
#Raw #Vegan Burgers… good stuff! Same day easy!
So... continuing on our exploration of all things raw. Liking it so far, though it can be a little challenging planning ... and you can't easily decide at 5 p.m. What you're going to have for (raw) dinner - unless it's just a salad - which, although I LOVE salad......
OMG Stir-no-Fry #RAW #VEGAN amazing… #rawvegan
So. We've made the switch to MOSTLY raw. Much more raw in our diet... and, as we've noted before, we love it a lot. It's challenging, though, to find RAW food that isn't some form of a salad. Well, it's not, really, but it does take some Sherlock investigation and...
Homestyle Hearty Collard Green Stew #vegan Goodness!
This is pretty flexible - and fantastic. Takes some time as collard greens deserve some serious stove-time in order to be just right... but the Instant Pot could do it in 12 minutes at high pressure. Today, though, I did this one in a dutch oven on the stove top....
Pumpkin Cream Pie #Vegan awesome.
Oh my gosh but this looks good. Vegan pumpkin cream pie.
Wow! @JamieOliver has a HUGE collection of #Vegan Holiday recipes!
This is really exciting! I can't wait to try some (or all!) of these!! LINK TO JAMIE OLIVER RECIPES
Wonderful Black Eyed Pea, Kale, & TVP bowl… #vegan goodness & #GlutenFree #noaddedsugar #noOil
This dish is one that gets better the longer you cook it. Even if using frozen or canned beans... hours help. BUT - in a pinch - you can cook it in under an hour. If you must. INGREDIENTS: Medium Onion - 1/2 diced 4 cups veggie broth, prepared Water, as needed Salt...
OMG. Super good Corn Chowder. #Vegan #GlutenFree
So. Sitting here in the midst of Hurricane Matthew in Jacksonville ... and we still have power. So what to do? Make something comforting... like Corn Chowder. Super easy. Super good. Yum. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil 1 small onion, diced small 1 cup carrots, diced 1...
Chick’n Piccata… #vegan Yum – quick and easy @gardein yum
Super simple way to jazz up a wonderful Gardein Chick'n Scaloppini cutlet. Sautee the cutlets in cast iron or dutch oven using a spray or light olive oil. Set 'em aside. In the same pan - and be careful about steam when you do this... add 1.5 cups of veggie broth (or...
Carrot Ginger Soup … another type
This looks amazing. Clean. Wonderful. And easy. I'm going to make this tomorrow. The site looks like it has some great options, too. Saving to check it out more, later. Creamy Ginger Carrot Soup
Garlic Pineapple Sauce and Coconut Crusted Tofu…
This looks so good! I haven't tried it yet - but wanted to share. Here's a link to the Garlic Pineapple Sauce and one to the SUPER simple Coconut Crusted Tofu Can't wait to try this one out!
Chick-un Cashew … #Vegan wonderful… ft: #Gardein
This. Is. Wonderful. Chickun-Cashew Ingredients: 8 Gardein Chick-un Scallopini Salt and white pepper to taste 2-3 tablespoons vegan butter 1 cup chopped cashews 3 cups veggie broth ¾ cup dry white wine 3 veg bouillon cubes or equivelant 1 tsp ground ginger ⅓ cup...
Quick Bread… #vegan #norise #easy
This is a great recipe for a quick bread... done in less than 45 minutes. It's a quick bread - so no kneading... but also is kind of a savory cake. But I make it and serve with spaghetti - and it's awesome. I'd feature a picture - but I've only made it once. And it...
Even EASIER Pea Soup Recipe for Instant Pot… #Vegan
EVEN EASIER and LOWER FAT PEA SOUP INGREDIENTS Split Peas (dry) - 2 cups Hot Water - 6-7 cups Veggie Broth - 3 Teaspoons Onion - 1, chopped Celery - 3 stalks, diced Oil - 1 teaspoon Granulated Garlic - ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper - ¼ teaspoon Salt to taste Bay Leaf - 1...
Awesome simple #vegan brown gravy – SO good – from scratch
This is quite a wonderful thing. Easy to make. Healthy. And Oh so good. VEGAN BROWN GRAVY Oil or vegan butter - 2 tablespoons Onion - 1 diced Flour - 1 tablespoons Garlic Salt - 1 teaspoon Cornstarch - 2 teaspoons Veggie Broth - 1 ½ cups Braggs - 2 tablespoons...
Split Pea Soup … Wonderful – In the Instant Pot… in 25 minutes. #Vegan
So easy. So quick. So delicious. High fiber, high taste, everything is right with this one. I've seen several recipes that end up watery - and suggest that you wait for it to thicken... but I think this one works best for me. SERVES: 4 as a meal, 8 as an appetizer....
THE BEST #Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies…
These are SO easy and SO good... pleasing both vegans and non-vegans. Who doesn't love chocolate chip cookies?! Enjoy! Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 12-15 cookies INGREDIENTS ½ cup coconut oil 1 cup brown sugar ¼ cup almond milk (Or...
Simple #vegan Chili … easy. Family-friendly. Delicious.
I used to buy a spice packet to make chili. Then I got ambitious and started experimenting. Most of the time, it turned out great. But sometimes... it was ... um... lacking. Here's the basic recipe that always wins. You can embellish, of course. Basic Chili Recipe...
Thai Carrot Soup… #Vegan and Amazing #InstantPot
I love my Instant Pot pressure cooker. It's amazing. This soup would take 90 minutes or more on the stove top... and it's done in 12 minutes of pressure cooking. Even with warm up... it's done in under 30 total. Serves: 6... fewer if you're really hungry. LOL...
Amazing Broiled Blackened Tofu
Amazing. Easy. Wonderful. #Keeper #Vegan, of course Spice Blend Ingredients: 2 ½ TSP Smoked paprika 2 TSP ground cumin 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp sugar ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp cayenne pepper ¼ - ½ tsp fresh ground black pepper 3-4 cloves minced garlic You'll...
Sausages… #vegan and #Glutenfree
Made these last night - big hit! Key to shallow frying is med-med high temp. Worked great! From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-WM6rMdIlc FROM: More recipes at http://www.bhavnaskitchen.com Ingredients: 1 tsp Oil + more for shallow frying 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1...
Braised White Bean Soup Stew Stuff that’s loaded with AWESOME #vegan Powers
Wow. This is so good. Happy. Inspired by Zoe's Kitchen and a combination of internet recipes and sites... here's our version. MMMMMmmmm good. TIME Takes time. A lot. Like 2.5 hours. An hour unattended... but the rest pretty attended. So. Plan on active cooking....
Minestrone – #vegan – #pressurecooker – awesome.
Wow. So happy with the way this turned out. No pictures... but happy family. Super simple. 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion finely chopped 2 large carrots, diced 1-2 stalks celery, diced 1-3 small zucchini, chopped 4 cloves garlic minced 28 oz can diced tomatoes...
Kale & White Bean & Artichoke DIP! #Vegan wow… looks amazing
So. This looks amazing. Posting for later!! http://minimalistbaker.com/kale-white-bean-artichoke-dip/?utm_source=Minimalist+Baker&utm_campaign=44d90998a3-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0e438fa000-44d90998a3-135187141
Stout Marinated Tofu… sounds delicious! #vegan if you try
Found this and I'm going to try it! Soon! Looks AWESOME... http://www.thebeerista.com/?p=1267
Artichoke Newburg – EZ from Betty Goes #Vegan Cookbook
So. Tried this last night. And I loved it. It was just me at home - so I wanted to try something different. This book is fantastic. And for some reason I haven't tried as many of the recipes as I should. I was under the impression that it was mostly "comfort food"...
Oh, FUDGE! #Vegan #Gluten Free
This isn't one of my recipes - but it looks great! And SO EASY! NO BAKING. It's a lot of sugar... but a nice treat over the holidays. I'l be giving this a try. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY FUDGE
Best Carrot Cake Recipe Ever. #Vegan #Gluten-free
So this is amazing. Baked this for the first time a few months ago and have tweaked it a bit since then. Enjoy... INGREDIENTS 1 ¼ cups organic granulated sugar ¼ cup organic powdered sugar 1 cup olive oil (it's a cake. Pretty much have to cheat and do this) 1 single...
OH SHE GLOWS… recipe for Vegan Tortilla Soup
Making this tonight! http://ohsheglows.com/2011/08/30/vegan-tortilla-soup/
Cool article on PEPPERS! How to… when to… what to… ALL THINGS PEPPERS! #Vegan
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/packages/spicy-foods/how-to-use-peppers-of-all-kinds.html
Sloppy Joes! #Vegan and #OilFree
Sloppy Joes ... mmmmm INGREDIENTS 1 1/3 cups water, divided (3 cups if using lentils) 1 onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 tablespoon chili powder EITHER 1.5 cup crushed brown lentils or 1 pkg ground meat sub (note different water and covering) 1 can...
Ranch! #oilfree #vegan #cheap #easy #organic
This is an amazing thing. Fat free. Soy free. Oil free. Additive free. RANCH DRESSING! Ingredients: 1 can Chickpeas / Garbanzo beans (WITH WATER) 2 TSP Onion Powder 2 TSP Garlic Powder 2 TSP Herbamare or wonderful salt 2 TSP Coarse Black Pepper 1 TBLSP Dill Weed...
Beans & Greens & Quinoa #vegan wonderland
The secret to success with this one is to cook the beans a while. Like an hour or more - and that's with CANNED beans. Wonderful... healthy... oil-free... and awesome. INGREDIENTS: 2 cans organic black beans - NOT drained 1 bunch red (or other hearty) kale - ripped to...
Agave Dijon Dressing – fat free and fabulous (NO OIL!) #vegan #simple
We are eating without much (almost none at home) added oil. Engine2Diet has convinced us that that's the right direction. So - some of the tried and true recipes will be updated with new lower-fat and oil-free versions. Here's a start! AGAVE DIJON MUSTARD INGREDIENTS:...
Wow. General Tso Chickpeas… #Vegan wow
Again - have not tried. But posting here to share and so I can find easily later... http://yupitsvegan.com/2015/04/25/general-tsos-chickpeas/
Vegan Pepper Jack Cheese – in 2 hours!?
Posting this so I can find it again... looks yummy (haven't tried it yet) http://www.baked-in.com/2014/09/14/vegan-pepperjack-cheese/
Raw Cacao (Chocolate) #Vegan Pudding #MMMMMMM
#nomnom This is a superb - easy to make - wonderful dessert. UPDATE: I make this a lot... whenever I need an impressive, quick, wonderful dessert. Satisfies meat-eaters AND Vegans... even raw! 🙂 2 cups cashews, soaked for 30 minutes in water ⅔ cup pure maple syrup ¼...
Agave Mustard Salad Dressing #vegan
Sung to the tune of "Honey Mustard"... 🙂 So you can easily scale this up or down. This is pretty good for about 6 people. If you want to store some for later... double it. I make this with my immersion blender - really makes a difference with the fresh garlic. I...
Raw Vegan Ranch Dressing
So this looks great! Putting the link here for easy access later. I'll let you know how it turns out. VEGAN RANCH DRESSING RAW
Meal for Mixed Group… Big hit! Everyone ate #VEGAN
Had a big meal for a group of ten last night. Recipes coming for the items that aren't already on the site... but the meal plan was: Cauliflower Hot Bites Sautéed Mushrooms Creamy Butternut Squash Soup Sautéed Kale Black Eyed Peas and Rice Pilaf Chocolate Pudding No...
Hot Cauliflower Bites – with Peanut Dipping Sauce #vegan #awesome
Okay. This came from the Thug Kitchen cookbook... and they are AMAZING. Buy the book - but be prepared, not just the recipes are saucy. lOl. They curse. Or cuss. A lot. And it's pretty funny. I know, we are on an Italian kick - but this has to be saved and shared and...
Fresh Pasta recipe from our #Vegan class in Italy
As you may have read, we spent a long and wonderful full day in an immersion cooking class in Tuscany earlier this month. Here's a link to the school - highly recommended. Here's a basic but wonderful recipe for #vegan pasta. Chef Luciano was amazing - having created...
#VEGAN Cooking Class… in Italy! With PICTURES! 🙂
We had such an amazing, fun, and educational time at the cooking class in Tuscany earlier this month. We planned it as a fun part of our two weeks in Italy, but it was actually THE highlight. Here's a link to the school. And here is a link to my Trip Advisor review......
I’m Inspiralized… Spiralizer is a cool tool.
This is cool. The SPIRALIZER creates unique options for adding more veggies into your diet. In our case, it's all veggies, all the time. So this just helps keep things fun and interesting. Here's a link to the vegan recipes on the Inspiralizer site. Worth checking...
Brussels Sprouts and Mushroom Soup… looks amazing!
Will be trying this soup tonight! #fatfree #vegan #engine2 Brussels Sprouts & Mushroom Soup
Party Favorite – #vegan 3 ingredient Sweet & Sour Meatless meatballs
Meat Eaters and Omnivores both love this happy-hour treat. 3 ingredients - and made in advance makes it supremely simple. INGREDIENTS: 1 (12 ounce) jar of chili sauce 1 1/2 cups grape jelly 2 pounds frozen vegan meatless balls (Like Nates or Trader Joe's) DIRECTIONS...
“Beef” & Barley Stew – #Vegan, Hearty, and Delicious w/ @Gardein
I've "planned" to give this a try for years... updating a simple old recipe and making it VEGAN. Well... I finally did. And it is fantastic. Really good. It was inspired by a trip to Disney World a long time ago - so long ago that King Stefan's Banquet Hall was still...
#Vegan Whipped Cream – soy free, gluten free, wow!
From One Green Planet - posted in case that page gets cached! http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/how-to-make-vegan-gluten-free-soy-free-whipped-cream/ HOW TO MAKE VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE, SOY-FREE WHIPPED CREAM THIS RECIPE IS : Dairy FreeGluten FreeSoy FreeVegan...
PopVeg “Feel Better” Chick’n Noodle Soup – #vegan
Sometimes you just need Chicken Noodle Soup. But without the Chicken. So... there's this. Difficulty: EASY Time: 15 minutes, plus cooking, 45 minutes total Ingredients 1 tblsp olive oil (not EVOO - that's for salads) 1 small onion 1 TSP minced garlic 1 cup shredded or...
EASY #vegan White Bread using Stand Mixer…
Finally! A simple recipe for home made bread - that's easy - and amazing! And #vegan, of course. No need to knead - at least not by hand! Your #Kitchenaid (or similar) #standmixer does the work! and just a few ingredients! You make it ahead... and after a 20 minute...
Vitamix? Vitamix!
If you don't have a Vitamix, you've probably thought about getting one. They're unreal. The resale on them (eBay, Craigslist, etc) is unheard of - and better than any other electronic or kitchen product we've ever known. I know many people who have gone from "Not sure...
Garlicky #Vegan Mushrooms… oh my yes.
These are quite simply amazing. Served as an appetizer or a side, they're sure to delight anyone who enjoys mushrooms. INGREDIENTS 1-2 tbsp Olive Oil (not Extra Virgin - that stuff's for salads) Garlic (we like a lot - like 6-10 cloves) 3 pints Portobello Mushrooms...
Perfect #Vegan Home made pasta … 3 ingredients!
Vegan pasta has always seemed tough to make - until now. This great recipe makes it easy... and wonderful. You can add veggies and other unique ingredients, but we'll start with the basics. HOME MADE VEGAN PASTA INGREDIENTS 2 cups semolina flour 3/4 cup white whole...
Family Spaghetti Sauce Recipe (#Vegan, of course)
This recipe is from an old (like 40 years or more) family recipe. I thought it was online, but I can't find it. So - posting it here. Maggie's Spaghetti Sauce 1 medium white onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped Olive Oil Oregano Basil Salt Pepper 1 tbsp Chili...
Simple Wonderful Dijon Maple Salad Dressing (Think #vegan honey dijon)
SOOOOO simple. Can probably make it in a blender, but I always prefer #vitamix due to it's power and grace. 🙂 MAPLE DIJON DRESSING You can make as much as you'd like ... it's easy to scale up. 1 part Honey Dijon mustard 1 part Maple Syrup 1 part extra virgin olive...
Beans and Peas and Legumes – Oh My
Why is it that SO many recipes seem to underestimate the time required to cook even split peas? I don’t think I’ve EVER found a recipe that calls for accurate time to cook the peas and beans and other legumes.
New Neighborhood – New Veg Friends
We recently moved to a new neighborhood in South Jax Beach. It's a small community within the community... just 18 HOA homes. It's a really great neighborhood. Great houses, outgoing and friendly people, a real sense of community. What is MOST amazing for me - is at...
“Chickun” Paprikash – #vegan of course
This was a special treat - maybe even a staple - growing up. My mom was definitely a meat loving cook... and a great cook, too. But I haven't tried to veganize much of her repertoire. This one seems so simple... MAG Recipes lives on... modernized and made vegan....
#Vegan Ice Cream… Mmmm
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Worth Repeating: Not-So Cheese Sauce #vegan
Then this happened. And it was good. Reprinted here: Yield: 2 cups (480 ml) Total Time: 20 Minutes Difficulty: Intermediate (Pop veg note: It's not intermediate - it's superbly simple) Ingredients 1 cup (240 ml) water 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice 1/4 cup (50 g)...
Wow is the word. I think. #vegan ramblings.
I think I've been in a little bit of a rut lately with regard to meal prep. I suppose for a few years (many) the formula was a protein (in my 20s and before that meant a meat), a starch, and - hopefully - a veggie (of course, now, as 5+ years vegan, but before? Was a...
Looks remarkable – Crispy Cauliflower Buffalo Wings (GF, #VEGAN)
Need a tweak to make them vegan - but these look great! On my list, for sure. CLICK HERE for MINDBODYGREEN article with recipe From the article: This recipe is one of the best things I have ever made. It's crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and extremely easy...
Irish Soda Bread – #Vegan – From HappyHerbivore.com
From HappyHerbivore.com - Great and Simple Irish Soda Bread. Let's do this!
Just in time – #Vegan Irish Stew for St. Patrick’s Day
From theunintentionalvegan.com comes this delightful slow-cooker Irish stew made with Temeph and cabbage and all things Irish and delightful. Diner tonight? Could be!!
VICKY HORAN’S AWARD WINNING VEGETARIAN CHILI (can be #vegan)
From our friend Vicky - an amazing wonderful superb person - who cooks GREAT food for her #vegan and #vegetarian friends. This recipe won her a trophy and some great recognition at a recent cook off. Note that the Morning Star crumbles she uses are vegetarian, not...
Mushroom Gravy – #Vegan wow… amazing
I wish I made this up. I didn't. It came from Whole Foods. And wow. Vegan Mushroom Gravy
Awesome Easy Tofu Curry in a Hurry… #vegan
So. I've never made curry before. Not sure why. Seems a bit ... well... I don't know. Out of reach? Exotic? Not sure. But I hadn't really done it. And I don't like pre-bought pastes and gels and boxes and packages... so I figured I'd make it up and see what happens....
Back for 2014 – No Meat March in Jacksonville (and around the world!)
Brought to you by the amazing girls (and at least a few guys) at The Girls Gone Green in Jacksonville... the fastest #vegan turning city in Northeast Florida... Once again - with HUGE publicity and GREAT fanfare - NO MEAT MARCH! You'll see it on billboards! You'll get...
12 Things You Need to Know Before Going Vegan – Good Article
Click here for Good Stuff from HuffPo on going vegan
Yummy Looking #Vegan Fondue Recipe
I've been looking for a fondue recipe that would be "fun" to eat... and it LOOKS like this one would do the trick! Full disclosure - I've NOT tried this... but I will! Vegetarian Times Fondue Article
So much blogging. So little time.
I want to spend more time blogging about vegan cooking and vegan stuff... maybe video blogging... maybe recipes. I do it in spurts. Instead, though, I think I'll just go to @dandelioncafe for lunch. That is all. (more later)
Bean Burgers to Crow About… #vegan goodness
I wish I took a picture of the bean burgers I made for dinner tonight. They were… spectacular.
Spring is Springing… #vegan rants and plants
Spring has sprung... and so has our garden! At least... we've started. Are you planting this year? If so, what?
Vegan on the Road
Sometimes it can be tough to be #vegan on the road. When you're traveling - especially on business (and especially with or around others ... not vegan others)... it can be hard to plan / find / take the time to find and enjoy a great vegan meal. There's not a Spiral...
Meat Free for 31 Days – Florida Campaign
So - No Meat March has been launched in Florida. I've seen it on Billboards - and just last night saw a flier in a Thai restaurant (with GREAT vegan options- Jacksonville - and a veg discount in March Buddha Belly Thai Bistro). What a great concept! I love how it's...
Hearty White Bean and Spinach Soup… looks wonderful!
Check out this Hearty White Bean and Spinach Soup... looks really good. 25 minutes total?!? Keep this one handy.
Today’s Vegan Ramble… and Green Juice Comments.
So. Have you ever had "Green Juice"? Like... kale, cucumber, celery, spinach, an apple... put through a juicer? If you haven't - and you're health conscious - then DO IT!! It tastes amazing... first of all. It's SO good for you... second of all. It will extend and...
Mock Un-Tuna… Hmmmm…. #Vegan Yummy
NYT Article on Vegetarian Thanksgiving – Nice!!
It may not be VEGAN... but most of it COULD be. And it's free of animals. Great stuff - and beautiful outcomes! NYT Vegetarian Thanksgiving Article
Adopt a Turkey
What a cool idea. They’re here… they’re in need… and they’re supported by this amazing non-profit organization called The Farm Sanctuary.
Review of Cascadas Farallas Waterfall Villas in Costa Rica
An amazing place... in an amazing part of the world. & VEGAN, baby!! Check out my Trip Advisor review!
Mac & Cheese & TVP Casserole (mmmm #vegan)
Okay - so this comes from one of my very favorite cookbooks - but it's not directly from there. The book: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vegan Cooking... is fantastic. Buy it. Now. So here goes - The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vegan Cooking Vegan Mac & Cheese & TVP...
Breakfast Biscuit – Amazing and Fun! And Delicious! And #Vegan (of course)
So much fun. We had some tofu that I wanted to use… some freshly baked biscuits, and some GimmeLean sausage. Oh, and some great tofutti sliced “American Cheese”.
NEW Tofu Scramble… nom nom nom #vegan good
PopVegOnline BEST Tofu Scramble Servings/Yield 6 to 8 servings Categories 30 Minute, Basic, Vegan 1 tablespoon water, instead of oil 1 medium green pepper, diced 1 small Onion , diced 608 grams Tofu, get ready to crumble (two bricks) 1 tablespoon cumin 1 tsp salt 2...
Cinnamon Streusel Coffeecake – Vegan (of course)
Oh so yummy… but each piece packs a whallopping 330 calories or so… so go for a long long walk or run prior to (or after) eating!
#Vegan Milk – Amazing make-at-home (Almond, brazil, whatever!)
From our friend Jora... an amazing person... and her friend Mona. The nut milk: 1 cup nuts (unsalted raw - best) soaked overnight in clean water. Strain and rinse and add: 4 cups water Blend in your vita-mix (popveg says you have to have one of these... it's...
Great Waffles … #vegan good
So I went searching for a waffle recipe (I don’t make them often!). Was tough. Didn’t find one that didn’t include at least SOMETHING I didn’t have on hand. Needed either banana (was out)… apple sauce (out) or something else I just didn’t have.
Show thoughts… And a question for you!
So. As you know, we haven't done a show in a very long time. Question for you... Would love an email or even a comment to this post with your thoughts. Would you prefer that we A: do the show like we used to do, live; B: do the show, but don't worry about live. Just...
Vegan Blueberry Ice Cream… Nom nom
Vegan… Blueberry… Organic… Ice cream!!! Fantastic.
#Vegan Quiche – Nom Nom Nom!!!
Okay. One of the great and easy meals we used to love before going Vegan a couple of years ago… was Quiche. It was a real cheat meal, though… the pie crust was just the beginning. Put six eggs in and you’re up to like 30 grams of fat and added cholesterol… (and even more in the CHEESE!!)
Vegan Moroccan-Style Chickpeas
Everyone will love this simple dish that’s full of flavor!
Balsamic Vinaigrette! Super Simple#vegan
10 minute balsamic vinaigrette – in a blender! Enjoy!
Vegan Again
So this year… I caved. Dad didn’t even ask, but I told him I would have some turkey here for him. Not a carcass, and not much… just enough for him. I felt like it was the right thing to do. After all, he’s 80. He’s not likely to go vegan at this point.
Hello
Hello all!! This is Linz. I've been a vegan for almost 3 years. I'm married to a wonderful man who happens to be an omni still (although he is starting to enjoy a few vegan meals)! We have a daughter who is also an omni, and I'm pregnant with a little boy who will...
Portobello Mushroom Bake
Wow. This is another quick, easy, amazing recipe from "The Garden of Vegan" by Tanya Barnard & Sarah Kramer. If you don't have the book... you should buy it. And you should have all of theirs... because they're fantastic. So - AMAZING entree. Served over rice or with...
Three Grain Medley – Looks FABULOUS!!
This comes to us via Stephanie... an incredible Vegan who works at Williams Sonoma. She always remembers that we're vegan... and shared this recipe ... which sounds outstanding (though, I must admit, I didn't have time to make it this weekend). Will do it this week!...
Warm Quinoa Salad Recipe from Fig Restaurant in Santa Monica… mmmm
I haven't made this... but will be looking for some great butternut squash!! I already have the red quinoa! Looks fantastic! I won't use honey... I'll just sub that out with Warm Quinoa Salad Link to LA Times
Vegan Cinnamon Rolls – amazing
So I decided I was going to figure out how to make vegan cinnamon rolls this morning. After a drive to the grocer (that included a mile ON the beach... early, before people were there)... I set out to make it happen. Had to be fairly simple, fairly healthy (albeit...
Chimichangas? Healthy? VEGAN!?? Woot woot!
Thanks to VEGAN DAD for the basis of this recipe. It's a family pleaser... and fantastic... and EASY!! PREHEAT OVEN to 450 degrees f. INGREDIENTS: 6 whole wheat wraps 1 onion, diced 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil 1 cup TVP 1.5 cups water 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp chili...
Veg Tortilla Soup…
Okay... I haven't made it... but it looks fantastic. The only Tortilla soup I've made since going vegetarian in 2008 is with my VitaMix ... toss some veggies in and get amazingly healthy soup in five minutes. Not bad. But THIS recipe... has some serious heart and...
Cool New Vegan Event – Jacksonville FLA… You In?
I'm not sure how I got this link, but it came to me... and looks very interesting! Here's what they're saying: "Florida VegOut 2010 A special retreat celebrating ANIMALS, PEOPLE and the EARTH March 25 - 28, 2010 Clarion Hotel Airport Conference Center, Jacksonville,...
Why B Vegan? Dan Piraro Explains… through the eyes of a Pig
Listen to this pig! Oh - and check out www.vegslc.com (I stole this from them... they have awesome stuff)!!
Vegan Tortilla Soup! Yum!!
Okay... I haven't made it... but it looks fantastic. The only Tortilla soup I've made since going vegetarian in 2008 is with my VitaMix ... toss some veggies in and get amazingly healthy soup in five minutes. Not bad. But THIS recipe... has some serious heart and...
Great New Blog and Recipes at vegslc.com #Vegan #Vegetarian
So... hopefully you're already following @JDNORTON because he's just awesome. You should also be following his alter-ego, @vegslc. He's launched a great site in Salt Lake City... thus the VEGSLC name. They're going to talk food... vegetarianism... veganism... share...
Mac & Cheeze… Vegan… YUM!
When the edges are bubbly and it starts to brown on top… mmmm mmmmmmm good.
Global Village – Vegan or not, this is amazing (and important!)
Okay – it’s been WAY too long. #Vegan Love
I haven't posted an update in over a month. That's WAY too long. Sorry about that. I've been Vegan now for almost seven months, and I've never felt better. We found some amazing places in London... check out SAF if you're there. Wow. They make cheese (vegan) that's...
Sausage Gravy & Biscuits! #Vegan! Wow! Yum!
Amazing down-home comfort food… tastes like the real deal, without all the fat, calories, and cruelty.
And – Done in less than 20 minutes … if you’re good. 🙂
Vegan Drop Biscuits – super fast, easy, & healthy
Recipe for da biscuits: From - The Joy of Vegan Baking Cookbook Drop Biscuits – Vegan – Wonderuful _ SUPER FAST AND EASY Servings/Yield 24 servings lots. Depends on how big you make ‘em 1/2 plus 1/3 cup all-purpose unbleached flour 1/2 plus 1/3 cup whole wheat flour...
Peanut Butter Puppy Snacks #Vegan Dog Treats
Super simple… and the puppies LOVE them. Note – that they’ll last a little less than a week in a sealed container. No preservatives… that’s the great thing… but they won’t last for months because they are fresh and healthy.
Homemade Tofurkey – #VEGAN Holiday Thanksgiving
I have not made this - but I HAVE eaten it. It's really quite amazing - and looks easy. This is from Loving Hut in Orlando... and it's great. THIS is ALSO on my short list for Holiday centerpiece next week. If you make it - let me know! Best, Patrick CLICK FOR...
Holiday Nut Roast – #Vegan, of course!
This looks really great! I haven't made it, but it's on the short list for next week's Thanksgiving celebration here in the US. I've had quite a few people ask me what we're cooking... some people are struggling with food ideas. This could solve some problems! If you...
Wow! Alfredo Sauce – #VEGAN – YUMMY!
Okay, wow. This is a tremendous find. Incredible. Yummy. And more yummy.
Who doesn’t love a great Alfredo? Well… now you can have it – without the guilt!
It’s low fat… Dairy Free (duh, it’s Vegan)… and HIGH in Protein. Yes! You Can!!
Wow – from diabetic to NOT in 28 days. Dr. Oz video is amazing… #Vegan
This is from the Dr. Oz show... it's about an obese, diabetic (didn't know it), meat-eating cowboy... who gets an incredible wake-up call. Based on the numbers... he was pretty close to a very early grave at the age of 53. After just 28 days as a vegan... he was able...
Tangerine Seitan… looks really good, fast, easy, healthy, vegan!
Interesting!!! I haven't made this - yet - but it's on my list! Check out this link to see the recipe. It's on EAT AIR'S blog... some great stuff there. Tangerine Seitan
Awesome Ranch Dressing – Vegan – yummmmmm (#Vegan Mofo)
One of my VERY FAVORITE things… is great RANCH DRESSING. And the mixes have TOOOO many ingredients (and often one of them is milk or milk by-products). So I set out to find the very best one.
Spinach and Artichoke Fondue a la Vitamix… #Vegan
From VITAMIX website... I haven't made it... but will soon! A quick, easy alternative to traditional fondues! Spinach and Artichoke Fondue Yield: 4 1/2 cups (1.1 l) Speed: Variable to High Time: 3-4 minutes Ingredients 2 tablespoons (30 g) butter 1 garlic clove,...
Mmmm…. Spinach Soup a la Vitamix #Vegan
From the Vitamix site... mmmmm. Yield: 3 1/2 cups (840 ml) Speed: Variable to High Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 2 tablespoons (20 g) chopped onion 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 pound (277 g) fresh spinach, washed 2 cups (480 ml) low sodium vegetable broth 1 1/2 teaspoons...
Grilled Artichokes!!! MMMMM…. Vegan Mofo!
Vegan Mofo Continues!! Grilled Artichokes I made this for the first time today... and the basis for the recipe came from VegWeb.com - but I have changed it up a bit. They're an amazing resource... of course... but here's my take. Serves 4 people. -- 2 Artichokes Olive...
What does a #Vegan eat, anyway?!?
So… I’m asked – a lot – “so, you’re vegan?!?” Sometimes followed by “…so do you eat fish? or eggs?”
But even after explaining that… I’m often met with a blank stare – and the silliest of questions: “So, what do you eat?? Beans and rice?”
And while beans and rice is, somtimes, on the menu… I wated to let you know what I’ve had to eat today.
Just because.
Vegan BarBQ Tempeh and Carmelized Onion Pizza
So - I made this pizza the other night for the fam. It ROCKED!!! I used to love barbecue chicken pizza - so I veganized it. I made barbecue tempeh with LOTS of carmelized red onions on a homemade pizza crust - topped with vegan cheese. I found that if I use...
My first vegan blog post (or any post for that matter)
HELLOO world. This is Shana - adding my thoughts and experiences now that I am officially a vegan WHOHOOOO. Today is also my birthday - so I thought I would start this year right. Last year was full of sickness and surgeries, but now I am uterus free and ready to...
Meatless Meat Meaty Goodness #Vegan MoFo
So... someone sent me a link to this recipe today: VEGAN TURKEY THAT LOOKS LIKE TURKEY (or Flounder) It looks pretty good! For a vegan Turkey. I wrestle with that - only because as I get further into my Vegan-o-licious life... I find I want meat substitutes less...
YIKES! Morningstar Farms is de-veganizing! #Vegan Mofo
First of all... you can read it on this great blog from quarrygirl.com BUT... how ridiculous?!? The Crumbles that WERE vegan - now may not be?!? How Terrible! They're ADDING milk and eggs to it? I'm stunned. Flabbergasted. Pissed off. I just sent a note asking them to...
Hungry Kids to Feed… #vegan MoFo
I ran to the store to get BBQ tofu bites… and was going to make the wraps that he loves – he thought they’d like them, too. But these things are from a small shop (a good thing)… and they were out.
Happy Saturday… Food & other unrelated silliness #Vegan Mofo
I've been PRETTY good... about getting a post up every day for MoFo. I think the whole concept of a virtual celebration of food... ideas & recipes shared among vegans, vegetarians, and people just thinking about it. Dinner last night was pretty simple. We took some...
Post: 101!! Yaay! #Vegan Mofo Continues!!
I’ve made some fantastic friends and connections… and have learned to cook some amazing meals. And my partner, our son, and his mother have all gone Vegan. It’s very cool… and a fun place to be.
Sausage Biscuits!?!? You Bet Your #Vegan MoFo!
Vegan Month of Food... something unique, different, and fun. Every day. Well, almost. Had a bit of inspiration today. Decided... instead of OATMEAL... I'd make Sausage Biscuits for the fam. I remember them from Hardee's, or other fast food joints. But these have all...
What’s a #Vegan MoFo to Drink? Soda! Not Really! Well…
So we’ve been searching… for something that wasn’t high in unnecessary calories (like fruit drinks) … but still a tasty kind of beverage treat (for the daytime hours… before a glass of red wine might be warranted).
I’m happy to say… I found it!
Something New! Fusilli with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Asparagus! #Vegan MOFO
I decided to do something a little different. I made a regular salad (four colors, of course… always a must!)… then we had the Fusilli with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Roasted Asparagus *YUM* from Vegan Planet Cookbook (buy it. Just do it). And we had Rustic Cabbage Soup posted earlier on this site.
All Natural – WTF?!? #Vegan Mofo
So - I was at the grocery store last night. I really want to get some ORGANIC tomato sauce. I've been buying ONLY organic tomatoes, and the sauce should be too, right? Right! So I'm perusing the aisles of my local Publix. And while I commend them for their great...
Lunch…. What’s a #Vegan Mofo to do?
Which is a huge change. Two years ago, I ate out for lunch six days a week. Dinner was eaten out six days, too. It’s almost funny, because although we’ve always made an effort to eat as a family, often it was in a restaurant. Often. We did hold Sunday night’s somewhat sacred, though. Those were always our “Family Dinner” nights. We’d cook. At home. From scratch. Every Sunday.
Visit Linz! She Rocks! fun Food and Conversation… #Vegan Mofo
So... it's Vegan Mofo... month of food. Check. It's time to broaden your horizons and learn about new foods, new ideas, new things. Check. Well, part of that plan should include checking out some great, fun bloggers. Looking for restaurant ideas? Want to chat about...
Eggplant Salad Towers – #Vegan Mofo YUM!!
These are CRAZY good. I made them last night... and they're amazing. Of course, they're vegan. And... they're delicious. Even our 13 year old loved it (though he did slide the tomato slice to the next plate... LOL). This is another installment in support of the Vegan...
Spicy Thai Stew – #Vegan, #veganMoFo, highly recommended!
From: Lynn Grady Spicy Thai Stew Servings/Yield 6 servings 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups onion, chopped 2 cups yams, chopped 1 cup carrots, diced sea salt, to taste ground black pepper, to taste 1 cup celery , chopped 4-5 cloves garlic, minced ¼-½ tsp red chili...
Probably MORE great @Vegan Mofo Recipes posted every day this month… than ever before.
Thanks to the amazing Isa Chandra of Post Punk Kitchen fame... and KitteeKake ... we're now in day FOUR of #Vegan MoFo. That's Month of Food. Vegan. Vegan Food. Vegan Month of Food. You've probably got it. You've probably heard of it. And because of this wildly...
“If slaughterhouses had glass walls, we’d all be vegetarians.” Linda McCartney
Or Vegan. I just can't believe so many people sit idly by, in complete ignorance, of the abhorrent treatment of animals - and the cancer-causing, death-accelerating effect that this tainted supply of "food" has on so many Americans (and people across the globe). Read...
Chickpea (Or Chick’n) Pot Pie… AUTUMN specialty… From @VeganDad #Vegan Mofo
Okay… this is a winner. This is from the incredible, amazing, wonderful Vegan Dad. I bought his cookbook, and can’t wait to try everything in it. Read his blog. Try his stuff. Buy his cookbook. You’ll be glad you did.
First up – this winner of a family pleaser he calls “Chick’n (or Chickpea) Pot Pie. It is wonderful… even pleased my meat eating sister as a great Saturday night meal.
Good Morning Raisin Bran Muffins!! #Vegan MoFo
FROM: The Joy of Vegan Baking Cookbook (buy this if you don't already own it) Bran Muffins with Raisins Servings/Yield 6 servings 6 large to 24 tiny muffins Ingredients: 6 teaspoons Ener-G Egg Replacer ½ cup water 2 ½ cups Wheat Bran 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour ¾ cup...
Vegan MoFo … October 3
So... was a very cool and interesting day today. My sister, definitely NOT vegan... joined us to cheer at the Farm Sanctuary walk here in Orlando. We had lunch afterward at Ethos Vegan Kitchen... a wonderful vegan spot we like to frequent. My sister... had vegetable...
Vegan MoFo… it’s about time!
But do it for yourself! Or do it for the Environment and the planet! Do it for the children! Do it for the animals!! Everyone is helped every time one more person makes the healthy choice… and becomes vegan.
Vegan MoFo … I’m in!
Special thnaks to @LinzSeiber for giving me the heads-up on this one. I should have known, right? I mean, my office is IN LA... how could I miss that?! Anyhow... it's a really cool concept. Bloggers all over the world... focusing each day during October... on Vegan...
Frankie’s Barbecue Sauce – Vegan – VegNews Magazine
From: VegNews Magazine Frankie's Barbecue Sauce from VegNews Magazine Servings/Yield: about 3 cups -- 2 tablespoons corn oil ½ cup onion, chopped 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 2 ½ cups tomato sauce ½ cup water, divided 1 cup agave 2 tablespoons molasses ½ cup mustard 1 ½...
Frankie’s Pigless Spare Ribs & Barbecue Sauce – Vegan, VegNews
From: VegNews Magazine Frankie's Pigless Spare Ribs (Barbecue Sauce is next) Servings/Yield 4 to 6 -- 1 ½ cups Onion , Chopped 1 ½ teaspoons non-hydrogenated nondairy butter ⅓ cup nutritional yeast ½ cup Tahini 2 tablespoons paprika 2 teaspoons salt 4 cups seitan,...
Vegan Coleslaw… how easy is this?
Here's a link to what looks like a SIMPLE, FAST, and great Vegan Coleslaw. I'm going to make it tonight... with Pigless Spare Ribs and Barbeque Sauce from VegNews Magazine. Here's the Coleslaw And later, if they're as great as I think they will be, I'll post the...
Southwest Sweet Potato Salad – Vegan, too! Mmm
Here's a link to something I admit I haven't yet made... but it's on my list!! Southwest Sweet Potato Salad. Some interesting uniquenesses... instead of potatoes, sweet potatoes! Instead of boiling, roasting! It's a great article... though it's not in "normal" recipe...
MORE Twitter Buzz… and MORE Vegan Pot Pies!!
Lazy Smurf has done some serious experimenting with Green Chile Pot Pies ... and so much more. I haven't made them, YET, but they're on the list! WHOOO HOO!! Sorry... I get excited about new vegan food!! CHECK OUT THE LINK
Buzz: VEGAN Pot Pies are HOT, baby! Tweets led me to a few great things
The Twitterverse is alive and well this morning. A few referrals came in after announcing the last post. Here are a few that look promising: "Chicken Pot Pie" from Vegan Dad! Looks amazing!! American POT PIE day (Several vegan options!!) Savory Vegan Pot...
Tempeh and Eggplant Pot Pies… fantastic!!
This is a fantastic, relatively easy and fast vegan meal. It's quite good, and quite healthy. The authors say you can use any combo of veggies for filling. We made it just like this - and LOVED it. From the book: The Vegan Table - BUY THE BOOK!! Tempeh and Eggplant...
Vegan Dogs and People Who Wonder…
So… I went to the pet store today to get some wet food from Natural Balance… because in just a couple of days, I’ve noticed an improvement in my dogs using the dry food.
Grilling Eggplant! Cool Bobby Flay Video Link
This is a link to a great video where Bobby Flay was featured on CBS and talks about Eggplant. The recipe he makes has cheese in it, but looks (to me) like it would be amazing without (therefore, vegan). Thought it was great - and wanted to share! BOBBY FLAY...
Diet Coke… A Thing of My Past.
So... when I decided to do the vegan thing, there were three main concerns: - my health - planet health - animal welfare Number one, perhaps selfishly, was my health. So at the same time I went vegan, I also dropped Diet Coke. And I was a big Diet Coke drinker. Every...
Vegan Dogs – WTF?
Vegan or Vegetarian Dogs? WOT? I know, sounds strange. Because we've been taught to think it does. I thought it sounded strange. But consider the quality of meat that makes it to the grocery store for human consumption - the "meat" that makes it into dog and pet food...
AMAZING Sinful Chocolate Pudding (From How It All Vegan)
This is from the book "How it all Vegan!" - one of my FAVORITE vegan cookbooks ever. It's by Tanya Barnard and Sarah Kramer... and if you don't own it, you really should just go buy it. Here's a recipe I made today - for "Sinful Chocolate Pudding" SUPER SIMPLE and...
It’s Vegan, It’s Vegan Not…
There’s a Cuban restaurant that was a favorite when I ate fish and chicken.
And when I went vegetarian, they had a great dish I still loved… made with a vegetarian meat, rice, and beans. When I decided to eat vegan, I did a lot of questioning.
“Do you fry in butter?” I asked. “Do you use any milk or cheese or eggs?” I asked. No! The answers came back again and again. And I really don’t blame the restaurant or the servers, they were working with what they knew.
WOW Tofu Scramble… NOMNOMNOM
Wow… have been hesitating trying to make this because the concept doesn’t sound too good to me. BUT – I’ve managed to make a scrambled tofu that I LOVE… and wanted to eat more and more of.
Rice N’ Spice Pudding – from VeganCampus.Com Looks Great!!
I haven't made this... but looks wonderful. Once I've tried it... I'll let you know what we think. FROM THE WEBSITE: http://vegancampus.com/2009/07/24/vegan-rice-pudding/#leaderboard Prep time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Hour Serves: 2 You Will Need: 1 Cup Uncooked Pearl...
CHOCOLATE Zucchini Muffins!! This Just In – from @happyherbivore
Wow... I haven't made them, but they look amazing!! Thanks to @HappyHerbivore for these! If you make them... let me know! Would love feedback. Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
So… Been Vegan for nearly 3 months!
Who knew it would be so easy to eat Vegan .. cook Vegan... love being Vegan. If you've read any of my other postings, you already know that A: I haven't eaten beef or pork since 1996 B: I went Vegetarian for health and compassion issues in 2007 C: I went Vegan for...
Amazing VEGAN Zucchini Brownies…. thanks @BillCHerryjr!
Wow... @BillCherryjr posted a link to these amazing brownies... made with zucchini. They look fantastic... and they're actually contributing to our five-a-day! SO - if you want to see something that looks great - and seems easy to make (we haven't made them yet)......
Easiest Key Lime Pie – EVER!! Vegan… of course
Thanks to PETA for this recipe... from Cooking with Peta. Filling - from Cooking with PETA... 1/4 c key lime juice 2.5 c soy milk 1 c. sugar 5 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tsp lime zest Whisk all the ingredients together in a saucepan... then turn on medium heat and...
Tomatillos and more… from Dr. Flavor Chef Mayra
Here's a great PARTY flavor fun recipe from friend Chef Mayra, The Doctor of Flavor http://www.chefmayra.com/ Check out her site... and check out this recipe! Roasted Tomatillo Sauce: 8 tomatillos, washed and halved 1 large red onion, peeled and quartered 4 cloves...
African Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew (AMAZING! and VEGAN!)
SOURCE: The Vegan Table - BUY THE BOOK!! Servings/Yield 8 servings Amazing. A bit advanced, if you will, for children's palate (at least ours)... but fantastic, nutritious, filling, fulfilling, meal. THANKS to The Vegan Table... for ALL their great recipes. BUY THE...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Onions
SOURCE: The Vegan Table - BUY THE BOOK!! Servings/Yield 5 servings 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons non-hydrogenated nondairy butter, melted 2 pounds brussels sprouts, TRIMMED and halved, fresh 5 Granny Smith Apples, chopped 2 Smallish red onions, cut into 1/4...
FANTASTIC FAUX “CHICKEN” Salad… nomnomnom
From HOW IT ALL VEGAN by Tanya Barnard and Sarah Kramer… AMAZING VEGAN CHEFS and COOKBOOK AUTHORS… read their stuff, buy their books, and COOK THEIR RECIPES!!
From @BeeBow – recipe for Home Made MooShu Vegetables!!
All sent by DM ... by the amazing @BeeBow (check her out on Twitter... she's wise and wonderful!) Here's just how it came in!! 🙂 1 bag dry coleslaw mix, bean sprouts, sliced mushrooms, scallions, and obv any other of your favorite veggies! i add the slaw mix in a...
In Fifth Week Vegan…
And it's all good. In fact, it's great. Even with a week in the UK... eating Vegan is MUCH MUCH easier than I thought. There are the occasional "restaurant issues" (where to go, what to get, etc.) And explaining to others... but it's all worth it. As I did when I went...
Lentils with Squash (Vegan) (Pressure Cooker)
Super quick – super good. Make it today! But make sure you have a pressure cooker… of course.
Vegetable Soup… Wow, Vegan, Wow
Variation from How To Cook Everything Vegetarian (on our book list = one you should own!) Vegetable Soup Servings/Yield 6 servings THE BEST Vegetable Soup I'VE ever made... nomnomnom ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 onion medium , chopped 2 carrots, diced 2 celery stalk...
Cornbread – WOW and VEGAN
GREAT cornbread! NOMNOMNOM
RUSTIC CABBAGE SOUP
Shana has made this several times – it’s a HUGE favorite. Our 13 year old isn’t the biggest fan, as it has a lot of cabbage… but otherwise, it’s amazing.
“Butter” Pecan “Ice Cream” – Vegan – from The Vegan Scoop. WOW!
From the book - The Vegan Scoop (You REALLY want to own this) "BUTTER" Pecan "Ice Cream" - VEGAN Servings/Yield 1 quart 1 cup soy milk, (or almond) divided 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder 2 cups soy creamer 3 tablespoons non-hydrogenated nondairy butter 1 cup brown...
Yellow Squash – easy, quick, delish
PopVegOnline Yellow Squash Servings/Yield -- 2 pounds Yellow Squash, Crookneck or straight... okay ½ teaspoon Rosemary ½ teaspoon thyme ½ tablespoon non-hydrogenated nondairy butter water, if needed Method Simple, simple, simple. Slice the squash into thin coins......
Chickpea Cutlets – from Veganomicon (Book you need to own!!)
Veganomicon Chickpea Cutlets Servings/Yield 4 cutlets -- 1 cup chickpeas, cooked 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ cup vital wheat gluten ½ cup bread crumbs ¼ cup vegetable stock 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 cloves garlic, pressed or microplaned ½ teaspoon lemon zest,...
Collard Greens – first attempt
Okay. So I know we need more DARK leafy greens. So I gave these a shot. I think I need to tweak it a bit... but this is an easy start. And, like all posts going forward, it's vegan. Veganomicon Sauteed Collards Servings/Yield -- 1 pound Collard Greens, Organic 4...
Chocolate “Ice Cream” – VEGAN
From - The Vegan Scoop Cookbook (BUY THIS ONE, TOO! It's fantastic!) Chocolate Ice "Cream" VEGAN -- 1 cup soy or almond milk, divided 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder 2 cups soy creamer , NOT just milk... creamer ¾ cups natural sugar ¼ cup cocoa powder ½ cup Vegan...
Chilean Bean Stew (vegan, of course)
Moosewood Restaurant New Classics (BUY this COOKBOOK - it's amazing!) Chilean Bean Stew (VEGAN) Servings/Yield 4 to 6 -- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cups onioins, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 1 ½ tsp salt ½ tsp ground black pepper ⅛ to ¼ tsp cayenne...
BlueBerry Cobbler… VEGAN (of course!)
from The Joy of Vegan Cooking (BUY THIS COOKCBOOK!!) Blueberry Cobbler (VEGAN) Servings/Yield 6 to 8 -- 1 ⅓ cups unbleached all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons non-hydrogenated nondairy...
Tomato ChickPea Soup – from mychefmayra.com (SHE ROCKS)
Visit her site - amazing stuff... she's fantastic!!!! Vegan Chef Mayra Tomato Chickpea Soup (vegan) Slow Cooker OR Stovetop Servings/Yield -- 1 cup Dried Garbanzo Beans, (or 2 16 oz cans organic, rinsed and drained) 6 Plum Tomatoes, Diced 2-3 large Carrots, diced 2...
Brown Bread (Vegan)
from: The Joy of Vegan Baking Cookbook (awesome book - buy it!) The Joy of Vegan Baking Cookbook Vegan Brown Bread Servings/Yield 8 servings 1 round loaf 2 cups almond milk 2 tsp white distilled vinegar 3 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1.5...
So… into week 3 eating Vegan
I’ve found some fantastic recipes… sweet potato and black bean enchiladas… butternut squash and red bean Chilean stew… blueberry cobbler (amazing! Made twice THIS WEEK!?!?)… and so much more.
I’m a bit concerned about business travel. I’ve been able to make vegetarian work, but now I don’t want to eat cheese, dairy, or milk. The China Study (see blog post on the book) made a huge impact on me.
Finished reading “The China Study”… yeah. Now I’m Vegan. That’s about it.
You may have read my earlier post… telling you I was reading the book. Well, I’ve read it. And, basically… the author does an amazing job connecting TONS of research … showing a direct link between animal products (meat, milk, dairy, eggs)… and cancers of all kinds, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, and so much more.
David Bann: Fantastic Veg/Vegan Restaurant in Edinburgh, Scotland
Wow... was a bit worried about being able to eat Vegan - or even Vegetarian - while in the UK on holiday last week. No worries. At all. Even outside of London. Even a traditional PUB in Windsor... had FOUR VEG OPTIONS on the menu! Had vegetarian BANGERS AND MASH?!?...
Chilean Bean Stew – amazing! Vegan! Wow!
Okay… I haven’t added a recipe in weeks. This one DESERVES to be added. Just made it last night and it’s fantastic. VERY different, and delicious, and VEGAN (I’m going for more and more vegan).
Amazing combination of flavors and textures… sure to please. I got the recipe from the Moosewood Restaurant New Classics cookbook.
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Vegan? Vegetarian? Anyone? Anyone?
So… I picked up a book on my new Kindle (LOVE it… btw. Kindle AND book).
The book is “The China Study” and I’m less than half way through it.
The premise is that we (Americans and Westerners in general) get far too little in terms of plant fiber, and far too much in terms of animal fat and PROTEIN. Too much PROTEIN? I didn’t think that was an issue – because I’m a vegetarian, I thought!?? Lots of cheese and eggs in my diet… so while I’m probably far LESS than “normal”… it’s still a lot compared to the exhaustive study the doctor illustrates. Don’t you need protein to work out? To live? Not according to this study.
Delicious Veggie Stack – Amazing! Simple! Fast!
Okay… this could NOT be more simple. I had an eggplant, a couple of yellow squash, and some fantastic tomatoes. What to do?
Amazing – MOCK Maryland Crab Cakes!!
Okay – This comes from page 196 of the FANTASTIC book: Totally Vegetarian by Toni Fiore… if you don’t own it, buy it! You can find it in my “Favorite things” on the site.
Time Off! No Show for a couple of weeks
Okay, okay. We know it's disappointing. But we're taking off this week... and we'll be on holiday the following... then it's Easter. So... check the website... look for new recipes... new fun stuff added as frequently as time allows. And - have a great recipe? Send it...
Slow-cooker Lentil Stew with Corn Bread Dumplings (just received by email – sounds great!)
slow-cooker lentil stew with corn bread dumplings
Vegetarian Sausages – Viewer Recipe
This was mentioned via chat on the show on 3/22... and I wanted to share it with everyone. Sounds yummy! Mock Sausage 1 Cup dried lima beans or three cups cooked beans of any kind 2/3 cups bread crumbs (I like Progresso Italian) 3 eggs or egg substitute equivalent...
Perfect Pita Chips
“You can quickly make your own pita chips with just a package of pita pockets, olive oil, garlic powder, garlic salt, and this recipe”
Baked Tofu Bites (need to work on these)
Highly rated... but didn't turn out quite right for us. Here's what we did: 1 (16 oz) pkg extra firm tofu 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tblsp maple syrup 2 tblsp ketchup 1 tblsp vinegar 1 dash hot sauce 1 tblsp sesame seeds 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1...
Grilled Portobello and Mozzarella (YUMM!) Vegan or Vegetarian
We made this on the Show on March 22… and we made it vegan with vegan cheese – that’s the only “maybe” item.
HUGE hit… we loved it and will be making it again.
The Show – Sunday, Mar 22, 2009
The Show – Sunday, Mar 22, 2009
NEW TIME: Sundays at 7p East / 6 Central
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A Few of My Favorite Things…
I like cooking with gadgets and tools and toys – that work, that make sense, and that don’t add unnecessary clutter. We’ve put together a list of items either used in our test kitchen – or similar to those used. We’ll continue to grow this list. See something you like? I don’t think you’ll find it cheaper… but check it out!
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Bread Pudding in Caramel Sauce
Nothing could be simpler than this delicious recipe for an old family favorite. Use leftover raisin bread for a more fulsome version. Serve hot or cold, depending on your preference.
Inamo – Interactive Restaurant in Soho, London. Amazing
Inamo, Restaurant, London
Recording from March 15 Irish Cooking Show… It recorded!!
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Vegetarians: Anyone ever ask you WHY?
I thought this was a great and insightful post on vegetarian.lifetips.com. If anyone ever asks... which they often do...
Incredible Gourmet Grilled Cheese
I know, right?
Gourmet… Grilled cheese?
You betcha.
So – you start with the RIGHT bread. You can use French or Sourdough… depending on what you want to end up with. But the magic – is in preparation and ingredient. The first time I made this… my family went from “oh, we’re going to have a low-key night…” to amazed and confused and overjoyed. Seriously. This is some good stuff.
Next Regular show: 3/15 @ 7 p East: IRISH TREATS
Next Show: Irish Potato and Leek Soup, Soda Bread, and a TREAT! March 15, 2009 at 7 p East.
Tortilla Soup – From 3/1/09 Show
This recipe is adapted from the Vitamix Tortilla soup recipe. I've taken out chicken bouillon and replaced it with vegetarian, and took out chicken to replace it with "faux" chicken. Ingredients: 3 Cups Water, Boiling 1 Roma Tomato (or similar) 1 Carrot 1 Rib Celery...
Homesteader Cornbread – From 3/1/09 show
Homesteader Cornbread PREP TIME 15 Min COOK TIME 30 Min READY IN 50 Min Original recipe yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan SERVINGS - 15 INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups cornmeal 2 1/2 cups milk 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup white sugar 2 eggs...
3 Minute Chocolate Cake – from 3/1/09 show
DANGEROUS CHOCOLATE CAKE ….
FUN TO MAKE WITH KIDS
MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
Basic Wintertime Italian Tomato Sauce – From Show on 3/22/09
Passionate Vegetarian Cookbook Basic Wintertime Italian Tomato Sauce Servings/Yield 3.5 cups I've called for 2 tablespoons olive oil here; 1/4 cup or more is traditional. But by using cooking spray or olive oil spray or a nonstick skillet, you can get by with much...
Chocolate Soufflé – from show on Feb/22/09
About.com Servings/Yield 6 servings Time - Active: 15 Minutes - Bake: 12 Minutes Individual Chocolate Souffles ⅓ Cup Granulated sugar, plus 2 tablespoons divided 5 Ounces Bittersweet Chocolate, Chopped Finely 3 Large Egg Yolks, Room Temp 1/16 tsp salt Butter Powdered...
Eggplant Gratin with Ricotta Custard and Parmesan Ricotta Sorta-Salata — From Show on 3/22/09
by Crescent Dragonwagon Servings/Yield 4 servings Eggplant Gratin with Ricotta Custard and Parmesan Ricotta Sorta-Salata: Ricotta Salata is a pleasing, mild cheese, firm enough to slice, pure white, amiable, with a bit more salty bite to it than creamy fresh ricotta....
Spinach & Artichoke Dip – EASY and EXCELLENT
Fantastic, easy, Spinach & artichoke dip. Slow cooker goodness!!
DICER you won’t want to live without
Okay... every kitchen needs great knives, a variety of bowls, a Blend-Tec, a KitchenAid Professional Mixer, and All-Clad Cookware. But there's something else. And it's a LOT cheaper. It looks like this (this one is from Williams Sonoma.. a FAVORITE store of mine):...
the CHOPPER! If you don’t have one – buy one TODAY.
If you don’t have one… BUY one! This tool is used NEARLY every time I cook.
Why Are We Here?
A couple of months ago… I came up with the idea. Why not start a vegetarian cooking show and stream it live on the web? I’ve been in television production for a long time, having worked on camera and behind the scenes. And I’ve got one of the funniest co-hosts on the planet, Shana. If you tune in… you’ll see that she’s amazing. And funny. And irreverent. She’s my step-ex-wife.
AMAZING and SIMPLE Vegan Spaghetti
This is a variation on an award winning spaghetti sauce. I didn’t eat beef or pork for about 12 years before going full vegetarian in 2007. In that time, I used lean turkey instead of the beef the recipe originally called for. Now, I make it with Morningstar Farms vegetarian crumbles (ground meat substitute)… and it’s fantastic.
Readers: Share Your Vegetarian Recipes! We MIGHT use it on the Show!
Use the COMMENTS feature to share YOUR favorite Vegan or Vegetarian recipes! We might use it on the show!
Did you know…
So… if you have decided to be vegetarian or Vegan… it can be tough to know where the animal products are hidden.
Super Quick: Vegan “meat” enchiladas
This is an amazing, FAST dish that is sure to satisfy. It's not really a recipe... more of a variation on a box. Can be made vegetarian or Vegan. Start with the Old El Paso Enchilada "kit" (but I'd have at least 2 extra corn tortillas on hand, this makes a lot!)...
Vegan Corn on the Cob
We haven’t made this on a show, but wanted to share. It’s great on the gill, over hot coals, or in the oven. Easy to make – and everyone loves it.
“Chicken” & Dumplings – Show #1 Recipe
Made on our FIRST Show!
Hearty, delicious, and VEGETARIAN! (Vegan if you use Vegan Butter)
February 22 @ 7 East (note new time)
No recording… but we’re told it was a great show. LOL
Show #1 – “Chicken” & Dumplings – from FIRST Show
Chix & DumplingsComfort food at its #vegan best...Recipe Made on our FIRST Show!Hearty, delicious, and VEGETARIAN! (Vegan if you use Vegan Butter) “Chicken” and DumplingsIngredientsfor dumplings 2 Cups Flour1 Tablespoons Baking Powder½ teaspoon salt½ Stick Butter,...
Show 2 – “Meat” loaf (vegetarian)… note, rough video/audio
“Meat” Loaf Recipe
Here's the complete Recipe - Cottage Cheese ("meat") Loaf Ingredients 1 stick Butter 1 Cup Chopped Onions ⅔ Cup Chopped pecans 3 Cubes Vegetarian Boullion 4-5 Eggs, Beaten 1/2 Cup Milk (nonfat okay) 24 Ounces Cottage Cheese (2pct) 3 Cups Crushed Special K Cereal...
Feb 15 Pre Show: VEGETARIAN MEATLOAF (without the meat, of course)
So… on Sunday we’ll be cooking the amazing VEGETARIAN MEATLOAF… it’s a family FAVORITE, easy to make, and surely to make it into your frequently repeated recipes file.
Show location update
Just a note to make sure everyone knows that the show site has been moved from it's original location to www.PopVegOnline.com. You'll be able to see the show, read the notes, and access this blog.
First Show – Online Now!
If you didn't catch it live - you can see the first episode of PopVegOnline now! It's available on the website - just click on http://www.PopVegOnline.com. And don't forget to visit the blog - to let us know what you think!
Welcome to our Blog!
We've added this component as a fluid, interactive 24/7 discussion area. Most of our commentary will come from the shows (which air every Sunday at 5 East - www.PopVegOnline.com). But we might have a few extra thoughts to share... and this is where we'll put 'em. ...