For our soup course in our Italian Holiday Menu here is the Risotto Milanese in Saffron Vegetable Broth. For the risotto: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 teaspoon saffron threads 3 1/2 cups vegetable stock 2 cups Arborio rice 1/2 cup white wine 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) vegan…
Roasted Garlic Smashed Turnips and Potatoes
Serve our Roasted Garlic Smashed Turnips and Potatoes with our Tempeh in Crosta and Sauteed Chard. 4 lbs organic Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered 1 lb white turnips, peeled and quartered 4 large bulbs of organic garlic 1/2 cup of vegetable stock 1 gallon of boiling water 3 to 4 stalks of organic celery If you…
Tempeh In Crosta in Marsala Wine Sauce
Vegan Bread Sticks, gluten-free
1 cup warm water 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds 1 package active dry yeast (1/4 oz) 2 teaspoons sugar (evaporated cane juice) 3/4 cup sorghum flour plus more (about 2 tablespoons) for handling dough 1/2 cup tapioca flour 1/4 cup arrowroot starch, corn starch or potato starch 1/2 cup rice flour or All Purpose Gluten-Free…
Torta Al Limone, Lemon Tart, Vegan and Gluten-Free
After a many course meal, this light and lovely lemon pie is a perfect finale. For the crust 3/4 cup rice flour 1/3 cup vegan butter 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum 1 teaspoon evaporated cane juice (optional) Cold water, 4 tablespoons In a large bowl, mix together the flour, xanthan gum, salt and sugar. Cut vegan…
Crostata di Ricotta, Almond Ricotta Cheesecake, Vegan, Gluten-Free
I imagine this is how cheesecake was made before spring form pans existed, in a rich pastry crust. Soy lecithin is what gives this cheesecake and crust the rich flavor. The crust rolls out perfectly. For the crust 2 cups rice flour plus a little extra for rolling 1 1/2 teaspoons xanthan gum 3/4 cup…
REAL Vegan Holiday Dinner Menu
Interviews with Ellen Kamhi and Jon Krampner
12/18/2012: Part I: Ellen Kamhi Natural Nurse Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN, The Natural Nurse® has been involved in Natural Medicine since 1973, when she directed a program in Ethnobotany at Cochise College in Douglas, Arizona. Dr. Kamhi attended Rutgers and Cornell Universities, sat on the Panel of Traditional Medicine at Columbia Presbyterian Medical School, and…
Episode #118, Kitchen Organizing, Rice Paper, Soy Lecithin, Holiday Dinner Menu
In this episode I give an update on my kitchen organizing project with herbs and spices. I talk about rice paper and soy lecithin and recipes I use them for. The REAL Holiday Menu 2012 is covered in detail along with some recommendations for resolutions.