Move over Hummus! This Red Pepper Spread is gorgeous and flavorful. It’s a festive dip for the holidays or any special occasion. Pomegranate molasses is an important ingredient. It’s sweet and sour flavors give the Muhamarra it’s distinctiveness. It’s available in stores, or you can make your own. Ingredients 4 red bell peppers…
We often make this grain blend as a side with dinner. Ingredients 1 cup millet ½ cup black rice ½ cup red rice 1 cup turanicum (also known as Kamut), soaked overnight, rinsed and cooked (or brown rice, to be gluten-free) 7 cups water Directions In a large pot, add the grains and water and…
I like using spices when I cook grains and vegetables because they add so much flavor. Onion, garlic, turmeric and tomato powders make a quick replacement for vegetable broth. Ingredients 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon tomato powder 1 yellow onion, chopped…
Purple potatoes give an eye-catching and tasty twist on the classic German potato salad. Ingredients: 4 pounds purple potatoes ½ cup chopped red onion ¾ cup chopped scallions 4 tablespoons chopped fresh dill ¾ cups apple cider vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Scrub and clean the potatoes. Place in a large pot and…
Who doesn’t love onion rings? It’s unusual to find vegan onion rings so I don’t have them very often. But when I do, I can only eat one or two because I am not used to eating fried foods, and they taste oily, and don’t feel so good afterwards in my gut. Problem solved! These…
Ingredients 1 pound turnips, peeled and grated 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon Porcini mushroom powder 1 pound rice flour 7 cups water Optional: Organic Canola Oil* *We recommend organic canola oil, NOT conventional/industrial/GMO canola oil. They are not the same. Directions 1. Peel and grate the turnips. 2.…
Ingredients: 1 cup millet 3 cups water 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1/3 onion 1/4 cup dried parsley 1 carrot Optional: 2-4 Tablespoons of Soy sauce, tamari, coconut aminos or 1/4-3/4 teaspoons salt, to taste. We don’t use any. Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350oF. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Rinse millet in a…
Spice up your everyday rice easily with a little onion and Garam Masala. Garam Masala is a spice mix that typically contains Black and White Peppercorns, Cloves, Cinnamon or cassia bark, Mace (part of nutmeg), Black and Green Cardamom pods, Bay leaf, Cumin and Coriander. Ingredients: 1 cup organic brown basmati rice 1 cup organic…
A new report from KleanUpKraft.org is getting a lot of press, and it should! Thirty cheese product items, representing several varieties and brands, were tested. The total concentration of phthalates in macaroni and cheese powder (the kind found in Mac And Cheese products) was more than four times higher than in natural cheese, on a…
Ingredients 1 cup whole flax seeds, brown or gold 1/4 cup ground flax 1 Tablespoon Herbes de Provence (or any combination of dried Basil, Thyme, Rosemary, Marjoram and Oregano) 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon Kelp, crumbled into a coarse powder 1 1/2 cups water Directions Mix all the dry ingredients together in a bowl.…
Grilled onions are a tasty addition to so many dishes. You can prepared these onions in advance and refrigerate them until ready to use. We love grilled onions on our Chickpea Flatbread. Ingredients 1 onion, red, yellow or white about 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water Directions Peel and thinly slice the onion as you…
Everybody loves mashed potatoes, but try this Smashed Cauliflower recipe. It tastes just as rich and comforting. Ingredients 2 medium heads of cauliflower or 1 very large head. 1 large red onion, quartered 2 bulbs of garlic 1 cup unsweetened soy milk or other nondairy milk 1/4 cup nutritional yeast Preheat oven to 350oF Take…
I learned how to make these by watching some of my French friends make them. They are simple enough to make, and you can vary the recipe any way you like and make it your own. Many recipes include sprinkling the tomatoes with bread crumbs and parmesan. I keep mine simple with just garlic and…
This recipe starts with another recipe. We made Dr. Dean Ornish’s Roasted Cauliflower with Curried Red Pepper Glaze. We posted the recipe in Day 443 of What Vegans Eat. It was nice enough but for lots of reasons it sat in the refrigerator uneaten. Then Gary got creative and made this Roasted Red Pepper Cauliflower…
Risotto Veganese is our vegan version of the braised rice dish from Northern Italy, an adaptation of Risotto Milanese. The distinctive ingredient in both the classic version and ours is a good quality saffron from Spain. Spanish saffron will set you back around $20 an ounce in a specialty food store. It may be a…
Just in time for Saint Paddy’s Day, our REAL Corn-No-Beef-Sweet-Potato-Hash. It’s a savory dish that’s full of sweetness. 6 medium organic sweet potatoes (diced) 1 large organic onion (diced) 1 cup frozen organic corn 1 Tablespoon minced organic garlic 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon whole fennel seed (coarsely ground) 1 teaspoon whole caraway seed (coarsely…
Polenta is a versatile grain. It’s great savory or sweet. You can flavor it so many ways. This is a favorite with garlic and basil. 1 cup organic polenta (not the quick cooking kind) 3 cups water 6 cloves roasted garlic 1 Tablespoon dried basil salt to taste In a saucepan on medium heat, stir…
Sautéed Greens go well with just about every meal. 2 bunches organic rainbow Swiss chard, red chard, green chard, spinach, kale, collards or other greens 1 large onion (chopped) 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional) salt and pepper to taste Wash and cut the long stems from the greens and reserve for…
Ooh bacon! We love our tempeh bacon! It’s got all the flavor, chew, saltiness and sweetness and none of the nastiness that comes with pork bacon from innocent pigs. Make it as spicy or mild as you like. 1 package tempeh, 8 ounces (We used ‘original’ but you can use any tempeh mix)…
These Oven Roasted Potatoes make a satisfying dinner side dish with Tempeh Steaks or for breakfast with a Tofu Scramble. You can use other kinds of potatoes. The cooking time will vary based on your oven and the type of potato. We also love roasting New Potatoes, the little round ones. The make a great…