Chinese Velvet Corn Soup
There are many versions of Chinese Velvet Corn Soup. This one is very simple and quite tasty. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil 1 onion, chopped 1/4 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns [optional] 1 & 1/2 teaspoons salt 3 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen) 1 cup soy yogurt 2 teaspoons sugar 3 tablespoons dry sherry 1 & [...]
Broccoli Salad with Spicy Tofu, Raisins and Water Chestnuts
This salad offers a tasty alternative to the traditional broccoli salad by using spicy tofu and crunchy water chestnuts. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 head broccoli, cut in florets 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup spicy tofu pieces, cut in small cubes 1 large red onion, minced 1/2 cup water chestnuts, thinly sliced for the [...]
Review: Athenian Pasta Primavera
Tonight we enjoyed a lovely, light but filling dinner: “Athenian Pasta Primavera” The original recipe comes from the Eating Well blog. I easily turned it into a vegan recipe by replacing the feta cheese with my own version of “tofu feta”. I make the “tofu feta” by first blotting as much water from the tofu [...]
Exotic asparagus with a spicy mango sauce
The lovely sweetness of the mango pares nicely with the white asparagus to make this refreshing spring salad. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 750 grams white asparagus a pinch sugar 1 mango 125 ml. soy cream 2 tsp. grainy mustard salt and pepper some garden cress to garnish Directions: Peel the asparagus (instructions below). Cook the [...]
Perikles’ Baked Spinach and Mushrooms
When we were in Cologne in April, we enjoyed this very special meal served to us by Perikles at the brewery pub Em Kölsche Boor. Although it was just spinach and mushrooms, it was a very generous serving and we were both really satisfied. We have recreated it here for your enjoyment as well. Serving [...]
Pea Bruschetta
This bright green spread has a lovely nutty flavor from the sesame seed oil. It’s not a strong curry flavor, and the mustard also has a nice sharpness, but is not overpowering. Perhaps, reading the ingredients you would think it makes a strange spread, but we can assure you, we find it lovely. Ingredients: 2 [...]
Spaghetti with Creamy Lemon Sauce and Rucola
This tasty meal was light, yet very filling. We found the sauce to be really lovely and will be using in in other recipes as well. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 cup plain soy yogurt 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 Tbs. oil 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1 vegetable bouillon cube 2 Tbs. nutritional yeast flakes [...]
Cauliflower Carrot Salad
This is a very nice combination. The cauliflower and carrots, with the basil and a nice dressing to bring out the flavors. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 medium cauliflower 4 carrots 3 Tbs. fresh basil, chopped 2 Tbs. fine olive oil 3 Tbs. white balsamic vinegar 1 Tbs. sugar Italian salad seasonings Directions: Cut the [...]
Review: Spicy Seitan Stir-Fry
We recently found a new site about real food, natural health and a green planet. The site is called Delicious Living, and includes recipes submitted by various people. Among the recipes are some very nice vegan dishes, like the Spicy Seitan Stir-Fry by Laurie Gauguin. This was a very nice dinner and easy to make. [...]
In memory of Dr. Carole Noon
Dr. Carole Noon, the founder and director of Save the Chimps passed away on Saturday, May 2. She died peacefully in her sleep near the Save the Chimps Sanctuary, where she was able to see and hear her beloved chimpanzees. Save The Chimps is a non-profit organization that runs a ‘retirement home’ for more than [...]
Ultra Strawberry Pie
This is a very special strawberry pie. It is packed with strawberry flavor, yet with a lovely creamy filling as well. Serving Size: 8 Ingredients: for the strawberry topping: 1 & 1/2 – 2 quarts fresh strawberries 3/4 cup sugar 3-4 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 cup water for the pie crust: 1 [...]
CDC Confirms Ties to Virus First Discovered in U.S. Pig Factories
Factory farming and long-distance live animal transport apparently led to the emergence of the ancestors of the current swine flu threat. A preliminary analysis of the H1N1 swine flu virus isolated from human cases in California and Texas reveals that six of the eight viral gene segments arose from North American swine flu strains circulating [...]
Sweet Sour Green Beans
This was a really tasty way to enjoy fresh green beans. It was lovely as a side dish, but I’m sure it would also make a good salad served chilled or at room temperature. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 600 grams green beans, washed and trimmed 4 Tbs. atjar tjampoer 2 Tbs. sweet chili sauce* 1 [...]
Acapulco Tofu
The mild flavors of sweet red bell peppers were brought to life with a jalapeno and a dash of Tabasco, making a delicious bed for the tofu. Enjoyed with yellow rice made this a very nice meal. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 325 grams tofu, patted dry and sliced in thin squares 3 tablespoons oil 1 [...]
Hawaiian Carrot Salad
This is a tasty new twist to the traditional carrot salad, which we really enjoyed. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 2 cups shredded carrots 1 can pineapple pieces 1 small red onion minced 1/4 cup soy cream 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon raw cashew butter pinch salt pinch sugar pinch ginger powder Directions: Shred or [...]
