Beet Salad with Pear Chutney and Pomegranate
The pear chutney is what makes this tasty salad special. It tastes and lovely as it is to look at . Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 3 med. beets, cooked sliced with a spiralizer or 1 can shoestring beets 2 pears 1 small onion 1 tablespoon oil splash vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon ginger small [...]
Spinach al la Provence
This lovely dish tastes as great as it looks And, despite the instructions, it is quite easy to make and assemble. Serving Size: 2 Ingredients: 1 red onion, sliced thinly 1 red bell pepper, de-seeded and sliced in thin strips 1 yellow bell pepper, de-seeded and sliced in thin strips 1/2 cup soy yogurt 1 [...]
Lentil Croquettes with Mango Jalapeno Chutney
With the upcoming holiday season, having tapas ready on hand is a good idea. These were very tasty and also make a nice dinner as well. Ingredients: 1 cup lentils (I used red) 1 vegetable bouillon cube 2 bay leaves splash of lemon juice 2 tablespoons bread crumbs plus bread crumbs for rolling 2 tablespoons [...]
Herb Blends from Around the World
Vegalicious Gift Ideas for a Flavorful Year The secret is in the sauce. Sauces and dressings are often what give our recipes that special zing of flavor. We have been very fortunate to find many of the secrets of French chefs in grocery stores while vacationing in France. Once back home, we have enjoyed and [...]
Apricots Filled with Almond and Cranberry Soy Ricotta
These lovely apricots would make a very nice addition to any party. The can be used as a vegan tapas, finger food or an appetizer. Yield: 2 doz. Ingredients: 1 pkg. dried apricots 1 cup soy yogurt 2 tablespoons cashew nut butter 2 tablespoons amaretto or almond extract 2 tablespoons ground or chopped almonds 1/8-1/4 [...]
Parsnip Gnocchi with Wild Mushrooms and Fava Beans
Although this is a bit of work, it is truly worth the effort. The gnocchi were lovely and the combination makes for a very special meal. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: for the parsnip gnocchi: 2 cup Coarsely chopped parsnips 1 1/4 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 cup onions, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup garbanzo [...]
Hazelnut Lace Cookies
These lovely light cookies are very tasty and simple to make. Yield: 3 doz. Ingredients: 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup vegan margarine 1/3 cup light corn syrup or agave 1 cup ground hazelnuts 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons hazelnut liqueur or brandy Directions: Preheat oven to 350 F / 177 C. Line [...]
Vegan Sugar Cookies
These Christmas trees were fun and easy to make. Yield: about 3 doz. Ingredients: 3/4 cup vegan margarine, room temperature 2 & 1/2 cups flour 1 cup sugar 2 egg replacements 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt For the frosting: 3 tablespoons vegan margarine, room temperature pinch salt 1 & [...]
Spicy Sweet Potato Spread
This makes a very tasty spread especially nice on dark sweet pumpernickel bread. It would also be a tasty dip for vegetables and some fruit as well. Ingredients: 1 sweet potato 1-2 splashes chili oil or Tabasco 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder 1-2 teaspoon maple syrup very small pinch of salt Directions: Peel the sweet potato [...]
Almond Marzipan Balls
These are our new favorite holiday cookie. They are delicious and easy to make. Yield: 36- 40 balls Ingredients: 1 cup ground almonds 1 cup powdered sugar 4 tablespoons ginger syrup colored decorates Directions: Make sure you are using blanched almonds so that the ground almond “meal” is white. In a large bowl, mix the [...]
Sweet Bell Pepper Bruschetta
These made a wonderful lunch, but they’d also be great as an appetizer or finger food at a party. Yield: 12 slices Ingredients: 2-3 sweet bell peppers-yellow and red 2 tablespoons olive oil pinch salt and pepper 1 baguette splash balsamic vinegar Directions: De-seed and slice the bell peppers. Saute in a pan until oft [...]
Tagliatelle with Parsnips, Champignons and Grapes
Parsnip is a root vegetable with a long tradition, which is gaining popularity again lately. Together with home made tagliatelle, grapes and mushrooms it made a very tasty winter dish. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 2 lbs. parsnips, 2 onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 lb. button mushrooms (champignons de paris), [...]
