Review: Vegan crockpot blueberry rice pudding
We enjoyed this tasty rice pudding over the weekend. I had never thought about doing blueberry rice pudding but it was delicious. We added quite a bit of cinnamon, as we find it nice with blueberies, also nice with rice pudding. We used a bit of Soyatoo on top, but did not need any blueberry [...]
Creamy Mushroom Soup with Spring Vegetables
This was a lovely soup to have on a fresh spring day. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped in small pieces 1 leek (or 2 spring onions) cut in small pieces 1/2 sweet bell pepper (I used a yellow one), cut in small pieces 1/2 lb. mushrooms, [...]
Asparagus and Pears Wrapped In Vegan Cold Cuts
This makes a tasty lunch or a nice warm salad. Ingredients: 5 medium asparagus spears per person 1 slice of vegan cold cuts per asparagus 1/2 pear per person, peeled and sliced in thin slices balsamic vinegar toothpicks are helpful Directions: Clean and cut the woody end of the asparagus spears off. Bring a pan [...]
Review: Warm Lentil Salad with Grapes, Feta and Mint
We found this delicious recipe at Vegetarian Times. It was easy to veganize by merely substituting vegan cheese for the feta. We also cooked the lentils from dried rather than buying prepared lentils. This really tastes lovely (even better the next day) and we will look forward to having it more often over the summer, [...]
Crispy Tofu Kabobs with Rhubarb Chutney
The sweet sour rhubarb chutney tasted great with the crispy tofu kabobs. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 lb. tofu for the marinade: 1/4 cup tamari or soy sauce 1/4 cup water to thin the marinade 1 lime or lemon pinch salt pinch garlic powder pinch ginger powder for the crispy batter: 2/3-1 cup flour, separated [...]
Jelled Orange Carrot Salad
This salad had always been a favorite salad of mine while growing up. I have missed it. So, I was very happy when this worked out so well. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 2 cups orange juice 2 cups carrots, peeled and grated 3 tablespoons orange marmelade, ginger marmelade or agave syrup 10 grams agar agar [...]
Vegan Pumpkin Banana Orange Smoothie
This refreshing smoothie really hit the spot. We’ve actually enjoyed it on a lovely spring afternoon and are using up the last of our pumpkins of the season. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 cup vanilla soy yogurt 1 cup pumpkin puree, chilled 1 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 [...]
Review: Mango-Pea Salad with Sesame Dressing
As the temperatures rise, we look for more salads to enjoy as our main meals. We really enjoyed this recipe found at Vegetarian Times. It’s a delicious salad that is quick and easy to prepare. In fact, we did not follow the directions completely, as we enjoyed the salad raw. We did not need to [...]
Asparagus Risotto
This is a very elegant recipe for the fresh white asparagus that is now in season. We enjoyed it over the weekend. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 lb. white asparagus 2 teaspoons sugar splash lemon juice 2 shallots 2 tablespoons vegan margarine 1 cup risotto rice 2 cups white wine 2-3 tablespoons nutritional yeast 2 [...]
Banana Rhubarb Smoothie
With rhubarb coming into season now, we are happy to enjoy this tasty vegetable in many different ways. It is often combined with banana to bring a sweetness to the tart taste of the rhubarb. Yield: 3-4 Ingredients: 1 cup stewed rhubarb (cooled) 1 banana 1 cup plain soy yogurt splash lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon [...]
Asparagus Couscous with Chickpeas and Almonds
This was a new and tasty way to enjoy asparagus. It can be enjoyed warm as a main meal but is also nice as a cold salad. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 cup large couscous (kuskus) 2-3 cups vegetable bouillon 1 can garbanzo beans (chickpeas) (8 ounces) 1 lb. fresh asparagus spears 1 ounce almond [...]
Carrot Raisin Sandwiches
You know that yummy carrot-raisin salad? Well, here it is as a tasty sandwich. Yield: 4 sandwiches Ingredients: 2-3 cups grated carrots 8 slices vegan raisin bread 1/2 cup soy yogurt or soy cream 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon dash cayenne or Tabasco (optional) 2 tablespoons orange juice or other sweet [...]
