Barley, Walnut and Pear Salad with Raisins
Barley is one of our favorite grains and it is especially nice as a salad. The walnuts and pears tasted lovely and the dressing brings out each of the flavors. We really enjoyed this salad. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: for the salad: 1 cup barley 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted 1 pear, peeled, cored [...]
Fluffy Wholewheat Pancakes with Strawberry Syrup
Start your Valentine’s Day in a special way with light and fluffy wholewheat pancakes with strawberry syrup. Serving Size: 2 Ingredients: for the pancakes: 2 cups wholewheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup soy milk 1/2 – 3/4 cup water 2 tablespoons agave or maple syrup 1 capful [...]
Review: Red Cabbage Salad with Pears and Walnuts
This is a very nice winter salad to enjoy. Red cabbage is one of the vegetables that one can get fresh over the winter, and it grows in our area so we are eating locally as well as fresh. Pears and walnuts are also ripe and can be gotten fresh. The dressing is quit important [...]
Walnut Radicchio Risotto with Smoked Tofu Pieces
This recipe makes a very nice winter meal. Radicchio is one of the vegetables we can get fresh over the winter. We really enjoyed this meal and hope you will also. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 3-4 spring onions green parts only, chopped (chives) 1/4 – 1/2 cup walnuts, some chopped some whole 1 red onion, [...]
Vegan Wholewheat Walnut Sage Scones with Maple Glaze
These tasty scones or biscuits were perfect. We enjoyed them as a mid afternoon snack with tea. They would also make a lovely brunch. They’re slightly sweet yet, not too much so, crunchy from the walnuts and the hint of sage adds depth. Yield: 4 scones Ingredients: for the scones: 1/2 AP flour 1/2 cup [...]
Review: Bell Peppers stuffed with Kale
We found this tasty recipe that was first published in 2003 in the Eating Well Magazine on eatingwell.com. It’s another great way to enjoy kale. We used red and yellow bell peppers, did not use any cheese or cheese alternatives, however did chop up some sun-dried tomatoes to add to the mixture and a dash [...]
Sweet Spicy Pumpkin Salad
This is a great salad. It’s quick and easy to make, and really tastes delicious. You may want to make a double portion as it will disappear quickly. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 large red onion, sliced thinly 1 tablespoon oil 1 & 1/2 lb. pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled and cubed handful Italian parsley, [...]
Review: Avocado, Soy Cheese and Red Cabbage Wrap
We found a really tasty veggie wrap recipe at Martha Stewart’s blog. It was easy to adapt, by merely substituting vegan cheese for the feta. We also made a light vinaigrette dressing from olive oil, lemon juice and some taco seasoning. Spelt or whole wheat tortillas were not available, so we used whole wheat pitas [...]
Parsnip Risotto with Beet and Walnuts
This was a very tasty meal we enjoyed today. The parsnip risotto is nice but when you add the beets with it, it really becomes special. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 2 medium onions, chopped 4 medium large parsnips, peeled and cut in chunks 1 & 1/2 cups risotto rice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup [...]
Celeriac and Artichoke Soup
This is a quick and easy vegan version of an old Vegetarian Times recipe. It’s very tasty, especially on a cold winter’s day. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil 2 shallots, chopped 1 medium celerac (celery root), about 1 pound 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered 2-3 cups vegetable stock 1/2 – 1 [...]
Sauteed Apples Filled with Sweet Chestnut Puree
This is a very nice treat. We really enjoyed this today. The sweet chestnut filling tastes lovely with the apple, and just a touch of sour with the agave citrus sauce. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 cup water 2 teaspoons vanilla 2-3 tablespoon sugar 1 & 1/2 cups prepared chestnuts, chopped 2 apples 1 tablespoon [...]
Review: Spiced Dried Fruit Compote
We had an abundance of lovely fruit this year, which we bought a dehydrator for, and dried some nice fruit. Today we enjoyed this interesting recipe for spiced dried fruit using Earl Grey tea and spices. The recipe is very tasty and we enjoyed having our own fruit in the winter. I do suggest you [...]
Gnocchi with Kale & Beans
This recipe with gnocchi, fresh kale and white beans makes a very hearty and filling winter meal. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oi 1 package gnocchi, (16 ounces) 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 cups chopped kale, large rid removed and leaves finely chopped 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes [...]
Review: Broad Beans and Quinoa
We enjoyed this lovely recipe today as a warm salad. It would also be good as a side dish, or even as a filling for tortilla wraps. It was quick and easy to make and very satisfying. The flavors were lovely. We did not have the pickled lemon, just used fresh. We’re looking forward to [...]
Artichoke and Spicy Tofu Casserole
This is rally vegan comfort food at it’s best. We really enjoyed this hearty meal on a chilly, windy day. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped 1 small red bell pepper, deseeded and chopped 2 spring onions sliced 1 tablespoon vegan margarine 1 cup prepared vegan cream sauce* 8 ounces artichoke [...]
Review: Cosmic Cashew Kale and Chickpeas
Susan at Fat Free Vegan has created a really delicious meal featuring kale. Kale is one of our favorite vegetables and we are thankful how well it grows over the winter. It even tastes better after a good freeze. This is a very hearty and filling meal. We really enjoyed the flavors. I didn’t have [...]
Eggplant Lentil Stacks
This makes a very filling hearty meal for a cold winter’s day. the lentils go very nicely with the eggplant and the so cheese is a great addition. We enjoyed the fresh basil leaves as a touch of green and the basil tasted very nice with the rest of the flavors as well. Serving Size: [...]
Pumpkin Apple Raisin Salad with Walnuts
This is a very tasty salad that we enjoyed today. We used a red kuri also known as Uchiki Kur pumpkin. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: for the dressing: 4 tablespoons walnut or pumpkin seed oil 1 lemon, juiced 1 tablespoon sweet grainy mustard 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 1-2 tablespoons syrup (maple, agave, or fruit) [...]
Review: Tagliatelle With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Olives
Monica of the Sweet Sensation food blog has created a very nice meal. This recipe is a simple meal to put together with a lovely Mediterranean blend of flavors. In general it has mild flavors that do come together to make a very tasty meal. The recipe was simple to veganize by substituting vegan cheese [...]
Italian TVP Balls with Spinach on Rice
This makes a very good winter main meal. It’s both warming and filling. Ingredients: for the Italian TVP Balls: 1 cup tvp 1 teaspoon vegetable bouillon powder pinch salt pinch garlic powder 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce 1 onion, chopped 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs 1 cup boiling water for the Italian tomato sauce: [...]
Review: Miso Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Just in time for the holidays, we found a new way to enjoy Brussels Sprouts. We do have lots of various ways to eat them, but new ways are always fun to try. The Lazy Smuf has a a great new recipe that we enjoyed today. We used red onions instead of the shallots, and [...]
Vegan Cranberry Apple Muffins
These tasty muffins turned out great. I was so pleased, we really enjoyed them. They are quick and simple to make, yet disappear almost instantly. Yield: 12 Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon [...]
Review: Vegan Fideuà
Gretchen at Veggiegretie has a very tasty vegan adaptation of Fideuà. She adapted it from the one at Vegetarian Times. We basically used her recipe, although we did not have fresh asparagus, so used our regular vegetable mixture, the one we usually use for our paella recipe. We really enjoyed the meal, although found it [...]
Artichoke Hearts, Jerusalem Couscous Salad with Pecans
Jerusalem or Israeli couscous has become one of our favorite forms of pasta for salads. They are nice sized little balls that combine well with a variety of ingredients. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 can artichoke hearts, drained, halved and quartered 1 cup pecans, toasted 1 cup large couscous (e.g. ptitim, also known as Israeli [...]
