Review: Mexican Cherry Tomato Salad
We enjoyed this delicious salad tonight. It was very easy to veganize, just using some soy cheese instead of the “Pepperjack” cheese. Otherwise, the recipe is vegan. It was quick and easy to make and oh so yummy. We didn’t have any black beans on hand, so we used black eyed peas instead. Guess that [...]
Gazpacho of a different sort
Gazpacho is a cold Spanish raw vegetable soup, originating in the southern region of Andalusia. This gazpacho is a bit unusual but very tasty. It’s raw and chilled, making it very refreshing in warm weather. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 3 cups of vegetable juice, chilled 1 clove garlic minced dash onion salt 1 tablespoon fennel [...]
Review: Corn and Zucchini Quesadillas
Kevin of Closet Cooking is a gifted cook. He combines flavors to make very innovative recipes and takes excellent photographs. Unfortunately he is not vegetarian, although many of his recipes are and are easily adapted to be vegan, as this Corn and Zucchini Quesadillas recipe was. We really enjoyed this meal tonight, and the only [...]
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 & [...]
Seitan medallions on stir fried vegetables
Such a bright and colorful meal, that was filling, yet not fattening. We really enjoyed this dinner and hope you will too. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 tsp. Five Spices powder 2 Tbs. vegetable oil 1 lb. seitan , cut in rounds 125 grams baby corn cobs, cut in lhalf lengthwise 1 red bell pepper, [...]
Mexican Zucchini Soup
This is a great tasting soup, and a good use for those extra large zucchini that often appear in the garden. Of course, a normal size zucchini also is good. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 & 1/2 teaspoons vegan margarine 2 cups vegetable bouillon 2 cups zucchini, diced in small [...]
Jalapeño corn chowder
This is a very tasty corn chowder, the jalapenos give it zip, and the roasted red peppers give a sweetness. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 3 cups corn 1&1/2 cups veggie bouillon 1 cup soy milk 1-2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped 1/4 jar red sweet peppers, drained and chopped (1/4 cup) 1/2 cup crumbled soy cheese(optional) [...]
Excellent Cornbread
Applesauce is the secret for these sweet cornbread muffins, which make a lovely Sunday morning breakfast. Serving Size: 3 (ca. 9 muffins) Ingredients: 3/4 cup white flour 1/4 cup gram flour 1/4 cup fine corn flour 3/4 cup polenta (cornmeal made from ground maize, coarse) 4 tbs. sugar 5 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt [...]
Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 1 can corn 1 small onion, chopped black pepper 250 ml. soy cream Directions: Saute the onion until glassy. Puree the corn and onion in a blender and thin with soy cream. Place in a pot and warm, add pepper to season.
