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, [...]
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 [...]
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: 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 [...]
Review: Cranberry Glazed Beets
We found this tasty side dish recipe at Just Vegetable Recipes. It was already vegan, so no adaptations were necessary. We baked the beets first. Once they had cooled enough to handle, we sliced them and then cut the the slices with a snowflake cookie cutter to make a special treat for the holidays. That could [...]
Baked Parsnips with Madeira
This is an elegant sort of gratin. It is very tasty and would make a nice holiday side dish. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 2 lb. parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks 2 fl.oz. Madeira or Dry Sherry 4fl.oz. soy cream 2 ounces vegan margarine or olive oil salt and ‘white’ black pepper 2o oz walnuts, [...]
Celery Root and Pear Soup
We really enjoyed this mild creamy soup today for lunch. Both celery root (celeriac) and pears are in season now. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 3 tablespoons oil 1 medium celery root (celeriac), trimmed and chopped 2 medium onions, chopped handful chives, minced 1 teaspoon thyme 4 cups vegetable bouillon 3 pears, peeled, cored and cut [...]
Carrot and Pineapple Salad with Mint Soy Yogurt
This salad is always a crowd-pleaser and with the mint soy yogurt dressing it has a light refreshing flavor. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 4 carrots, julienned or shredded 3/4 cup pineapple cut in bite sized pieces 2 tablespoons fresh mint, minced 1/2 cup plain soy yogurt pinch cinnamon pinch cumin 1 teaspoon agave or maple [...]
Celery Root Cordon Bleu
Cordon bleu has always been considered a deluxe gourmet meal. We are happy to offer a substitute, that we think might taste even better than the original. At least one can enjoy it with a free conscience. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 2 medium celery roots (plan 2 nice slices per person) 14 ounces vegan cheese [...]
Red Lentils with Spicy Root Vegetables
This is very nice meal especially for a chilly fall or winter’s eve. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: for the lentils: 2 cups red lentils 4 cups water 1 tablespoon vegetable bouillon powder or 1 cube for the spicy root vegetables: 2 tablespoons oil 4 carrots, peeled and cut in chunks 2 parsnips, peeled and cut [...]
Review: Apple Parsnip Soup
Isabelle of the blog called Crumb has created a delicious fall and winter soup from apples and parsnips. It is a delicious soup and very easy to adapt to be vegan. Just replace the butter with vegan margarine, and use either soy cream or soy yogurt instead of the creme freche. We used fresh organic [...]
Breaded Tempeh Schnitzel with Braised Red Cabbage and Pears
This is a very nice fall or winter meal. It’s an adaptation of a traditional German meal. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: for the red cabbage: 1 small head red cabbage approx. 1 pound, finely shredded 2 ripe pears, pealed and cut into chunks 1 small knob fresh ginger 1 & 1/2 cups vegetable bouillon 3 [...]
Vegetable Bouillon Soup with Chanterelle Mushrooms
This is a great way to enjoy these subtly flavored mushrooms. It’s a quick and easy soup to make. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 &3/4 lb. potatoes, peeled and chopped in bite sized pieces 1 lb. fresh chanterelle mushrooms, cleaned 1 leek 3 tablespoons oil 3 cups water 2 vegetable bouillon cubes 2 tablespoons fresh [...]
Spiced Carrot Waffles
We really enjoyed these tasty waffles last weekend. The are quick and easy to make, and not so sweet. We enjoyed them with maple syrup. They made a lovely Sunday morning breakfast. Yield: 6-7 individual squares Ingredients: 1 & 1/4 cup AP flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 3 teaspoons. baking powder 1 tablespoon sugar [...]
Potato, Apple and Onion Gratin
We really enjoyed this as part of our main meal today. The mixture of apples, potatoes and onions is really lovely. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 6-8 med large red skinned potatoes 4 large apples of choice (best is somewhat tart and baking) 3 large red onions 3 tablespoons oil or vegan margarine 2 tablespoons thyme [...]
Roasted Cauliflower with Red Lentil Marinade
This is a delicious side dish that we enjoyed with tempeh and apple chutney. It made a nice fall meal. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, cut in florets 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup sunflower seeds or pine nuts, toasted 1 – 1 & 1/2 cups red lentils 2-3 cups [...]
Vegan Eggplant Burger
These are really great burgers. Elle of Elle’s New England Kitchen is a really fine cook, although omni. She often has very inspiring recipes that I try to adapt for vegans. This is one that turned out great. Yield: 8-10 burgers Ingredients: 3 eggplants, cut in small cubes 6 green onions, sliced 3 cloves garlic, [...]
Spicy Yellow Bell Pepper Soup
This is a very tasty soup that we enjoyed on a rainy summer’s day. It was very easy to adapt to being vegan. We enjoyed the spicy flavor from the jalapeno and did nnt find it too hot. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil 1 onion, chopped 4 yellow bell peppers, de-seeded and chopped [...]
Ratatouille Couscous Salad
Ratatouille is such a nice mixture of flavors. We enjoy it in many different ways. Here is a tasty salad using these lovely summer vegetables. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 cup pearl couscous 1 eggplant, cut in small cubes 1 small zucchini, cut in small cubes 1 red bell pepper, de-seeded and cut in small [...]
Review: Sweet & Spicy Carrot Bisque
We really enjoyed this vegan recipe for a smooth and creamy carrot soup that we found on the Vegetarian Times’ blog. The recipe by Aylene Lambert, won Best Soup in Vegetarian Times’ 2011 Chef Challenge. The instructions are well written and easy to follow. We used some nutmeg and a sprig of lemon verbena as [...]
Carrot, Fennel and Orange Soup
This is a lovely soup, mild yet flavorful with a lovely creamy consistency and a bright color. Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 1 small fennel bulb, cleaned and sliced 2 tablespoons oil 4 cups carrots, peeled and sliced 1-2 tablespoons fennel seeds, ground 1 clove garlic, minced 4 cups water salt and pepper 1/2 cup fresh [...]
Classic Potato Salad Gone Vegan
There are many versions of potato salad and all are tasty. However, we enjoy the simple classic potato salad with onions and celery the best. Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 2 lbs. potatoes (boiled) 4-5 stalks celery, chopped 1-2 onion, chopped salt & pepper pinch cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons celery seed 1/3 cup soyanaise 2 tablespoons [...]
Lidia’s Pea Spread
This is a lovely spread that we enjoyed at the Lahder Krug, a restaurant in Petershagen-Lahde (Germany) during a birthday party. The restaurant usually serves traditional German meals, but they made an entire 5 course vegan meal just for us and did a really good job. We were very touched and happy to enjoy this [...]
