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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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) [...]
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, [...]
Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts and Pears
This side dish would be a tasty addition to any meal. The mixture of flavors and textures is very nice. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 lb. Brussels sprouts 1-2 pears, peeled and cut 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped 2 tablespoons walnut oil 1 tablespoon fine olive oil 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon sherry [...]
Walnut Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Portobello mushrooms were available this week at our farmer’s market. We enjoyed these for lunch today. They would also make a very nice appetizer or starter for an special dinner. Yield: 4 mushroom caps Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon vegan margarine 4 large portobello mushrooms 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 small onion, chopped [...]
Review: Quick Walnut Pâté Sandwiches with Pears and Arugula
This recipe comes from the Vegetarian Times October 2010 issue. It makes a delicious sandwich! The blend of flavors of the walnut pate, the roasted red pepper and the pears is really a delicious combination.The light peppery flavor of the arugula is also a nice addition. You could also adapt it to make an open [...]
Pasta with Fresh Asparagus and Garlicky Walnut Sauce
This was such a delightful dinner. It was full of flavor and very filling, yet not heavy. A great way to enjoy asparagus when it’s in season. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 lb. spiral pasta 1 lb. fresh asparagus 4-5 cloves garlic 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 6-8 slices vegan cold cut (smoky taste) 4 tablespoons [...]
Vegan Ricotta Ravioli with Asparagus Walnut Pesto
This was a very special dinner we enjoyed. It is not really as difficult to make as it appears and is well worth the trouble. Yield: 20 large ravioli Ingredients: for the ravioli dough: 1 cup semolina flour 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 cup water pinch salt for the ricotta filling: 1 cup soy yogurt [...]
Fava Bean, Walnut and Orange Salad
We enjoyed this bright tasty salad this evening as part of our dinner meal. The combination of orange with the favas and walnuts is very nice, and was especially enhanced by the dressing with mustard and sesame oil. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 12 ounces shelled fava beans (broad beans), blanched and skins removed 1/2 cup [...]
Vegan Bell Pepper Pesto Panini
This is known also as The Montreal Panini by Honey, What’s Cooking, which was inspired by a delicious sandwich from a little cafe in Montreal named Claude Postel. We have been enjoying this recipe for our lunches lately. It is quick and easy to make and very tasty. Yield: 5-6 slices Ingredients: for the panini: [...]
Emergency Treats – Prune Danishes & Apricot Coconut Treasures
Here are some lovely treats to quickly make for those unexpected guests who pop in out of the blue. We would suggest that you keep on hand over the holidays at least 1 package of vegan puff pastry and a package of dried fruit. Handy to have are also a spare package of powdered sugar [...]
White Asparagus with Walnuts, Dates and Soy Cheese
This elegant salad tastes wonderful The combination of salty and sweet with the asparagus is really heavenly. Presented in this manner it would make a lovely holiday meal. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: for the salad: 2 lbs. asparagus 3/4 cup walnuts 3/4 cup dates 3 ounces soy cheese Bib or iceberg lettuce as a bed [...]
VPP – Vegan Pumpkin Pudding
What a tasty treat this made today on World Vegan Day! It is really quick and easy to make even from scratch from a fresh real pumpkin. Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree 1 & 3/4 cup soy milk (either plain or vanilla) pinch salt 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 [...]
Raw Apple & Pumpkin Salad Boats
This is a very tasty salad that we recently enjoyed. It’s almost like a Waldorf salad only with the pumpkin. Ingredients: for the dressing: 3 tablespoons walnut oil 1 lemon, juiced 1 tablespoon agave or maple syrup 1 tablespoon mild grainy mustard 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated salt and pepper to taste for the salad: [...]
Savory Walnut and Herb Biscuits with a Pistachio Eggplant Spread
We enjoyed these yummy biscuits for breakfast last Sunday, made in mini form. They were delicious, especially with the pistachio eggplant spread. They make a delicious savory breakfast or brunch or for any time. Savory Walnut and Herb Biscuits Yield: 10-12 biscuits Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup white flour 3/4 teaspoon. salt [...]
Almond – Walnut Topped Plums with a Soy Custard
As plums are now coming into season, this is a delicious dessert with fresh plums, topped with almonds and walnuts on a custard made from vanilla soy milk. Ingredients: for the plums: 10 plums 1/2 cup ground almonds 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1 tablespoon maple syrup small pinch salt pinch cinnamon 2 teaspoons water, as [...]
Creamy Cherry Walnut Spread
We’ve been wanting to create more recipes that are sweet but not so loaded with sugars and fats. This spread was delicious last Sunday morning on freshly made English muffins. It would be great as a sandwich spread, or as a filling for turnover. Yield: 1 cup Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegan cream cheese like Tofutti’s [...]
Applesauce Spice Cake with Lemon Frosting
This is a lovely easy cake to make. One which everyone seems to enjoy. Ingredients: 1/2 cup molasses 1 cup applesauce 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 & 3/4 cup flour 2 tablespoons ginger 1/3 cup walnuts (optional), chopped 1/4 cup raisins (optional) for the frosting: 1/2 cup vegan [...]
Red Cabbage and Beet Salad With Pears and Walnuts
This salad tastes lovely and is even better the second day. Ingredients: 1/4 head red cabbage, thinly sliced 1 Tbs. salt 2 Tbs. vinegar 1 large beet, peeled and grated 1 pear, peeled and sliced walnuts, chopped 2 Tbs. rice wine vinegar 3 Tbs. walnut oil 1 Tbs. agave or maple syrup 1 inch nob [...]
Carpaccio of Chioggia Beets with Walnut Orange Dressing
This year we are growing Chioggia beets in the garden. There are various sorts, golden ones as well as pink and white ringed ones. They have a milder flavor than the traditional red beets and the colors add a new dimension to many salads. Sliced very thin, they are lightly crunchy, with the dressing adding [...]
