Amazing Apple Dip for Veggies
This raw dip is amazing. It is a bit unusual, but very tasty and refreshingly fresh. Yield: 2 cups of dip Ingredients: 2 Granny Smith apples 1/2 cup pickled little pearl onions 1/2 cup sweet sour pickles 1 tablespoon sweet syrup (agave, maple, elderberry flower) dash Tabasco small handful fresh parsley splash of olive oil [...]
Roasted Red Bell Pepper and Pear Soup
We enjoyed this mild soup on a rainy chilly fall day. It tasted wonderful. Red bell peppers and pears make a great combination, lightly sweet and mildly flavored with a warming red color. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 3 large red bell peppers, roasted, deseeded and sliced 1/2 jalapeno pepper, deseeded and minced 1 clove garlic, [...]
Tempeh Pineapple Toasts
These make a wonderful lunchtime meal, or cut in quarters they would be good finger food or appetizers for a party. Yield: 8 slices Ingredients: 8 slices bread, toasted 1 lb. tempeh, sliced in thin squares 1 can pineapple rings 1 jar vegan sandwich spread or vegan cheese 1 tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon tamari or [...]
Roasted Red Pepper Humus In Zucchini Rounds
This tasty humus is also useful as an appetizer for parties. We filled zucchini however you can also use cucumber. Ingredients: 1 can cooked chickpeas (about 2 cups) 2 red bell peppers, roasted skins removed and de-deeded 1/3 cup tahini 1 lemon, juiced 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon [...]
Roasted Red Bell Pepper and Chickpea Soup
This nice soup is lightly sweet from the roasted peppers and nutty in flavor from the chickpeas. We enjoyed it as a fall lunch with sandwiches. Ingredients: 3-4 red bell peppers, roasted, skins removed (or from jar) 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander [...]
Carrot Apple Soup with Fresh Herbs
Here is a very tasty soup for the apple season. Our tree has already been giving us some lovely apples and we have some lovely recipes to share with you. This is the first apple recipe of the season and lots more to come. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil 5 medium large [...]
Artichoke Soup
If you like artichokes, you’ll really enjoy this soup. Our artichokes in the garden have begin to come into season now and this soup is a nice way to enjoy them. Ingredients: 6 artichokes 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt 1 bay leaf 1 medium potato, peeled 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, [...]
Eggplant Bruschetta
Yum, this is a delicious appetizer, or can also be enjoyed as a nice lunch. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil 1 medium eggplant, cut in small pieces 1 red onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon tomato paste 8 [...]
Cauliflower and Sweet Yellow Bell Pepper Soup
This tasty soup is quick and easy to make. We enjoyed it for lunch, even on a very warm summer day. License this image Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 sweet onion, chopped 4 cups vegetable bouillon 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets 2 fresh yellow bell peppers, de-seeded and chopped [...]
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 [...]
Tempeh and Sesame Ginger Coleslaw Bites
These tasty bites are great as an appetizer or finger food at a party. There will be plenty of salad left over, so you can make more than 12 if desired, or enjoy a tasty salad on the side. Yield: 12 Ingredients: 6 thin slices of tempeh 1 tablespoon oil 1 batch of sesame ginger [...]
Vegan Cream Cheese filled Cherry Tomatoes
These tasty little cherries with home-made vegan cream cheese make a lovely appetizer or finger food. Yield: 1 dozen Ingredients: 1 cup vegan cream cheese (bought or home-made) 1/3 cup mixed nuts, chopped 1 tsp. white miso nutmeg (optional) Tabasco (optional) salt and pepper to taste 1 pint cherry tomatoes parsley, coriander and basil as [...]
Zucchini Tea Sandwiches
These little finger sandwiches make a lovely appetizer or special party food. Yield: 8-12 finger sandwiches Ingredients: 1 cup soy cream cheese 2 tsp. vegetable bouillon powder 1 Tbs. nutritional yeast 1 tsp. lemon juice 2 Tbs. mixed fresh herbs, thyme, basil oregano and chives, minced freshly ground pepper dash Tabasco additional salt to taste [...]
Pumpkin, Pear, and Shallot Soup
This is a lovely smooth soup. The sweetness comes from the pears and the fact that the vegetables are roasted. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 2 lbs. of pumpkin or butternut squash, seeded and cubed 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored and cubed 3-4 shallots, peeled and cut into slices 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons oil [...]
Spicy Pumpkin Soup
This is one of our favorite soups. The grainy brown mustard is not as a strong a flavor as the yellow Dijon mustard. It is mild and almost sweet and nutty in it’s flavor. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 (200 grams) fresh pumpkin, de-seeded and cut into bite sized pieces 1 potato, peeled and cubed [...]
Minty Pea and Spinach Soup
We’re in the mood for Spring. This vibrant sweet soup tasted great on a cold but clear day. We are looking forward to making it with peas and spinach fresh from the garden, but that will be a while yet. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 3 cups frozen peas 1 small package frozen spinach 2 shallots [...]
Irish Apple Parsnip Soup
Sweet and creamy, lightly spiced, this soup is very tasty. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 & 1/2 pounds parsnips, peeled and cut in chunks 1 large apple, peeled, cored and cut into chunks 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cups vegetable bouillon 1/2 teaspoon sage 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4-1/3 cup soy cream optional parsley chopped [...]
Chickpea and Spinach Soup
This is a delicious soup, full of healthy ingredients and tasty spices. It was especially nice on a chilly winter’s day. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil 1/2 onion, chopped 1 6oz canned chickpeas, drained, rinsed 1 garlic clove, minced 2-3 cups vegetable stock 1/2 cup baby soup pasta 150 g / 5 1/2 [...]
Marinated mushrooms
Mushrooms are quite nutritional, offering B vitamins and selenium. The also work as an anti-stress agent. Lightly marinated in a fine olive oil and lemon juice, they make a very tasty snack or appetizer. Serving Size: 2 Ingredients: 1 pint mushrooms 2 Tbs. fine olive oil 1 Tbs. lemon juice chili peppers salt and pepper [...]
Orange Pumpkin Soup
This cheerful soup brought lots of sunshine to our table on a cold winters day. The blends of orange and cardamom were a tasty compliment to the pumpkin. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 4 cups cubed pumpkin (med. hokkaido or red kuri) 2 cups vegetable [...]
Pumpkin and Chestnut Soup with Balsamic Sauteed Pears
What a wonderful blending of flavors this soup offers. Mildly spice and pleasantly sweet with a hint chestnuts. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 leek (white and light green parts only (or 1 med. onion) 2 tablespoons oil 1 med. red kuri pumpkin or 2 butternut squash, de-seeded and cut into large chunks 1-2 cup chestnuts, [...]
Lentil Croquettes with Mango Jalapeno Chutney
With the upcoming holiday season, having tapas ready on hand is a good idea. These were very tasty and also make a nice dinner as well. Ingredients: 1 cup lentils (I used red) 1 vegetable bouillon cube 2 bay leaves splash of lemon juice 2 tablespoons bread crumbs plus bread crumbs for rolling 2 tablespoons [...]
Apricots Filled with Almond and Cranberry Soy Ricotta
These lovely apricots would make a very nice addition to any party. The can be used as a vegan tapas, finger food or an appetizer. Yield: 2 doz. Ingredients: 1 pkg. dried apricots 1 cup soy yogurt 2 tablespoons cashew nut butter 2 tablespoons amaretto or almond extract 2 tablespoons ground or chopped almonds 1/8-1/4 [...]
Sunchoke and Chestnut Soup
This elegant soup is very tasty and filling. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 lb. of sunchokes (Jerusalem artichoke), well scrubbed and cut into slices 1/2 red bell pepper, deseeded and sauteed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 leek, sliced 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic minced 1/2 apple, peeled and sliced 4 ounces roasted chestnuts, [...]
