Vegan Quinoa Waffles
We enjoyed these for Sunday morning breakfast. They would be lovely for Mother’s Day. Ingredients: 4 cups cooked quinoa 1 & 1/2 cup AP flour 1/2 cup fine polenta or cornmeal 2 teaspoons baking powder pinch of salt 2 egg replacements 1 & 1/2 tablespoons sugar or sweetener of choice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 [...]
Vegan Coconut Raspberry Bars
This is a very special treat that we enjoyed last weekend. The top is like a coconut macaroon and then a lovely layer of raspberry jam followed with a tasty sweet sort bread on the bottom. Yield: 10-12 bars depending size Ingredients: 2 cups AP flour 1 cup sugar (divided) 1/2 cup (4 ounces) vegan [...]
Squash and Apple Pie Crisp
As winter comes to an end and spring has not yet sprung, our choices for fresh treats become rather limited. We were pleased that we had made apple pie preserves in the fall using some of our apples, and that our red kuri squash are still overwintering well. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 3-4 cups squash, [...]
Pear and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread Danish
This is a very quick and easy treat to make that tastes heavenly. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 4 sheets frozen vegan puff pastry, thawed 3-4 pears, peeled, cored and halved 4 tablespoons vegan chocolate hazelnut spread handful walnuts, toasted and chopped powdered sugar for dusting Directions: Pre-heat the oven to 425 ℉ or whatever is [...]
Banushi (Banana Sushi Bites)
These sushi inspired puff pastry bites with banana were lots of fun and tasted delicious. Harald came up with the idea and I had fun making them. Yield: 12 bites Ingredients: 4 bananas 3-4 sheets frozen vegan puff pastry, thawed 1 vegan chocolate bar 2 tablespoons peanut butter 2 tablespoons vegan chocolate hazelnut spread pretzel [...]
Baked Nut Filled Pears en Croute with Lemon Syrup
These lovely fresh pears were cored, then filled with a ground almond and cinnamon mixture. Wrapped with vegan puff pastry and baked (= en croute). Served with a light lemon sauce, they were lovely on a chilly day. Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 4 pears, cored and peeled 4 sheets frozen vegan puff pastry, thawed and [...]
Vegan Apricot Coconut Macaroons
In celebration of our first post 6 years ago today, we remade and adapted these tasty apricot coconut cookies. Yield: 16 cookies Ingredients: 2 & 1/2 cup coconut flakes (unsweetened) 1 cup dried apricots 1/4 cup apricot brandy (or Amaretto) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sugar 3 egg replacements 1 tablespoon agave syrup Directions: Cut [...]
Pear Delights – Pears and Raspberry-Applesauce On Puff Pastry
These are so simple, yet delicious and even appearing elegant. Yield: 4 Ingredients: 4 slices frozen vegan puff pastry, thawed 4 tablespoons raspberry-applesauce 2 pears, peeled and sliced in half 4 teaspoons of agave, ginger syrup or sugar water vegan whipped topping optionally the side Directions: Preheat the oven according to instructions on the package [...]
Rustic Peach and Blueberry Galette with Almond Crust
This is a very simple but delicious dessert to enjoy while the fruits are in season. The almond crust tastes lovely with these fruits. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: for the crust: 5 tablespoons almond meal 1 cup AP flour small pinch salt 4 tablespoons sugar 4 tablespoons vegan margarine 1 egg replacement equivalent 1 teaspoon [...]
Vegan Blueberry Cheesecake
This is a delicious cheesecake. People would never guess it’s vegan. And, it did not have that “tofu” flavor or consistency. Yield: 10 inch cheesecake Ingredients: for the crust: 3 cups graham crushed crackers or vegan digestive biscuits 10 tablespoons vegan margarine 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt for the cheesecake: 14 ounces tofu 12 [...]
Blueberry Soy Yogurt in Puff Pastry Cups
This is so simple, it hardly deserves a recipe, but it can be served in a lovely fashion. Yield: 4 Ingredients: 4 sheets puff pastry, thawed 1 pint blueberries 2 Tbs. sugar 1/4 cup water 1 tsp. cornstarch 2-3 cups plain soy yogurt 1 Tbs. powdered sugar splash lemon juice generous pinch cinnamon Directions: Preheat [...]
Vegan Butter Cake (Butterkuchen)
This is a very famous and common German cake. It’s like a coffee cake. However it is unusual that it uses yeast. It’s a very tasty simple cake, that tastes especially lovely with a nice cup of coffee. Serving Size: 8 Ingredients: for the cake: 2 cups non-dairy milk (warmed) 1 package yeast 1/2 cup [...]
Almond Lace Cookies with vanilla Soy Yogurt and Grapes
This was a lovely snack that we enjoyed today. It’s very easy to make. Yield: about 24 cookies Ingredients: 1 cup ground almonds 1 cup AP flour 1 cup powdered sugar pinch salt 4 ounces vegan margarine, melted almond slices or slivers as decoration (optional) 2 cups vanilla soy yogurt 1 large bunch seedless grapes, [...]
Sour Cherry Pierogi
This Eastern European treat is very tasty. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: for the dough: 2 cups flour (I used 1 cup AP, 1 cup semolina) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar 3 tablespoons oil 1/2 cup water for the filling and sauce: 1 (16 ounce) jar cherries in juice 1-2 tablespoons sugar 1 & 1/2 [...]
Banana Rhubarb Bread Delight
Vegan Banana Rhubarb Bread with Fresh Strawberries and Chocolate Sauce. We don’t usually have mixtures with many different flavors but we must admit this special dessert was especially delicious. Serving Size: 8 Ingredients: for Vegan Banana Rhubarb Bread: 3 bananas mashed or pureed 1 – 1 & 1/2 cups rhubarb, cut in small pieces 1 [...]
Lemon Risotto Rice Pudding with Rhubarb Compote
This was a lovely dessert that we recently enjoyed with fresh rhubarb from the garden. It’s easy to make and doesn’t take long. It tastes best warm. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: for the risotto: 1 cup risotto rice 1/4 cup lemon juice zest from 1 lemon 2/3 cup sugar 3 cups water or non dairy [...]
Vegan Almond Apple Flowers
These were heavenly. We’re going to have them again this weekend. I know this doesn’t seem like apple time. In fact most of the apple trees are just beginning to bloom. But, there are a few sorts of apples that one can “over-winter”. They hold well if kept in a cool place. It is time [...]
Strawberry and Rhubarb Blini
We enjoyed these tasty treats for Sunday morning breakfast. They would also be nice at a brunch or even as a mid-afternoon treat. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: for the blini: 1 cup self rising flour 2 egg replacements 2 cups soy milk 1 small pkg. of yeast 2 tbs. sugar 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 2 [...]
Chestnut-pear Jalousie Tart with Amaretto Coconut Cream
This was a very special treat we enjoyed over the weekend. The flavors are a lovely blend of sweets, nuts and fruits. A jalousie tart has a top that looks like jalousie blinds. Yield: 4 individual tarts Ingredients: for the tarts: 8 sheets frozen puff pastry 6 inch x 6 inch squares ( 15cm x [...]
Pear and Poppy Seed Pie With Streusel Topping
This recipe makes a lovely tart or pie. The filling is rather like a vanilla pudding, but more firm. Serving Size: 6 Ingredients: for the crust: 1 & 1/2 cups AP flour 1/4 cup vegan margarine 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder for the filling: 2 cups vanilla soy milk 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 [...]
Vegan Valentine’s Day Treats
For Valentine’s Day next week, we have some dessert suggestions for you. (click on the photo to go to the recipe)
Valentine’s Day Rhubarb Cherry Pie
This makes a very nice pie, individual pies, or hand pies for Ventine’s Day. The sweet cherries with the sour rhubarb is a tasty combination. Yield: 8 hand pies or 1 large pie Ingredients: for the crust: 2 & 1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 3/4 cup vegan margarine 1/4 cup coconut [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
