Romanesco, Red Rice and A Coriander Pesto Sauce
What a tasty meal this was. The combination of the rice with the romanesco and the sauce was really a treat. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 cup red rice 1 tablespoon oil 3 cups water and a bit of salt for the water 3 cups Romanesco broccoli florets 12 ounces tofu 1 tablespoon of oil [...]
Sweet & Spicy Cauliflower with Tofu Pieces
Cauliflower with a sweet & spicy sauce and fried tofu pieces is a very nice way to enjoy cauliflower. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 & 1/2 cups rice 3 cups water pinch salt 1 block tofu (about 13-16 ounces) 2 tablespoons oil to fry the tofu 1 medium cauliflower 1 leek 1 red chili pepper [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Lentils with Smoked Tofu and Plums
We really enjoyed this meal tonight with boiled potatoes. It’s a very nice savory way to enjoy plums. It is a hearty, filling meal that is full of wonderful flavors. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 cup de Puy or brown lentils 1 tablespoon oil 2 cups water 1 vegetable bouillon cube 1 large onion, finely [...]
Spirali Pasta with Romanesco and Peas
This was a very special pasta meal with a delicious almond-miso-white wine Sauce. We really like romanesco and look forward to late summer/fall when it comes available. Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 4 ounces spirali pasta 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen) 2-3 cups romanesco broccoli florets 1/2 cup fresh basil,chopped for the sauce: 2 tablespoons [...]
Braised Tempeh with Yellow Plum Chutney
We have been blessed with yellow plum bushes in our new garden, they have a richly balanced and aromatic sweet flavor but not as sweet as the smaller mirabelle plums. We really enjoyed this meal, and will be having it often in the future. Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: for the tempeh: 1 lb. tempeh, cut [...]
Couscous Filled Peppers with Olives and Vegan Cheese
This is an easy stuffed pepper recipe with an Italian touch. You can do this with any pepper, we particularly enjoy the long pointed sweet peppers. Yield: 4 filled peppers for 2-4 servings Ingredients: 4 long sweet peppers (like the banana, Marconi or Hungarian wax pepper) 1 cup couscous 1 vegetable bouillon cube 1 & [...]
Crispy Coconut Crusted Tofu Poppers with Chili Mango Cream
Yum, the crunchy coconut crust of the tofu poppers tasted delicious with the mango chili cream. This is a very tasty recipe, well worth the effort. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: for the tofu: 1 lb. tofu for the marinade: 1/4 cup tamari or soy sauce 1/4 cup water to thin the marinade 1 lime or [...]
Mimo’s Mediterranean Pizza
Our friend Mimo had this Pizza this week at a party and we just had to make a vegan version of it tonight. The grilled vegetables make a delicious and filling pizza. Yield: 2 pizzas Ingredients: for the pizza dough: 3 cups flour 1 pkg. yeast 1 tablespoon olive oil pinch salt 1 teaspoon sugar [...]
Rhenish Fava Bean Stew
Fresh fava beans are just coming in now. We’ve been looking forward to making and veganizing this traditional German meal for a long time. This is a really tasty hearty meal that even an omni would enjoy. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 lb. fava beans, out of the pods 1 lb. potatoes (ones that remain [...]
Fresh Spinach and Vegan Ricotta Crespelle
This was a very special meal we enjoyed last night. Crespelle are the Italian equivalent of French crepes. It may seem like a lot of trouble, but it is well worth it. Yield: 8 generous crespelle Ingredients: for the crespelle: 1 cup soy milk 1&1//3 cup water 1/2 cup vegan margarine, melted 2 cups flour [...]
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 [...]
Asparagus, Fava Bean & Smoked Tofu Pasta
This spring meal was delicious. It is very filling, yet not, with a lovely hint of mint. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large leek, white and most green parts, sliced in rings 6 tablespoons dry white wine 1 cup soy yogurt 2 teaspoons powered vegetable bouillon pinch freshly grated nutmeg 2-3 [...]
Crispy Tofu Kabobs with Rhubarb Chutney
The sweet sour rhubarb chutney tasted great with the crispy tofu kabobs. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 lb. tofu for the marinade: 1/4 cup tamari or soy sauce 1/4 cup water to thin the marinade 1 lime or lemon pinch salt pinch garlic powder pinch ginger powder for the crispy batter: 2/3-1 cup flour, separated [...]
Asparagus Risotto
This is a very elegant recipe for the fresh white asparagus that is now in season. We enjoyed it over the weekend. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 lb. white asparagus 2 teaspoons sugar splash lemon juice 2 shallots 2 tablespoons vegan margarine 1 cup risotto rice 2 cups white wine 2-3 tablespoons nutritional yeast 2 [...]
Asparagus Couscous with Chickpeas and Almonds
This was a new and tasty way to enjoy asparagus. It can be enjoyed warm as a main meal but is also nice as a cold salad. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 cup large couscous (kuskus) 2-3 cups vegetable bouillon 1 can garbanzo beans (chickpeas) (8 ounces) 1 lb. fresh asparagus spears 1 ounce almond [...]
Cauliflower and Leek Risotto
This made a very nice supper. It was filling yet, not heavy and full of flavor. Ingredients: 1 large leek, trimmed, cleaned and sliced in ringlets 1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut in small pieces 1/2 head cauliflower, cut in florets 2-1/2 cups vegetable bouillon 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup Arborio rice 1/4 cup nutritional [...]
Pulled Seitan and Mushroom Ragu
This tasty recipe makes a very hearty main meal. It is delicious served over polenta, although it would be good over couscous or rice also. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 lbs. seitan 2 cups onion, diced 1 cup celery, diced 1 cup carrots, diced 4 cloves [...]
Vegan Asparagus Casserole
This is a delicious casserole. We used fresh white asparagus, as it is just coming into season now. It would also be very nice with the green asparagus. Serving Size: 2 Ingredients: 4 slices wholewheat toast, crusts cut off 4 slices vegan ‘bologna” or other vegan lunch meat 12 fresh asparagus spears, cooked and cut [...]
Spicy Tofu with Pea Pods, Bell Pepper and Orange Sauce
This is one of our favorite ways to enjoy an Asian flavored meal, with the tropical addition of orange. It’s a light and refreshing meal, but also substantial enough to be filling and satisfying. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 lb. spicy tofu pieces 1 sweet red bell pepper or long pointed pepper 7 oz pea [...]
Vegan Homestyle Macaroni and Cheese
A cheddar type sauce with a touch of Dijon mustard baked in the oven to a nice crispy texture. Serving Size: 2 Ingredients: 1-2 cup vegan cheddar sauce (see below) 1 & 2/3 cups dry elbow macaroni 1-2 slices day old bread salt and pepper to taste oil for the baking dish optional dried bread [...]
Roasted Winter Veggies with 2 Special Sauces
The combination of these winter vegetables particularly with the two sauces was really delicious. We enjoyed roasted carrots, red skinned potatoes, cauliflower, parsnips and pumpkin. With the very special sauces of vegan creamed spinach and English piccalilli (that’s pickled vegetables with mustard and turmeric). What a interesting and tasty combination they each made! Serving Size: [...]
