Fava Bean and Spinach Salad with a Tahini Dressing
We really enjoyed this salad today. The colors look great and remind us of the coming springtime. The tahini dressing goes very nicely with the salad. Serving Size: 2 Ingredients: for the salad: 1 cup (about 4 oz) frozen shelled fava beans (broad beans) 4 cups (about 4 oz) baby spinach leaves, trimmed and washed [...]
Broccoli Risotto with Red Lentils
This attractive meal tastes as good as it looks. Thet gives it a nice warmth. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 3 onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 Tbs. olive oil 2 tsp. sambal oelec 1 cup risotto rice 2 vegetable bouillon cubes 2 cups water 1 med. head broccoli, cut in florets 1 cup red [...]
Grilled Tempeh with Kiwi and Pear Salsa
This is a great salsa, and tastes really good on the grilled tempeh. It would probably taste good with many different main meals. Servings: 4 Ingredients: 3 tablespoons maple or agave 2 tablespoons soy sauce 3 garlic cloves, minced 14-16 ounces tempeh for the salsa: 2 pears, cored and diced 3 kiwis, peeled and diced [...]
Vegan Tomato Artichoke Soup
This nice soup was very tasty today. It’s a quick soup to prepare and very easy to make. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 28 oz can tomato-vegetable juice (such as V8) 15 oz can artichoke hearts 1 cup vegetable bouillon 1/2 – 1 cup soy yogurt 2 tablespoons vegan margarine 1 large onion 1 clove garlic [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Gnocchi with Kale & Beans
This recipe with gnocchi, fresh kale and white beans makes a very hearty and filling winter meal. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oi 1 package gnocchi, (16 ounces) 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 cups chopped kale, large rid removed and leaves finely chopped 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes [...]
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 [...]
Eggplant Lentil Stacks
This makes a very filling hearty meal for a cold winter’s day. the lentils go very nicely with the eggplant and the so cheese is a great addition. We enjoyed the fresh basil leaves as a touch of green and the basil tasted very nice with the rest of the flavors as well. Serving Size: [...]
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) [...]
Vegan Holiday Recipes 2011
Also this year we present you a collection of our vegan recipes, especially selected for holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s Eve. Appetizers and Finger Foods Chestnut and Mandarin Orange Salad with Maple Soy Dressing Fig and Artichoke Bites with Soy Cheddar Ratatouille Bruschetta Walnut Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Crispy Coconut Crusted Tofu with Mango [...]
Italian TVP Balls with Spinach on Rice
This makes a very good winter main meal. It’s both warming and filling. Ingredients: for the Italian TVP Balls: 1 cup tvp 1 teaspoon vegetable bouillon powder pinch salt pinch garlic powder 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce 1 onion, chopped 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs 1 cup boiling water for the Italian tomato sauce: [...]
Vegan Cranberry Apple Muffins
These tasty muffins turned out great. I was so pleased, we really enjoyed them. They are quick and simple to make, yet disappear almost instantly. Yield: 12 Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon [...]
Artichoke Hearts, Jerusalem Couscous Salad with Pecans
Jerusalem or Israeli couscous has become one of our favorite forms of pasta for salads. They are nice sized little balls that combine well with a variety of ingredients. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 can artichoke hearts, drained, halved and quartered 1 cup pecans, toasted 1 cup large couscous (e.g. ptitim, also known as Israeli [...]
Dried Fruit Filled Apple Dumplings with Vegan Caramel Sauce
These apple dumplings are a simple yet very tasty dessert or treat. They are best fresh from the oven or served warm. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 4 apples 9 frozen puff pastry squares, thawed (2 per apple plus one for decorations) 1/2 cup dried fruit mix – raisins, dried cherries, dried cranberries, goji berries or [...]
Polenta with Chestnuts and Wild Mushrooms
The chestnuts with mild mushrooms over polenta slices are a tasty and easy to make meal to enjoy. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 2 red onions, chopped 1 & 1/2 lb. mixed mushrooms,cleaned and chopped 8 ounces prepared chestnuts, chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper to taste 5-8 sage leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons tamari [...]
