Tag: vegan

Crostini

Try this appetizer that is lovely for holiday gatherings. You’ll Need French baguette Olive oil Directions Preheat oven to 375 F Thinly slice bread into approximately ¼ inch thick pieces. Lightly coat both sides in olive oil. Place on a baking sheet. Bake approximately 7 to 10 minutes. Test...

Beet Green Apple Salad

This salad is to your liking but here are some guidelines to work with: Ingredients 3 Boiled peeled and diced beets 1/2 diced Green apple 1/2 Tablespoon Red onion or a sweet onion finely chopped 1 Tablespoon White wine vinegar 1 1/2 Tablespoons Olive oil Salt to taste Directions...

Cowboy Caviar

Thank you Raana T. for your recipe submission and what a GREAT name for a recipe! INGREDIENTS 3 Roma tomatoes diced 2 ripe avocados diced ½ cup red onion diced 15 oz black beans rinsed/drained 15 oz black eyed peas rinsed/ drained 1 ½ cups frozen sweet corn or...

Garlic Green Beans

Green beans are a blank palate. Jazz them up; this one is bursting with flavor. You’ll Need 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tablespoon red-wine vinegar 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Directions Steam beans for 5 to...

Beans and Greens

You know what’s an amazingly healthy food? White beans.  You know what’s another amazingly healthy food? Greens. So add these up and you a turbo booster mega dose of healthiness! Plus, the deliciousness factor here is through the roof … you’re welcome!     You’ll Need 4 large garlic...

Cabbage, Carrots and Potato Medley

Ingredients 3 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons minced ginger 1/2 cup chopped onion (about half a medium onion) 1/3 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/3 teaspoon cinnamon powder 1/4 teaspoon cloves powder (6 cloves) 1/3 teaspoon black pepper 1 large carrot...

A Lovely Lentil Soup

Give this soup a try; we have a heavy hunch that if you do, it’ll become a go to recipe for you. Ingredients 1 cup lentils 8 cups water 1 large potato, diced ½ bunch Swiss chard, kale, or endive coarsely chopped 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped Salt and...

Asian Inspired Rice Bowls

Looking for a quick weeknight meal? This one is easy to make and can have many variations. Ingredients Cooked brown rice Avocado Green onion, chopped Sesame Seeds Soybeans, shelled Shredded carrot Soy sauce Directions Place cooked rice in a bowl. Top with toppings of choice. Give a tiny drizzle...

Pumpkin Muffins (Free of Eggs and Dairy)

  You’ll Need 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 1/3 teaspoons ground cinnamon* 1/3 teaspoon ground ginger* ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg* ¾ cup white sugar ½ cup brown sugar 15 ounces plain pumpkin puree (from can or fresh) ½ cup apple...

Salmorejo

Ingredients 2 pounds ripe tomatoes 2 garlic cloves (or one garlic clove and one shallot) 3 slices of white bread 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon cider or sherry vinegar Garnishes of choice (see below for suggestions)   Directions In a saucepan, boil 8 cups of water. To remove skins from tomatoes,...

Honey Nut Cinnamon Biscotti

Here is a biscotti recipe free of both eggs and dairy. You can jazz it up with flavor combinations of your choice. Makes a wonderful homemade gift.   You’ll Need 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup plus 1 Tablespoon sugar ¾ cup blanched almonds, finely ground ¾ cup whole...

Curried Cauliflower

Ingredients 1 medium size cauliflower 1 tablespoon curry powder 4 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Freshly squeezed lemon juice Directions Preheat oven to 400 Cut cauliflower into floret pieces. Toss floret pieces with olive oil, curry powder, salt and pepper. Bake for 15 minutes then...