Vegan Chai Cream Pie
*adapted from Cooking Light and made vegan* 1 package vegan-friendly pie dough (or homemade) 2 cups Chai Tea Concentrate (or you can make your own chai tea with 2 Cups almond milk 8 cardamom pods crushed, 8 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick , 1/2 inch piece of peeled ginger, and 1 black tea bag) 1/3 cup sugar 3 tbsp cornstarch 1/8 tsp salt 3 tsp Ener-G *see directions for replacing with egg 4 tbsp warm water 1 1/2 tbsp Earth’s Balance Vegan Whipped Cream (most whipped creams are dairy-free) Cook...
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emonies, and as a medicinal aide, native peoples valued and embraced the benefits of the remarkable cranberry eons before commercial harvesting came into existence. The antioxidants in cranberries can protect your skin. That, in addition to their ability to prevent urinary tract infections, makes cranberries a win-win addition to your diet. With this in mind, it makes good sense to utilize more cranberries in your cooking this fall. Spicy Cranberry Dip With ten minutes to spare before...
Read MoreMake it Vegetarian
Are you in the mood to change your meat and potatoes family into a vegetable-loving brood? Well, you can’t trade them in, but you can transform their favorite meaty dishes into vegetarian dishes. Rather than presenting a completely unfamiliar dish to the meat-eating family, ease them into a meatless dish once or twice a week, starting with some of their familiar favorites. Chickpea Tacos 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 2 tsp minced...
Read MoreGrape and Champagne Sorbet
Courtesy of Bonappetit with a few changes 3 cups seedless red grapes, pureed 3/4 cups champagne 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup sugar free concord grape juice pinches of cinnamon, which I forgot until halfway frozen Combine ingredients in a bowl, and pour into ice cream maker. I personally, LOVE LOVE LOVE the kitchenaid stand mixer with ice cream maker attachement. Add move bubbly if you wish! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about
Read MoreVegan Naan
1 package active dry yeast (1/4 ounce) 1 cup warm water 1 1/2 tsp Ener-G 2 tbsp warm water 1/4 cup sweetener (stevia/splenda) 3 tbsp soy milk 2 tsp salt 4 1/2 cups bread flour 2 tsp minced garlic 1/4 cup Earth Balance, melted 1. In a large bowl, pour yeast into warm water and let sit for 10 minutes. 2. In a small bowl, mix Ener-G and 2 tbsp warm water. Stir well. 3. Add Ener-G mixture, sweetener, milk, and salt to yeast. 4. Gradually add four, until doughy. ON a lightly floured surface,...
Read More2011 The Year of New Things
Thank you to P&G’s Have You Tried This Yet? program and Kroger for sponsoring my writing about trying new things and breaking out of my everyday routine. Click here to find great savings on high-performing P&G products at a Kroger store near you. I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective, which endorses Blog With Integrity, as I do. This year has begun with almost everything new. I’m not sure what prompted the decision to change things. But we have...
Read MorePasta Salad with Tempeh and Peanut Sauce
(adapted from Skinny Bitch Cookbook) Ingredients:4 tablespoons of peanut oil1 (8 oz) block of tempeh, crumbled1 large carrot, julienned1/2 cup broccoli (fresh out….I used edamame)1/2 cup of sliced white mushrooms1/2 red bell pepper, julienned8 oz whole wheat pasta 6 tablespoons of unsalted peanut butter2 tablespoons of liquid aminos (soy sauce is fine) 2 tablespoon agave nectar 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar3 tsp grated fresh ginger Prep:Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in...
Read MoreStupid Vegan Coconut Macaroons
This is what happens when you attempt to make coconut macaroons using flaxseed (instead of Ener-G) as an egg replacement. This may possibly be the worst disaster in the kitchen to date. I’ve had off-tasting things, but this bad boy seemed to melt into itself. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Tell a friend...
Read MoreSkinny Bitch Ultimate Everyday Cookbook Review
SKINNY BITCH: Ultimate Everyday Cookbook – Crazy Delicious Recipes that are Good to the Earth and Great for your Bod (Running Press; October 26, 2010; HARDCOVER; $29.95) I have been putting off my Skinny Bitch: Ultimate Everyday Cookbook. I don’t really know why. Since I started vegan, this has been my favorite and definitely everyday book. I even ordered Skinny Bitch in the Kitch today, so I have even more selection. My mother, whom I am very proud of,...
Read MoreVegan Eggplant Parm
Quick Recipe for Janet…Sorry it took so long to see your comment on wanting the recipe. Vegan Eggplant Parm (adapted from Skinny Bitch…..whom I LOVE!!!)1 can diced tomatoes1/2 cup polenta!/2 cup Vegan parmesan (if you can find it)2 tbsp garlic powder1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper2 medium Japanese eggplants, sliced2 tbsp olive oil1/2 cup faux mozzarella cheese (can be found at any Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, etc) Preheat the oven to broil. In a small saucepan, bring the tomatoes...
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