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Vegan Naan

Posted by on Mar 13, 2011 in Recipes, Vegan | 1 comment

Vegan 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,...

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Pasta Salad with Tempeh and Peanut Sauce

Posted by on Feb 27, 2011 in Dinner, Lunch, Recipes, Salads, Vegan | 1 comment

Pasta 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...

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Stupid Vegan Coconut Macaroons

Posted by on Feb 25, 2011 in Cookies, Recipes, Vegan | 3 comments

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...

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Tempeh Meatloaf with Root Veggie Mash

Posted by on Jan 27, 2011 in Dinner, Recipes, Vegan | 1 comment

Per Skinny Bitch….who I think is AMAZING! Tempeh No-Meat Loaf 1 lb. tempeh, crumbled1 tbsp olive oil1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs1/2 cup rolled oats 2 carrots, grated1 medium onion, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1/3 cup tahini1/4 cup soy sauce ( I used liquid aminos)1 tsp. each of dried basil, oregano, turmeric, and thyme, plus a dash of black pepper1/4 cup good quality ketchup Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil a 9 x 5 loaf pan. Heat the oil in a large skillet over...

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Vegan Thai Coconut Soup and Lentil Sloppy Joes

Posted by on Jan 21, 2011 in Dinner, Recipes, Soups, Vegan | 3 comments

These were both adapted form Skinny Bitch cookbook, which has become one of my all-time favorites.  I would say my favorite, since i haven’t come across a book that has deserved THAT title, but definately in the top 10…..and I have gone through a ton of cookbooks.  The Chef LOVED the soup.  The sloppy joes….not so much.  They served their purpose though, and were actually pretty decent.  And with the vegan month coming to an end, I can honestly say...

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Vegan Banana and Cinnamon Muffins

Posted by on Jan 16, 2011 in Breakfast, Desserts, Recipes, Vegan | 1 comment

Is still a slacker.  I don’t know where my mojo has been.  The entire house has been sick and passing it around for 2 weeks now.  The littlest monkey has it bad today.  Poor thing.  (I think she is milking it like her daddy does).  But on to the muffins.  I have been promising this recipe for a dew days now, so I must produce. I swapped out the sweetener for Stevia, for my Stevia giveaway.  I am still testing out if it is really cup for cup, and so...

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Vegan Gluten Free Apple and Cranberry Cobbler

Posted by on Jan 12, 2011 in Desserts, Recipes, Vegan | 2 comments

Note the time…I pulled it out at 5:00 and almost gone 26 minutes later For all my gluten free friends, this one is for you as well. And a recipe to go along with my Stevia in the Raw usage.  Check out the giveaway if you want to try one out for yourself as well. Apple Cranberry Cobbler2 cups cranberries1/4 cup stevia in the raw3 apples, peeled and chopped1/2 cup brown sugar2 tbsp Gluten Free All Purpose Flour1/3 cup orange juice Cobbler1 cup Gluten Free All purpose flour1...

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Eggplant Chickpea Curry with a side of neglect

Posted by on Jan 12, 2011 in Dinner, Recipes, Soups, Vegan | 1 comment

I have been neglectful.  I am sorry.  It is balls cold here and the stupid county keeps closing the schools….which means no preschool.  So, not only did I pay a full month of December for 2 weeks of school, I am now paying (2) full months for both kids and so far NO stinking school.  And, while I love my little people more than life itself, they are driving me INSANE!!!  So, I take it out on my blog and refuse to do anything productive.  At least the youngest...

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My Go-to Vegan Lunch this month

Posted by on Jan 9, 2011 in Lunch, Recipes, Vegan | 1 comment

For some reason, I have turned to this white bean salad almost every day, since I started the vegan diet.  I am baffled, since I’ve had white beans maybe 10 times my entire life.  The best part….the mustard that I made myself.  Mixed with white wine vinager, cilantro, red onions, cherry tomatoes….delicious. My body has rejected spinach.  I used to love spinach, but took one bite of this spinach yesterday, and couldn’t even finish that bite.  And...

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Vegan Daze 5, 6 and 7

Posted by on Jan 9, 2011 in Recipes, Vegan | 1 comment

Lucky for me, the local grocery store happened to have all the vegan faux products on sale this week.  The tofurkey sausages, when seared correctly, turned out pretty decent.  The Chef didn’t like them though.  My palate seems to be more “vegan friendly” than his. The strawberry cupcakes were a hit.  Then entire family LOVE them.  I was hoping they would be dessert for a few evenings, but none made it through the night.  The only drawback was the...

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