Posts Tagged "vegan"

Raspberry Squares

Posted by on Mar 23, 2011 in Photo Slide Show, Recipes, Sweets | 0 comments

Raspberry Squares

There are only 5 ingredients in these tasty treats which means they’re very simple to make (provided you have a food processor). Adjustments can be made to the recipe to make it even easier (scroll down to bottom of this page for suggestions). To make the recipe as is requires a few simple steps as follows: ______________________________________________________________________________________ 1.  MAKE DATE PASTE: 16 pitted medjool dates 1 & 1/2 cups filtered water Soak dates in the water for at least 20 minutes (& up to overnight). Drain the dates but reserve the soak water....

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Lettuce Wraps

Posted by on Mar 20, 2011 in Photo Slide Show, Recipes, Sandwiches, Wraps | 0 comments

Lettuce Wraps

Lettuce wraps are great as a light lunch & just fun to rotate in every once in a while  =) What you need: several large romaine leaves filling of choice dip (optional) Some filling ideas: ~  tuna fish ~  egg salad ~  turkey & cheese ~  chicken salad ~  chickpea-salad (my kids’ favorite filling) ~  tempeh-salad ~  tomatoes/mozzarella/Italian dressing ~  chunky-bean-spread/sprouts/mustard ~  bacon/tomato/mayo ~  tomato-salad ~  apple slices/feta/walnuts/Italian dressing ~  hummus & tabuli ~  avocado/tomato/red onion/Italian dressing ~  cukes/tomatoes/yogurt ~...

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Spicy Carrot Salad

Posted by on Mar 20, 2011 in Non-Leafy Salads, Recipes, Salads | 0 comments

Spicy Carrot Salad

Something colorful & fresh for the 1st day of spring 🙂 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 tsps tamari/soy sauce 1 small garlic clove (crushed or minced) 2 tsps (give or take) minced, fresh ginger (optional) 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes dash or 2 of cayenne pepper 1 TBSP water 3 cups carrots, peeled into long ribbons In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, tamari, garlic, ginger, pepper flakes, cayenne & water. Add carrots & toss to coat. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ We really enjoyed this spicy salad as a filling...

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Tahini Gravy

Posted by on Mar 20, 2011 in Condiments, etc..., Recipes, Sauces, Gravys | 0 comments

1 & 1/2 cups veggie broth or water (I use broth) 1/2 cup tahini 2 TBSP soy sauce 1 TBSP maple syrup (or 6 drops liquid stevia) freshly ground pepper In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk all ingredients together & bring to a slow boil. Cook (stirring w/ whisk) until it has thickened to desired consistency. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ We especially love this over MILLET-CORN-LOAF, but it’s also nice over tempeh dishes, greens, meats, grains, sauteed veggies, etc… ~ The gravy will thicken up...

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Amaranth & Apple Porridge

Posted by on Feb 27, 2011 in Breakfast, Hot Cereals, Recipes | 0 comments

Amaranth & Apple Porridge

1 cup amaranth 1 & 1/2 cups water (for soaking) 1 & 1/2 cups milk of choice 1 large apple, peeled & chopped 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp sea salt banana slices chopped walnuts (optional) drizzle of pure maple syrup (optional) or stir in a several drops of liquid stevia Soak amaranth in water overnight, covered (in pot you’ll be cooking it in). In the morning, add milk, apple, cinnamon, salt and bring to a boil. Cover pan & reduce heat to medium low. Simmer (stirring occasionally) 20 – 25 mins, until porridge thickens & liquid is absorbed. Top with sliced...

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