Mar 12, 2011 | all recipes, desserts and treats, holidays and entertaining
try this as an alternative to Reese’s peanut butter cups! submitted by Hi-Fi Hillary. Thanks Hillary. Ingredients: Peanut Butter Mixture: (18 oz.) Natural Organic Peanut Butter (1 stick) Earth Balance Natural Buttery Spread (or soy non-hydrogenated vegan...
Mar 12, 2011 | all recipes, main entrees
Pad Thai is one of the most requested thai dishes. It’s really tasty and when made with tamarind paste, tastes authentic. That being said, it is still totally delicious without it. Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, chopped 6 oz rice noodles,...
Mar 12, 2011 | all recipes, drinks and smoothies
The Old Fashioned Cocktail – as made by Paul from The Stockade Tavern, in Kingston NY. One of my favorite drinks! Ingredients: 1 sugar cube 3 oz Rye Whiskey, could use Bourbon too 3 shakes Angostura Bitters 4 or 5 large ice cubes 1 teaspoon water, or club soda...
Mar 12, 2011 | all recipes, soup recipes
The ultimate vegetarian dish… full of vitamins, protein, and GREAT taste and easy to cook… The whole family will enjoy this dish, whether vegetarian or not. – submitted by Nesa and Robert. We thank them! Time: 35mins Serves: 6-8 persons...
Mar 12, 2011 | all recipes, toppings sauces and more
Good with a lot of things. Used here as a sauce for our grilled artichoke recipe. Ingredients: 3 tbsp mayonnaise or nayonnaise 2 tsp whole grain dijon style mustard Directions: 1. Mix ingredients together and serve. Use of dipping sauce for artichokes, tofu, and...
Mar 12, 2011 | all recipes, appetizers and salads
This is a beautiful looking salad that is great on a nice summer evening or with a barbeque….We make ours with cherry tomatoes, but you can use any type, really… Always a hit…. Ingredients: 1 pint (2 cups) cherry tomatoes, cut in halves 1 cup fresh...
Mar 12, 2011 | all recipes, grains and sides, holidays and entertaining, vegetable sides
Great for the holidays, a colorful dish Ingredients: large sweet potatos or yams 1 tablespoon butter or buttery spread 1 Tablespoon sugar or agave syrup 1/4 milk or unsweetend soymilk (vegan) pinch of nutmeg Directions: Bake the potatoes for an hour in the oven at 375...
Mar 12, 2011 | all recipes, grains and sides, holidays and entertaining, vegetable sides
A simple substitute of soymilk and margarine make this holiday staple easy to make and so very good with vegetarian style gravy. Everyone loves mashed potatoes so why not treat your vegetarian or vegan guest to some. Ingredients: 6 large Idaho potatoes 1 cup...
Mar 12, 2011 | all recipes, main entrees, toppings sauces and more
Someone let us in on the secret sauce from NYC’s Italian restaurants. This mildly spicey sauce is great because it cooks so quickly that you can make it while cooking your pasta and it will be done in time. Simple and yummy! Ingredients 3 tbsp olive oil 4 cloves...
Mar 12, 2011 | all recipes, soup recipes
This incredibly easy to prepare lentil soup was inspired by a lunch in Boston many years back at a Lebanese Restaurant in the South End. Besides its wonderful taste, its simplicity was inspiring to me at that time. Ingredients: 1 cup green lentils 6 Cups vegetable...
Mar 12, 2011 | all recipes, appetizers and salads, grains and sides
Don’t be afraid of the lentil! The cucumber and carrots are a great crunch, without being an onion. Ingredients: 4 cups cold pre-cooked green lentils, either made yourself or from Trader Joe’s 1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber. 1/4 cup chopped carrot 1...
Mar 12, 2011 | all recipes, appetizers and salads, grains and sides, toppings sauces and more
Hummus is one those staples that we serve, especially for visitors. Most everyone loves it. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups chic peas 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/3 cup tahini 1/4 cup cold water 1 tbsp olive oil parsley, chopped & paprika (for garnish) Salt and pepper to taste...
Mar 12, 2011 | all recipes, breakfast recipes, vegetable sides
Always great with breakfast!! Ingredients: 2 cooked potatoes, sliced into bite sized pieces (I like to use baked with the skin, but you can use boiled or microwaved as well) 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup chopped onion. salt and pepper to taste Directions: Heat olive oil...
Mar 12, 2011 | all recipes, main entrees, meat substitutes
Yummy loves to grill. All summer… everything. Yes, I’ve even grilled pasta. Tofu gets nice and chewy. Try this grilled tofu. It’s simple and delicious. Ingredients: 1 package extra firm tofu 2 tbsp olive oil salt dipping sauces Directions: Preheat...
Mar 12, 2011 | all recipes, appetizers and salads, main entrees, mexican recipes, on the grill, pizza and sandwiches, vegetable sides
It is so darn simple, but people are always asking “How did you make these delicious mushrooms?” Put them in a roll, slice them up as an appetizer or antipasto, whatever! Ingredients: Portobello Mushrooms Olive Oil Salt Directions: Remove stems from...
Mar 12, 2011 | all recipes, toppings sauces and more
Vegetarian Gravy – good on a lot of things. ha Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup nutritional yeast 2 tbsp oil 1 tsp cilantro, finely chopped 2 cups soy milk 2 cups vegetable broth 1 tbsp soy sauce 2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp driedsage 1/4 tsp...
Mar 12, 2011 | all recipes, toppings sauces and more
Gamasio – tastes great and is high in calcium, iron, vitamins a and b! Ingredients: 1 cup sesame seeds 1/2 tsp. sea salt Directions: 1. Toast the seeds in a skillet on low heat until they are golden brown, begin to pop and have a nutty aroma. 2. Blend cools...
Mar 12, 2011 | all recipes, toppings sauces and more
Ginger Peanut Sauce – a dipping sauce or glaze for tofu, noodles, etc. Ingredients: 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1 tsp garlic, minced 3 tbsp fresh ginger, minced 2 tbsp light brown sugar 2 tbsp soy sauce (or bragg’s amino acids, tamari sauce) 1/3 cup warm...
Mar 12, 2011 | all recipes, vegetable sides
This yummy japanese eggplant dish was given to me by my friend, Guy. It is so delicious and just like the eggplant you can order at a japanese restaurant! Ingredients: 2 long and skinny purple eggplants (the asian type that looks like a banana is best) oil to fry (3...
Mar 12, 2011 | all recipes, vegetable sides
Yummy learned some really great recipes as a high schooler when he had neighbors from Italy. Never forgot them. Thanks Rita!!! PS. This also is great for zucchini too!! Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant (yummy really likes the white, less bitter kind) 1 egg (free range...
