Jan 7

WholegraintofupancakesHere is something special for the weekend. Pancakes are not very common in the vegan kitchen because many it’s ingredients are not part of the vegan diet. These pancakes are made with whole wheat flour, tofu (to replace sour cream) and other ingrediants turning a fat-filled, zero-nutrition food turning into a healthy, lean and protein-filled one. With no compromise in the taste. The lime (or lemon) gives them a tang that goes perfectly with the heavy sweetness of the pancake... 

Jan 6

Grilled fennel and apple in orange marinadeThough this dish is not hard to make, it’s certainly not one to make everyday. Mostly useful as an appetizer when entertaining guess for dinner. Ingredients: 1 bulb of fennel, thinly sliced 1 apple, thinly sliced Marinade 1 orange 1 lemon 1 tbsp pastis 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar ½ cup olive oil salt pepper preparation: 1. Mix all the ingredients for the marinade. 2. Add the thin slices of apples and fennel. 3. Let soak anywhere between 30 minutes to... 

Jan 5

Carrot ginger soupWhile this soup’s main ingredient is carrots, the ginger dominant flavor is very noticeable and depending on your preference, you can add or reduce the amount of ginger. Also, notice the flavor of the carrots before using them, some tend to be very sweet while others have a more natural taste, this will dramatically change the outcome. Ingredients: 1 lb sliced carrots 1 cup onion 1 cup chopped celery 2 tbsp chopped ginger 5 cups of water 2-3 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp olive oil preparation: 1.... 

Jan 2

Zucchini linguiniThis is simple, delicious, pretty, and pleasantly crunchy dish that can be served either as a main or a side dish alongside rice or other starchy food. Ingredients: 4 zucchini salt, pepper olive oil 1 lime preparation: 1. Peel the zucchini lengthwise to the core into thin, long strips. 2. Sauté the zucchini strips in a pan, one handful at a time, in several batches, adding salt and pepper to taste. To avoid using too much oil, add some water to finish the cooking process. 3. They... 

Jan 1

Banana oat sconesThe beginning of a new year calls for a sweet start. Vegan baking calls for some original thinking, this is an eggless, dairyless recipe for tasty banana oat scones with intense banana flavor and crispy exterior. Ingredients: 2 cups whole-wheat flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 2 cups rolled oats. Process 1 cup into a powder in the food processor. 2 tbsp transfat-free shortening 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup soy or almond milk 2 ripe bananas, mashed 1 tsp vinegar 2... 

Dec 31

Leek and potatoThis delicious soup is extremely simple to make, all you need is leek, potatoes, cilantro, garlic and seasoning and you’re ready to go. This recipe yields 4 servings. Ingredients: 1 leek, washed thoroughly, slit in half, then thinly sliced. 2 medium russet potatoes, diced and then nuked in the microwave with 1/2 cup water for 5-7 minutes or until tender 1 tsp ground black pepper 5-6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1/4 cup cilantro leaves and stems, chopped 1 tsp olive oil Salt to... 

Dec 30

Rainbow black bean soupWhile winter is storming outside, we tend switch some of our dishes from salads to soups, this fresh mix of salad vegetables with warmth and comfort of hot soup is excellent for winter. When adding greens to hot soup, most will instantly wilt and practically disappear. So before serving this soup you can add more lettuce or spinach to each bowl so it will be more noticeable while eating. Yields 8 servings. Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped 1 jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded... 

Dec 29

Butternut Squash Soup With Cinnamon CreamUnlike most butternut squash based soups the cinnamon cream part distinguishes this from the rest. The idea of combining velvety sweet squash and spicy cinnamon sounds like a good idea but tastes even better. Ingredients: 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and chopped into 1-inch chunks 1 onion, chopped into a fine dice 1 medium carrot or about 5-6 baby carrots, diced 2 tbsp grated ginger 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, plus more if desired for garnish 1 tbsp...