You read it right, gluten free and vegan. Life does not suck. Biscuits and Mushroom Gravy Serves 4-6 people Gluten free Nut free Soy free if using soy free Earth Balance buttery spread and omit the soy sauce Biscuits 3/4 cup coconut milk 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 cup tapioca flour (130g) 1 cup rice flour (170g) 2 teaspoons baking powder (10g) 1/2 teaspoon baking soda…
Homemade French Toast 1 loaf of crusty French baguette or Italian bread, stale is best 120 ml coconut cream or rice cream or soya cream 120 ml cold non-dairy milk (try oat milk); soya or rice milk also will do few shakes of ground cinnamon 2 tablespoon corn starch 4 tablespoon chickpea flour rapseed or vegetable oil for frying toast Cut the bread into 1-inch thick slices. Bread should be…
Thai people migrated south from China approximately 4,000 years ago. Because of that, Thai cuisine is influenced by Chinese methods like stir frying. Indian and Middle Eastern flavors have also played a part in Thai cuisine from foreign trade and the Spice Trade route (established during the late 1400’s) Thai cuisine can be divided into 4 regions; Northern (Chiang Mai), North Eastern (Isaan), Central (Bangkok) and Southern. This dish is from…
Feel free to vary the vegetables according to your personal taste and their availability. The amount of heat in this dish can be controlled by the amount of red pepper flakes added. Strips of extra-firm tofu are a pleasant foil for the spicy sauce. Ingredients: 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup wheat-free tamari 2 tablespoon rice vinegar 2 teaspoon natural sugar 1 teaspoon ketchup 1 clove garlic,…
Here’s an easy recipe for some delish burger patties from our newest HappyCow blogger, Julie – www.juliehyde.net Makes: 4 burger patties Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Ingredients ¼ cup of millet 1 cup of water 1 carrot washed, peeled and grated 1 potato washed, peeled and grated 1 onion diced 2 cloves of garlic 2 tablespoon of wholemeal spelt flour 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive…
Here’s a simple recipe for some wholesome Blueberry Streusel Muffins you can make in under an hour. Ingredients 1 cup vanilla soy milk 1 small container unsweetened applesauce 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup white flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/3 cup sugar 3 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup organic blueberries Streusel topping 1 tablespoon Earth Balance spread, or vegan margarine 1/4 cup flour 3 tablespoon packed…
Laksa pronounced “lak-sah” is a spicy noodle soup commonly found in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. Each state and country has its own version of laksa and ingredients and each argue that theirs is the best version. The Laksa Effect – You know you got your Laksa recipe down when you or your guests start slurping, wiping their brow and runny noses throughout the meal! Lengthy discussions and comparisons often occur over which…
Does the world need another massaged kale salad recipe? Without a doubt! One can’t have enough kale. Even my kids have fallen under its spell. They love Brendan Brazier’s sour cream kale chips, but they also love this salad. Couple weeks ago I invited a friend over for dinner and made this salad to accompany our mains. My friend watch with amusement as my husband, kids and I fought over…
Walnut Almond Chocolate Chia Pudding Chia Gel: 3 tablespoon chia seeds 3/4 cup drinking water Pudding: 3/4 cup chia gel 3/4 cup raw mixed almonds and walnuts 2 1/2 tablespoon cacao powder pinch sea salt 1 tablespoon cacao nibs 3 tablespoon grade B maple syrup (or another liquid sweetener) optional: Medicine Flower Extracts, 2 drops each of Morello Cherry and Dark Chocolate Soak chia seeds overnight to make the chia…
This recipe is one that should be in everyone’s meatless repertoire. Whip it up the next time you are pressed for time and need a tasty meatless meal. Garbanzo Tuna Salad 3 cups cooked garbanzo beans (530g) 1 cup carrot, grated (85g) 1/4 cup red onion, diced (30g) 1/2 cup celery, diced (60g) 1 teaspoon mustard (4g) 1/2 cup vegan mayo (120g) 2 teaspoon dulse flakes (4g) 1/2 teaspoon salt (3g)…
Here’s another Meatless Monday recipe to tantalize your taste buds and get you cooking this cruelty-free meal in your kitchen. This week’s Meatless Monday recipe is contributed by our friend, Leigh-Chantelle from Viva la Vegan! a website with a large range of vegan recipes that focuses on positive information, education and vegan outreach. Ingredients: 1⁄2 red capsicum (pepper), cut in half 1⁄2 green capsicum (pepper), cut in half 1⁄2 eggplant…
Happy Meatless Monday everyone! There is nothing that screams comfort like a house filled with the smell of scalloped potatoes. This vegan recipe is just as satisfying and comforting as its non-vegan sisters and brothers. Make this for the picky eater in your life and you will have a new recipe to throw in your rotation. Cheesy Vegan Scalloped Potatoes Serves 6 – 8 Gluten free Nut free What You Need…
Here’s another Meatless Monday recipe to tantalize your taste buds and get you cooking this cruelty-free meal in your kitchen. This week’s recipe is contributed by our friend, Leigh-Chantelle from Viva la Vegan!, a website with a large range of vegan recipes that focuses on positive information, education and vegan outreach. Ingredients: 500g pumpkin gnocchi 6 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 eggplant, diced 8 okra, sliced thickly 1/4 bunch spinach,…