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A Millet Moo-Free Burger

  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…

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Meatless Mondays: Blueberry Streusel Muffins

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…

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Kari Laksa: Spicy Coconut Laksa with Green Beans, Fried Tofu, Bean Sprouts

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…

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Kale Avocado Salad With Miso

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…

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Meatless Monday/ Recipes/ Veganism

Tuna Salad that will make you AND the tuna happy campers

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)…

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Cooking/ Meatless Monday/ Recipes/ Veganism

Meatless Monday: Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Apple, Parsley, and Pecan

  It’s the best day of the week! Happy Monday all you Cowlings! You know you love a good grilled cheese. If you’re vegan you know you miss a good grilled cheese. Miss no longer – here is a vegan grilled cheese recipe that will make you forget you’re vegan. Quickly, go make this and weep with joy 🙂 Serves 1 (you may want to make 2 while you’re at…

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Sweet Potato Casserole for You and Yours

So much of our holiday consumption seems saturated with meat. Our relatives and loved ones often talk of the effort they put into their turkey, or the pot roast they’re cooking up just in time for their children to fly home. On the other hand, animal-friendly food prep seems to get so little love during this time of warmth. A dish that has always been a hit with my family,…

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General/ Meatless Monday/ Recipes

Spicy Black Mushroom Saute

Meatless Mondays

Sautés offer a wide variety of meal options for vegetarians who like to vary the same recipe with different ingredients. This Asian-inspired recipe blends the exotic texture of the Chinese black fungus mushroom, also known as cloud ear or wood ear, with the tart flavor of Granny Smith apples for a sauté that is as hearty as it is light and flavorful. Spicy Black Mushroom Sauté Prep Time: 20 minutes…

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Crispy Bean Curd with Garlic Mushroom & Sweet Ginger Sauce

  Chinese cuisine offers a wide variety of vegetarian dishes. With a little imagination, you could combine recipes of different dishes and come up with a new one.  Treat yourself to this easy to prepare and delicious Chinese cuisine inspired dish. Prep time: 20-30 minutes Serves 3-4 persons Ingredients: -1 block tofu -2 heads Chinese white cabbage or bok choy -100 gram canned button mushroom, sliced -3 medium sized fresh…

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Meatless Monday: Sizzling Tofu

This quick and easy recipe is perfect for dinner parties. This can be prepared within 20-30 minutes. The combination of the different ingredients makes this dish healthy and tasty; the vibrant colors makes this dish appealing. Enjoy! 1 block firm tofu 3 garlic cloves 1 medium red onion 2 green chili 1 small red bell pepper 1 1/2-tablespoon soy sauce Salt Ground black pepper . . 1. Cut the tofu…

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Environment/ Events/ Meatless Monday

World Meatless Lunch – Oct 1, 2012

  Greetings of Peace! My name is Tessa R. Salazar, a journalist in the Philippines. I am writing to you not as a journalist but as a volunteer campaigning for support for the first-ever World Meatless Lunch (Fight Climate Change One Plate At A Time), a non-profit activity initiated by scientists, nutritionists, cause-oriented groups and concerned individuals that would be held on Oct. 1 (World Vegetarian Day) at Home Depot…

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Tofu and Mushroom Quiche

Here’s a tofu and mushroom quiche recipe from HappyCow long time member Treehugger: Filling: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper 1 cup chopped mushroom 1 tablespoon fresh chives minced 1/4 teaspoon dried, crushed rosemary 1 block firm tofu, drained of water 1/4 cup plain rice milk 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast 1 tablespoon cornflour 1 teaspoon tahini 1/4 teaspoon onion…

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