It’s pretty easy to find good bread these days, but there’s still something special about homemade bread. It’s heartier, denser and more delicious than store bought. You can also put in your favorite additions, and you know it hasn’t been sitting on the shelf in plastic wrap for who knows how long. I make bread the lazy way (via a bread machine). It may not be as fun as the…
This is another easy meal to put together, and everything goes together on one plate. It’s really colorful and pretty to look at, so it’s also a nice dish to make for friends. If you want the fajitas a little more on the spicy side, add a little bit of fresh jalapeno pepper. Play around with the ingredients, and add things that you like, or delete what you don’t like.…
Here’s a super quick and easy vegan queso recipe if you’re looking for a tasty Super Bowl worthy dip, or just trying to knock that cheese craving! Ingredients: -1/4 cup flour -1/4 cup nutritional yeast -1/2 tsp garlic powder -1 teaspoon salt -1 teaspoon paprika -2 tablespoons margarine -1 cup dairy-free milk -1 cup salsa Directions: Combine all dry ingredients in a small sauce pan. Add the dairy-free milk and…
Having a Superbowl party this year? Try out these Superbowl Sofritos. This recipe will feed about four hungry people as a main meal, or lots more as an appetizer. You can easily double or triple the recipe, and you can decide how you want to serve it…either more as a meal, or as something for your guests to nibble on. If you want to serve it as an appetizer, use big corn…
This is a variation of the traditional Peruvian Seco dish that’s contained in my cookbook, Peruvegan. I came up with this dish after pondering what type of Peruvian dish I was going to make for my gluten-free friends. This version removes the seitan (making it gluten-free), and replaces it with Portobello and Crimini mushrooms, and Japanese sweet potatoes. The dense and chewy texture of the mushrooms, along with the salty broth…
The holidays are here, and it’s time for Peter to dust off his Swedish cookbook and make pepparkakor, a traditional Swedish ginger cookie. Peter has fond memories of his mom making home-made pepparkakor as a child, and now he’s instilling those memories in our boys. Every year he collects all of the ingredients together, with a quick run to IKEA for any missing items, and then he creates a massive…
Raw Spicy Vegan Tuna Sushi Roll *Gluten-Free, Raw, Vegan, Nut-Free* Recipe By: Chef Mallori Simko, Los Angeles Based Living Foods Chef Makes 1 Roll 10 Minutes Preparation Time Tools: Kyocera Knife, Cutting Board, Blender, Spoon Spicy Tuna Mixture: Dry ingredients 1/4 Cup Raw Dehydrated Sprouted Seeds (‘Go Raw’ Simple Seed Mix) 2 Tbsp Hemp Seeds 1 Tbsp Dulse Flakes 1 tsp Salt *Blend Together and set aside Wet Ingredients 1…
I am a recent convert to Sriracha sauce. Not unusual, since I tend to slowly get on the bandwagon with things. But I really love it. It adds a great kick to things, without being overpowering. My favorite so far is the Trader Joe’s brand of Sriracha sauce. Even if you don’t like Sriracha sauce, I guarantee you’ll like these mushrooms. The Garlic Cashew Cheese and fresh basil add a…
Sushi masters spend a lifetime mastering this culinary art. Become a raw vegan sushi ninja with these hacks that will have you making your own tasty, healthy rolls at home in no time. Raw vegan sushi does not use rice. Instead, you can use cauliflower rice or spicy avocado spread. Cauliflower Hemp Rice 1 large cauliflower, leaves removed 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced 2 cloves of garlic 2 cups hulled…
I woke up the other day, and was desperately craving crinkles. I haven’t had them in a while-not since I decided to follow a vegan diet a few years back. So I put my apron on, and I started baking. We’re in the middle of summer, the sun was blazing, it was probably one of the hottest days this summer, and my house smelled like Christmas. How fantastic is that!…
This dish is a cross between a pizza and a flatbread, sans the sauce. Hearty and filling, it’s a great appetizer for a party or a crowd. I brought it to a get-together recently, and it was devoured by both vegans and non-vegans. I put kale on only half of the dish, since I know some non-vegans that are afraid of kale! But even non-kale lovers will find this dish…
Salad Bagels… I eat them every day for breakfast and I never get tired of them. I vary the spreads and greens and toppings, so that it’s like a new thing every day, but it’s still my tried and true Salad Bagel. This isn’t a recipe per se, but more of a “how-to” on how to put one together. This is what you’ll need: Toasted Bagels: Toast your bagels to desired doneness…
Ok so, unfortunately “traditional” pesto is made with Parmesan cheese and Fiore Sardo, also a cheese made from sheep milk, so a lot of the pre-made stuff you find at the supermarket will most likely not be vegan. On the plus side, this just means you’ll have to make your own pesto at home, so more fresh homemade stuff for your body! If you’ve never tried making your own vegan pesto, you’ll…