Is it pecan pie? is it pumpkin pie? As one friend of mine put it: it’s pumpkin pie in a pecan pie costume. A glazed pecan topping makes a great addition to this pumpkin pie recipe. The recipe calls for cooked pumpkin, not canned. It only takes a little more effort and makes a world [...][...]
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November 15th, 2009 - 6:20 pm § in Recipes
Spicy Green Beans with Mushrooms
Green bean casserole may be a holiday staple, but I would rarly serve a canned vegetable. Combined with the fact that there are really not many vegan condensed soups on the market means that the traditional green bean and cream of mushroom soup casserole is pretty much out. I do like the combination[...]
November 13th, 2009 - 9:49 pm § in Recipes
Mashed Potatoes with Yams, Parsnips, and Pecans
I love mashed potatoes, and there is certainly nothing wrong with your classic recipes, but if you want a different take on the old mashed tubers give this a try. The addition of yams and parsnips adds layers of flavor (not to mention a good deal of added nutritional value). You want to go for [...][...]
November 11th, 2009 - 6:15 pm § in Recipes
Deep Fried Tofurky
Tofurky has become an essential staple of the holiday season for many vegans. It is widely available, easy to prepare, and something your parents can grab from most major grocery stores that they are sure your can eat. After a time though, it can get boring, especially if you are just preparing it t[...]
October 27th, 2009 - 11:09 pm § in Recipes
Savory and Sweet Crepes
This past weekend I was struck by a desire for brunch. Since crepes seem to be all the rage right now, and all of my non-vegan friends have been raving about all the creperies in the area, I decided crepes were in order. I’ve made crepes before, but not for some time. This week I [...][...]
October 15th, 2009 - 11:41 pm § in Recipes
Krab Cakes
Last fall, on a trip to Portland, I found a package of vegan imitation crab at Food Fight. Now I’ll stop right here and point out that “imitation crab” is very common, but typically is actually made from Pollock (another type of fish) so is obviously not vegan. This stuff can be fo[...]
October 13th, 2009 - 11:40 pm § in Recipes
Daiya Mac ‘n’ Cheese
I’ve made many a vegan mac ‘n’ cheese over the years, even some great ones, but they are complicated affairs using many ingredients to achieve an acceptable flavor. Traditionally making home made macaroni and cheese is very simple, essential a bachamel sauce (milk gravy) with chees[...]
October 12th, 2009 - 11:22 pm § in Recipes
Satay With Peanut Sauce
Satay is a popular street food throughout many Southeast Asian countries traditionally consisting of skewared meat that has been marinated and grilled served with a spicy (usually peanut) sauce. If you look arround online you will find a range of recipes, all claiming to be the most authentic.[...]
October 12th, 2009 - 1:06 am § in Recipes
Chocolate Toffee Chip Cookies
After making toffee, I eventually had to think of something to do with it (besides eating it in the middle of the night or sprinkling it on ice cream). I needed something quick to bake for a friend’s going away party, so I decided to jazz up some chocolate chip cookies.[...]
October 6th, 2009 - 11:36 pm § in Recipes
Vegan Toffee
My success with making vegan salt caramels inspired me to venture further into candy making. My next adventure: toffee. It turns out toffee is much simpler than soft caramels.[...]
