Browsing articles in "Recipes"
Dec
9
2010

Celery Root and Roasted Apple Veloute

celery-root-veloute

Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves 2 medium carrots, chopped 2 apples, roasted 400 grams of celery root, chopped 150 grams potatoes 7 cups vegetable stock or water salt and pepper 1 sprig of fresh thyme Soy cream Directions Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Cut the apples in quarters. Place them on a sheet pan and toss with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, until very tender. Set a [...]

Nov
23
2010

Linguini w/ Rose sauce

rose-sauce

I usually make this sauce for my stepdaughter. Voila!! Enjoy 3 to 4 portions Ingredients 1 tsp olive oil 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 green onion, finely chopped 250 ml of tomato sauce 250 ml soy cream (Belsoy) 1/2 tsp salt Fresh grounded black pepper 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast (facultatif) A dash of oregano 5 to 6 basil leaves Directions In a small saucepan over medium heat, saute garlic and green onion lightly in [...]

Nov
18
2010

Maple Banana Walnut Muffins

Banana Muffins

We’ve had kind of an abundance of bananas lately and when it comes to ripes banana, muffins are an easy way to go. These muffins are a great (and guilt-free) way to start your day! I love the combination of walnut and banana and the addition of some wheat and oat bran adds some great fibers to these muffins. My 2 years-old daughter love these muffins!! Thanks to the Vegandad for this recipe. If you [...]

Sep
19
2010

Sesame Orange Baked Tofu

tofu-sweet&sour

Ingredients 1 package extra-firm tofu 1/3 cup hoisin sauce 1/4 cup ketchup 1/3 cup agave nectar 1 tsp orange zest 2 tbsp orange juice 1 tbsp grainy mustard 2 tsp vegan Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp fresh ginger, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper Directions In a large bowl, combine all sauce ingredients. Add the tofu and turn to coat well. Remove the tofu from the sauce (reserve sauce) and lay [...]

Sep
5
2010

Grilled Tempeh with Cilantro Mint Chutney

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This is a recipe that I made a few weeks ago but never had the chance to post. Tempeh’s firm texture makes it a perfect match for the grill. Serve this tempeh with your favorite sidedish or alongside a platter of grilled vegetables. The Cilantro Mint Chutney was adapt from Dani Spies What you’ll need 1 (8-ounce) package tempeh 1 scallion, sliced 1 clove of garlic, chopped ½ cup of fresh cilantro 1/3 cup of [...]

Aug
30
2010

Coco Pop (Homemade popsicle)

Coco Pop

What you’ll need 2 fresh mango, cutted and cubed or 2 cups of frozen mango 1 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut How To Make It In a blender, puree the mango, coconut milk and sugar until smooth. About 1 minute. Add coconut and mix with a spoon. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze for at least 6 hours. *** You could substitute any fruits to the mango.

Aug
22
2010

Linguine with Broccoli, Lemon and Almonds

Linguini with Broccoli, lemon and almonds

Carbohydrate foods like pasta can cause a quick rise in blood sugar. But that doesn’t mean you have to swear off pasta There are three ways you can minimize pasta’s effect on blood sugar. * Watch your portion sizes and choose a whole wheat or whole grain pasta. A serving the size of a baseball will wreak less havoc than a serving the size of a basketball. * Add protein + veggies to the meal. [...]

Aug
20
2010

Crispy Fried Tofu

Crispy fried tofu

We haven’t had a chance to post new recipes last weeks. Anyhow, this recipe is a winner with kids. And so simple! I like serving them with a variety of dipping sauces. Such as chipotle ketchup, tahini sauce, vegan dijonnaise, or even plain. It also works well as a protein topping for any salad, rice bowl or sandwich What you’ll need 1 block of firm Tofu, pressed 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoon onion powder [...]

Aug
8
2010

Vegan Tacos

Vegan Tacos

Last week we were in the mood for tex-mex and we made this for dinner along with some Black Beans & Grilled Corn Salad. Ingredients: 1 pkg Extra Firm Tofu 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion 2 clove of garlic Half of green bell pepper and red bell pepper Taco’s seasoning Fresh Cilantro Salt, Pepper Lime Juice How to make it 1. In a large cast iron skillet over medium heat, heat the oil, add [...]

Aug
5
2010

Delicious Banana Flax Oatmeal

Delicious Banana Flax Oatmeal

This morning we had this delicious oatmeal for breakfast and it was awesome!!! I love to mix all sort of dried fruits and nuts in my oatmeal but this combination is just perfect. If you have kids they will love it. It’s pack with protein, antioxidants, potassium, and iron. Flax seeds contain high levels of dietary fiber and an abundance of micronutrients and omega-3 fatty acids. If you are vegan or vegetarian and you’re not [...]

Aug
2
2010

Black Beans and Grilled Corn Salad

Black Bean Salad

Ingredients 2 cups of black beans, rinsed and drained 2 roasted corn 1 avocado, peeled and chopped 3 clove of garlic, minced ½ red onion, diced 1/4 cup red pepper, chopped 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped ¼ of a jalapeno, diced The juice of one lime 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro Salt and pepper How to make it: Combine everything in a bowl, refrigerate for 1 hour and enjoy! Really, it’s that easy! Serves 4.

Jul
30
2010

Pickled Daikon and Carrots

Picled Daikon and Carrots

This pickle is normally used in Vietnamese sandwiches, Banh Mi, as well as as a condiment to other Vietnamese dishes. The flavor is so bright and fresh in your mouth. Daikon radish is fairly common in supermarkets and farmers markets these days. And it’s not just for Asian cuisine anymore. It tastes very much like our little red radishes, perhaps a bit milder. Daikon Radish is good for your stomach and loaded with anti-cancer enzymes, [...]

Jul
28
2010

Dhal Trini-style soup

dhal-trini-soup

Ingredients 1 cup yellow split peas 2-3 tablespoon oil 1/2 medium onion diced 4 cloves garlic Salt to taste (about 3/4 teaspoon) 1 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 6 cups of water 1/4 hot pepper (optional) Habanero, scotch bonnet or whatever hot pepper you like Dash fresh ground black pepper How to make it In a bowl wash the split peas in several changes of water; drain. In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, heat [...]

Jul
23
2010

Chipotle Orange Glazed Tofu

Chipotle Orange Glazed Tofu

Ingredients 1 cup fresh orange juice 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp fresh mint 2 tsp. minced seeded chipotle chile in adobo sauce, drained, plus 2 tsp. adobo sauce 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 tsp. salt 1 (14-oz.) pkg. extra-firm tofu, drained and patted dry 1 Tbs. vegetable oil How to make it 1. Whisk together orange juice, maple syrup, vinegar, chipotle chile, adobo sauce, and salt [...]