This was delicious. You mix the dry ingredients and keep them on hand for making gravy.
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Vegan mushroom gravy instant
This was delicious. You mix the dry ingredients and keep them on hand for making gravy.
Tofu ham
I like this. I wanted to give this a try and it is good served with mushroom gravy. It is a tad on the sweet side. I found the recipe here:
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Greek yogurt cake
I cooked mine in a 7 inch round container:
You line it with crinkled parchment paper. They tell you to cook it until browned on top. It shrinks after cooking. I cooked mine 65 minutes— would cook less in an 8” one. But next time I will cook mine less.
Ingredients
1&1/2 cups full fat Greek yogurt ( plain, unflavored)
4 eggs
5 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla optional
Directions
Mix yogurt by itself until smooth. Sift in cornstarch and sugar. Mix. Whip in the 4 eggs until very creamy. Add vanilla if desired.
Note: some add vanilla or lemon or cinnamon— each separately would be fun to try. I would like to try some lemon juice.
Place in parchment lined container 7-8 inches wide. Make sure it has some height like a springform cheesecake pan because it rises.
Cook in preheated 350 degree oven for 50-65 minutes until it starts browning on top. I actually think mine would be creamier if I had cooked mine for 60 instead of 65, but it would not have been browned on the top.
Remove from oven —Lift out of the pan by holding onto the parchment paper and let cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate at least 2 hours. They say when serving let it sit at room temp for 15 minutes after taking out of refrigerator.
You can go to link for more details— here is how mine looked after it shrunk from cooling at room temperature:
We served ours with chocolate syrup. Would be really good with strawberries or caramel sauce!!😍😄 would be good served with some fresh plain yogurt that was mixed with vanilla and sugar—spreading over the top just before serving. Some sprinkle powdered sugar over the top. Cherry pie filling would be good served on top! (Actually I have tried it with cherry pie filling but I really prefer it without---still experimenting ;-)
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Turkey breast in crockpot
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Red lentil dish
This is a mild red lentil dish. Recipe found here;
https://jackfruitful.com/wprm_print/one-pot-marry-me-lentils
We like this with macaroni or shells.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Tofu baked favorite
We like these in sandwiches and served with pumpkin grits.
You can slice them in whatever direction you prefer.
Preheat oven 400
Ingredients
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Italian seasoning for sprinkling
15.5 block extra firm tofu (actually double the above ingredients for a 15.5 block.
directions
oven 400( I use my air bake setting on oven
Mix dry ingredients in bowl except for Italian seasoning
Dip both sides of sliced tofu ( don’t need to squeeze tofu first). Place on silicone mat on baking pan. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
Bake for 30-40 minutes depending on how thick your slices.
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Carrot potato soup vegan creamy
Very creamy. Nice comforting soup. If you are not vegan you can always add a bit of canned Salmon just before serving if desired.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Stew vegan
Very nice hearty vegan fall soup. This is without beans, but you can always add them. 3-4 servings
Ingredients:
3 cup broth of choice
1 onion chopped small
2 minced garlic cloves
3 large carrots sliced
2 celery stalks sliced
2 cups of potatoes cut in nice chunks (or baby potatoes cut in half
1 8 ounce package of baby bell mushrooms quartered
1 cup frozen garden peas
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
15 ounces can diced tomatoes (the kind with garlic is nice)
3 tablespoons low sodium tamari sauce (or soy sauce)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 sprigs rosemary stripped --chop--the sprigs without main stem
5 thyme stems--strip leaves
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
Directions:
Heat a bit of broth in large ssoup pot. (Or if you like using oil you can use 2 tablespoons of oil instead) Heat onion and garlic about 5 -10 minutes until onion is soft.
Add carrots, celery, potatoes cooking another 15 minutes adding more of the broth if needed.
Meanwhile in separate pan brown the mushrooms.
Add the mushrooms to the pot along with the Italian seasoning, rest of the broth, diced tomatoes, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, rosemary and thyme and garden peas.
Bring to a boil .
Mix the cornstarch and the water in a small bowl then add to the stew, stirring well.
Turn heat to low and cook 45 minutes or longer depending on how large your potatoes and vegetables were cut. Can take an hour.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Gingerbread gf, dairy free
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Chickpea sauce for pasta
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Tofu shredded for sandwich
Very yummy--you shred the firm or extra firm tofu and bake it. Very nice for sandwiches or snacking. Here is a link for a different version and directions:https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-dcRN2JNk6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Ingredients:
1/2 block of extra firm tofu
olive oil (I just spray some on it)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoke paprika
1/2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
oven at 400 (or oven setting for air bake if your oven has this option.) (Note you can also do it at 450 if it doesn't set off your smoke detectors ;-)
Shred the tofu with a grater. Then mix with the ingredients. Spread on a parchment lined or silicone lined pan.
Bake 30 minutes (I usually toss half way through). Cool ten minutes. You can slice it further if desired.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Blueberry Banana oat muffins GF dairy free
I love muffins and these came out very tasty for me.Makes 8 muffins.
Preheat 350 F
Ingredients
2 cups of gf Oat flour (I did mostly oat flour but part of the two cups was a tablespoon or 2 of almond flour) However recently I just use all oat flour.
Less than 1/4 cup sugar. Sometimes I only use a rounded teaspoon especially when bananas are really ripe and sweet.
2 & 1/2 small bananas (they were 6 inches each or there about)
3/4 cup soy milk
1 tablespoon ground golden flax seed
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 -1 cup small frozen wild blueberries ( these come out nice and moist with these little frozen blueberries- I let them thaw while doing the rest.Fresh blueberries aren’t as good.
Direcations:
Preheat 350.
Blend bananas very well (I used food processor)
Meanwhile mix dry ingredients then add wet ingredients, including bananas ,mixing well. Fold in Blueberries carefully.
Place in silicone muffin pan and cook about 24 minutes until toothpick clean and muffins aren't mushy. Note: if using fresh blueberries it takes less time.
I removed immediately from the pans to cool. Ones not eaten right away I refrigerate in a sealed container. I like them cold as well as hot 🤣
Saturday, August 17, 2024
Lentil soup basic
Here is the link with directions: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-vXMRESsLT/?igsh=czljcW5lMzdhNWFh
We used just one can of diced tomatoes and added a few tablespoons of marinara. Omitted pepper and cumin to make a milder version. Used frozen spinach.omitted olive oil. Used 32 ounces of broth.Used just one carrot instead of 2.
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Fagioli Bob’s
We add pasta separately as I need gf. Sometimes I use rice.
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Millet porridge
Very creamy and oh so good for breakfast. See additions to add after cooking.
Note:” “Soaking millet can help make it easier to digest and release enzyme inhibitors, which can help you get more nutrients from it.”So you can soak the night before and then discard the water before cooking.
Ingredients: 2 servings
1/3 cup hulled millet ( can soak overnight first if desired)
1 cup soy milk (or whatever)
3/4 cup water
pinch of salt
cinnamon (to taste)
Direstions:
Combine millet, water, milk and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover and simmer about 25 minutes--stirring once or twice.
Additions: 1 banana mashed (or 1/2 a banana for each serving), walnuts, a bit of vanilla.
Monday, August 5, 2024
Ceasar salad dressing favorite vegan
We love this so much/ it is one of our very favorites. It is also good as a dip.
Sunday, August 4, 2024
Brown Rice Casserole
This is delicious. I adapted this from another recipe.
Ingredients:
2 cups short grain BROWN rice
2 cups fresh chopped baby spinach
15.5 ounces can of cannellini beans
1 cup sliced black olives (Or a 2.25 oz can black sliced olives drained)
1 red bell pepper chopped
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 & 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
3 cups HOT chicken broth or vegetable broth
Directions:
Preheat oven 350 F
In large bowl mix rice, spinach, white beans, tomatoes, olives, bell pepper, red onion, lemon juice, herbs, spices, salt. Mix well.
Pour into 13 by 9 baking dish (mine was actually a bit bigger). Heat your broth until hot and add to the dish---mixing.
COVER with foil and bake an hour. Then take out and mix it up otherwise the rice will stay on the bottom. COVER again and cook another 45 minutes or until rice is done. I actually turned up the oven to 375 for the last 20 minutes.
NOTE: The original recipe called for a shorter time so you may want to check it earlier.
Note: for another bake white rice casserole with veggies go here: https://nannykimsrecipes.blogspot.com/2022/05/vegetable-rice-casserole.html
Note for an Oriental version that uses white rice go here:https://nannykimsrecipes.blogspot.com/2024/11/dump-and-bake-fried-rice.html
Friday, August 2, 2024
Polenta fries
All the details can be found here; https://elavegan.com/polenta-fries-crispy-gluten-free/
Ingredients
Polenta
1 cup yellow cornmeal (I used organic medium grind)
2 and 1/2 cups vegetable broth
3 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground oregano
salt and pepper to taste
vegetable oil for brushing
Breading
1/2 cups oat flour
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp ground oregano
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
salt and pepper to taste
Go to the link for the how to do. She also gives some options.
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Millet salad
So tasty directions here: https://www.farmonplate.com/2014/07/04/broccoli-salad/
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Buckwheat oat bread
This was an experiment and I like it. I wanted a buckwheat recipe without the psyllium husks. As a result it is not really high in the height. But I love the flavor of this and will experiment more for height. It is about 2 and 1/2 inches in height. Next time I may try letting it rise longer than 25 minutes which is what I did .Actually I have done this without letting rise since the vinegar reacts to the baking soda and causes some rising but I like the taste of the yeast in it.
Ingreadients
1 and 1/2 cups oat flour (used GF)
1 and 1/2 cups buckwheat flour
1 and 1/2 cups unsweet soy milk
2 and 1/4 teaspoon yeast
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons ground golden flax seed
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven 325 F
Heat milk to lukewarm around 100 degrees and mix in yeast. Let sit a few minutes until bubbly...
Mix The dry ingredients in a bowl. Add the yeast milk and the vinegar.
Place in 9" bread pan lined with parchment paper. You can moisten your hand to pat it in place.I let this rise 25 minutes.
Bake 40-45 minutes until done.
Lift out of pan and remove parchment paper immediately.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Chili (Skipper’s) 3 bean
Note ; we used cannellini beans in place of black beans. we added 2 cups of kale that had been put through the food processor and chopped like parsley. We only used a teaspoon of the chili powder. We cooked it for 5 hours on high and 20 minutes on low.
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Vegan mozzarella
So good— can use in sandwiches, pizza, on top of vegetables, baked potatoes,as a dip— you name it!
Recipe found here: https://plantifullybasedblog.com/wprm_print/amazing-melty-vegan-mozzarella
Uses:
- ½ head of cauliflower (10.5 ounces/300g)
- ¼ cup (30g) tapioca flour
- 1 tablespoon (5g) nutritional yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt add to taste
- ½ cup (120ml) non-dairy milk unsweetened and unflavored
Monday, July 15, 2024
Cauliflower Alfredo sauce
This made around 4-5 servings depending on much pasta you eat 😅. We enjoyed this in combination with basil pesto.
Sauce Ingredients
1/2 of a big head cauliflower sliced and sprinkled with garlic powder and onion powder and salt and pepper.
Roast the above 20 minutes per side at 400F for total 40 minutes. Or until tender.
Additional ingredients:
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/3 cup nutritional yeast
1/2-1 teaspoons onion granules
2/3 cup soy milk
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup cashews soaked in boiling water(enough to cover) — keep the water
Lemon juice optional
After cooking the cauliflower add all ingredients in a high speed blender including the water from cashew soaking. If too thick you can add more water or some broth. Add some lemon juice to taste if desired.
Note: we like ours mixed in the pasta with some basil pesto. Sometimes we add olives.
This is the pesto we like: https://nannykimsrecipes.blogspot.com/2024/06/walnut-basil-pesto-vegan.html?m=1
White bean soup (Greek)
Nice tasting— like the white wine addition!
Ingredients
1 medium onion, diced
2 large carrots diced
2 large celery diced
4 cloves garlic chopped
1 rounded tablespoon tomato paste
3/4 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon or less salt
1/2 teaspoons Italian herbs
1/4 teaspoons chili powder
Black pepper to taste
1/3 cup white wine (I use Josh Sauvignon blanc
3 cans white beans (drained and rinsed)
3 -4 cups low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1-2 handful baby spinach chopped
Directions
Sauté onions, carrots, celery in a bit of broth for 7 minutes or until getting tender. Add garlic one minute.
Add paste and seasonings , 2 cans beans ,wine, 3 cups broth simmer 15 minutes. Blend the remaining can of beans with some broth until smooth. Add this to soup cook 5 more minutes. Add chopped baby spinach and cook until wilted. Serve with a bit of lemon if desired.
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Chickpea vegetable salad
Very good— I used 1/2
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Baby kale cooked
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Roasted cannellini beans
Easy tasty snack— also great on salads.
1-2 cans of white beans drained
Salt and pepper and chili (Or cumin ) powder to taste
Fresh chopped rosemary
Olive oil
Mix all together and roast in 425 F oven for 35- 40 minutes or until desired crispness.
Monday, July 1, 2024
Tofu sandwich
https://youtu.be/P1JpxK4_1uc?si=aIv_awVkdgG24Tsdi
I like it with sautéed onions and bell pepper. After cooking tofu I like nutritional yeast and onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. I use some gf vegan bagels for the bread if using bread. I do cook the tomatoes like he does. I add some whole grain mustard and some low sugar ketchup.