Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

This recipe is from the cookbook Veganomicon by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero.

Recipe: see page 239 of Veganomicon.
I rarely make cookies. The last time was at least 5 years ago, but this recipe looked interesting

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Moroccan Spiced Carrots

This recipe is from the cookbook Vegan Fire and Spice by Robin Robertson.

Recipe: see page 130 of Vegan Fire and Spice.
Very nutritious, but the taste was odd. I think it might have been the coriander.

Friday, November 25, 2011

Chipotle Corn

This recipe is from the cookbook Vegan Fire and Spice by Robin Robertson.

Recipe: see page 23 of Vegan Fire and Spice.
Tastes good and is quick to prepare. The corn is mildly sweet and the chipotle gives it a spicy, smoky flavor. Definitely better than eating plain corn.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Yam & Black Bean Soup with Orange & Cilantro

This recipe is from the vegan cookbook Appetite for Reduction by Isa Chandra Moskowitz.

Recipe: see page 216 of Appetite for Reduction.

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Carmelized Onion-Butternut Roast with Chestnuts

This recipe is from the cookbook Veganomicon by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero.

Recipe: see page 152 of Veganomicon.
I've had this one bookmarked awhile and have been waiting for the chestnuts at Trader Joe's to

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Roasted Potatoes and Peppers

This recipe is from the cookbook Vegan Fire and Spice by Robin Robertson.

Recipe: see page 67 of Vegan Fire and Spice.
This was outstanding. The potatoes and peppers were very tender from being roasted in the

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Curried Cabbage and Peas

This recipe is from the vegan cookbook Appetite for Reduction by Isa Chandra Moskowitz.

Recipe: see page 111 of Appetite for Reduction.
This is a very healthy recipe. It's low calorie, low fat and has lots of nutrients. It didn't have

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Masala Baked Tofu

This recipe is from the vegan cookbook Appetite for Reduction by Isa Chandra Moskowitz.

Recipe: see page 146 of Appetite for Reduction.
I'm still kind of new to curry, so I'm not really sure what to expect. This seemed a

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Spicy Spanish Potatoes

This recipe is from the cookbook Vegan Fire and Spice by Robin Robertson.

Recipe: see page 78 of Vegan Fire and Spice.
This is a good, spicy alternative to hash browns. The only thing I wasn't sure about in the

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Thousand Island Dressing (Vegan)

This recipe is from the cookbook Veganomicon by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero.

Recipe: see Veganomicon, page 93
Traditional Thousand Island dressing is based around mayonnaise, which isn't vegan because mayonnaise uses eggs. This is a really great copycat recipe that veganizes this classic. It's been five years since I've had Thousand Island, but this is exactly how I remember the better versions of it. And even better since it doesn't have high fructose corn syrup as a major ingredient (most bottled versions of Thousand Island do). I can't stand that weird aftertaste of foods with high fructose corn syrup.

I've made this a few times, and the recipe seems rather flexible. The photo depicts the recipe as written in the book. Personally, I like to cut back on the agave nectar, salt and grapeseed oil to reduce the calories and sodium. That doesn't seem to adversely affect the taste. And I like to use a firm tofu rather than silken. It makes the dressing thicker, and reminds me of the type that some restaurants serve... you know, that big thick heavy Thousand Island... rather than the runny diluted stuff that comes in bottles at the store.

This dressing is only going to survive 3-4 days in the fridge before it starts to turn, so plan on eating lots of salad when you make up a batch, or make a half batch. Great recipe.

Ingredients: silken tofu, ketchup, pickle relish, white vinegar, grapeseed oil, agave nectar, mustard powder, white pepper, salt.

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Spicy Peanut Tomato Salad

This recipe is from the cookbook Vegan Fire and Spice by Robin Robertson.

Recipe: see Vegan Fire and Spice, page 127.
This sounded like an unusual combination of ingredients, but I love peanut butter, and I thought

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Black Bean and Corn Salad

This recipe is from the cookbook Vegan Fire and Spice by Robin Robertson.

Recipe: see page 20 of Vegan Fire and Spice.
This tastes good and is very healthy. The spiciness depends on the type of tomato salsa you use,

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Roasted Portobellos

This recipe is from the cookbook Veganomicon by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero.

Recipe: see page 112 of Veganomicon.
The marinade makes this smell amazing while it is cooking. It tastes kind of like a pot roast, except