Baked Seitan Enchiladas

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

Recipe: see page 30 of Vegan Fire and Spice.

This vegan enchilada recipe came together quickly, which was a relief. I haven't had much time lately to try new recipes from my cookbooks.

The ingredients for the filling were grilled for a bit before being rolled in flour tortillas and placed in a baking dish. The taste was fairly mild, so I kept a bottle of Sriracha on hand to spice things up. The only thing I didn't like is that the tortillas became very mushy after I pulled the dish out of the oven.

It kind of reminded me of the chewiness of steamed wontons. I think that came from all the moisture in the salsa and sour cream. It cooked out in the oven and soaked into the tortillas. If I make these again I may try leaving out them out as ingredients in the filling, and just use them as a condiment served at the table.

Ingredients: red onion, green bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, mild tomato salsa, vegan sour cream, seitan, flour tortillas, canola oil.

Artichoke Hearts with Garlic and Capers

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

Recipe: see page 63 of Vegan Fire and Spice.

Ingredients: artichoke hearts, capers, garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, olive oil, black pepper, fresh parsley, dried bread crumbs, salt.

Basque Chickpea Stew

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

Recipe: see page 83 of Vegan Fire and Spice.
This is a great tasting stew, and is also quick to prepare. You have the option of using fresh or dried rosemary, and I went with fresh because I have so much in my garden. It lent a wonderful aroma to the dish. The tomatoes, onions and zucchini cook down to give this a sweetness, and the chickpeas give it a nice texture.

Ingredients: chickpeas, zucchini, tomatoes, onion, tomato paste, olive oil, garlic, serrano chile, rosemary, vegetable broth, salt.

Turkish Spiced Orange and Onion Salad

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

Recipe: see page 102 of Vegan Fire and Spice.

Portuguese Spicy Kale Soup

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

Recipe: see page 82 of Vegan Fire and Spice.
This is a vegan alternative to a traditional Portuguese dish. The omnivore version usually includes

Quick Red Bean Dal

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

Recipe: see page 151 of Vegan Fire and Spice.
I've never made dal before and this was very tasty and quick to prepare. I really like the simplicity here. The dark red kidney beans are

Jamaican Baked Vegetables

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

Recipe: see page 44 of Vegan Fire and Spice.
Insanely sweet. A little bit goes a long way. My picture probably shows 3 servings, but I wanted to

Indian Spiced Potatoes and Carrots

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

Recipe: see page 154 of Vegan Fire and Spice.
The potatoes and carrots are very tender from being steamed. This has a sweet, citrus taste from the fruit juices that is punctuated by the aroma ofthe cinnamon and the heat of the cayenne. Make sure you follow the instructions to serve at room temperature, since that makes a big difference in the taste. Good Indian-inspired side dish.

Ingredients: Yukon Gold Potatoes, carrots, canola oil, garlic, Garam Masala, sugar, cinnamon, cumin, cayenne, orange juice, lemon juice, salt, parsley.

Jamaican Jerk Sauce

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

Recipe: see page 45 of Vegan Fire and Spice.
The taste of the molasses, rum and soy sauce are very prominent in this recipe. They give the

Spicy Bean and Spinach Burritos

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

Recipe: see page 26 of Vegan Fire and Spice.
Surprisingly creamy from all the spinach. The recipe didn't specify whether the salsa should be

Curried Mushrooms

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

Recipe: see page 150 of Vegan Fire and Spice.
I like to try recipes I think I am going to hate, and this was one of those where the ingredient list

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.

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.

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

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

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

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,

Chickpeas and Sweet Potatoes

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

Recipe: see page 104 of Vegan Fire and Spice.
This is a middle eastern dish that is really outstanding. It is fragrant, spicy, mildly sweet and quick

Jamaican Jerk-Spiced Tempeh Nuggets

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

Recipe: see page 38 of Vegan Fire and Spice.
I have loads of Trader Joe's Organic 3-Grain Tempeh in my fridge and freezer, so I hope you

Korean Cucumber Salad

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

Recipe: see page 211 of Vegan Fire and Spice.
Usually you think of a cucumber as being cool. Whew. This was hot. It burned my tongue.