tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29414669935435355302024-03-13T12:40:32.624-04:00The Comforting Vegan Most people going into the vegan lifestyle think they are going to lose those comforting dishes that they have grown up with all their lives...my goal has always been to never sacrifice that comfort in pursuit of a vegan recipe & so far I have never met a dish I couldn't conquer.The Comforting Veganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10183580621671860435noreply@blogger.comBlogger288125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941466993543535530.post-70909468485139139652022-06-27T12:44:00.053-04:002022-06-27T21:09:47.865-04:00Sweet & Buttery Vegan Cornbread
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<div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">2/3 cup Vegan Butter, melted</span></li><li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">1 cup Sugar</span></li><li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">3/4 cup Just Egg or your favorite vegan egg (equaling: 3 large eggs OR 1/4 cup vegan egg for each 1 large egg)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">1 2/3 cups Vegan Milk </span></li><li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">2 1/3 cups AP Flour</span></li><li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">1 cup Cornmeal, I used <b><i>Bobs Red Mills</i></b> *<i>Whole Grain Stone Ground*</i></span></li><li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">4 1/2 tsp Baking Powder</span></li><li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">1 tsp Salt</span></li></ul></div>
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<p class="p3"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: inherit;">Before I mix up my ingredients, I like to take my 13x9 pan with 1/4-1/2 cup of vegan butter (<i>there’s never too much butter with cornbread in my opinion</i>) added to the pan to melt. Place it into the oven to melt and get up to temperature while you make the batter mixture. This step is important for the yummy crust you want on the outside at the end. </span></p>
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<p class="p3"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">In a separate bowl blend flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt. You’re ready to combined. You’re going to alternately —adding your </span><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">*WET*</b><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> vegan egg/milk mixture to your </span><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">*DRY*</b><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> flour mixture. Mixing after each addition. Scraping down the sides and bottom to ensure everything is combined. You’re now ready to bake! </span></span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s2"><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: inherit;">Take out your now<b> VERY HOT </b><i>(careful)</i> 13"x 9" pan. Evenly spread out your batter in the pan. Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and it’s golden brown around the edges, about 30-35 minutes depending on your oven. Serve warm and enjoy! </span></font></span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s2"><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></span><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>-Amy </i></b></span></font></span></p><p class="p3"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdL4FRKeHFzr1BSwr_Of7g0xy6pAZ3ix9i5YEA5hawLATY5smOMrVLIGJ9aziTQ0y7XmHhYnjN_chUQM4-MK1l4bPhUdDPRbbfk2uWBztda_AR4GZ-rygQyO_38yYesRWWjVfClt6ic8BvBn_Utfw9fpwnBcCVzXvo9fC1H-yNOIrRPYy5LDWeRjNHFg/s3345/7A8D1A47-B252-425C-9298-BA497C365745.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3345" data-original-width="2488" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdL4FRKeHFzr1BSwr_Of7g0xy6pAZ3ix9i5YEA5hawLATY5smOMrVLIGJ9aziTQ0y7XmHhYnjN_chUQM4-MK1l4bPhUdDPRbbfk2uWBztda_AR4GZ-rygQyO_38yYesRWWjVfClt6ic8BvBn_Utfw9fpwnBcCVzXvo9fC1H-yNOIrRPYy5LDWeRjNHFg/w298-h400/7A8D1A47-B252-425C-9298-BA497C365745.jpeg" width="298" /></a></div><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></b><p></p><p class="p3"><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">*Tip*</b><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); display: inline;">For a traditionally crispier crust: A cast iron skillet is the most desirable for epic crust! A large sized skillet or a couple regular ones would hold this amount of batter. Mine is no longer with us at this time sadly..RIP Buddy 😄😉</span></p><br />The Comforting Veganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10183580621671860435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941466993543535530.post-79933863998677772972017-09-18T14:27:00.004-04:002017-09-19T22:48:34.510-04:00Vegan Pumpkin Spice Donuts (Tastes Like Pumpkin Pie) <br>
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Its my favorite time of year, when the leaves change, the weather gets cooler, the air gets crisp, and the food is at its best. Its fall aka Comfort Food Time! Now yes comfort food is anytime of year but I think it gets a free pass during fall. We love to put on comfy warm clothes and eat comfy warm foods along side. The ultimate fall favorite that everyone is obsessed with is...come on you know it! Its Pumpkin Spice of course! If you haven't heard (but I know you have), pumpkin spice is an uber popular item this time of year. Between the lattes, cookies, candies, cereal, candles, air fresheners...hell probably tissues. We're obsessed with it. So I knew that it was time to give into the the Pumpkin Spice gods and make something. What better than donuts?! My ultimate craving lately has been donuts. I don't know if its my bodies response to the weather change or my inner fat girl crying out for carbs but I thought we ought to feed her. This recipe shows you how to make an easy, quick, spiced, pumpkiny, and fluffy donut right in your own kitchen without having to stand in line. With just some simple ingredients you can have your house smelling heavenly, no special candle required...no judgement. Enjoy!<br>
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1 15oz can of organic pumpkin <br>
1/2 cup vegetable oil </div><div><br>
Egg replacer = 3 large eggs (I used Vegg: 1 1/2tsp + 1/2 cup water) *if you don't have this product, use your favorite egg replacer* but if you are using Follow Your Heart, only use 2 eggs. They get too dense if more than that.</div><div><br></div><div>
1 1/2 cups organic granulated cane sugar <br>
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon <br>
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg <br>
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger <br>
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice <br>
1 1/2 teaspoons salt <br>
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder <br>
1 3/4 cups + 2 Tablespoons all purpose flour <br>
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1 cup of organic granulated Cane sugar <br>
2 Tablespoons Pumpkin Pie Spice <br>
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom<br>
Pinch of Salt </div><div><br></div><div><b><i>*You'll probably have leftover sugar, I put it into a container and use it for toast. </i></b><br>
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare your donut pan with cooking spray.</div>
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In a medium bowl, mix whisk together the canned pumpkin, vegetable oil, eggs and granulated sugar. Once the first mixture is combined, add in your spices, the salt, the baking powder and the flour.<br>
Mix together the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, mixing well. You can use a stand mixer, but I just used a good old wooden spoon and elbow grease.<br>
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Using a ice cream scoop, spoon, measuring cup fill each donut well with about a 1/4 cup of batter or so. You want them about 3/4 full.<br>
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Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the donut comes out clean. Once baked, remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes in the pan.<br>
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Remove the donuts and place on a cooling rack to continue cooling.<br>
While still warm, dip and dredge them into a pumpkin pie sugar mixture. If the sugar/spice mixture doesn’t stick well, dip the donut in melted vegan butter first.<br>
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I love to easy these right away when they are still warm but they are also fantastic made ahead for an event. They pair wonderfully with a glass of vegan milk or apple cider for the kids and coffee or tea for the adults. If you really want to go all out, use them as a dessert item with ice cream and vegan caramel...I'll let you use your imagination, but I have three words for you ICE CREAM SUNDAE. Enjoy!<br>
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A comforting favorite that I know people grew up on homemade or packet mix was Beef Stroganoff. I thought, why can't we have this luscious hearty recipe? No reason came to mind and I have been making it for my family ever sense. I've made stove top versions and sometimes I don't have all the time in the world to get it all done with 3 kiddos running around, so the pressure cooker is my best friends in the kitchen. I can do to 1 dish what it takes hours to do in the kitchen, with even more favor.<br />
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This recipe will show you how to easily make a classic comforting favorite in a fraction of the time so you have time to enjoy your day and your family in the process. With the hearty ingredients and a creamy vegan sauce it makes you wonder if the recipe is vegan or not. Tons of flavor and plenty of left overs...if your family doesn't eat it all before it gets put away. Enjoy!<br />
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<b><u>Pressure Cooker Vegan Beef Stroganoff<br /><br />Ingredients</u></b><br />
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2 cups vegan beef broth + 1 teaspoon vegan chicken bouillon (adds a great flavor together) <br />
2 Tablespoons vegan butter or oil preferred <br />
1 (16oz) bottle Ripple Half & Half or your favorite thick vegan milk (combo vegan cashew & full fat coconut cream works great also)<br />
1 packet Hans Vegetarian Brown Gravy Mix (if you don't have it, sub in 2-3TBSP cornstarch + 1/4 cup water in your liquid mixture instead)<br />
1 Tablespoon Vegan Worcestershire Sauce </div>
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1 teaspoon liquid aminos<br />
1 Tablespoons fresh or dry Parsley <br />
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme<br />
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (regular is fine also)<br />
12 oz egg-free egg noodles (Walmart brand)1 bag frozen vegan meatballs<br />
3-4 cups chopped mushrooms (I used creminis)<br />
1-2 Tablespoons minced onion (or dried onion flakes)<br />
8 oz vegan cream cheese, softened (I used tofutti brand)<br />
Seasoned Salt, to taste (if you don't have seasoned salt, use whatever you have)<br />
Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste <br />
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First, Add vegan beef broth, vegan milk, vegan cream cheese, onion, mushrooms, vegan Worcestershire, spices, herbs, packet mix or cornstarch and water into the Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot). Whisk enough to break down the vegan cream cheese, but it doesn't have to be perfect because it will be melted when you finally stir it up in the end. </div>
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Next, Add in the package of egg-free egg noodles into the Pressure Cooker. Stir the liquid mixture and noodles to combine.</div>
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Layer the meatballs on top of the egg noodles in a single layer. (DO NOT STIR)</div>
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Manually set the Instant Pot to cook for 6 minutes, sealed. When your pressure cooker is done and goes off, release the steam valve to venting. Once the steam has completely released, carefully open the lid of pressure cooker away from you. Your last step is to stir and mix thoroughly. Pair it with a garden salad and fresh bread. Serve & enjoy!</div>
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The Comforting Veganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10183580621671860435noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941466993543535530.post-91865022528764852132017-08-18T13:02:00.000-04:002017-08-18T14:30:44.508-04:00The BEST Vegan Banana Cake <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Some food means more then others. If you're curious what I mean, sometimes food evokes emotion when we eat it. It takes us back to a special time in our lives, whether that's a memory of a loved one that used to make it for us, one that has passed away. It's something that will last forever in our memory. Those foods to me are the best and why I cook comfort foods, people seem to emotional connect to those more and I love when that memory pops up when they're eating what you make. This cake evokes a very special memory for me and my husband. We had banana cake at our wedding, for my husbands grooms cake. I surprised him with it when we went to cut our cake, they rolled it out and it was a big batman logo (because he's a giant batman fanatic). He was so excited and I think ate his weight in banana cake for a week. Which I think is adorable because my twins are now in love with this cake as well, just like their dad.<br />
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This recipe shows you how to make in my opinion, the BEST banana cake ever. Now that's a mighty big statement to make but I think it will hold up to its name. With its moist spongy cake, perfectly sweetened interior, paired with the luscious frosting...you can't go wrong! Enjoy this cake for any occasion, but perfect for birthdays. I know my kids love it and give it a thumbs up for approval. Pairs great by itself or along side a tall glass of vegan milk or better yet, vegan ice cream of your choosing...may I suggest, chocolate or peanut butter. You'll thank me later, Enjoy!<br />
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<b><u>The BEST Vegan Banana Cake<br /><br />Ingredients</u></b><br />
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1 1/3 cup mashed bananas (3-5, depending on the size of your bananas)<br />
2 1/2 Tablespoons organic lemon juice, divided<br />
1 1/2 cups vegan milk, I used Ripple half & half (it's a thicker/richer milk, if you don't have it try cashew or soy) <br />
3 cups All-purpose flour<br />
1/2 Tablespoon baking soda<br />
1/2 teaspoon baking powder<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
2/3 cup vegan butter, softened<br />
1 cup organic cane sugar<br />
1/2 cup organic brown sugar<br />
Egg substitute equal to = 3 eggs (I used The Vegg, but Follow Your Heart The Vegan Egg works well too) <br />
1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract<br />
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-1/2 cup vegan butter, coconut oil or vegan shortening at room temperature<br />
-1/2 cup vegan cream cheese, softened (Tofutti)<br />
-3 cup powdered sugar<br />
-1 Tablespoon vanilla extract<br />
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(Links provided below for Different Frosting Recipe, they may have to be reduced by half to accommodate this recipe or if you like frosting in mass quantities, go crazy!)<br />
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This recipe is great with a variety of different frostings, you can do a traditional <a href="http://www.thecomfortingvegan.com/2013/02/vegan-frostings.html" target="_blank">Vegan White Frosting</a>. Go more decadent with a luscious <a href="http://www.thecomfortingvegan.com/2013/05/the-elvis-dont-be-cruel-vegan-cupcake.html" target="_blank">Peanut Butter Frosting</a> OR go crazy delicious with <a href="http://www.thecomfortingvegan.com/2013/02/vegan-frostings.html" target="_blank">Vegan Chocolate Frosting</a><br />
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Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 pan.<br />
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Start by smashing your bananas. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, place the bananas in and turn the mixer on medium-high to mash the bananas. This is a very simply way to mash the bananas without making another bowl dirty and no effort on your part...best part!<br />
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Next, add in 1 tablespoon lemon juice, set aside as well.<br />
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Place 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice in a measuring cup. Top to 1 1/2 cups with vegan milk and set aside for when you need it later. This will look curdled, that's what you want.<br />
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Beat together the softened vegan butter, brown and white sugar until combined. Add in vegan egg substitute and vanilla next. Mix on high until light and fluffy (almost the texture of frosting, this is called creaming)</div>
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You'll start combining everything now. Alternate adding the flour mixture and the vegan milk to creamed mixture stirring just until combined. (Do not overmix).<br />
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Put into the oven and Bake 60 to 70 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. If it's still soft in the middle, give the cake another 5 mins and check, recheck until done. (do not over bake). When the cake it done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely before frosting.<br />
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In the stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the vegan butter/coconut oil, vanilla, and room temperature vegan cream cheese on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Turn the mixer to low (stir setting), add the sugar slowly (a little at a time, 1/2 cup increments), mix until incorporated. Increase the speed to medium high and beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl. </div>
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When the cake is complete, keep its on your counter or better yet in your fridge, I love the texture it gets in the fridge when it solidifies a bit. Pair it with vegan milk or even better, vegan ice cream. Enjoy! </div>
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The Comforting Veganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10183580621671860435noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941466993543535530.post-56134602858453404412017-07-28T16:14:00.000-04:002017-07-28T18:40:23.117-04:00Whiskey Glazed Vegan Blue Cheese Burger <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;" id="id_9007_6d5_c7e_f97f"><tbody>
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Veggies burgers now a days come in all shapes, sizes, and flavors. We have so many varieties and the some are so good that you'd never know they're vegan. Yes I've found that not everyone likes them and that's fine, I give recommendations on plant based kinds in the recipe as well, if you don't like them. Personally, I find this amazing, especially for new vegans that are transitioning or if you want to get meat-eaters into the vegan lifestyle. These burgers are such a great tool to do that. <br><br>This recipe shows you how to take that regular not so boring anymore veggie patty (store bought or homemade) and turn it up a notch. This ooey-gooey super stuffed vegan patty is made the better by the homemade glaze you can make quick and easy...because who doesn't like a spiked glaze?! We can't be friends if you disagree, I'm sorry...just kidding! Top it with the luscious caramelized onions and mushrooms, making this burger super hearty and comforting for your next meal. Serve along side your favorite toppings and on your favorite bun (vegan and/or gluten free). With or without a side (if you have room) and don't forget a cold drink and settle in for a night of comfort. Enjoy!<br><br><b><u>Whiskey Glazed Vegan Blue Cheese Burger<br><br>Ingredients</u></b><br><br><br><b><u>BURGERS</u></b><br>1 package of Tofurky DIY Burger OR 2 Packages <a href="http://beyondmeat.com/products/view/beyond-burger" target="_blank">Beyond Meat Beyond Burgers</a> (any hand formable vegan burger mix you like will work, Lightlife or a black bean mix that won't fall apart)<br>2-4 Tbsp vegan blue cheese, <a href="http://www.thecomfortingvegan.com/2013/09/homemade-vegan-blue-cheese.html" target="_blank">Homemade</a> or purchased (<a href="https://store.veganessentials.com/violife-just-like-blue-cheese-wedge-p5076.aspx" target="_blank">Violife</a> is wonderful) <br>2 good vegan hamburger buns, toasted <div>
4 slices of vegan cheese (your favorite)<br>Handful of arugula, romaine, or butter lettuce<br><br><b><u>WHISKEY GLAZE</u></b><br>1/4 cup Jack Daniels whiskey or any good quality whiskey<br>1/4 cup organic ketchup<br>2 Tbsp soy sauce<br>2 Tbsp vegan honey or maple syrup/Agave<br>1 teaspoon dijon mustard or 1/2 tsp mustard powder<br>1 teaspoon Vegan Worcestershire sauce<br>1/4 teaspoon garlic powder<br>dash of hot sauce (your favorite)<br>Freshly ground black pepper, to taste<br><br><b><u>CARAMELIZED ONIONS & MUSHROOMS</u></b><br>2 yellow onions peeled and sliced thinly</div><div>2-3 cups sliced mushrooms (baby brown portabello or white button) <br>1 1/2 Tablespoons vegan butter or coconut oil <br>3/4 cup Organic vegan cola, or apple juice/cider + 1/4 cup whiskey or beer (sub it out and add in juice/cola etc if you don't want to use) <br>1/4 teaspoon dried thyme<div>
Salt and pepper to taste<br><br><b><u><i>Tip</i></u></b>: <i>When you go to fill your burgers, portion out the vegan blue cheese (if using homemade or soft) and freeze it until solid. It makes it easier to fill and less mess. You can freeze into discs or balls, depending on how thick your burgers are. </i></div><div><br><b><u>Directions</u></b><br><br><u>MAKE THE ONIONS & MUSHROOMS</u><br>Heat vegan butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions and mushrooms, stir to coat in the melted vegan butter. Sprinkle in salt, pepper, and dried thyme and stir to combine. Salute, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until onions are golden brown at the edges. Once they are starting to brown, add in your liquid of choice listed above and deglaze the pan. Lower your heat to Medium heat and cover the onions, cook for a remaining 10-15 minutes until soft and liquid evaporates, removing the lid occasionally to stir. When the onions are ready, remove the onions from pan and set aside.<br><br><u>MAKE THE GLAZE</u><br>To a small saucepan, add whiskey and bring to a low boil. Continue to boil for about 2 minutes, then add remaining glaze ingredients and whisk to combine. Reduce heat to Low Heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, until glaze is slightly thickened. When it gets to this point, Remove it from heat and set aside.<br><br><img id="id_ac1a_6cf4_1cfb_5b1f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LR8kUrc0Sjw/WXudw-HHaHI/AAAAAAAAdDY/LYTIMLaJD-Q2y2PYU_LFHRJ8Qe6Byah-wCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"> <br><br><u>MAKE THE BURGERS</u><br>To a large mixing bowl, add vegan ground beef (Beyond Meat/Tofurky/Lightlife) OR Bean Burger. Separate the vegan meat substitute or bean mixture into 4 equal portions. When you have them separated, sprinkle on salt & pepper to taste.<br><br><u>FILLING</u></div>
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Shape vegan meat into flattened balls, place about 1 Tbsp vegan blue cheese of your choice in the center of the ball and push into the ball. Mold the vegan meat around the vegan cheese and form into a patty. These can be grilled or pan cooked, according to your preference.</div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_8dc9_6fc0_fc1d_a14" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LnY7k1wtdO0/WXudwy1AqlI/AAAAAAAAdDM/9agfgXgDVtsihs3G2aW0toLrnehhjVk2wCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"> <br><br><u>COOKING</u><br>Heat a large cast iron skillet, grill pan, or on the Grill over MED heat. Drizzle a little bit of olive oil, vegan butter, or coconut oil in the pan. Cook vegan burgers about 6 minutes per side OR according to package instructions. The last minute of cooking, brush burgers with the already prepared and set aside whiskey glaze and place a slice of vegan cheese on the burgers, then cover pan loosely with foil or shut the grill lid to melt the cheese. Remove vegan burgers to a plate and get ready to assemble.</div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_d4f6_6c0f_c9f0_ad82" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pg1Y5TbfOh4/WXudw8aywxI/AAAAAAAAdDI/5xMTSPFApxwM2eS6SmpELnY2j-tm0K0owCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"> </div><div><br></div><div><u><br>TO SERVE</u><br>Line bottom of your bun with lettuce, then top with burger. Place a generous helping of your homemade caramelized onions on top of the vegan burger, then drizzle with additional whiskey glaze. Top with top bun and pair with <a href="http://www.thecomfortingvegan.com/2013/05/perfect-homemade-french-fries.html" target="_blank">homemade french fries</a> or chips and don't forget a cold beverage. Enjoy!</div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_d454_5447_6bb2_7176" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ue7u3i-iZJA/WXudw0tIJVI/AAAAAAAAdDQ/r3iIVIrmp50FL2kmmhKAGQU7pmLaj6gEgCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"> <br></div>
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2 8-ounce containers vegan cream cheese, room temperature (I used <a href="http://www.tofutti.com/" target="_blank">Tofutti</a>, use your favorite)<br />
1 11.25-ounce can <a href="http://www.naturescharmveganproducts.com/" target="_blank">Nature's Charm sweetened condensed coconut milk</a><br />
1/4 cup fresh organic lemon juice (you could also use lime or orange)<br />
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Many people going vegan probably think they have to give up everything. "What do you even eat?" is the top question vegans get asked on the daily basis, many think we live on salad and grass clippings. And as amazing as that sounds, grass gets so boring. On the contrary, it's an amazing time to be vegan! I can't even describe how great it is to have so many options, the selection is so vast and the different kinds of things you get get is insane...I mean do you want vegan eel? Uh, yeah you can get it..I don't want it, but hey I can get it. I became vegan almost 13 years ago and let me tell you, we had nothing. Vegan Mayo: 1 and it was terrible (not naming names), 1 brand of cheese (not very exciting and definitely didn't melt), only a couple vegan meat substitute brands (mostly egg in one of them) and you can't live off burgers and tofurky everyday. I think you get where I'm going with this. We're extremely lucky and I think it's great that my kids will never want for anything, they'll always have so much in the way of options. <i><b>*Insert Happy Dance Here*</b></i><br>
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So onto the recipe! Yes, I know ...Fried Chicken? You can't even think of replacing that, it's never going to be as good. I beg to differ. This recipe shows you not only how to successfully make THE BEST Vegan Fried Chick'un EVER, but how to blow naysaying friends and families minds. You could bring this to any pot-luck or picnic and guarantee that they will enjoy every crunchy-bunchy-oh-so-good bite. This Vegan Fried Chick'un pairs great with homemade French Fries (<u><b>recipe below</b></u>), as well as a fresh garden salad...because yes we still eat salad okay, we just pair it with amazing vegan things like this! Drop the mic on people vegans, BOOM! ✋🏻🎤💥<br>
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<u style="font-weight: bold;">Yields</u>: Enough for a Vegan Army</div>
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-25 vegan drumsticks (<a href="http://www.maywahnyc.com/Vegan_Chicken_Legs_L_p/c007l.htm">MayWah</a>) + I also did 4 cups <a href="http://beyondmeat.com/products/view/lightly-seasoned-strips">Beyond Meat Chicken Strips</a> (<i>optional)</i> -<b>See Note</b>-<br>
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<a href="http://www.thecomfortingvegan.com/2013/05/perfect-homemade-french-fries.html" target="_blank">Homemade Vegan French Fries</a> RECIPE -(Shown in Picture)- </div>
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I'm not usually one to review beauty products, I mean I use them but its never something I've done...Until now. I was lucky enough to have a lovely follower who's a representative contact me and see if I wanted to try some products. I was leery to be honest, I have an extremely hard time with beauty products. If you're anything like me and have SUPER sensitive skin, you know it can be a challenge. I've had many beauty products leaving me broken out, adverse reactions, red, or itchy, rashy, and even in the ER. Plus on top of all that, is it really safe (vegan-wise), cruelty free, etc. So you can see my dilemma here right. Well, I took a chance (obviously or I wouldn't be writing this).<br />
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So I was lucky enough to try some great skin care products through <a href="https://www.arbonne.com/pws/homeoffice/tabs/home.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Arbonne</span></a>, including the amazing RE9 Products and the results were great. For one, I did not have any harsh reactions (shock & relief), even with my sensitive skin. It made me skin feel incredible, testing the regular and nightly products and seeing the results in the morning were so much fun. You think how different can each really be, but they all had their own use and result. Some bonuses, I love how it smelled (or rather didn't smell off putting), you know when you try some products and they can smell medicinal or strong in perfumes, not my cup of tea and I thought for sure these would be like that, but I was pleasantly surprised. They also weren't heavy or oily, also no rub off or residue afterwards as well. This is always my pet peeve, I hate feeling greasy after using products, I don't want a baby sliding out of my arms if I have a products on...not very mom friendly, but I was happy to see and feel that these products absorbed so well and left me just feeling soft and hydrated afterward.<br />
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I like that I could trust this brand, it's not only natural but also vegan friendly across the board. With Leaping Bunny & PETA approval, I knew I could rest easy knowing that my skin care was not only safe for me but also no animal testing was involved. Yay!<br />
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Overall I would highly recommend these products to anyone, with any skin type. You can't really go wrong, the cover all your skin type and skin care needs as well as making you feel good from inside and out.<br />
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"We develop our skincare products by carefully selecting botanical ingredients known for specific beneficial properties. Through innovation in science, we introduce formulas that make skin look more healthy, youthful and beautiful." LINK TO: <u><a href="http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/arbonne/xyrozoqq7q/US_ArbonneGuideToGreatSkin.pdf" target="_blank">Argonne Guide to Great Skin</a></u></div>
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Being a busy Mama, I'm always scrambling in the morning and my breakfast always falls to the wayside if I don't plan. I mean I love bits of dried toast off a babies tray and all...but maybe I could have something a little more substantial, sorry kiddos but Mama wants more. So when I'm looking for a filling breakfast that will keep me chasing kids all day, I always think oats. Whether it's oatmeal, granola, etc, it always keeps me fueled for the day. I know what you're thinking, make granola? "But I could just buy it!" Listen here Susan, yes you could but I'm telling you it's sooooo easy and so much better than that store bought cardboard you've been fooling yourself with. Sorry to any Susan's out there, we're cool. I can guarantee you, this recipe is so easy you will never want to waste your time with store bought again. This recipe pairs perfectly together, it gives you that naughty chocolate edge you always crave, and sneaks in lots of vitamins and fiber to boot (BONUS!). I think it's a great starting off point when you're trying matcha for the first time too. Many people are using it these days, very trendy and all...Oooo I feel so fancy, but it's not as weird as it looks. Try it, you'll like it. (Yep, I sound like a mom right now for sure!). And finally, this recipe also pairs perfectly with any vegan milk, yogurts, smoothie bowls, and even works amazingly on your vegan ice cream ...No I'm not recommending that for breakfast but I'll look away and not tell a soul if that's how your morning is going. We've all been there, do what you gotta do! Enjoy!<div><div>
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(Vegan & Gluten-Free) <b><u><br><br>Ingredients</u></b><br>
3 cups Gluten Free rolled oats <br>
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2 cups nuts and/or seeds (I used Pumpkin & Sunflower but walnuts would be great in this and I added in 1/4 cup sesame seeds)<br>
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1/4 cup Blonde coconut sugar (Big Tree Brand was used)<br>
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2 Tablespoons melted coconut oil (Nutiva)<br>
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1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon real maple syrup<br>
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2 teaspoons organic vanilla extract<br>
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A big pinch salt<br>
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1 cup dried fruit of choose (I used cranberries) <br>
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2 1/2 teaspoons matcha powder<br>
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1/4-1/3 cup Nativas organic cacao powder (depending on how chocolaty you like it) <br>
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Cashews<br>
Almonds<br>
Walnuts <br>
Pecans<br>
Dried Blueberries, cherries, apricots, etc <br>
Hulled Hemp Hearts<br>
Flax Seeds<br>
Unprocessed Wheat Bran<br>
Shredded Coconut (unsweetened)<br>
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Preheat oven to 250º Degrees F<br>
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In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, cacao, matcha and coconut sugar.<br>
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In a separate bowl, combine oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Pour over oat mixture and toss to coat.<br>
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Spread mixture out onto a baking sheet and bake 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.<br>
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Remove from oven and scrape mixture into large bowl. Let cool for a few minutes, then add in dried cranberries and toss to combine. Great as cereal, over yogurt, on smoothie bowls, on vegan ice cream, or on its own on the go. Keeps in an airtight container for several weeks. Enjoy! </div>
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The ultimate of ultimates in comfort food has got to be Mac & Cheese! Everyone young and old, vegan or non-vegan LOVE Mac & Cheese and are always looking for a taste of this traditional dish. I have made it a few different ways and there's really no wrong way to enjoy Mac & Cheese. I've found that my only problem can be time.<br />
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I don't always have the time to stand over a stove, so I find that my pressure cooker really comes in hand when I'm super busy. If you don't have a pressure cooker, please consider it. Even if you aren't a super busy mom like me, you will find that it makes things super easy and fast. I love to make beans, seitan, rice, etc. in it and save myself tons of extra time I would rather use for more fun things. I found that this recipe is not only easy, but its super and yes RIDICULOUSLY Rich & Creamy texture that Mac & Cheese is supposed to have. I also give you info if you like to add a crunchy topping to just make the whole dish come together and keep you coming back for more. This is my sons all time favorites! I hopefully it will be yours as well. Enjoy! <br />
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<b><u>Ridiculously Creamy Vegan Mac & Cheese</u><br />(Pressure Cooker)</b><br />
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1lb. Ziti or Elbow Macaroni<br />
2 Tablespoons Vegan Butter<br />
3 cups water<br />
1 cup vegan milk (unsweetened)<br />
1 Tablespoon dried ground Mustard<br />
1 teaspoon Tabasco Sauce (Hot Sauce)<br />
1/2 teaspoon Salt + more to taste as needed <br />
Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste (optional) <br />
12 oz. Can <a href="https://store.veganessentials.com/natures-charm-evaporated-coconut-milk-p4766.aspx">Nature's Charm Evaporated Coconut Milk</a> (if you don’t have this item, you can sub in 12oz more unsweetened vegan milk of choice) <br />
2 1/2 cups (12 oz.) Vegan Cheddar Cheese, grated (I like <a href="http://daiyafoods.com/our-foods/blocks/medium-cheddar/">Daiya Hard Blocks</a>)<br />
1/2 cup vegan Mozzarella or Parmesan grated or pre-shredded (I used <a href="http://daiyafoods.com/our-foods/shreds/mozzarella/">Daiya Shreds</a>)<br />
5-6 slices <a href="http://fieldroast.com/chaostory/">Field Roast Chao Cheese</a> (original creamy) OR Violife (cheddar)<br />
1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast (optional), add more if you like</div><div>-Garlic Powder/Garlic Salt, optional to taste </div><div><br />
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Combine water, vegan milk, pasta, dry mustard, Tabasco, vegan butter, vegan cheeses, and salt & pepper in the pressure cooker, and stir. Lock the lid and set for 4 minutes on manual mode (high pressure). Do a quick release after cook time is done, and remove lid. The noodles will have absorbed the liquid and the cheese melts perfectly. <br />
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<b><i>*It maybe a little liquidy if you use ziti noodles like it did. All I do is put the glass lid on it (under stay warm/rest mode) and let the rest of it absorb and set up. After 20 mins it's perfect and super creamy.*</i></b><br />
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<b><u>Optional Topping</u></b>: If you prefer toasted breadcrumbs on top, just pour vegan mac and cheese in an oven safe casserole dish, top with bread crumbs, and toast in the oven using broiler. Or toast breadcrumbs separately on their own and top your bowls of pasta individually. <br />
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<b><u>Note</u></b>: Now the actual cooking time is closer to 20 minutes, because it takes some time for the machine to come to pressure and then it cooks. I still feel like it’s easier and more convenient than boiling water on the stove, especially on those busy nights with the family. If you don’t have a pressure cooker, you can cook your noodles on the stove first and then follow the rest of the instructions for the rest after. It will work out great either way! Enjoy! <br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">I grew up like most kids and ate tuna for lunch weekly. It was a favorite of mine and when I went vegan 12 years ago, there weren't many substitutes or recipes for tuna. Today we have substitutes and many options to try to replicate Tuna these days. I have found that Jackfruit, yes the magical Jackfruit and it's majestic ways makes a great substitute. I know, Jackfruit is EVERYWHERE these days. You see it in everything from pulled "Pork" to mock "crab" cakes. It's so versatile and handy to have on hand. I'll show you a NEW and exciting way to use it not only for 1 Sandwich but for 2, plus a 3 way to use it at he end. Are you excited yet?? </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">When we are looking for a quick and easy lunch we usually go for sandwiches (Oh how exciting), should I go on? Yeah I know it's quick and easy but can't it also be super delish too?? Sure it can! It's great to eat your lunch and not feel bored while eating it. This recipe shows that you can have your lunch (or dinner) be scrumptious as well as quick, delish, and fun. The combo of the classic flavors but vegan, no Tuna was harmed in the making of it here. You can make this recipe for a larger group by double or tripling (even half it for smaller recipe) OR make it ahead for the work week. Just whip up and store in the fridge and nibble as needed, it only gets better daily. You can't go wrong when enjoying this for your next meal. Throw it together and let me know...I'll wait, I know you'll love it. Enjoy! </span></div>
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<i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Now you may ask, how do I find Jackfruit?? I get his question a lot and many are perplexed on how to get their eager vegan hands on this magical ingredient. I find that the easiest way to find it is ordering it. Now you can find it in some grocery stores now. You can find it at local health food stores or my favorite, Asian Markets. I know I've said it so many times, Asian Markets are a vegans Disneyland. They have sooooo many items we can have. Lots of vegan substitutes and the best part, SO MUCH CHEAPER. I could walk the aisle for hours searching for treasures. But I'll stop now before I get too exited and get carried away. So back to ordering, if you don't have the other options listed, orderkng is your next best bet. Amazon, Vegan Essentials, Rabbit Food Store, and Many more online stores have Jackfruit ready Order and enjoy at a moments notice. There are plenty of options so you don't fee left out of the Vegan mix! </i></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-style: inherit;">Heat a large frying pan over medium-low heat and lightly spray with oil of your choice or vegan butter. Place the sandwiches in the pan, cheese side down. Let cook until cheese begins to melt. Lightly spray the tops of the sandwiches with the olive oil. Flip the sandwiches and cook on the other side. Flip again if needed. The sandwiches are done when the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted. Remove from the pan and serve immediately. Pairs so well with a side of chips, pickles, and perfect with your favorite cold beverage. Enjoy!</span></div>
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The Comforting Veganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10183580621671860435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941466993543535530.post-25353880295768466872017-04-05T14:02:00.003-04:002017-04-05T14:54:32.216-04:00Vegan "Lucky Charm" Rice Krispie Treats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-style: inherit;"><br></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-style: inherit;">If you're like me, you grew up enjoying the sugarier things in life, e.g. Lucky Charms, Captain Crunch, Trix...you see where I'm going here. Now some of these cereals are still conveniently vegan but not all of our childhood favorites are. Well one of those cereals that my husband enjoyed the most was Lucky Charms, I'm sure many of you feel the same way. There isn't a real substitute out there for us...get on that major brands ASAP! Now I wasn't the biggest fan (don't hate me) but what I did love, Rice Krispie Treats. I can remember my mom packing them in my lunch almost daily if I was REALLY lucky! The down side to most of those cereals now that I'm an adult, the dyes. I realized all those dyes weren't the best for me and I really don't want to feed them to my kids. I know, I know folks, adulthood...sigh. Who wants to go back to the days of not caring and Saturday morning cartoons? Me too! </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">This recipe combines the two things that each my husband and myself loved about the treats of our childhood. What helped was finding amazing products to make that happen. With simply searching and some helpful links, they can be yours as well! Who's ready for some sugar?! You'll never miss those yucky dyes! Who would miss dyes anyway...WEIRD! So pull up a bowl, grab your spatulas, and let's get ready to take a trip to the past. Make sure you grab those leg warmers and scrunchies...Sorry if you're a guy in this scenario, you can come too. </span></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><u><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br></span></u></span><span style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><u><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Vegan "Lucky Charm" Rice Krispie Treats</span></u></span><br>
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<li itemprop="ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.3em; margin-bottom: 15.6875px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">4 cups </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Organic Puffed Rice Cereal OR Rice Krispies cereal (To Make GF: Use GF Rice Krispies)</span></li>
<li itemprop="ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.3em; margin-bottom: 15.6875px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">2 cups </span><a href="http://www.bitsysbrainfood.com/" id="id_2df8_a552_75cd_6ceb" target="_blank">Bitsy's Superfood Cereal</a> (if you can't find this brand, use any fruit or plain alphabet type cereal you like) </li>
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<li itemprop="ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.3em; margin-bottom: 15.6875px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">5 1/2 cups </span><a href="http://store.sweetandsara.com/2-lbs-discounted-vanilla-marshmallows/" id="id_58a8_7dd8_5c9e_6d9" target="_blank">Vegan Marshmallows (regular sized)</a> *I used Sweet & Sara's*</li>
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Turn the mixture into the prepared pan and press into an even layer. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray.<br>
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The Comforting Veganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10183580621671860435noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941466993543535530.post-50746821860965979412017-03-31T13:55:00.003-04:002017-03-31T15:18:47.616-04:00Creamy Vegan Pesto Pasta Salad<br />
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I'm not the only one pining over spring and summer. These long winter months are dragging and we all want something that will look, taste, and even smell like spring. I can't think of anything more spring and summer-like than Basil! The smell alone is the definition of spring, so fresh and sweet. Pesto makes it easy for anyone, in any season to enjoy spring and summer anytime. Now theres a twist to this recipe. You see a big bowl of pasta BUT its not what you think, its soybean pasta. Now I know what your thinking, "I've tried those pastas and I'm not a fan!". I would have said the same thing before but I recently discovered a NEW brand *<a href="https://www.gafell.com/" target="_blank">GAFELL ORGANIC</a>* that not only tastes like pasta, but the texture is so similar you can't tell the difference. No gummy pasta here! The benefits along sold me, 25g of protein in a single 2oz serving....WHAT?! So the next time someone asks you "Where do you get your protein?", tell them...my pasta! BOOM!<br />
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<li><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Asparagus </span></li>
<li><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Vegan Chick'un</span></li>
<li><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Vegan bacon </span></li>
<li><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Spinach (fresh or sauteed) </span></li>
<li><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Arugula </span></li>
<li><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Olives (kalamata) </span></li>
<li><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Vegan Feta instead of mozzarella </span></li>
<li><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Capers</span></li>
<li><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Broccoli </span></li>
<li><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Beans (chickpeas or great north) </span></li>
<li><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Red peppers (fresh or roasted) </span></li>
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<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background-position: 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt (depending on how salty your vegan cheese is)</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background-position: 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper </span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background-position: 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1 lemon, juiced (3 Tbsp)</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background-position: 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1/4-1/2 cup Vegan Parmesan Cheese,</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> you can add more to taste</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background-position: 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2-4 Tablespoons Nutritional Yeast </span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background-position: 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3/4 cup organic olive oil (extra virgin is best)</span></li>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Make pesto by adding basil, garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice, vegan Parmesan cheese and salt to a food processor and blending to combine. Stream in the olive oil until creamy and smooth, scraping down sides as needed. If too dry, add a little water. It should be thick but pourable. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a generous pinch of salt. Once boiling add the Soybean pasta (or whatever kind you like) and cook according to package instructions. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">picnics, events, or a recipe for the week for lunches. So many options! Enjoy! </span><br />
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The Comforting Veganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10183580621671860435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941466993543535530.post-10243555951261956892017-03-15T17:12:00.003-04:002017-03-15T21:10:34.869-04:00Vegan Pierogi Casserole<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Pierogi Casserole</u></b></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">So I
think we can all agree that when it comes to carbs we have a deep-seeded love
affair. I mean what's not to love?! Its warm, hearty, and makes us glow with
glee. You can't look at a lasagna or donut and be mad...if you do we need to
talk it out and hug, <u>I'll bring cookies!</u><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">This
recipe came to be, how most do...a craving. Oh and being snowed in, that can
drive anyone to have a carb fit. Now the other reason I made this recipe was
because I was being lazy...you see where I'm going here, carbs...lazy...snowed
in...all a fat-vegan recipe for success. No good Comforting recipe started with
lettuce. <b><i>"Sorry lettuce I still love you!" </i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">You are
going to be beyond satisfied when this baby is bubbling away in your oven,
smelling your cozy home up with hauntingly delish smells. I'll also give you
some handy tips on how to handle vegan cheese, so you'll never have to say
<b><i>"It never melts well, the textures horrible!"</i></b>. You stop that vegan
negativity, vegan cheese loves you. So strap on your sweatpants and hang on,
we're about to get FAT-TASTIC! Enjoy! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Pierogi Casserole<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">2 (16
oz.) package frozen vegan potato & onion pierogis (see note for suggestions if you can't find vegan pierogies) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">2 cups
Organic Sauerkraut, drained and squeezed dry (I prefer white for this)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">1/2 cup
vegan sour cream (I used Tofutti brand) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">1/4 cup
vegan cream cheese (I used Kite Hill, but choose your favorite)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">2
Tablespoons Vegan Follow Your Heart Parmesan <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">1/2
vegan mayo (I used Just Mayo), I know it's weird but it works. Trust me! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">2 cup
unsweetened vegan milk (I used Ripple) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Salt
& Freshly ground black pepper, to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">1
Tablespoon Parsley, fresh or dried <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">4 strips
vegan bacon, minced or chopped (optional) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">1/8 cup
nutritional yeast <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">Pinch
each: Organic Onion Powder & Garlic Granules, to Taste <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><br></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><font face="Times New Roman, serif"><b><u><i>*ADDED NOTE*</i></u></b></font></div><div class="MsoNormal"><font face="Times New Roman, serif"><br></font></div><div class="MsoNormal"><font face="Times New Roman, serif">This is the brand that was used in this recipe:</font></div><div class="MsoNormal"><font face="Times New Roman, serif"><br></font></div><div class="MsoNormal"><img id="id_ca27_e1e0_2c13_655c" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kqoDKRcl2YI/WMnhi0XyVKI/AAAAAAAAc3s/c0gzckbf2iw/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"> <font face="Times New Roman, serif"><br></font></div><div class="MsoNormal"><font face="Times New Roman, serif"><br></font></div><div class="MsoNormal"><font face="Times New Roman, serif"><i>So it may be difficult for some of you to find vegan pierogies. Now you can find some store brands that are vegan (plain, onion, or sauerkraut). Now if you can't find any in your area I have a solutions. You can instead use Cooked lasagna noodles and mashed potatoes, it's perfect with leftover mashed potatoes (with kraut & vegan bacon mixed it). You can layer the noodles and potatoes and then pour sauce over the top & top with vegan cheese. I hope this helps!*</i></font></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><b><u>Topping</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">1 1/2
cups Daiya vegan cheddar cheese shred (or your favorite brand) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">1/8 cup
Follow Your Heart Vegan Parmesan Shreds <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">3
Tablespoons Nutritional Yeast <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">1
Tablespoon oil (your choice)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">1
Tablespoon Parsley, fresh or dried <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Salt
& Freshly ground black pepper, to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Preheat
oven to 400 degrees<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Arrange
the pierogies in a lightly greased (or nonstick), 9x9 inch baking dish and top
it with your sauerkraut and vegan bacon. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">At this
point you can start your vegan cream sauce, it's super complicated so pay
attention. Put all the remaining ingredients (except your topping) in a blender
and mix until completely smooth and combine...phew that was rough, you still
with me? Pour the vegan cream sauce mixture evenly over pierogies, BOOM
complicated. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Now the
biggest complaint I hear from vegans, especially with daiya products is that it
doesn't melt right or the texture isn't right when it does bake. Now I use it
like crazy and I've found a handy trick to ensure it melts and bakes
beautifully. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Vegan Cheese Tip List</b></u><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li>Make
sure your cheese is cold out of the fridge or freezer.</li>
<li>You can
use the pre-shredded like I did but the grated blocks work best (I only had
shredded on hand).</li>
<li>I always
pair it with nutritional yeast. They are a marriage made in heaven and in the
below tips, you'll see that the yeast sticks to the cheese, helps it not clump
together and creates a beautiful topping.</li>
<li>When you
make the topping, add all your ingredients in a bowl, including the oil and
gently combine it together. I use my hands to make sure it's all massagingly
(yes that's a word) mixed together. You can use a spoon, if you must.</li>
<li>Season
it with salt and pepper, more salt helps bring out that cheese flavor.</li>
<li>When
finished baking, I <b><u>ALWAYS</u></b> Broil it in low. The broil helps crisp the cheese up
and make it a bit less gooey and more stable. Especially for cutting into. No
one wants the topping oozing off. That's a sad Casserole or pizza.</li>
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you've got your topping mixed, add it on top of the layered Pierogis in an even
layer. Top with more Parsley if you like. Because green mean healthy right! Yay
green! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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with parchment and then foil, so you trap your steam inside and protect that cheesy topping. Bake for 1 hour or until bubbly and heated through. Your knife
or fork should be able to poke with no resistance. Once it's done, I remove the
covers and broil on low until lightly brown and bubbly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Now you
can let this cool like a normal person with patience or you can be like me
salivating and too eager to wait. My recommendations, do what feels right. This
pairs perfectly with a nice salad (when you want to feel good about yourself
eating fat-tastic carbs) or on its own as the star of the vegan carb-show.
Stores great in the freezer for leftovers, if you even have any and<b> PERFECT</b> for
entertaining many or just yourself. Don't forget your sweatpants! Enjoy! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The Comforting Veganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10183580621671860435noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941466993543535530.post-27514107549313738592017-03-08T11:55:00.000-05:002017-03-09T16:03:09.136-05:00Vegan Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake with Quick Vegan Chocolate Glaze<div><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><img id="id_96d8_6272_d25c_71fe" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VuO7rDTqmsE/WL3QfeOyGcI/AAAAAAAAc0o/XDQVargaDuE/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b><u><font face="Times"><br></font></u></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><br></p><p style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b><u>Vegan Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake with Quick Vegan Chocolate Glaze</u></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b><u><br></u></b></span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px; line-height: normal;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;">I honestly can't think of anything more comforting than </span><b style="font-style: italic;">CHOCOLATE</b><span style="font-style: italic;">! Now as a certified Choco-holic, I can tell you that if I have a craving for anything, I go for the chocolate over anything else...well maybe tacos but hey a girl has plenty of options these days. I love the fact that you can also make so many different concoctions with it, from brownies, whoopie pies, pies, etc. but cake has got to be by far the most decadent as far as chocolate goes. Now if you go old school with it and cover it decadently in chocolate glaze, I think you have a marriage made in chocolate heaven. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px; line-height: normal;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px; line-height: normal;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;">For those who don't know mayo was a very common ingredient in Cakes back in the day. I can remember my mom making my grandfather his favorite cake whenever he asked, and it was always Chocolate-Mayonnaise with Boiled 7 minute frosting. Now this is definitely a nod to that traditional cake our parents and grandparents had growing up. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px; line-height: normal;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px; line-height: normal;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;">You may think why mayo? I'll tell you, you won't even know it's there. It acts as he oil obviously but also helps make it vegan without the eggs (using vegan mayo of course). You'll notice that I make this in a bundt pan, making it even more classic. When you pair it with the glaze, it makes for a very Chocolate-y experience and for any chocolate lovers like me out there, I'll accept your "Thanks Yous" now...You're welcome! So let's get down to the most important thing here...EATING CAKE! You can enjoy this on its own, but it's also great with vegan whipped cream or vegan ice cream...Drool! But of course you can just eat it on its own, if you have to I guess right? ;) </span></span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px; line-height: normal;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px; line-height: normal;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;">I hope this settles any Chocolate craving you maybe having. </span></span><span style="font-style: italic; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Enjoy...and I won't tell anyone you licked the spatula repeatedly. </span></p><p style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b><u><font face="Times"><br></font></u></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b><u><font face="Times">Vegan Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake with Quick Vegan Chocolate Glaze</font></u></b></span></p></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><u><font face="Times"><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b><br></b></span></div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Ingredients</span></font></u></span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b><font face="Times"><br></font></b></span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"><font face="Times">2 cups flour, sifted </font></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"><font face="Times">1 cup organic sugar or coconut sugar </font></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"><font face="Times">1/2 cup organic cacao powder or vegan cocoa powder (I used Navita's Naturals) </font></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"><font face="Times">2 teaspoons baking soda</font></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"><font face="Times">1/4 teaspoon salt</font></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"><font face="Times">1 cup Vegan Mayo (I like Just Mayo)</font></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"><font face="Times">1 cup water</font></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"><font face="Times">1 teaspoon organic pure vanilla extract (I used Frontier Co-op Organic Fair-Trade extracts) </font></span></div></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"><font face="Times"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"><font face="Times"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-variant-caps: inherit;"><font face="Times"><u><i>Recipe Add/Fix: I also added in 1 teaspoon vinegar (I used apple cider). It's not necessary but I like it in my baked goods, apples it a bit. Optionals</i></u></font></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-weight: 700;"><font face="Times"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-weight: 700;"><u><font face="Times">Directions</font></u></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"><font face="Times"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"><font face="Times">Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.</font></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"><font face="Times"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"><font face="Times">Prepare a bundt pan by lightly greasing the interior with cooking spray. Next, lightly sprinkle some cacao or cocoa powder (or flour) around the interior of the pan, it should easily stick to the cooking spray. Do not over do it, you just want a thin layer around. 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Combine together the sifted flour, sugar, cacao powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended. </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;">Add the mayonnaise to the flour mixture, along with the water and vanilla extract. </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;">Gentle whisk until well incorporated, no lumps of flour left behind. Careful not to over mix. </span></font></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"><font face="Times"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"><font face="Times">Spoon the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes. </font></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"><font face="Times"><br></font></span></div><div><img id="id_2b9e_13d_83a8_9d25" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-r_qBtiFqG8o/WMDF3K31beI/AAAAAAAAc1I/UA4CpiJfMM4/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"> <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"><font face="Times"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"><font face="Times"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"><font face="Times"><br></font></span></div><div><img id="id_25ae_6d5b_4e40_1e5d" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YmDGd-RUH-U/WMDF3FXhW1I/AAAAAAAAc1Q/K23_KBX0HwE/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"> <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"><font face="Times"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"><font face="Times"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"><font face="Times">Check for doneness by inserting a wooden toothpick into the cake. If the toothpick comes out clean and the cake bounces back, the cake is ready. Remove from the oven to rest for 5 minutes and then flip out onto a cooling rack over a cookie sheet (that will come into play later). 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Add all other ingredients. Stir until well mixed, shiny, and smooth. Add more water if you want it thinner at this point. </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Poor the ganache over the cake allowing it to flow evenly down the sides and into the centre of the classic bundt cake shape and drip down on that cookie sheet underneath (told you that would come into play). </span></font></div><div style="text-align: start;"><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></div><div style="text-align: start;"><img id="id_2fb7_2fa8_910e_8ee9" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XZ6EwGGbbq0/WL3QfeP2l5I/AAAAAAAAc0w/wKCuQPUCkyw/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"> <font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font face="Times"><br></font></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font face="Times">This will hardened up once you let it stand for 20 minutes or so, even quicker in the fridge. This will also shine nice because of the coconut oil. Once it hardens, take it off the wire rack and place it on a nice plate or stand for serving. Serve with vegan whipped cream, ice cream, or by itself. Enjoy!</font></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font face="Times"><br></font></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><img id="id_5a05_288_63b3_20dd" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ldAaIldVNwY/WL3QfU6OIDI/AAAAAAAAc0s/oQR5zW3ndCo/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"> <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font face="Times"><br></font></span></div>The Comforting Veganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10183580621671860435noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941466993543535530.post-79535941678243368522017-02-10T12:43:00.001-05:002017-02-10T12:52:51.778-05:00Spicy Vegan Crab & Avocado Roll<span style="font-family: "times";"><img alt="" id="id_4a36_9278_a763_bb46" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_mG8dR_1Z6w/WJ37pt7tPkI/AAAAAAAAcyY/bOuyGnsHqp8/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times";">When I think about summertime, which is months away (tear), I think of fresh flavors and seasonal ingredients. I also think comfort food, which is a shock I know..hint hint my name. But what many vegans don't eat during those months is seafood...but it doesn't mean we don't have some amazing vegan seafood options at our disposal. Gardein make a wonder selection of products that alway help cure that hankering. Between fish fillets and crab cakes, you are more than satisfied. This recipe shows you how to make a summertime classic with a spicy twist. It combines flavors of your favorite sushi and your classic take on non-vegan crab roll. These two pairs help balance each other out, between the spicy mayo, creamy Avocado, a refreshing crunch from fresh veg. It will make you wonder where it's been all your life. Perfect in summertime but even better during the winter when we want to fantasize about warmer months. Also a vehicle for an icey cold beer or any cold favorite you are also craving. This recipe makes 2 rolls, but you are under no obligation to share. Enjoy! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">2 <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Split-top Hot Dog Rolls</span>, Toasted</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "times";">5 Gardein Vegan Crab Cakes (cooked and cooled), shredded</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Before starting your crab salad, toast your roll. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Once you've toasted your buns. Start your roll by shredding your vegan crab cakes, making sure they are cooled down and not hot. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Add in all your remaining ingrednts but your Avocado to the mixture. You don't want to mash it up too much, so I leave it to fold in at the end.</span></div>
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Once your mixture is combined, add 2 leaves of bib lettuce inside your toasted rolls and add in half your crab salad mixture to each roll. Serve immediately before you eat both. These rolls go great with an Ice Cold Beer or your favorite frosty drink. Pair with a side of chips or fries because why not! Enjoy! </div>
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The Comforting Veganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10183580621671860435noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941466993543535530.post-77402154349595355562017-01-26T13:20:00.001-05:002017-02-03T11:42:33.296-05:00Cherry-Almond Vegan Chicken Wrap<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="margin: 0px; position: relative; line-height: normal;"><font face="Times"><img id="id_4431_c9bc_d1eb_2079" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3IKOGfsK7Pw/WIo90TuOtoI/AAAAAAAAcx4/H12e2pvV5DQ/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"> <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font size="3"><u><br></u></font></span></font></h3><h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="margin: 0px; position: relative; line-height: normal;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font size="3" face="Times"><u><br></u></font></span></h3><h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; position: relative; line-height: normal;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font size="3" face="Times"><u>Cherry-Almond Vegan Chicken Wrap</u></font></span></h3><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font size="3" face="Times"><b><u><br></u></b></font></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font face="Times">When we are looking for a quick and easy lunch we usually go for sandwiches or wraps (Oh how exciting), should I go on? Yeah I know it's quick and easy but can't it also be super delish too?? Sure it can! It's great to eat your lunch and not feel bored while eating it. This recipe shows that you can have your lunch (or dinner) be scrumptious as well as quick, delish, and fun. The combo of sweet and savory flavors but vegan, no real chicken here. The almonds help give that nice crunch to help satisfy and the cherries are a sweet surprise that keep you wanting more. Not only good but beautiful and healthy to boot, you can't beat that. You can make this recipe for a larger group by double or tripling (even half it for smaller recipe) OR make it ahead for the work week. Just whip up and store in the fridge and nibble as needed, it only gets better daily. You can't go wrong when enjoying this for your next meal. Throw it together and let me know...I'll wait, I know you'll love it. Enjoy! </font></span></div><h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="margin: 0px; position: relative; line-height: normal;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font size="3" face="Times"><u><br></u></font></span></h3><h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="margin: 0px; position: relative; line-height: normal;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font size="3" face="Times"><u>Cherry-Almond Vegan Chicken Wrap</u></font></span></h3><h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="margin: 0px; position: relative; line-height: normal;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font size="3" face="Times"><u><br></u></font></span></h3><div><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b><u>Ingredients</u></b></span></font></div><div><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">1 Tortilla, Multigrain wrap, Pita (Lettuce wraps work great too)</span></font></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font face="Times">6 strips (1 serving) Beyond Meat Chicken-Free Strips, chopped </font></span></div><h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="margin: 0px; position: relative; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font size="3">1 Tablespoon </font></span><span style="font-size: medium; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">sundried tomatoes, diced </span></font></h3><h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="margin: 0px; position: relative; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font size="3">1 </font></span><font size="3"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Tablespoon</span></font><span style="font-size: medium; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> dried cherries (or you can use cranberries)</span></font></h3><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font face="Times">1 Tablespoon Slivered Almonds </font></span></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><font face="Times">1 Tablespoon Just Mayo or vegan yogurt (plain) </font></span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><font face="Times">1-2 leaves romaine lettuce</font></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><font face="Times">2 Tablespoons Shredded red cabbage <br></font></span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><font face="Times">Sprinkle each: onion & garlic powder </font></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><font face="Times">Salt & Black Pepper, to taste <br></font></span><div><font face="Times"><br></font></div></div></div><div><b><u><font face="Times">Directions</font></u></b></div><div><b><u><font face="Times"><br></font></u></b></div><div><font face="Times">Prep the ingredients and combine in a bowl, season to taste with salt and pepper. Combine all in your wrap and roll tightly. Cut or leave whole for serving. Great made ahead for lunches or a quick dinner on the go. Enjoy! </font></div><div><font face="Times"><br></font></div><div><font face="Times">-<b><i>Amy</i></b></font></div><div><b><i><font face="Times"><br></font></i></b></div><div><font face="Times"><img id="id_7db9_aea3_1c69_e089" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AEoWoaa4cS4/WIo90vC3yLI/AAAAAAAAcx8/PLRmCY-AyX4/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"></font> <b><i><br></i></b></div>The Comforting Veganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10183580621671860435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941466993543535530.post-5109198686169031482017-01-22T12:16:00.001-05:002017-01-23T12:02:25.191-05:00Vegan Reuben Nachos <div class="ERSIngredients" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><img id="id_8d2f_73cc_17b_454a" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RoqNQHO_d_U/WIY22y7qN4I/AAAAAAAAcxo/9pGSx3ZsElY/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"> <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="text-align: center; box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b><u>Vegan Reuben Nachos</u></b></span></div><div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b><u><br></u></b></span></div><div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Game day is upon us! Now to me the best part of televised sports is the sheer gloriosness (you heard me) of the variety of snacks. Now yes vegans have a hard time at these parties but why not show the crowd what you can bring to the table. This recipe is sure to please any sports fan with it's uncanny taste of a classic Comforting diner sandwich. Easy to assemble and make for the big day (or any day). It's so easy the rival sports team could do it...BURN! This recipe is sure to cheer you up, even if your team isn't in the running. Oh and don't forget to wash it down with your favorite brew! Enjoy! </span></div><div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b><u><br></u></b></span></div><div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b><u style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Vegan Reuben Nachos</u></b></div><div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b><u>Ingredients</u></b></span></div><div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6-8 cups Organic Blue Corn Tortilla Chips, (regular is fine)</span></div><div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1 cup sauerkraut, drained & liquid squeezed out </span></div><div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1 package Lightlife Vegan Bacon (tastes very similar to corn beef)</span></div><div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6-8 slices Vegan Swiss cheese, I used Daiya</span></div><div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1 cup Vegan T</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">housand Island Dressing, </span><a href="http://www.thecomfortingvegan.com/2013/08/homemade-vegan-russian-dressing.html?m=1" id="id_e9ab_725d_2f16_f20" target="_blank">Homemade</a><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> or store bought (Hampton Creek) </span></div><div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Salt & Black pepper, to taste </span></div><div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1/2 Tablespoon Parsley, fresh or dried </span></div><div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="ERSClear" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div></div><div class="ERSInstructions" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b><u>Directions</u></b></span></div><div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Preheat your oven to 350 Degrees </div><div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br></div><div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Prepare your ingredients: drain and squeeze sauerkraut, chop the vegan bacon "corned beef", and drizzle the vegan thousand islands dressing. </span></div><div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Lightly grease a baking sheet and s</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">pread half of the tortilla chips in one even layer. </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Spread half of the sauerkraut evenly over the chips and then, spread half of the vegan bacon and drizzle part of dressing on top. Repeat the processes by s</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">preading the remaining chips to create the second layer. Repeat the layers of sauerkraut, corned beef, and cheese on top. Drizzle remaining dressing and add your vegan cheese on top.</span></div><div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown and ooey-gooey...a technical term. Remove from the oven and serve right away with your favorite brew! E</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">njoy!</span></div></div><div><span style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">-<b><i>Amy</i></b></span></div>The Comforting Veganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10183580621671860435noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941466993543535530.post-72734959257492973952016-12-14T10:30:00.000-05:002016-12-14T11:15:33.934-05:00Chewy Vegan Gingerbread Cookies<div class="ERSIngredients" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; line-height: inherit;"><div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="padding: 0px; margin: 1em 0px; line-height: inherit; font-weight: 700; clear: both;"><p style="margin: 0px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><font face="Times"><img id="id_4b24_a204_199d_660f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BufDwZkdVZM/WFBvYs_CP7I/AAAAAAAAcsU/wAmr8CWdBO4/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br></span></font></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Times"><br></font></span></p><p style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><b><u><font style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);" face="Times">Chewy Vegan Gingerbread Cookies</font></u></b></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Times"><br></font></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Times">I get an overwhelmingly response about favorite cookies people had growing up and one of the cookies on that top 10 list would have to be Gingerbread. They seem to be a comforting item not only for the simply fact that they are delish but also because it sparks that memory for people. Usually a holiday time favorite, whether it's circular or as a person, they always spark a memory the most. Growing up comfort foods are the strongest connection to a memory and I don't think being vegan means giving that connection up. So why not change it up and adapt it to your vegan families recipe traditions.</font></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Times">This recipe will show you how to not only make the perfectly chewy and delish Gingerbread but also a holiday treat for years to come for your vegan family. With all those great flavors we associate with sugar, spice, and the smells of the holidays. It's completely satisfing and that craving that you have for cookies will be covered. It will not only make you and your family happy but also that inner child that has only one thing on its mind...COOKIES! Enjoy!</font></span></p></div><div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="padding: 0px; margin: 1em 0px; line-height: inherit; clear: both;"><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b><u><font face="Times">Chewy Vegan Gingerbread Cookies</font></u></b></span></p></div><div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="padding: 0px; margin: 1em 0px; line-height: inherit; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b><u><font face="Times">Ingredients</font></u></b></span></div><div id="AdThrive_Recipe_1_phone" class="adthrive-ad adthrive-dynamic adthrive-recipe" data-google-query-id="CK361MXx7NACFVJGDAoduqMFtg" closableadwidth="300" style="margin: 0px; text-align: center; overflow-x: hidden; padding: 0px; line-height: inherit;"><div id="google_ads_iframe_18190176/AdThrive_Recipe_1_0__container__" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; line-height: inherit; border: 0pt none; display: inline-block; width: 1px; height: 1px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div style="text-align: start;"><font face="Times"><iframe frameborder="0" src="http://tpc.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-5/html/container.html#xpc=sf-gdn-exp-43&p=http%3A//dinnerthendessert.com" id="google_ads_iframe_18190176/AdThrive_Recipe_1_0" title="3rd party ad content" name="" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" width="1" height="1" data-is-safeframe="true" sandbox="allow-same-origin allow-forms allow-popups allow-scripts allow-pointer-lock allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: bottom;"></iframe></font></div></div></div><ul style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; line-height: inherit;"><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font face="Times">2 1/4 cups organic unbleached flour</font></span></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font face="Times">2 teaspoons ground ginger</font></span></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font face="Times">1 teaspoon baking soda</font></span></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font face="Times">1 teaspoon cinnamon</font></span></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font face="Times">1/2 teaspoon ground cloves</font></span></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font face="Times">1/4 teaspoon salt</font></span></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font face="Times">3/4 cup vegan butter, softened</font></span></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font face="Times">1 cup organic sugar</font></span></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font face="Times">Egg substitute, equal to 1 egg (I used the vegan egg, 2 Tbsp & 1/2 cup cold water) </font></span></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font face="Times">1 Tablespoon organic orange juice</font></span></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font face="Times">1/4 cup molasses</font></span></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font face="Times">1/4 cup organic sugar</font></span></li></ul><div class="ERSClear" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; line-height: 0; clear: both; height: 0px;"></div></div><div class="ERSInstructions" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; line-height: inherit;"><div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="padding: 0px; margin: 1em 0px; line-height: inherit; font-weight: 700; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font face="Times"><u>Directions</u> </font></span></div><div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="padding: 0px; margin: 1em 0px; line-height: inherit; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font face="Times">First, sift together all your dry ingredients (flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt). </font></span></div><div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="padding: 0px; margin: 1em 0px; line-height: inherit; clear: both;"><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Cream the butter and 1 cup sugar, vegan egg, mollasses, and OJ, </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">beat until fully incorporated. </span></font></div><div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="padding: 0px; margin: 1em 0px; line-height: inherit; clear: both;"><font face="Times"><img id="id_d045_e0fd_a6d3_7a82" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OZxYvh9IhWM/WFA06gEKbrI/AAAAAAAAcrw/DhWA65li14s/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"> <br></font></div><div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="padding: 0px; margin: 1em 0px; line-height: inherit; clear: both;"><font face="Times"><img id="id_6ed1_9409_827f_5b76" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZcFCgkZNEbw/WFA07gOOWlI/AAAAAAAAcr4/k33OB371RZ8/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"> <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></div><div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="padding: 0px; margin: 1em 0px; line-height: inherit; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font face="Times">Add in the dry ingredients in small batches until just combined. </font></span></div><div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="padding: 0px; margin: 1em 0px; line-height: inherit; clear: both;"><font face="Times"><img id="id_5125_ef6e_c8c2_633" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-llHxZA16RZE/WFA07wl7eNI/AAAAAAAAcr8/wg-1k-wM6BY/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"> <br></font></div><div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="padding: 0px; margin: 1em 0px; line-height: inherit; clear: both;"><font face="Times"><img id="id_7b5_56ec_9140_9696" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-COe08wWowDI/WFA08GTn7WI/AAAAAAAAcsA/HJRNiPrExi0/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"> <br></font></div><div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="padding: 0px; margin: 1em 0px; line-height: inherit; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b><i><font face="Times">*Refrigerate the cookie dough for 2hrs or place in the freeze for a half an hour.*</font></i></b></span></div><div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="padding: 0px; margin: 1em 0px; line-height: inherit; clear: both;"><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Form the cookie dough into </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2 tablespoon balls, roll into the remaining 1/4 cup organic sugar and flatten slightly. </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Bake for 15 minutes</span><font color="#666666" size="2"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">.</span></font></font></div><div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="padding: 0px; margin: 1em 0px; line-height: inherit; clear: both;"><font face="Times"><img id="id_2212_cd37_406c_56ba" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2pp-_rh874A/WFA07V28B0I/AAAAAAAAcr0/I_HH-DIefBw/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"> <font color="#666666" size="2"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br></span></font></font></div><div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="padding: 0px; margin: 1em 0px; line-height: inherit; clear: both;"><font face="Times">Once the cookies are done, remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Remove from sheet trays and allow to cool further or eat...I'm going with eat! How can you wait that long? Pair with a glass of cold vegan milk or vegan egg nog. Enjoy! </font></div><div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="padding: 0px; margin: 1em 0px; line-height: inherit; clear: both;"><font face="Times">-<b><i>Amy </i></b></font></div></div>The Comforting Veganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10183580621671860435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941466993543535530.post-84436878926508396592016-12-12T18:21:00.001-05:002016-12-21T14:03:04.332-05:00Butternut Squash Lentil Curry<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><font face="Times"><img id="id_d3db_84fb_b866_839f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jc0EtnLTxSA/WFA0kk-xtFI/AAAAAAAAcrk/dtHjekuCi-o/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"> <br></font></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><font face="Times"><br></font></p><p style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; line-height: normal;"><b><u><font style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Butternut Squash Lentil Curry</font></u></b></p><p style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We all love to go out to eat, try new things, even pay a little extra to have a culinary experience from time to time. But you don't have to go out to have that experience. Why not pass up the take-out?. You can go that extra mile to impress without putting in much effort. You will not only save yourself the expense, but also express to your family and friends how truly important they really are. By going that extra mile you can show that you care, it's a gesture that I always grew up with. The way to a persons heart, more than most people is through their stomachs. This recipe shows you how to take a popular Indian dish you order and make it even more easily at home. The exotic pairing of curry and spices with the hearty and sweet squash and lentils makes for a perfect warming winter dish. The perfect amount of spice and will keep you wanting more. All of it works together to make a whole meal that will please young and old alike. Serve atop jasmine, brown rice, or quinoa. A perfect recipe to serve on a special occasion or the holidays to impress. But you and I both know that it was easy, the only question is...now what's for dessert? Enjoy! </span></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b><u><font face="Times"><br></font></u></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b><u><font face="Times">Butternut Squash Lentil Curry</font></u></b></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b><u><font face="Times">Ingredients</font></u></b></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Times">2 cups red lentils</font></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Times">4 cups butternut squash, cubed</font></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Times">1 medium onion, minced</font></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Times">2 cloves garlic, minced</font></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Times">2 Tablespoons ginger, minced</font></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Times">1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder</font></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Times">1 teaspoon red curry paste (more or less, to taste)</font></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Times">1 teaspoon ground coriander</font></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Times">1Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon garam masala</font></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Times">1 teaspoon turmeric</font></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 12pt;">1 teaspoon ground cumin</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Times">1 teaspoon </font></span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 12pt;">salt or to taste </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Times">8 oz can coconut milk (full fat)</font></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Times">28 oz canned crushed tomatoes</font></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Times">3 cups vegan chicken or vegetable stock</font></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Times"><br></font></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Times"><b><u>Optional</u></b> </font></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Times">2-3 cups fresh organic Spinach (stired in at the end)</font></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Times"><b><u>Directions</u></b> </font></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Times"><br></font></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font face="Times">Combine all ingredients (except coconut milk and spinach if your using) in a large Dutch oven or you can make this in a slow cooker. </font></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font face="Times"><br></font></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i><b><font face="Times">*If making in a slow cooker, cook for 8 hours on low. </font></b></i></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i><b><font face="Times"><br></font></b></i></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal;"><font face="Times"><img id="id_8670_b4ea_a689_b5ec" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XWF553uv5DI/WFA0kR1F6qI/AAAAAAAAcrg/Y44cWMiNR6A/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"> <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i><b><br></b></i></span></font></p><p style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i><b><font face="Times"><br></font></b></i></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal;"><font face="Times"><img id="id_111e_419a_a49a_529d" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ldu3thPTdro/WFA0kwTCr5I/AAAAAAAAcro/40cqHrQ0ZHY/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"> <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i><b><br></b></i></span></font></p><p style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i><b><font face="Times"><br></font></b></i></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font face="Times">Once everything is combined, cook on a medium heat for 30-40 minutes until the lentils and butternut squash is tender. Before serving, stir in the coconut milk and taste for seasonings. Add additional salt or pepper as needed. </font></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal;"><font face="Times"><br></font></p><p style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal;"><font face="Times"><img id="id_863b_77cf_d6fc_4ce4" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FLsKE4L94_I/WFA0kWwFgKI/AAAAAAAAcrc/BESVg41WI-o/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"> <br></font></p><p style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal;"><font face="Times"><br></font></p><p style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><font face="Times">Serve on its own or over brown, white, jasmine rice (or quinoa). Enjoy! </font></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><font face="Times"><br></font></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal;"><font face="Times"><img id="id_c44c_4966_a997_f1ab" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-prjLTyQFfdY/WFA0lL9OAXI/AAAAAAAAcrs/BUyx38wGsu4/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"> <br></font></p><p style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><font face="Times">-<b><i>Amy </i></b></font></span></p>The Comforting Veganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10183580621671860435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941466993543535530.post-22575428380019760352016-12-07T17:32:00.006-05:002016-12-07T22:14:00.387-05:00Vegan Chicken Salad <div class="ERSIngredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; line-height: inherit;"><div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 1em 0px; line-height: inherit; font-weight: 700; clear: none;"><img id="id_b2ca_26cc_2f76_d98" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Cex-72MTAZ4/WEiXNGDoF7I/AAAAAAAAcqg/dEjrtIK8ak4/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"></div><div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="text-align: center; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 1em 0px; line-height: inherit; clear: none;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3"><b><u>Vegan Chicken Salad</u></b></font></span></div><div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 1em 0px; line-height: inherit; font-weight: 700; clear: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3">Well hello everyone! I'm back! First I want to say thanks to all my loyal followers who have stuck with me over the past year through my twin pregnancy and now my hectic twin mommy hood daily. I appreciate everyone's support! So what a better way to start back, then a quick lunch. These days I'm go go go with two busy twin boys watching my every move. Lunch is a luxury these days, it can sometimes just be some dried fruit and water, or baby leftovers if I don't prepare. So I try to make things ahead to make my life a little easier...every moms dream! I'm writing this as I'am being screamed at by one and feeding the other...yeah pressure is an understatement, so let's make this quick!</font></span></div><div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 1em 0px; line-height: inherit; font-weight: 700; clear: none;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">When we are looking for a quick and easy lunch we usually go for sandwiches (Oh how exciting), should I go on? Yeah I know it's quick and easy but can't it also be super delish too?? Sure it can! It's great to eat your lunch and not feel bored while eating it. This recipe shows that you can have your lunch (or dinner) be scrumptious as well as quick, delish, and fun. The combo of the classic flavors but vegan, no real chicken here. You can make this recipe for a larger group by double or tripling (even half it for smaller recipe) OR make it ahead for the work week. Just whip up and store in the fridge and nibble as needed, it only gets better daily. You can't go wrong when enjoying this for your next meal. Throw it together and let me know...I'll wait, I know you'll love it. Enjoy! </span></div><div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 1em 0px; line-height: inherit; clear: none;"><font face="sans-serif"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><b><u>Vegan Chicken Salad Sandwich </u></b></span></font></div><div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 1em 0px; line-height: inherit; font-weight: 700; clear: none;"><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ingredients</span></font></div><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: inherit;"><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial initial;"><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2 vegan gardein chicken cutlets, cooked and chopped fine (any brand is fine)</span></font></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial initial;"><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1 stalks of celery, diced</span></font></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial initial;"><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced </span></font></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial initial;"><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1/2 cup dried cranberries</span></font></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial initial;"><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1/2 cup pecans, chopped </span></font></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial initial;"><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1 cup apple, chopped </span></font></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial initial;"><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise (just mayo)</span></font></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial initial;"><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1/4 cup vegan sour cream (or more mayo if you don't like vegan sour cream)</span></font></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial initial;"><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1 Tablespoons Dijon mustard</span></font></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial initial;"><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1 teaspoon hot sauce (more or less, to taste)</span></font></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial initial;"><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">1/8 teaspoon onion </span></font></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial initial;"><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">1/8 teaspoon garlic powder</span></font></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: sans-serif;">salt & freshly ground black </span><span style="font-family: sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">pepper, to taste </span></li><li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial initial;"><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1-2 Tablespoons vegan bacon bits (optional) </span></font></li></ul><div><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><br></span></font></div><div><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><b><u>Directions</u></b> </span></font></div><div><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><br></span></font></div><div><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">In a large bowl combine vegan chicken, celery, pecans, apples, parsley, cranberries in the bowl. Add in you vegan mayo, Dijon, hot sauce, seasonings and vegan bacon bits. Taste god seasoning, add more salt and/or pepper as needed once you've got it to the taste you like, serve on your favorite bread of choice, wrap, in a lettuce wrap, or with crackers. Enjoy! </span></font></div><div><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><br></span></font></div><div><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">-<b><i>Amy </i></b></span></font></div><div><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><b><i><br></i></b></span></font></div><div><img id="id_57cf_d1fc_777c_e863" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WC7bnI_qDms/WEimxMmvjmI/AAAAAAAAcqw/mNQ41j2ncso/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"> <font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><b><i><br></i></b></span></font></div></div>The Comforting Veganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10183580621671860435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941466993543535530.post-52049463977133187222016-07-12T22:37:00.001-04:002016-07-12T22:48:16.023-04:00New Additions<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--_GQk0dhzu4/V4WpdRscwwI/AAAAAAAAcko/tqAYrCbEI6I/s640/blogger-image--1025580965.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--_GQk0dhzu4/V4WpdRscwwI/AAAAAAAAcko/tqAYrCbEI6I/s640/blogger-image--1025580965.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hi Everyone!! I want to thank everyone for their patience while I was away. It was worth the wait. ❤️</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Welcome to <i><b>The Comforting Vegan</b></i> family...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><u>Archer</u></b> (A): 7lbs 0oz & <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><b><u>Asher</u></b> (B): 7lbs 11oz, both 20.5inches 👶🏼👶🏼 -39wks-</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HcsCTbcetpk/V4Wr79rvtqI/AAAAAAAAclA/MCkHKAyzdHE/s640/blogger-image--1273580702.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HcsCTbcetpk/V4Wr79rvtqI/AAAAAAAAclA/MCkHKAyzdHE/s640/blogger-image--1273580702.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">& now they are already 6 weeks today... </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-61ZfmkiPWrM/V4WrxUc1a-I/AAAAAAAAck4/xrEUx1bzZHw/s640/blogger-image-1827646488.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-61ZfmkiPWrM/V4WrxUc1a-I/AAAAAAAAck4/xrEUx1bzZHw/s640/blogger-image-1827646488.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mefCAX7K34Q/V4Wr4JE6YbI/AAAAAAAAck8/iw-1S5kMZjk/s640/blogger-image-769428803.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mefCAX7K34Q/V4Wr4JE6YbI/AAAAAAAAck8/iw-1S5kMZjk/s640/blogger-image-769428803.jpg"></a></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Archer</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9Dv0fvKBEjA/V4WrtsXf6XI/AAAAAAAAck0/gi_n_v_3gx8/s640/blogger-image--959557643.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9Dv0fvKBEjA/V4WrtsXf6XI/AAAAAAAAck0/gi_n_v_3gx8/s640/blogger-image--959557643.jpg"></a></div>Asher </div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">-<b><i>Amy</i></b> </span></div></div>The Comforting Veganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10183580621671860435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941466993543535530.post-4226870616771776932015-09-10T08:37:00.001-04:002015-09-15T08:47:43.607-04:00Hi NEW Vegans!I get asked a lot by new vegans or long time vegetarians that are looking to go vegan, how to go vegan. They are either interested to start gradually or eager to jump right in. I think either is great but I give them the same basic advice when they ask me: <div><br></div><div>What's the easiest way to convert to veganism? & What are some advice and tips you would give a new vegan starting out? </div><div><div><br></div><div>I think the best way if you're going to gradually do it or even jump right in, is to really research veganism. I find that new vegans need to really get their info on everything before making that lifestyle change. You want to make sure when you make this transition, you're doing it the right way and the healthiest way, so you're successful. Get out there and find out what works for you in the product world. If you are going to be a vegan who enjoys making their own cheeses or wants to buy. </div><div><br></div><div>Today's vegans are soooo lucky, they have lots of great options for vegan cheeses: (field roast, Daiya, tofutti, go veggie, follow your heart, vegan gourmet, teese, & miyokos). </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cNFRHCLdIDY/VfIID9RPHwI/AAAAAAAAcVA/90xAdIrpuCE/s640/blogger-image--497020792.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cNFRHCLdIDY/VfIID9RPHwI/AAAAAAAAcVA/90xAdIrpuCE/s640/blogger-image--497020792.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--i4RSxkQMwg/VfIHocLqoNI/AAAAAAAAcT8/cI0wP2ZO8os/s640/blogger-image-1296915800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--i4RSxkQMwg/VfIHocLqoNI/AAAAAAAAcT8/cI0wP2ZO8os/s640/blogger-image-1296915800.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-anXrYXpMezU/VfIHvn-ZgfI/AAAAAAAAcUM/C6cjkEFizhE/s640/blogger-image-29721173.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-anXrYXpMezU/VfIHvn-ZgfI/AAAAAAAAcUM/C6cjkEFizhE/s640/blogger-image-29721173.jpg"></a></div></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LZbTko9OpfU/VfIHl9MCwgI/AAAAAAAAcT0/Fbz7-7GK6aY/s640/blogger-image-817733325.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LZbTko9OpfU/VfIHl9MCwgI/AAAAAAAAcT0/Fbz7-7GK6aY/s640/blogger-image-817733325.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cL-4NTeGj-A/VfIHymS9n6I/AAAAAAAAcUU/tFz-PJvGryc/s640/blogger-image--1266358739.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cL-4NTeGj-A/VfIHymS9n6I/AAAAAAAAcUU/tFz-PJvGryc/s640/blogger-image--1266358739.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uy_Sm4FPYpU/VfIH7-l51II/AAAAAAAAcUo/VxAzaaeALNY/s640/blogger-image--1846585062.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uy_Sm4FPYpU/VfIH7-l51II/AAAAAAAAcUo/VxAzaaeALNY/s640/blogger-image--1846585062.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>And if you don't have them in your area, you can order online and have a new product shipped right to your door. The same thing goes for vegan meats (Gardein, Field Roast Grain Meat, Sophie's Kitchen - The New Vegan Seafood, Beyond Meat, Boca, Tofurky, Lightlife, Yves). </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YDL11Zm9sSQ/VfIIVT4lD9I/AAAAAAAAcV4/1I4ulcutB5Q/s640/blogger-image-1308372030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YDL11Zm9sSQ/VfIIVT4lD9I/AAAAAAAAcV4/1I4ulcutB5Q/s640/blogger-image-1308372030.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xQokDuB7so8/VfIIS9bOjTI/AAAAAAAAcVw/wh5T8raUUmo/s640/blogger-image-915559280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xQokDuB7so8/VfIIS9bOjTI/AAAAAAAAcVw/wh5T8raUUmo/s640/blogger-image-915559280.jpg"></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g09bzb4FvDw/VfIH-vW14XI/AAAAAAAAcUw/7wnOK_cdDMg/s640/blogger-image--401592232.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g09bzb4FvDw/VfIH-vW14XI/AAAAAAAAcUw/7wnOK_cdDMg/s640/blogger-image--401592232.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u5k6LO1mEt4/VfIHq-7kxII/AAAAAAAAcUE/eUrLEcHF8uI/s640/blogger-image--394535551.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u5k6LO1mEt4/VfIHq-7kxII/AAAAAAAAcUE/eUrLEcHF8uI/s640/blogger-image--394535551.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qIiUMI9O9kU/VfIHgZDqmBI/AAAAAAAAcTk/43Z8L0t8QkM/s640/blogger-image-152261009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qIiUMI9O9kU/VfIHgZDqmBI/AAAAAAAAcTk/43Z8L0t8QkM/s640/blogger-image-152261009.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_A5Ea5LygIo/VfIIYEAf8hI/AAAAAAAAcWA/UsaZBoL3Jko/s640/blogger-image--1770652898.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_A5Ea5LygIo/VfIIYEAf8hI/AAAAAAAAcWA/UsaZBoL3Jko/s640/blogger-image--1770652898.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fgQo8B5duUY/VfIIGnV9AqI/AAAAAAAAcVI/ScgffoJO45E/s640/blogger-image-2105391460.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fgQo8B5duUY/VfIIGnV9AqI/AAAAAAAAcVI/ScgffoJO45E/s640/blogger-image-2105391460.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pFCSO-f1oQc/VfIIOBqfkyI/AAAAAAAAcVg/vt4_O8FdyKM/s640/blogger-image--2058938929.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pFCSO-f1oQc/VfIIOBqfkyI/AAAAAAAAcVg/vt4_O8FdyKM/s640/blogger-image--2058938929.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I_GQYRJ-OKk/VfIH5CgdT_I/AAAAAAAAcUg/OEZe3b4eUnw/s640/blogger-image-2085456234.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I_GQYRJ-OKk/VfIH5CgdT_I/AAAAAAAAcUg/OEZe3b4eUnw/s640/blogger-image-2085456234.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5_FrUKINdC8/VfIIBuD4b8I/AAAAAAAAcU4/g3BAbvWCLJw/s640/blogger-image-671305760.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5_FrUKINdC8/VfIIBuD4b8I/AAAAAAAAcU4/g3BAbvWCLJw/s640/blogger-image-671305760.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tZqSpfxLiIM/VfIIamAu7RI/AAAAAAAAcWI/z5Ope6Ipf2k/s640/blogger-image-1498727512.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tZqSpfxLiIM/VfIIamAu7RI/AAAAAAAAcWI/z5Ope6Ipf2k/s640/blogger-image-1498727512.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QEkAETtZbrI/VfIIQkFypZI/AAAAAAAAcVo/4JaHr46ouKo/s640/blogger-image-2078513708.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QEkAETtZbrI/VfIIQkFypZI/AAAAAAAAcVo/4JaHr46ouKo/s640/blogger-image-2078513708.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KuNVxw-NVuo/VfIHjCz-hII/AAAAAAAAcTs/cR6LIxqh7KM/s640/blogger-image-301707248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KuNVxw-NVuo/VfIHjCz-hII/AAAAAAAAcTs/cR6LIxqh7KM/s640/blogger-image-301707248.jpg"></a></div></div></div><div><br></div><div>Some vegans enjoy them and some do not and that's ok, find what works for you and again, there are a lot of products out there. If you're not into veggie meats, you can stick to: </div><div><br></div><div><li style="margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Legumes (especially chickpeas, adzuki beans, lentils, split peas, and kidney beans)</span></li><li style="margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Organic Soy products such as tempeh and tofu (you can also make none soy based tofu as well)</span></li><li style="margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Nuts & seeds (most notably cashews, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds & tahini)</span></li><li style="margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Whole and enriched grains such as quinoa</span></li><li style="margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Organic Vegetables (particularly dark and leafy greens)</span></li><li style="margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Whole grains and wheat germ</span></li><li style="margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Dried fruits</span></li></div><div><br></div><div>Try, sample, make, move on, and keep looking until you find what you like. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X-rqCVIgAME/VfIIJWpLwmI/AAAAAAAAcVQ/y27D826k7WI/s640/blogger-image-290031867.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X-rqCVIgAME/VfIIJWpLwmI/AAAAAAAAcVQ/y27D826k7WI/s640/blogger-image-290031867.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>And of course, make sure you are getting all your vitamins and minerals. Supplements are available but you can get the majority from foods. Chia (omega3), flax (omega3), nutritional yeast (b12), mushrooms (vitamin D), Dark Greens (calcium & iron), </div><div><br></div><div><h5 style="width: 300px; margin: 0px !important; padding: 1em 0em 1em 2em !important;"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">BEST ESSENTIAL FATTY ACID SOURCES</span></h5></div><div><ul style="margin: 1em 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 3em; list-style: square;"><li style="margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Microalgae DHA supplements</span></li><li style="margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Flaxseed oil or seeds</span></li><li style="margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Hempseed oil or seeds </span></li><li style="margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Walnuts</span></li><li style="margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Chia </span></li></ul></div><div>(you can find vegan supplements at your local or vegan market if needed)</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QpueJhkU4TQ/VfIHdoJOw4I/AAAAAAAAcTc/7VoI5FwcYKg/s640/blogger-image-889526426.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QpueJhkU4TQ/VfIHdoJOw4I/AAAAAAAAcTc/7VoI5FwcYKg/s640/blogger-image-889526426.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X1rToo0fEAM/VfIH2TwNROI/AAAAAAAAcUY/IeMI88NdoI4/s640/blogger-image--761150316.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X1rToo0fEAM/VfIH2TwNROI/AAAAAAAAcUY/IeMI88NdoI4/s640/blogger-image--761150316.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aWLtNEDqOvw/VfIIdsXC8cI/AAAAAAAAcWU/BpfNM-q1R4k/s640/blogger-image-328382981.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aWLtNEDqOvw/VfIIdsXC8cI/AAAAAAAAcWU/BpfNM-q1R4k/s640/blogger-image-328382981.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1PmegcP3wd0/VfIILkQ-gOI/AAAAAAAAcVY/VnjIxbR3tfA/s640/blogger-image-553889335.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1PmegcP3wd0/VfIILkQ-gOI/AAAAAAAAcVY/VnjIxbR3tfA/s640/blogger-image-553889335.jpg"></a></div></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div>Online: </div><div><br></div><div>Vegan Essentials</div><div><br></div><div>Vegan cuts</div><div><br></div><div>Fake meats </div><div><br></div><div>Vegan store</div><div><br></div><div>Recipes for homemade meats are everywhere as well and they are easier than you think.</div><div><br></div><div>*Pinterest is your friend!</div><div><br></div><div>And the MOST IMPORTANT: Find support, whether it be close to home with a friend and/or <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">family OR online support groups. You will need that helping hand or shoulder once and a while. Plus the recipe sharing is just a bonus! </span></div><div><br></div><div>Hope this helps ❤️</div></div><div><br></div><div>-<b><i>Amy</i></b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>The Comforting Veganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10183580621671860435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941466993543535530.post-79100753815454987262015-08-01T00:09:00.001-04:002023-05-09T22:51:23.263-04:00Vegan Creamy Fire-Roasted Tomato Basil Soup<div><br /></div><div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">A grilled cheese and tomato soup is a childhood classic and the ultimate comfort food. We ate it at home when are parents made it for us, we were served it at school, it was a go to when we were sick, or even when we were lazy. But what if we could take that childhood classic and make it the best it could be, with a fiery-edge..</span>.oh and vegan! BONUS! This recipe takes the classic soup made rich, creamy, vegan and makes it vegan to boot. This recipe will have you running to go get your grilled cheese ready to go along with it. No better pair, yum! You can make this on a cold night, relaxing weekend, or a date night for two. Makes plenty of leftovers and is loaded with lots of veggies and flavor to fool any picky eater. Overall a perfect soup and waiting combo you can enjoy anytime. Top with more fresh basil, more vegan Parmesan and your all set for a blast from the past. Enjoy!</div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">-1/2 cup good olive oil<br />-1 large chopped organic red onion, chunked<br />-3 medium organic </span><span face="'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">carrots, peeled and chunked</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">-1 organic </span><span face="'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">fennel bulb, trimmed, cored, and medium-chunks</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">-4 organic </span><span face="'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">garlic cloves, diced</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">-2 Tablespoons organic tomato paste </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">-2 (28-ounce) can organic fire-roasted crushed tomatoes (Muir Glen Organic)</span></div>
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">-4 cups vegan chicken or vegetable broth (better than bouillon)<br />-1 (heaping) cup fresh organic </span><span face="'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">basil leaves</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">-1 (heaping) cup fresh organic </span><span face="'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">parsley leaves </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">-1 Tablespoon salt </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">-1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper (if you like more pepper, add 1/2tsp more) </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">-1/8 red pepper flakes </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">-3 Tablespoons Nutritional Yeast (Red Star)<br />-3 Tablespoons vegan grated Parmesan (Go Veggie Brand)</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">-2 cups canned coconut milk (full fat, none sweetened) or your favorite vegan milk</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b><u>Soup Directions</u></b><br /><br />In a food processor, process all your chunked veggies and minced garlic until it is minced or moderately minced. (This soup will be pureed at the end, it doesn't have to be perfect) </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, fennel, and garlic and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, until tender. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Add both of the crushed tomatoes to the pot along with the vegan chicken stock, basil, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Bring the soup to a boil and once it hits a boil lower the heat, allow to simmer covered, for 45 to 60 minutes. Stir the soup occassionally until done.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Once the soup has simmered and the veggies have become tender, remove from the heat and either let slightly cool before pureeing in the blender (If you have a blender that can handle hot liquids, puree now). Puree the soup first by itself until it resembles a tomato soup consistency Then add your coconut milk and Parmesan, blend until combined. Serve out of the blender in bread bowl, top with more basil and vegan Parmesan cheese. </span></div>
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The Comforting Veganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10183580621671860435noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941466993543535530.post-91589654365570866532015-07-17T00:23:00.001-04:002015-08-01T00:38:30.210-04:00Vegan "Tuna" Macaroni Salad<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PMKccUq1DEA/VaiDh4woD_I/AAAAAAAAcFM/9rz_BaC3T-w/s640/blogger-image--1623300732.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PMKccUq1DEA/VaiDh4woD_I/AAAAAAAAcFM/9rz_BaC3T-w/s640/blogger-image--1623300732.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">During those hot summer months we love to have those go to recipes to enjoy over and over. These recipes keep you light and happy, not weighed down and they can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. This recipe shows you how to make a classic</span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> macaroni salad that we've seen at BBQs for years. Not only is it easy but it makes you wish this vegan summer never ends. With the hearty Mac & vegan tuna paired with sweet peas, the classic flavors blend perfectly. It takes your regular boring macaroni salad and turns it up a notch. We love macaroni salad and its always a favorite at any BBQ, but why not change it up a bit and bring this! Your family and friends are sure to love this new veganized version. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Pair it along side your BBQ favs or enjoy it on its own for lunch. </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Enjoy!</span></p><p style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"><br></p><p style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"><br></p></div><u style="font-weight: bold;">Vegan "Tuna" Macaroni Salad</u><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b><u><br></u></b></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b><u>Ingredients<br></u></b><br><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)</span><br><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed (not cooked)</span><br><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">1 6oz cans Sophie's Kitchen vegan tuna (drained and crumbled up)</span><br><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">1 1/2 cup Vegan mayo (Just Mayo is my fav) </span><br><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste </span><br><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">1/4 pepper</span><br><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">1/8 </span></span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">teaspoon</span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"> garlic powder</span><br><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">1/4 </span></span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">teaspoon</span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"> onion powder</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, minced </span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b><u>*Optional Add in:</u></b> </span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">2 cups Tofu, cubed (small) or any other of the mentioned add ins</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></span></div><div><i><b><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">When I was growing up with this salad, it was traditionally always mixed with hardboiled eggs. Now when I have come across some of my favorite summery Mac Salads, they always have those darn eggs in them. How do you match/sub those? There are options. My go to....Tofu! Yes! The texture in the salads matches up soooo well. I've made many a tofu-hater a lover instead. Now if you are still uneasy about tofu, leave it out. Other fantastic add ins, artichoke hearts or hearts of palm. They are yummy subs that may not look like eggs but have a nice texture. One more great add in is chickpeas, they work well and can take on an egg-like quality in many recipes. Now y</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">ou don't have to add in any egg sub to this recipe, you can leave it out and it's still going to be great. </span></b></i></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b><u>Directions</u></b> </span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Start by preparing your macaroni, until desired texture according to box directions. When the noodles are cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to cool them down. </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Once the noodles are cooled to room temp, add them to a large bowl. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Add the remaining ingredients, and stir until completely combined. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. When ready to serve, give it a stir. If it seems a little dry add 1/4 cup more of mayo</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">, or as much as desired. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper, depending on your preferences and this bad boy is ready to serve. Pair it along side your BBQ favs or enjoy it on its own for lunch. It's also even better at 1am ...just saying. Enjoy! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">-<b><i>Amy</i></b> </span></div>The Comforting Veganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10183580621671860435noreply@blogger.com0