Category Archives: Recipes

Pad Thai

Another variation on this week’s Napa Cabbage theme. The recipe is mostly the Brooklyn Pad Thai from Vegan with a Vengence, though the vegetables I use are different than the ones called for, and I make a minor substitution in … Continue reading

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Potstickers

Second dish with Napa, using other ingredients mentioned in yesterday’s post. Trader Joe’s used to have a potsticker that was similar to this.  The ones that I’ve seen lately are different, though good on their own.  I like these better. The easier … Continue reading

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Tofu Noodle Soup

In my “pantry” (cupboards, freezer, fridge) this weekend: Wonton wrappers Gyoza wrappers Pho noodles Tofu Carrots Onions Scallions Garlic Ginger Powdered chick*n broth Soy Sauce Rice Vinegar Dried Chiles … and much more!  Some might call me a pack rat. … Continue reading

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Cannellini Bean-Amaranth Soup

I have an unnatural love of soups.  I am loving this cooler weather, mostly because I can eat soup twice a day and not sweat while doing so.  I know in the sumer I could do cold soups like cucumber … Continue reading

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Scones

This is one of those times where just because it’s vegan, doesn’t mean it’s healthy!  Back around Christmas, I made a batch of blueberry scones but didn’t post the recipe.  “Vegan blueberry scones” seems to be a popular keyword search … Continue reading

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Fettucini Alfredo

After several tries, I think I got it right this time.  This is meant to be modeled after a Weight Watchers or Lean Cuisine type meal- so it won’t taste any more like real Fettucini Alfredo than they do.   It is … Continue reading

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Tofu Scramble and Tempeh Bacon

I love the tempeh bacon recipe from Vegan with a Vengeance. I really do. The only problem is, it requires marinating. I for one don’t always have the wherewithal to think that far ahead. I just think: “hey, I want … Continue reading

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Strawberry-Mango Kanten

If you haven’t noticed by now, I like kid food. I think it goes along with being picky. When I was omnivorous, but past the age of 10, I really didn’t eat a whole lot of Jello. I mean, who … Continue reading

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Strawberry Salad Dressing

The dressing has strawberries, garlic scapes and parsley from the farmer’s market! Strawberry Salad Dressing 1 pint strawberries 2 garlic scapes 1/4 cup parsley 2 Tbs Balsamic vinegar 1 Tbs canola oil salt & pepper to taste Wash and hull … Continue reading

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Ways to Beat the Heat, #4 (Chickpea Salad)

Salads. Fresh mixed salad green from the farmer’s market, with carrots, scallion, red pepper and grapes, topped with a bit of Italian dressing. Also, chickpea salad on sourdough bread, bread also from the farmer’s market. In the chickpea salad are … Continue reading

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