December 2010
10 posts
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Mac & Cheese w/Tomatoes & Mushroom
I used a large box of shell macaroni and followed the Betty Crocker medium white sauce recipe for this dish.
(I doubled this!)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon of pepper 1 cup milk
Melt butter in saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in...
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Brussel Sprout Sabji
1/2 pound fresh brussel sprouts
1 medium onion chopped
2 fresh tomatoes diced
1/2 inch fresh ginger minced
2 fresh garlic cloves minced
2 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. cumin seeds
2 tsps. canola or extra virgin olive oil
2 red chillies (cayenne pepper)
1 tsp. mustard seeds
1 tsp. red chillie powder
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh coriander
1 Tsbp. fresh curry leaves (optional)
1 tsp. garam masala
Salt...
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Cauliflower & Tofu Casserole
I made this for dinner tonight. Holy moly! So good! I did change a few things from the original recipe so if you’re interested in seeing that - check the link below.
5 cups cauliflower, cut into into bouquets
1 cup zucchini, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil, seperated
1 1/2 tablespoons prepared parsley
1 onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 pkg firm tofu, in small cubes
1/2 cup fresh...
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Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
1 cup flour (spoon flour into dry-measure cup and level off) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar 1 large egg 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/3 cups rolled oats (not instant) 1/2 cup dark raisins (or dried cranberries)
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Vegan Cornbread
2 cups cornmeal 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 2 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup canola oil 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 cups soymilk 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions:
Preheat oven to 350, line a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper or spray the bottom lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, wisk together the soymilk and the vinegar and set...
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Vegetarian Chili
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon salt
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers, drained
2 (12 ounce) packages vegetarian burger crumbles
3 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
1/4...
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I didn’t really have any plans for dinner last night so I just kind of made something up.
I had really wanted some cauliflower so I sauteed some onion in cumin & mustard seeds. I added chopped mushroom, cumin, chili powder and garlic powder. Once that cooked for awhile I added the florets of one small cauliflower with about 1/2 cup of water, covered and let cook slowly for 10-15 mins...
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Spinach with Chickpeas
This is what I used as a side with the pasta/squash dish. I cooked it a little differently than what the recipe says, BUT..I’m sure it still came out the same way in a skillet over a dutch oven. It was yummy!
2 pounds baby spinach
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 19-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
1 1/2...
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Pappardelle Pasta w/Butternut Squash & Blue Cheese
I found this recipe in a Better Homes & Gardens Magazine. It’s SO good. I couldn’t find Pappardelle Pasta so I just used bow tie! I also made a tasty chick pea & spinach side dish..I’ll get that recipe up soon!
1 large butternut squash, 2-3/4- 3-1/4 lbs., or 1-3/4 lbs. ready-cubed (6 cups)
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. olive oil
3/4 tsp. smoked...
