BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Today I Made:

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE and SALAD for DINNER.

Recipe from VegNews magazine Jan./Feb. 2008 issue.

Finally a vegan Mac & Cheese that doesn't call for tofu.

All I can say is "WOW!"

This is by far the BEST Mac & Cheese ever!!!

EGG-FREE CHOCOLATE-BANANA LOAF

Today I Made:

EGG-FREE CHOCOLATE-BANANA LOAF for DESSERT.

Recipe from VEGETARIAN TIMES MARCH 2008 issue.

I substituted the buttermilk with plain soymilk mixed with 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar.

So fast and easy to make.

And it's delicious.

For DINNER tonight I made the CRISPY SWEET AND SOUR TOFU from the April 15 post.

It's actually the 3rd. time I make it.

Can't get enough of it.

CHICKPEA TACOS

Today I Made:

CHICKPEA TACOS AND SPICY ORANGE SLAW for DINNER.

Recipes from VEGETARIAN TIMES March 2008.

Both recipes were super fast to make and so incredibly tasty.

Another perfect meal for a HOT Los Angeles day.

PUMPKIN CINNAMON ROLLS

Today I Made:

PUMPKIN CINNAMON ROLLS for DESSERT.

Recipe from DON'T EAT OFF THE SIDEWALK.

It takes time and patience to make these. 

But once they come out of the oven, you just want to gobble them up.

This is the fourth time I make these and we can't get enough!

CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE

Today I Made:

CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE for DESSERT.

Recipe from JAN/FEB issue of VEGNEWS magazine.

Recipe called for CACAO NIBS, which I've never used before.

The crust was RAW and  made out of the cacao nibs, dates and pecans.

The filling was creamy and pudding-like.

Overall the pie was a success.

Full of chocolate flavor.

And I'm happy that I got to try cacao nibs and the RAW crust.

BLACK BEAN BURGER AND FRIES

Today I Made:

BLACK BEAN BURGER AND FRIES for DINNER.

Recipe from VEGETARIAN.ABOUT.COM.

Simple,comforting and delicious!

CLASSIC ITALIAN MINESTRONE

Today I Made:

CLASSIC ITALIAN MINESTRONE for DINNER.

Recipe from THE MEDITERRANEAN VEGAN KITCHEN by Donna Klein.

Lots of chopping, but totally worth it.

I'll be making this soup over and over and over again.

BREAKFAST FOR DINNER

Today I Made:

BREAKFAST FOR DINNER.

Whole Wheat Blueberry Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce, Tempeh Bacon, and Hash Browns.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Today I Made:

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP and SALAD for DINNER.

Recipe from VEGAN WITH A VENGEANCE by ISA CHONDRA MOSKOWITZ.

CHOCOLATE-CHOCOLATE CHIP PANCAKES

Today I Made:

CHOCOLATE-CHOCOLATE CHIP PANCAKES for BREAKFAST.

Recipe from VEGAN WITH A VENGEANCE by ISA CHANDRA MOSKOWITZ.

Pancakes topped with SOYATOO SOY WHIP.

Found it at WHOLE FOODS in the refrigerated aisle.

While I made the pancakes, I whipped the SOYATOO for 10 minutes until fluffy.

Works better than the canned version.

And it tastes great!

TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD & GREEN SMOOTHIE

Today I Made;

TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD & GREEN SMOOTHIE for LUNCH.

Pineapple+Strawberries+Kiwi+Blackberries+Agave Syrup+unsweetened coconut flakes+pecans= Perfectly sweet and Refreshing salad.

Green Smoothie:

4 Kale leaves+3 Pineapple spears+2 Bananas+2 cups water=Delicious and highly nutritious!

LEEK AND BEAN CASSOULET WITH BISCUITS

Today I Made:

LEEK AND BEAN CASSOULET WITH BISCUITS for DINNER.

Recipe from VEGANOMICON by Isa Chondra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero.

CRISPY SWEET AND SOUR TOFU

Today I Made:

CRISPY SWEET AND SOUR TOFU, SPICY GARLIC HARICOT VERT AND BROWN RICE

for DINNER.

Tofu recipe from VEGAN YUMYUM.

Hurry up and make this FAST if you're a fan of DELICIOUS FLAVOR!

This TOFU isn't good...it's GRRRRRRRRRRRRREAT!!!

Tons of flavor and CRISPY on the outside.

RAINBOW SLAW

Today I Made:

RAINBOW SLAW AND GARBANZO SPREAD PITAS for DINNER.

The slaw was perfectly sweet and spicy.

For the pitas,I used leftover spread, salad, and red onions from today's lunch.

I also added cucumber for texture.

This dinner was out of this world.

Tons of flavors and textures.

We loved every single bite.

PERFECT SANDWICH

Today I Made:

The BEST GARBANZO SPREAD SANDWICH EVER, for LUNCH.

Garbanzo spread+lime marinated red onions+greens with ASIAN MIRACLE DRESSING+thinly sliced tomatoes+whole grain bread=PURE DELICIOUSNESS!!!

It was a SCORCHING 95 degrees in Los Angeles today.

Sandwich and Salad weather.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH CRISPY TORTILLA STRIPS AND TOMATILLO -LIME DRESSING

Today I Made:

CHOPPED SALAD WITH CRISPY TORTILLA STRIPS AND TOMATILLO- LIME DRESSING for DINNER.

One of the best salads I've ever made!

Perfect for this warm weather.

BRUSCHETTA AND SMASHED PEA & BARLEY SOUP

                                                

Today I Made:

BRUSCHETTA AND SMASHED PEA & BARLEY SOUP for DINNER.

The bruschetta recipe is a copycat recipe from CHEESECAKE FACTORY.

Chopped tomatoes and red onions, minced  garlic, chopped basil, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper.

I served it with toasted garlic baguette.

Simple and refreshing.

The soup is also a copycat from CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN.

Also one of our favorite soups.

STIR-FRY WITH PEANUT DRESSING

Today I Made:

STIR-FRY WITH PEANUT DRESSING AND BROWN RICE for DINNER.

Whenever I have leftover vegetables, I always make a stir-fry seasoned with olive oil, red chili pepper flakes, garlic, salt and pepper.

But this time I tried VEGANYUMYUM'S peanut dressing.

The sauce was smooth and perfectly spicy.

Just plain goodness.

PUMPKIN DOUGHNUTS

Today I Made:

PUMPKIN DOUGHNUTS for DESSERT.

I baked them using the doughnut pan pictured above.

Recipe from THE URBAN HOUSEWIFE.

This is the second time I make BAKED doughnuts.

But this time I accidently poured too much batter, so the tops look like muffins and the bottoms like doughtnuts.

SPRING MINESTRONE SOUP WITH BROWN RICE

We've been eating this salad everyday either for lunch or dinner for the past 2 weeks.

Can't get tired of it.

I'm still using the ASIAN MIRACLE DRESSING from VEGAN LUNCH BOX by JENNIFER MCCANN.

Today I Made:

SPRING MINESTRONE WITH BROWN RICE AND SALAD  for DINNER.

Recipe from SUPER NATURAL COOKING by HEIDI SWANSON.

One of our top favorite soups!

RATATOUILLE

Today I Made:

RATATOUILLE WITH GARLIC POTATOES for DINNER.

Obviously inspired by the movie RATATOUILLE.

Recipe from SMITTEN KITCHEN.

The top picture is before baking.

This dish is so colorful and tasty.

The garlic mashed potatoes are supper simple to make.

Wash and peel as 4 large baking potatoes.

Cut into 2 inch cubes and place in a large pot, cover with water.

Add 2 whole, peeled garlic cloves.

Cook 20 minutes or until tender.

Drain and add back to pot.

Add 1/4cup of plain soymilk,2 tablespoons of Earth Balance, salt and pepper to taste.

Whisk until smooth.

SPICY VEGETABLE SOUP WITH LIME

Today I Made:

SPICY VEGETABLE SOUP WITH LIME for DINNER.

Recipe from Karina's-Kitchen.

She wasn't kidding when she named this recipe.

It was SUPER spicy!

We loved it!!!

VERY BERRY MUFFINS

Today I Made:

VERY BERRY MUFFINS for DESSERT.

Recipe from YELLOW ROSE RECIPES by JOANNA VAUGHT.

ZUCCHINI MUSHROOM PIZZA

Today I Made:

ZUCCHINI MUSHROOM PIZZA and SALAD for DINNER.

First time using an iron skillet to cook the pizza.

I lightly oiled the skillet then I added the pizza dough.

The pizza came out crispy and golden brown.

I loved it!

Give it a try.

STUFFED TWICE-BAKED POTATOES WITH SESAME GREEN BEANS

Today I Made:

STUFFED TWICE-BAKED POTATOES WITH SESAME GREEN BEANS for DINNER.

Both recipes from YELLOW ROSE RECIPES by JOANNA VAUGHT.

PESTO PASTA

Yesterday I Made:

PESTO PASTA  AND SALAD for DINNER.

Pesto is one of the EASIEST sauces you can ever make.

3 cups BASIL+3 cloves of GARLIC+ 3 T walnuts+3 almonds+salt+olive oil(enough to bind the sauce)

Add basil thru salt in a food processor and process until fine.

Without turning it off, slowly add the olive oil until smooth and creamy.

Add to pasta or pizza!

Husband gave this dinner a 10!!!