WISDOM TEETH

So this is the reason why I haven't been blogging.

I had my 2 lower wisdom teeth removed yesterday morning.

I feel like a chipmunk.

Gotta recover then back to blogging.

MIXED VEGETABLE CURRY AND CURRIED PAKORA PUFFS

Last Night I Made:

MIXED VEGETABLE CURRY OVER BASMATI RICE AND CURRIED PAKORA PUFFS for DINNER.

Recipes from Party Vegan by Robin Robertson.

Colorful carrots,onions,cauliflower,green beans,peas and kidney beans seasoned with curry powder,coriander,and cumin in a coconut milk broth.

The CURRIED PAKORA PUFFS are made with mashed potatoes,onions,serrano chile,spinach,curry powder and baked until lightly browned.

Full of flavor with a little kick from the minced serrano.

CREAMY NOODLE AND VEGETABLE BAKE

Last Night I Made:

CREAMY NOODLE VEGETABLE BAKE for Dinner.

Recipe from Party Vegan by Robin Robertson.

Whole Wheat Fettuccine noodles,onions,carrots,celery,mushrooms, and green beans mixed with a rich and creamy gravy sauce.

Then topped with bread crumbs and paprika.

Baked until golden brown and served with a simple romaine salad (not pictured).

TOTAL COMFORT FOOD!!!

It was delicious and I really can't wait to make it again.

FIG TARTLETS

Last Night I Made:

FIG TARTLETS for Dessert.

Recipe from Clean Eating Magazine Nov/Dec 2010 issue.

Whole wheat hazelnut crust frilled with thinly sliced figs and chopped walnuts.

Then drizzled with agave syrup.

I made 2 substitutions:

-Whole wheal flour instead of spelt.

-Agave syrup instead of honey.

The crust turned out a little too crumbly, but very tasty.

The fig topping too dry.

Maybe next time, I'll add a vegan custard base or more agave syrup.

CINNAMON BUNS

CINNAMON ROLLS for DESSERT.

Recipe from Vegan Brunch by Isa Chandra Moskowitz.

Simple cinnamon buns made with half whole wheat flour, half all purpose flour.

Filled with brown sugar, cinnamon, and earth balance.

So yummy, I ate 4 in less than 2 hours!!!

VEGAN BIG MAC???

Last Night I Made:

VEGAN BIG MACS.

Recipe from Devin Alexander.

I've made these before and they always turn out amazingly good!!!!

You almost want to lick the sauce off your fingers!!!!

I highly recommend making these ASAP!

COWBOY COOKIES

Last Night I Made:

COWBOY COOKIES for DESSERT.

Recipe from Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero.

I've made these before many times, usually with chocolate chips, pecans and finely shredded coconut.

This time I used dried cranberries instead of chocolate chips.

Which I preferred because they added a hint of tartness...yummy!!!!

My husband's coworker James Burks,drew and wrote Gabby and Gator.

The cool thing about this book is not only is it a great and unique story, but the main character, Gabby is a vegetarian.

I highly recommend it to anyone of any age.

It's a beautiful book, hardcover and almost an inch thick.

Makes a great Christmas/birthday gift!!!

Just in case any readers are from Los Angeles, James will be doing a signing at the Glendale, Ca. Borders bookstore this Sat. Oct.9 at 2pm.