This is not a quick and easy recipe, but the results are worth the effort. Takes about 1 hr.
You can find the pics of this dish and all ingredients here.
8-10 dried Huagu mushrooms (a variety of shitake with striations on its cap — see photos at above link)
2 pearls of garlic, minced
1 tbs. minced onion
2 tbs. nutritional yeast
4 tbs. Maggi seasoning sauce
1 tbs. Soy Garden buttery spread
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. of cinnamon basil leaves (ram que), finely chopped
We love Latin food in my home and one of our favorite dishes is Guacamole. My husband created his own recipe based on one from one of your favorite eating spots. Enjoy it with the Plantain chip recipe we added in this post too.
Costa Rican (spicy) Guacamole
1 -2 large ripe Florida/Caribbean avocado, peeled, halved, and pitted
OR
4-5 California avocados, peeled, halved, and pitted
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup fresh diced tomatoes
3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
2-3 large serrano chilies seeded, chopped
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Does your family snack too much on junky foods? Are you ready to clean your pantry of all the junk that sits in wait for you to consume it and fill your body with toxic ingredients like sugar and salt. In determining what needs to go you have to take the time to look into the pantry and find all foods that are processed, hydrogenated, and artificial and even some things that have a long shelf life.
This week I thought I would share a few great finds I located while searching the internet for low cost vegan friendly products.
Enjoy Your Week and Be A Thrifty Vegan!
Sales and Close outs
Vegan Rice Krispies -Come in four flavors: Peanut, Chocolate Peanut, Ricemellow, Chocolate Rice Mellow.
Irregular Vegan Marshmallows – These are actually a manufacturer’s OOPS!
Temptations Ice Cream Mix – If you have an ice cream maker and you’ll love Temptations.
Coupon Savings
Q: I am trying to be vegan, I know it is better for me health wise. Please tell me where I can find free resources for vegan menus to help in weight loss?
A: The website VegCooking.com features 8-week vegan menus to help individuals figure out what to eat (the menus are helpful for individuals who are transitioning into veganism, have a busy lifestyle and need some guidelines or meal ideas anyone can benefit from these menus, really.
Superbowl Treat Made with My Vegan Cheese Sauce
Nachos topped with with Yves Meatless Breakfast Patties, onions, tomatoes, olives, and green chilis
Make this cheese sauce
Ingredients:
3 cups of soy or other vegan alternative milk
2 tbsp vegan butter
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tbsp brewer yeast 1 tsp liquid smoke(optional – I wanted a smoked cheese taste and so I added smoke)
2 tbsp garlic powder
Ener-g Egg Replacer equivalent of 2 eggs
1/2 tsp tapioca starch
sea salt to taste
These burritos that I made also have refried beans in them. You can add more ingredients if you choose.
Ingredients
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
3 cloves garlic minced or chopped
1 medium white onion
1 pk white button mushrooms
1 8 oz can tomato paste
1 tbsp mole
1 tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 cups black or brown rice
2 tbsp coconut oil
12 flour tortillas
Directions