Last Sunday I made my first batch of energy bars!! I'm really proud and happy with the result. Unlike traditional bars that are too dry and too sweet, this one's moist, a bit tart from the apricots (key ingredient for taste, btw!), a bit bitter from cocoa nibs, a bit spicy from ginger. The...

This is my go-to chili recipe. The original version is from Robin Robertson's Vegan On The Cheap, but she has also included it in other books with slight variations. I customize it in different ways every time I make it. Here's my version from the other day. 24 oz jar chunky salsa 2...

When my son is at home I'm really good about eating at regular times and cooking nice meals. When he's at his dad's I start slacking - forget to eat at normal times and get lazy about cooking. I recently made some vegan pot pies (mini) and stuck them in the freezer, then found that this really...

I'm going to the store tomorrow and getting quinoa for the first time. Any suggestions on differnt kinds, how to cook it, or any advice and comments would be great. I need to add something in besides rice i'm getting tired of it. So whats your favorite way to cook it or what goes good with it?

Does anyone have a good recipe they could share share?

The soy sauce here is what gives it its magic. This is the most addicting breakfast food ever, and it makes a great snack, lunch or dinner so make plenty for leftovers!! A lot of people like sweet breakfastssyrup on pancakes, jam on toast, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, bananas on...

Vermicelli which is made from semolina is cooked with assorted vegetables is a popular Indian breakfast dish which loosely resembles an Indian form of a pasta dish. Its easy to make and cooks fast along with tasting really good. Its called seviya upma locally (vermicelli upma) Serves: 2...

My cooking partner/ boyfriend and I were very happy with this recipe. We kind of winged parts of it, and it ended up being perfect! Muffin Ingredients 1 1/2 Cup Flour 3/4 Cup Sugar 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 2/3 Cup Vegan Milk Alternative (we used soymilk) 1/3 Cup Oil 1 Cup...

Food Porn, Volume 2! Here we go again! Peach-Berry Summer Crumble (VEGAN): Philly Seitan (the most amazing one ever - VEGAN):

**Check pages 2 and 3 for more links BASIC VEG*N LINKS A list of dietary definitions. http://ivu.org/faq/definitions.html Veg*n societies/resource websites. http://vrg.org http://vegsoc.org http://navs-online.org http://vegansociety.com http://americanvegan.org http://soystache.com/vegorg.htm...

World's First Vegan Sunny Side Up Egg Category: Breakfast This recipe is suitable for a: vegetarian/vegan diet Preparation Time: 8 minutes Serves: 1 Ingredients: ----------------------------------------------------- VEGAN FRIED EGG RECIPE Developed by Rockney Shepheard Oct 20th, 2009...

Vegan Banana Waffles Category: Breakfast This recipe is suitable for a: vegetarian/vegan diet Preparation Time: 5-10 minutes Serves: 5 Ingredients: ----------------------------------------------------- 1 banana 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 3/4 cup (14 oz) almond/rice/soy milk (I use almond)...

Hummus Category: Appetizers and Dips Preparation Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: ----------------------------------------------------- * 2 cups chick peas (garbonzo beans) * 1/4 cup water * 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice * 4 cloves garlic, sliced * 3 tablespoons tahini * 3 tablespoons olive...

I thought this would be useful for newbies to the veg*an diet: Let's have a running list of items for the kitchen and pantry. This may be especially useful for those on a food budget who still want to eat well and even be creative in the kitchen. I'll start off with the following: 1. A variety...

My apologies if a similar thread is already in existence. I find the 30 day vegan challenge too intimidating for me right now but I still try to incorporate vegan meals into my day. Sometimes I eat 100% vegan on a day, or sometimes I'll be really close but mess up one silly thing. Or sometimes...

Quick French Bread Category: Breads Suitable for a: vegan diet Ingredients: ------------------------------------------------------ 2 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water 1 1/4 cup water 1 1/2 cup unbleached flour 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons salt...

Vegan Banana Bread Category: Breads Suitable for a: vegan diet Ingredients: ------------------------------------------------------ 3 medium sized ripe bananas 2 tablespoons peanut butter 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts (walnut, pecan...

"bacon" Category: Breakfast Suitable for a: vegan diet Ingredients: ------------------------------------------------------ 1 Tbs liquid smoke 2 Tbs soy sauce ~6-7 thin slices tempeh oil for frying Instructions: ------------------------------------------------------ - Combine liquid...

Cashew Cream Garlicky Alfredo Sauce Category: Main Dishes - Pasta Suitable for a: vegan diet Ingredients: ------------------------------------------------------ 1/2 cup raw cashews (NOT roasted, salted cashews - they won't work here) 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice (I don't measure, just a good...