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  Chef D is a graduate of The Ritz-Escoffier Culinary Program in Paris. He attended the program back in 1992. David was vegetarian and an experienced chef at the time. This is where he learned to make puff pastry but with butter. He attended the animal ingredient intensive program to further grasp classic French technique to apply in Vegan cooking. Pictured is his Vegan Puff Pastry dough

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Many people would like to try Portabella Mushroom caps at home but have no clue as to the simple but important prep on these Mighty Mushrooms. First off unpack gently so as not to split. Take a knife and remove the stem flat to the cap. I prefer a non sharp/spreader to remove the 'gills'. Scrape them off and discard. Score the top of the Portabella with an X just slightly, 1/8" deep. Create

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This was a team effort for dinner last night. Breaded Fried Simple Seitan: Cajun Spices , Flour and a little Cornmeal. Arrowroot powder and warm stock to dredge for sticking. Kale and Date Saute Potatoes Anna Cashew Gravy in a blender with Mushrooms We love the combination of Kale and Dates. Dried Dates sliced in circles with a scissors. Curly Kale scissored into 2" pieces Saute with fine chop

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 Fun to serve at a party. Mini Zippy Nut Burgers, page 160. Used both Flax Meal along with a little Arrowroot blended in warm Vegan stock to stick these tasty burgers. Oven browned in 350 oven. Turn at 15 minutes. The vegan buns are fueled with V-8 Juice using it for half the liquid in the recipe. V-8 Buns:http://veganopoliscookbook.blogspot.com/2011/02/v-8-fueled-buns.html   What other

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In buffet application at Veganopolis Cafeteria we produced a thick batter with Tofu,Spelt Flour,Vegan Beverage,Banana, melted Margarine and spices including a small amount of Turmeric for color. Tasty, held up well and was sturdy to produce in volume amounts. The recipe in the cookbook is far lighter version than the thick French Toast we served up at the restaurant. The cookbook recipe is

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  Many people ask us "Is Tofu Scramble good?. How do I make it?" Yes it is delicious,versatile and a lean meal. This is included in the Veganopolis Cookbook Enjoy as a breakfast entree or in a wrap for lunch. This is what I do when I am hankering for a good Tofu Scramble: Drain and break apart a package of Firm Tofu into a bowl, set aside. Measure and prep my ingredients: Place these dry

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  A Veganopolis Buffet all time fave: VEGAN ENCHILADA LASAGNA (page 207)with Salsa Verde Roasted Pablano, Cashew, Beans, Spinach and Vegan Chorizo (page 185 and some store bought Daiya Vegan Shreds because we had some on hand. Questions, comments? email us : lunch@veganopolis.com Cashew Sour Cream post here: http://veganopoliscookbook.blogspot.com/2011/04/cashew-sour-cream.html To Create

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Recent Vegan Costa Rican Menu This ones for Delia F.   Menu Heart of Palm Salad Various Mini Empanada Jamaican Jerk Seitan Picadello with Chayote Gallo Pinto Cabbage and Sliced Tomato Condiment Then a Jamaican Vegan Bakery floated by and we enjoyed Mini Vegan Jamaican Spice Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting and Coconut.

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  We love Black Eyed Peas. The Veganopolis 'Black Eyed Betty Salad' was quite popular and hopefully at our new restaurant. A meal of a salad was crowned with Black Eyed Peas in our slightly sweet Basil Pesto,topped with Vegan Bakin' Bits. Today I am making Chili with Kidney Beans and Black Eyed Peas, Kale and Roasted Cashews I have enjoyed making Black Eyed Pea, VC Seitan Bakin and Greens Pot

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My favorite of all the granola bar flavors we make. Oats, toasted Coconut, Toasted Sunflower Seeds, Toasted Sesame Seeds, Molasses, Sugar, Vegan Margarine and Coconut Oil, Maple Syrup. I often add a Powdered Spirulina and Powdered Vitamin C too. A power packed bar for after my bike ride to the gym and a swim. Simple and fun to create, non crumbly with an even sweetness...like a good day.

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  Page 216 Surplus Organic Celery in the cooler so lets make Red Beans and Rice. Added Vegan Sausage and that completed this hearty dish. Rice is covered, cooked in a 350 oven with Celery, Onion, Spices and stock. Optional side: Scoop of boiled and mashed Turnips on a saute of Greens. 106 Days left until Mardi Gras 2012.

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  Remember the Bliss Baubles ? http://veganopoliscookbook.blogspot.com/2011/05/donut-cakes-vegan-style.html The friendly folks at Spirulina Crunchies sent us a sample of their fun product. We love Chocolate with Spirulina so it was perfect fit. Next time on Vegan Donuts and Granola with Spirulina Crunchies. The crunchies are a less processed with more nutrition per oz.than powder.

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  A tasty and energizing salad that stores well for snacking all week. Cabbage to Beet ratio around 1C Cabbage to 1/3C Beet Plus Raw Sunflower Seeds Chopped Fresh Dill, Parsley or both. 1/4 slices of one firm , sweet apple , skin on. Shred cabbage quickly: Take a 1/4 head, with a sharp knife slice down the sides. I prefer to peel and julienne the Beet with a ceramic

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  A recipe currently being fine tuned for the next cookbook. Here we have Turnips, Parsnips, Carrots, Potatoes along with Celery and Apple Slices. Pecan Bits All in a 2 Nut Sauce Base, stock, spices. Topped with cooked Quinoa here as I always have some cooked Quinoa about and ready to serve. Hearty and delicious. Finished

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This is one of 4 of VC Savory Bread Puddings that are Soy free. I have no problem with soy just also love this rich nut based sauce. The specialty recipe will appear in the next cookbook. This recipe also needs no Vegan beverage for soaking bread. Layer of Spinach sauteed with Shallot and Lemon juice, Nutmeg Also a layer of Simple Seitan, page 145,ground in processor, sauteed to lightly brown

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We made 2 pies the other day: 1. With Red Sauce, Vegan Mozz melts and store bought Vegan Pepperoni 2. Roasted Vegetable Pizza with Roasted Garlic Cloves, Spinach,Onions Plum Tomatoes, Moroccan Olives, Fresh Oregano and Rosemary This Roasted Vegetable Pizza was voted best of the two. If you have no Vegan Cheese onboard fly the pie w/o vegan Cheese. Or try the simple to create Cashew Ricotta,

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  Elements for Chili chillin' together. Stray elements found while organizing the cooler. 5-Spice blend all ready and standing by to be added to intitial saute: Onion, Garlic, 1/2 a Green Bell Pepper, sliced and diced. +Add a little more Chili Powder and Cumin at the final simmer for bounce. 1 12 Oz Can Diced Tomatoes 2 Plum Tomatoes, quartered, roasted with Smoke Flavor 1 1/2 C Vegan Stock 1-

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Baking Potatoes with Salt makes for a fluffier texture. Pierce the Potato through several times with a knife. Place on your a roasting vessel and pour salt around the Potato. TIPS: add sliced Garlic to create another delicious dimension. +Cut an inch deep crevice on top and stuff with sliced Garlic. Add a light coating of Olive oil to the outside. PREHEAT oven to 425 and bake for about 60

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  Veganopolis NY Reuben Sandwich, page 134 We added 'New York' after several regular airline pilots said they looked forward to Portland stopovers to grab a few Veganopolis Reubens.. "I eat Beef and these taste better than my NYC Deli Reuben does." Why thank you! Make a batch of Simple Seitan then proceed with the 'Corning'.

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  A very popular salad and will be on the menu our new location. It was fun watching how customers would use the modifiers to design their own by adding Avocado, Vegan Bakin',and one who always asked for a scoop of Almond Feta. After close at 6pm I would have the time to go into the data base and view all the orders with the creative add ons and try them myself. Only element missing

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  "Lets make some Fried Green Tomatoes vegan style" No need for egg/factory farming for sticking flour when you have Flax Meal. Add 2 TBSP Flax Meal to about 1/2 C hot water and allow to sit for 5 minutes or more. This creates a wonderful gelatinous substance that will hold the flour/breading. Use Firm Green Tomatoes 1/2 Flour,1/2 Cornmeal with added Cajun Spices makes a perfect coating.

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This is one of our top 5 all time favorite salads. Satisfyingly crunchy, super fresh tasting, Cilantro spiked and nutrition rich. Too late to sit and have a full meal after a load of prep so I whipped up this salad in ten minutes. After enjoying a bowl I felt well nourished. ELEMENTS: Cucumber halved then sliced in 1/4 inch thick half moons. ( Seedless or with, your

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This bottle will be in the cooler about as long as a jar of good pickles which don't last long. For long term storage a full process is needed. In this jar Washed and sliced Jalepeno Peppers, Banana Peppers, Carrots, Red Onion, 1 Bay leaf Bring the following to boil then pour over your chosen peppers in a 1 QT Ball Jar. The recipe below fills a 1 QT. Turn few times and place in

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  My farmer friend Allan loaded me up with some fresh picked Zucchini and it is supreme quality. Half are Quinoa filled and half with Italian style ground Seitan + Vegan Cheese, Red Sauce and topped with Bread Crumbs Cut Zucchini lengthwise in half. Scoop just enough to create a space for filling. In that groove brush a thin layer of Red Sauce first. Then add a layer of cooked Quinoa or

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A very popular and signature Veganopolis item, page 1-3. Served every Saturday Brunch with plenty of pans prepped to hit the oven as the previous were depleted by happy and sated customers. Prep ingredients, assemble, bake, enjoy : ) Only ingredients missing here are stock to soak stale cubed bread in along with Parsley finish garnish. We decided to add a handful of large, roasted Cherry

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  Once a week I prepare a 'blanc' Tofu Scramble base to add new or leftover ingredients as the week moves on. See the Veganopolis Cookbook for our TofuScramble recipe , page 108. This way I change it up daily. What I found to add: A few Sun Dried Tomatoes in the bottom of a jar, Moroccan Oil Cured Olives, a handful of Lemon Asparagus from a dinner the previous evening, Parsley, Oregano,Garlic,

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  We have enjoyed this versatile and healthy condiment for years. Recently I read that restaurants are beginning to offer Gremolata. Italian in origin but change it up to for use with many cuisines. Good healthy Garlic boost. Vitamin K in the Parsley. Lemon Juice is always a good thing. My most frequent recipe Place a heaping handful of stemmed Parsley on your board Add 5-6 Garlic cloves ,

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Click post title for U.S. Distributor. We served this on a special sandwich for a Daily Special. Delicious and nutrient rich. Responsibly harvested and manufactured.

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  This breakfast features one of the most popular Veganopolis Saturday brunch items Papas Azteca-Roasted Pablano Pepper-Quinoa-Papa saute Pablano roasted to blackened over open stovetop flame.Turn frequently To steam skin off place in a bowl and cover with a plate for 10+ min. Cook Quinoa in stock then saute with Onions and VC secret spice blend Add Roasted chopped Pablano once onions are

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Signature item from VC Fun recipe which will be shared with all in the NEXT cookbook. The trick is to achieve a peanut buttery flavor in the cake and still keep it light and airy.

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A perfect accompaniment to a fresh summer salad and a perfect picnic item. Filling choices abound: Olives, Walnuts,Sauteed Spinach, Leeks, Roasted Artichokes, Vegan Mozz,Roasted Garlic, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Basil and on.. 1 TBSP of Vital Wheat Gluten Flour was added to Flour mixture for slightly firmer texture. This trick works with pizza crust too. VEGAN DOUGH RECIPE: 1 TBS Active Dry

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  With Oil Cured Moroccan Olives, Dill, Smoky Pecan Bits,Celery, Green Onion, Red Onion, Red Bell Pepper. Dressing: In cuisinart blend 1/2 C Vegan Mayo,2 TBSP Seasoned(sweet) Rice Vinegar, 2 tsp Paprika, Dash of Dry Mustard, 1 tsp Dijon Mustard, Salt and Pepper to taste, pinch Cayenne Cube 6 small Red potatoes.Place in a large bowl of cold water 5 minutes to reduce starch. Rinse and

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Click on post title for link 3pm East Coast/2pm Chicago Wednesday July 13 We are looking forward to being interviewed by Caryn Hartglass on 'It's All about Food' on PRN Here is a link to listen live or later to the podcast. http://www.progressiveradionetwork.com/its-all-about-food/ Programs are available to listen again and also on iTunes. Her interview last week with life long vegan Ayindé

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Warm summer evening snack of Vegan Quesodilla: Chorizo Seitan, Vegan Melt shreds-Queso and Cheddar Style Also inside Cumin Spiked Pico and Pepitas Luckily we live in the Corn Tortilla hub of Chicago These Corn Tortillas were had at Sabrina Tortillas,Pilsen Pilsen has 3 major Chicago Tortilla manufacturers all with walk in, buy fresh Side of sweet seedless Watermelon No Seitan handy? use

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Whipped up a batch of Vegan Chorizo with a few Roadhouse Burgers I had sitting the cooler. Roadhouse Burgers page 155 Mis En Place Fennel Seed,Cumin,Ground Oregano,Chili Powder,Annatto, White Pepper,Salt For Saute: Chopped Shallot, 2 Garlic cloves , crushed Apple Cider Vinegar and a few pinches sugar Using kitchen shears I cut the Roadhouse Burger patties into chunks then

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How the hell these decadent and moist Devil Cupcakes came to be: Vegan Marshmallow center Yield 8 Preheat Oven to 350 Prepare a Muffin tin with 8 lightly oiled paper liners In a blender: 1/2 C+ Vegan Plain Beverage such as Rice, Soy, etc. Use Carob, Plain, Vanilla or Chocolate 1/4 C Water 3 TBSP Dark Cocoa Powder 1 TBSP Flax Meal 1/3 C Coconut Oil or your choice oil 2/3 C

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Refreshing Summer Potato Salad enjoyed after a lakefront bike ride Potato Salad with a healthy crunch along with dimensional flavor This version topped with Slivered Almonds and Raisins +Avocado would have been a nice addition Consists of Diced: Kohlrabi, Red Bell Pepper, Celery,Green Onion,Parsley,Dill,1 Garlic Clove, Red Potatoes cooked until just fork tender,drained, rinsed

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Elegant dish to serve warm or at picnic temp Created on the fly from items available in the pantry today: Raw Cashews,1/2 Jar Marinara, Oil Cured Moroccan Olives, Simple Seitan, Fresh Basil, Fresh Parsley,Peeled Garlic Cloves, Lemons, Mozzarella Style Vegan Shreds,Fennel Seed, Dry Oregano, Balsamic Vinegar, Seasoned Rice Vinegar, Can of Artichoke Hearts Spices,Vegan Stock +Gimmee Lean Vegan

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Remove ends, prepare in chunks, cover with a Aged Soy Sauce or Tamari and a splash of Seasoned Rice Vinegar and a pinch of Cayenne and Salt. Rub in lightly, roast at 400 until lightly browned.

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Spelt Pasta with Basil Cashew Cream and Pan browned Lemon Seitan Side : A simple Spinach sauteed with Sliced Garlic and Shallot Raw Cashews need not be pre-soaked if using a Vitamix. If using a food processor, S Blade, soak for 4 hours prior, blend all ingredients. Vitamix Technique Grind 1 C Raw Cashews first then add a a few Garlic Cloves,Fresh Basil Lemon Juice, splash of Seasoned Rice

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Vegetarian Cookbooks from as far back as 1691. Read recipes and convert to Vegan and give the recipes a whirl. I have done so and some were very good indeed. Read them online here complete with ads in them for Natural food shops. Fascinating http://nacmacvegan.wordpress.com/vegetarian-publications-online/ Even one by a MR.George Black!

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Seitan Gyros Marinade 2 Lbs Sliced Seitan 3 Garlic cloves, sliced 1 Shallot , diced ( sub 2 TBSP Onion, chopped 1/4 C Oilve Oil 1/2 C Lemon Juice 1 TBSP Dry Thyme 1 TBSP Dry Oregano 1 tsp Paprika 1/2 tsp Salt Marinate several hours turning container or bag over a few times Sauce with Vegan Mayo as a base 1 C Vegan Mayo 1 TBSP Fresh

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For the gentleman who asked about carbohydrate content of Seitan Per 4 oz 10 grams of Carbohydrates and therefore low in fiber content 26 grams Protein 150 Calories 3.5 mg Iron ( 20% of rec daily) 2 Grams fat Fat depends on how much Oil is added to Seitan recipe. There is one specialty recipe of Seitan where we add 1 TBSP of Oil per 5 pound batch. That comes to about 5.7 grams fat 1-2 tsp Oil

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Impress yourself and guests with these delicious 5 Minute Chocolate Baubles 9-10 Baubles Start to finish 5 minutes Place in Vitamix or Food processor 1 Cup Dates, dried chopped (knife check for pits) 1 Heaping CUP Raw Walnuts NOTE: Made this recipe 2 day later w/o Walnuts and liked them better. More like a truffle 1/3 C Coconut, shredded and unsweetened 1/3 C Cocoa Powder (non alkaline is

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Nutritional benefits of Raw Corn. http://www.livestrong.com/article/331158-fresh-raw-corn-nutrition-information/ This is what was uncooking in the kitchen yesterday. Raw Tortilla Chips,Salsa and Cilantro Cashew Cream. Raw Almond Pate would be a nice replacement for Cilantro Cashew Cream. I once found an Almond Pate recipe from a 1973 London restaurant listed online. Find our on page 147

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Here is a Seitan Loaf cooking in stock. This recipe has 1/3 Cup Kidney Beans added for added moisture hold and texture. Add beans, spices, 2 tsp oil and 1/3 cup stock and process to blend with s blade. Slowly add 3 cups of Vital Gluten until a a firm dough forms. As usual knead, rest, knead, form, place in a loaf pan with stock, cover and bake at 350 /1 hour, uncover, cook another 10. You may

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  This was lovely PAIRED with the Dandelion Apple Walnut Salad. Spelt Crust Pizza with a little Vital Gluten added to dough Fresh Pesto,New , Mini Potatoes, Shallot slices, Garlic slices Black Moroccan Olives. Almond Feta would add be a nice addition Soak 1 C Raw Almonds overnight Drain , rinse, process w/salt, a little Lemon Juice or Apple Cider Vinegar to taste. Add a little Dry

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  All these items were available in the kitchen so I tossed together a quick salad. Dandelion Salad with Braeburn Apples, Smoked Walnuts, Dried Cherries or Cranberries Dressing:Whisk up Grapeseed or Olive, 1/2 Seasoned Rice Vinegar,1/2 Apple Cider Vinegar, 2 tsps chopped Shallot,1 tsp Sugar or Maple Syrup to taste, pinch Dry Mustard, Sea Salt Slice Apples , sprinkle with Lemon

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Nutrition rich Kelp Noodles with a quick and easy Thai Peanut Sauce Create this dish: Quick rinse of Kelp noodles out of the package. Place in a bowl with water covering the noodles + a 1 tsp salt. Cut through noodles a few times with a kitchen shears to shorten noodle length. Set aside Peanut Sauce Yields approx 1 1/3 C In Vitamix Blender ( If using a food processor use 2/3 Peanut

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Gomiti = 'bent tube' pasta. Pasta pictured here is the Montebello Artisan Pasta Cooking your pasta 'Al Dente' lowers the glycemic index just like boiled potatoes compared to baked (high GI). A 'carb bomb' feeling after eating pasta is usually due to the pasta being cooked too long and not 'Al Dente'. Gomiti & Cheese ( Vegan Mac n Cheez) A quick whip up using Cashew Sour Cream. There

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In buffet application at Veganopolis Cafeteria we produced a thick batter with Tofu,Spelt Flour,Vegan Beverage,Banana, melted Margarine and spices including a small amount of Turmeric for color. Tasty, held up well and was sturdy to produce in volume amounts. The recipe in the cookbook is far lighter version than the thick French Toast we served up at the restaurant. The cookbook recipe is

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Baked Potato topped with Cashew Cream If you like dairy sour cream there is no need to buy it anymore. Customers asked for this recipe often and months later told me they never buy dairy sour cream because they so prefer the rich taste and consistency of Cashew Sour Cream. Easy and quick to create. Make a double of this recipe and freeze a container for later use. Yields a little

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Thai dinner: The only missing photo is of a platter of Green Curry Seitan that was thoroughly enjoyed by carnivores that evening. The Peanut Sauce and Green Curry were made quickly and easily in a Vitamix blender. Quinoa cooked quickly in stock then added to a saute of diced shallot, red bell pepper,a dash of curry and a little fresh basil, 2 minced fresh hot peppers,minced Garlic, salt. Set

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Rub 1 C Raw Pecans with Liquid Smoke and salt. Set aside for 30 minutes to absorb smoke. Roast in a preheated 375 oven 8-10 minutes. Let cool, grind fine. Gravy ingredients: 1/4 C Shallots ,chopped, 1/3 Unbleached Flour,1/2 C Smoked, 1/2 C Roasted ground Pecans, 2 C Vegan Stock. Also needed: 1 TBSP Safflower Oil and 1/2 C Plain Vegan Rice, Soy, Hemp or Almond Beverage (pref unsweetened) Start

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There is always a fresh container of this dressing in the cooler. Tahini is high in Calcium and a substantial protein. I keep a tub of Tahini blended with a little Maple Syrup to enjoy on toast as a quick morning meal. No oil is needed for this recipe. Orange Tahini Dressing Yields approx 12 oz depending on the viscosity you prefer. Place the following ingredients in a food processor blend

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Banana-Carrot Pecan Bread For most slightly sweet loaf breads a basic recipe of 3 C Flour, 2 Tsp BPowder and 1tsp B Soda,2 Tsp Salt, 2 tsp Cinnamon, 1/2 tsp Allspice whisked well.. is the base. Moist ingredients vary depending on what fruit or nut is being used. 2 bananas for this recipe along with 1 C fine shred Carrots, 1 1/3 C Pecans chopped ( saving out 1/2 to decorate top)

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Vegan Scramble page 108 19 oz package of Firm Tofu,Flax Meal Scramble Spices and a little Vegan Stock. Lightly oil loaf pan , add the above , cover, bake in a preheated 350 oven 20-25. ( 2tsp Onion Powder, 2tsp Garlic Powder +1 sliced clove,1 1/2 tsp Paprika,1 1/2 tsp Salt, Few grinds of Pepper, Double pinch of Dry Mustard, Pinch of Cayenne Splash of Liquid Smoke) No Liquid Smoke? Try 1 1/2 TBSP

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Roadhouse Burger Pattie with Paprika Cashew Ricotta on A Spelt-Spinach Bun Cashew Ricotta page 162 The GB Melt Knife and Fork suggested Spelt English Muffin with GB Salad comprised of Smashed Garbanzo Beans, Onion,Celery,Shredded Carrot, Vegan Mayo,Parsley (or Dill) Crushed Garlic clove,Lemon Juice,touch of Dijon, Salt,White Pepper, pinch of Cayenne and Teese Vegan Cheez ( When using canned

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Hoping for a good rise to create all those nooks. This dough was allowed to rise 3x in a long day. Next they were browned in a medium heated skillet with cornmeal.( Farina is fine) Then placed in a 225 oven for 20 minutes. So enamored of them sitting in a row in the spring sun I neglected to photograph one sliced. RESULT: Very tasty and with a slight sour flavor due to adding Apple Cider

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Black Beans, Spices, Vital Wheat Gluten, Vegan Stock w/1 TBSP Oil now blended Spices whisked into Vital Gluten Flour.First in to blender rinsed Black Beans. Slowly add Vital Gluten/Spice mixture alternating with stock.If crumbly when removed from blender wet hands with water or a little oil until crumbs are incorporated. Knead 10X times. Rest Knead 10x. The more you knead the chewier and more

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Easy Pie Crust recipe:pg 241 Inside Diced Simple Seitan, Gravy, Peas, Carrots, Potatoes Once I introduced Veganopolis Pot Pies to the menu at Veganopolis Cafteria an entire portion of morning and afternoon kitchen prep was dedicated to Pot Pie production.Isabel being the award winning crust handler. Other fillings we have served: Lentils,Spinach,Mashed Sweet Potatoes,

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Main Ingredient-Vital Wheat Gluten Flour 3 C Vital Wheat Gluten, Vegan Stock, Spice Blend Blended to form stiff loaf Loaf slice added to boiling broth 20 minutes into boiling as it expands to a high protein Yield cooked: 5lbs of tasty and low fat and high protein product. No grease, no animal fat and easily digested. Quick, Easy This is a batch of what we refer to as 'Seitan Blanc'.

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Simple Seitan Recipe page 145 Simple Seitan was dipped in an Arrowroot/Water mixture for sticking. Then rolled in a Southwestern Spice blend and a little flour. (Add a little Garbanzo Flour for a kick) Fried in a Safflower Oil to brown (3 min) Vegan Mushroom Gravy page 97 1/2 C ground Seitan was added to the Gravy for this presentation. Quick Roasted Asparagus

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Sliced a loaf of extra Seitan.Halved slices,processed with 2 Cloves smashed Garlic, 2 Tsp Olive Oil. Into a bowl and added 1 TBSP Dry Italian Herb blend and 1 TBSP Fennel Seed, whole. It made a great ingredient for this Pizza Bread w/Vegan Mozzarella. Simple Marinara, Spinach,Red Onion,razor sliced Garlic. Also mini Italian sandwiches on fresh Rosemary-Spelt rolls. Seitan is so simple to make.

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With a half of a loaf of Seitan left over from a recipe. Sliced Seitan Loaf in half inch thick slices. Chopped to chunky in food processor and added to this sauce: Quick Sauce 1 12 oz Can Diced/Crushed Tomatoes 1/2 Medium Onion, chopped 2 tsp Chili Powder 1 Clove Garlic , crushed 1 TBSP BBQ Sauce Pinch of Prepared Ground Mustard 2 tsp Brown Sugar or Maple Syrup Splash of Cider Vinegar Salt,

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Portabello Cap marinated in Balsamic and spices then sauteed with Shallot and Fresh Rosemary, Pepper, Salt (Marinade: Balsamic with a dash of Dijon whisked in, Fresh chop Rosemary, White Pepper). Roasted at 365 apporx 15 min. Broccolini quick saute, Olive Oil, Shallot, Lemon Juice, Pepper, Salt Rutabaga, Potato, Carrot Mini Timbale , topping : chopped, dehydrated Spanish Onion blended with

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Yields 3/1/2 Cup Desserts 2 choices for the base of this easy dessert item 1. One Lb of Firm Tofu OR 2. 1 1/2 C Raw Cashews, soaked 5 hours+, and blended smooth with a little Safflower or Coconut Oil. Place your choice of base in a blender and add 2 tsp Oil 1/3 C Coconut, dried shreds 2 tsp Arrowroot Powder, Corn Starch or Flax Meal to firm 2 tsp Lemon Juice 2 tsp Banana Extract/Oil 1 tsp

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This Stroganoff was a very popular lunch buffet at Veganopolis. Simple Seitan, page 145 Vegan Mushroom Gravy , page 97, with a little Fresh Basil added. Asparagus was microwaved 2 minutes with a handful of water in a covered casserole dish. Tossed with a little Lemon Juice, Salt,Mill Pepper and a sprinkle of Olive Oil and topped with Lemon Zest.

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Fabulous Falafel Approx 30 Min including cooking time. Yield : About a dozen 1 1/2" Balls 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed and medium boiled with one inch water above for 15 minutes while your prep your indgredients 1/2 C Onion, chopped fine 1/2 cup Parsley,chopped fine 3 cloves Garlic, crushed 3 teaspoons ground Cumin 1 tsp Baking Powder 1 teaspoon ground

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a   One day while making Burger Buns I was enjoying a glass of V8 Juice. "Hmmm..How about cutting the water in the recipe by 50% with V8?" I pondered. Made them that way ever since. As a rule a wee bit of Salt and Sugar is added. Try these for extra flavor: 2 to 3 tsp of Onion Powder and or 2 tsp Garlic powder give them a nice kick.       1 to 2 TBSP Nutritional Yeast for  flavor and a B12

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Sprinkle 2 handfuls pitted Cherries with sugar along with pinch of salt + a quick spray of oil. Toss to coat in a bowl. Spread evenly on a lightly oiled pan  Roast  in a 400 degree oven about 15 minutes watching not to burn sugar. Roast 1/3 raw Pecans the same way. Yield : approx 6 pancakes Pancake Batter: 1 + 1/4 C Flour, stir in 1 +1/2 tsp Baking Powder, 1/4 tsp Baking Soda, 1/2 tsp Salt,1/

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Comprise flour element of 1/3 Vital Wheat Gluten Flour + 2/3  Flour of your choice My fav mix is 2/3C White-Unbleached Spelt Flour to 1/3C Vital Gluten Flour Makes for a more firm and higher protein crust.  A little sugar in the yeast/warm water mixture is a must. The yeast needs the sugar to 'dine on' and activate to creamy. Roasted Vegetable Sauce  a few  Tomatoes of any kind: Cored and cut

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