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Mexican Zucchini Soup

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:11:08 +0100

This is a great tasting soup, and a good use for those extra large zucchini that often appear in the garden. Of course, a normal size zucchini also is good.

Saute the onion in the soy margarine until it is glassy, about 3 minutes.
Add the minced zucchini pieces and…

Spinach and Fennel Soup with Soy Yoghurt and Chive

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:46:44 +0100

Fennel adds it’s lovely mild flavor to this nice fresh spinach soup, very nice indeed.

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and gently fry the onion and garlic until soft.
Add the chopped fennel and stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until…

Zucchini Tostadas

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:59:02 +0100

This were very tasty and easy to make. The mushroom/onion saute in the middle was very nice.

Chop the onions and mushrooms in very small pieces.
Saute them in a bot of oil, until soft.
Lightly season with a bit of salt and taco or chili seasoning.
Remove them from the heat and…

Fava bean bruschetta

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:58:30 +0100

Fava beans make a really health bruschetta, and they are such a nice bright green. 1. Shell the fava beans. 2. You need about 1 cup shelled beans. 3. Cook beans in 1 quart boiling water until just tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. 4. Drain beans. 5. Place beans…

Celeriac cutlets

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:03:24 +0100

Celeriac (also known as ‘celery root’) is really a forgotten vegetable, which is a pity. It has all the wonderful flavor of celery, without the stinginess. You can cut it in half and use part of it for a soup, and bread and fry the other half. It keeps for…

Tiny Mushroom-Potato Muffins

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:45:49 +0100

These mini muffins are packed with tasty treats. This time with sauteed mushrooms, another time, with sun-dried tomatoes, or olives. The possibilities are endless. They make a nice appetizer and are also good as party food. 1. Make the mashed potatoes, add 2 tablespoons of vegan margarine to the mashed…

Barley and shiitake mushroom soup

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:46:21 +0100

This is an easy soup to make, the dry sherry adds a lovely dimension to the mushrooms and barley. It’s a filling soup, but not heavy, with a lovely full rich flavor.

Bring 5 cups water to the boil.
Add dry mushrooms.
Let them soak for an hour.
While you…

White bean and celery soup

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 12:30:40 +0100

The taste of fall. This is a mild, flavorful soup that fills the stomach and warms the heart.

Saute the chopped onion and celery in the olive oil, in a large pot until the onion is glassy and the celery a little soft.
Add the beans and vegetable bouillon and…

Yellow pepper soup

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:10:51 +0100

Yellow banana peppers have a very mild sweet flavor which give a delightful flavor to this soup, while the cashews lend their lovely nutty flavors. 1. Slice and de-seed the peppers, and chop them in bite sized pieces. 2. Peel the outer skin from the shallots and cut them finely.…

Fresh Mushroom Salad

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 08:44:53 +0100

What a tasty and colorful salad this is! 1. At least 1 hour in advance, clean and slice the mushroom very thinly. 2. Place sliced mushrooms in a large bowl; toss with lemon juice, chives, parsley, and tarragon. 3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. 4. Meanwhile, in…

Blueberry pasta

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 08:37:12 +0100

This makes a very nice light dessert or snack. Make the blueberry sauce/puree first, as you need some to make the pasta. 1. Place the blueberries in a saucepan, cover with water, add the sugar lemon juice and cinnamon and cook over a medium heat. 2. Once the berries have…

German plum cake (Pflaumenkuchen)

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 04:30:56 +0100

Plums are early this year and it’s been a good year for all the fruits. We especially enjoy this vegan plum cake. The cardamom gives it a very nice spicy flavor. Serving Size: 8 1. Dissolve yeast in warm water. Set aside. 2. Combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder…

Raspberry lemon muffins

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 01:01:39 +0100

Our suggestion for an irresistible Sunday morning breakfast. This is one of our favorite ways to enjoy raspberries. 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). 2. Grease a 12 cup muffin tin, or line with paper liners. 3. In a large bowl, mix together the soy…

Filled baby spuds

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:56:32 +0100

So inviting and so tasty. These baby potatoes make a great finger food for a party. 1. Clean the potatoes well. 2. Bake them or boil them. 3. Meanwhile, make a “ricotta cheese” from the soy yogurt or pureed tofu mixed with the seasonings. 4. When the potatoes are done,…

Eggplant dip or spread

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:41:58 +0100

This is a very nice dip, sandwich spread or appetizer with crackers. 1. Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the eggplant and garlic. 2. Saute the eggplant and garlic, stir often. 3. Add the 1/4 cup of water as needed to keep the eggplant from sticking. 4. Add…