Valentines Day Sugar Cookies For years my mother in law made incredible sugar cookies. I attempted them several times and never could achieve the wonderful flavor, or the thickness of her cookies. I gave up for a time, and just enjoyed them at her house. She would bake the cut outs and put them in … Continue reading Grandma Long’s Sugar Cookies
Vegan Minced Mushroom Burger
This is our latest burger. We are always trying new recipes, tweaking, and then trying again. My freezer is sometimes full of things I've tried and then I can't wait to make it again and change one thing. So into the freezer all the tests go. Thankfully I have lots of people who enjoy eating … Continue reading Vegan Minced Mushroom Burger
Vegan Mac and Cheese Extras
This is a little cheat sheet I put together and posted on my instagram. With so many pictorial learners out there, I just love these kinds of photo recipes. You know who you are... the people that never know the street names but can tell you every landmark and interesting shaped building as they describe … Continue reading Vegan Mac and Cheese Extras
Red Potato Pasta Salad
Red Potato Pasta Salad Hey heart healthy friends! We tried out this potato salad and it was a hit with everyone. It makes a batch big enough for a summer picnic. I doubled the recipe for our Fourth of July gathering so that we had plenty for a couple of meals. The second time around … Continue reading Red Potato Pasta Salad
Creamy Meaty Enchiladas (Plant Based Make a Mix)
This is an adaptation of a recipe from our meat eating days, definately better than the original. This recipe uses two of the mixes I have previously posted. You will need the recipe for veggie meat mix and the recipe for cashew cream sauce. You are well on your way to making these Creamy Meaty … Continue reading Creamy Meaty Enchiladas (Plant Based Make a Mix)
Dairy Free Cream of Mushroom Soup (Plant Based Make-a-Mix)
Sliced mushrooms just beginning to make their own liquid. The bits of cilantro were just caught up in the excitement on my cutting board and don't really belong in the mushroom soup. This recipe is one that uses my previous recipe for cashew cream sauce, you can find it by following the link. I started … Continue reading Dairy Free Cream of Mushroom Soup (Plant Based Make-a-Mix)
Cashew Cream Sauce (Plant Based Make-a-Mix)
This is a quick and easy cream sauce I use literally once a week I think. I learned to cook in the days of a can of cream of something soup, some butter, sour cream, and milk. This is my substitute for all those creamed things. It thickens up when you cook it, it also … Continue reading Cashew Cream Sauce (Plant Based Make-a-Mix)
Blackened Tofu
Blackened Tofu Blacked tofu on top of some kind of salad is one of my go to restaurant orders. I'm always elated when a restaurant offers tofu as one of their protein options. During our recent stay at home orders I have decided I like the ambiance and the experience of dining out more than … Continue reading Blackened Tofu
Veggie Meat Mix (Plant Based Make-a-Mix)
Cooked Veggie Meat Mix When I was learning how to cook I found the Make-A-Mix cookbook by Karine Elisason. Using her many different mixes, from spices and seasonings, to meats, sauces, cakes and cookies, I learned to cook without using pre-packaged products. Chicken mix was one of my favorites, I always kept it in my … Continue reading Veggie Meat Mix (Plant Based Make-a-Mix)
Ginger Marinaded Grilled Tofu
Ginger Marinated Grilled Tofu We tried grilling tofu this past weekend and it was incredible. I think one of the secrets was the time that the tofu spent in the press. It sat for an hour in the press. Then we sliced the tofu crosswise into 3/4-inch thick slices. The marinade of course was wonderful. … Continue reading Ginger Marinaded Grilled Tofu
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