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Crispy Sweet and Sour Tofu | Perfect Party Appetizer by Michelle Johnson

capture_11012015_151536Michelle shows a delicious recipe using tofu as a party appetizer.  She demonstrates how to prepare the tofu, and pan fries it to get crispy bite sized tofu pieces.  She also demonstrates how to make the sweet and sour sauce, with which she coats the fried tofu pieces. The result is a sweet and tangy, crunchy on the outside, and soft on the inside, tofu appetizer.  I’ll bet even people who say they don’t like tofu will like this dish. Continue reading

How To Make Vegan Filipino Rice Porridge (Lugaw) by Richgail Enriquez

capture_09122014_133806Richgirl has presented us with an opportunity to try a dish with which we would not normally be familiar.  It’s a veganized version of a traditional Filipino recipe.  It’s not difficult to make, and it’s healthy.  But, it does have an unusual ingredient, which you will probably have to get at an Asian market.  That’s not a problem if you plan in advance.   Why don’t you grab a foodie friend or two, and make this dish as part of a cooking party.  You’ll like both the dish and friends’ company.  Enjoy! Continue reading

Chilli Beef Lettuce Wraps by Gordon Ramsay

capture_08122014_160031This should be a simple makeover candidate for those who wish to make it a vegan dish.  Gordon pan fries some ground beef and pork and adds it to a sauteed mixture of chilli pepper, ginger, garlic green onions, sesame seed oil and brown sugar.  Then, he adds fish sauce, lime zest and lime juice.  He places this Continue reading

How to Make a Vegetarian Alternative to Fish Sauce by Christie Morrison (America’s Test Kitchen)

capture_08122014_141445There are delicious recipes that include fish sauce.  Fish sauce adds umami, or depth of flavor and savoriness to recipes.. Most umami-rich foods are animal based, such as bacon or fish or parmesan cheese.   However, several vegan foods such as seaweed, mushrooms, and miso also contain umami.   And, fermented foods, such as soy sauce, are loaded with umami.   Here is an easy to make recipe, developed by America’s Test Kitchen, to make a vegan fish sauce alternative.  Or, you can buy a commercially available vegan fish sauce. Continue reading

Philly Cheese Steak by Candice Hutchings

capture_09102014_154605A lot of people like cheese steak sandwiches.  In this video, Candice and her friend, Michael Nus, demonstrate how to make a vegan version of a Philly cheese steak sandwich.  While she and Michael have fun cooking together, she shows how easy it is to make a seitan replacement for real steak in these sandwiches.  She then tops her sandwich with sauteed mushrooms and onions.  She melts Daiya cheese for the cheese spread.  Once your seitan is made, this is a very easy sandwich to make, it is delicious, and a lot healthier than a sandwich made with animal protein.  You should try it.  It may become one of your favorite sandwiches. Continue reading

Dairy Free Macaroni and Cheese by Candice Hutchings

capture_07102014_103854Candice demonstrates an easy recipe for making a dairy free mac-and-cheese.  She uses a (Daiya brand) vegan cheese that can be bought in most supermarkets.  She creates a mixture of the vegan cheese with soy milk and spices.  After she heats up the ingredients, she adds it to the pasta.  Then, she places the mixture in a pan or casserole dish, tops it with breadcrumbs and bakes it.  This recipe is fast and easy to make, delicious, and a lot healthier than traditional dairy based mac-and-cheese. Continue reading

Vegan Queso by Candice Hutchings

capture_07102014_093849Candice demonstrates her version of a vegan queso.  She simply chops and sautes some vegetables, and to the vegetable mixture, melts (Daiya brand) vegan cheese which can be bought in most large supermarkets.  This is a really easy replacement for dairy queso, and it’s a lot healthier.  This queso can be eaten with chips and/or vegetables as an appetizer or snack.  And, it can be use as a topping for steamed vegetables, etc. Continue reading

Vietnamese Vegetable Spring Rolls with Orange Almond Sauce by Jaden Hair

capture_16092014_231210Do you know it is really easy to make spring rolls.  Watch as Jaden shows how to include vegetables in a rice paper wrapper to create a spring roll.  You can use any kind of filling you wish.  The trick is to moisten and soften your rice paper wrapper correctly.  In this video, Jaden also shows how to make a delicious “Orange Almond” dipping sauce.  These spring rolls are good food for appetizers, lunch, brunch, dinner, or finger foods.  They also make a nice treat to take to a party. Continue reading