Here is a much heather meal than chicken dijon. Toni demonstrates the simple steps to create tempeh dijon, which would make a delicious entree for a main course. It can be served with any sides you choose. Toni also suggests it’s great in a sandwich. I think I’ll try it in a sandwich with my panier press. Continue reading
Category Archives: Dinner – Entree
Quinoa Recipe – Spanish Style by Chef Buck
Would you like a pilaf dish with Spanish flavors, made with quinoa instead of rice? In this video, chef Buck shows how easy it is to make one. The technique is simple, saute a mix of chopped vegetables and spices. Instead of adding previously cooked quinoa, Chef Buck adds uncooked quinoa to his sauteed vegetable mix, and then adds water and lets it simmer. After it has simmered for about 15 minutes, he lets it cool a little before adding more fresh chopped raw vegetables. This recipe is delicious! Try it. Continue reading
Quinoa Pilaf – an Indian Recipe by Aditai
Aditi shows it is easy to cook a delicious and healthy Indian style quinoa dish for either a main dish or a side dish. The techniques are simple. Cook the quinoa very similarly to cooking rice. In a separate pan, saute a mixture of spices and healthy vegetables. Then add them together, mix and add some seasonings. This recipe includes a nice mixture of healthy ingredients, and it can be prepared in less than 20 or 30 minutes. Continue reading
Homemade Pasta with Wild Mushroom Tomato Sauce by Roberto Martin with Chloe Coscarelli
Although in this video, Roberto and Chloe make homemade pasta, this wild mushroom – tomato sauce recipe is very good with store bought pasta. The sauce recipe is made with diced onions, garlic, several types of chopped mushrooms, red wine, chopped tomatoes, dried and fresh spices and herbs. He uses the liquid remaining after reconstituting dried porcini mushrooms to add a special rich flavor to his sauce. This is a delicious and healthy meal. You need to try it. Continue reading
Lasagna with Tofu Ricotta by Trisha Yearwood with Garth Brooks
Dairy ricotta cheese is a common ingredient in lasagna. In this video, watch Trish Yearwood and Garth Brooks prepare and enjoy a homemade non dairy “ricotta cheese” in a lasagna with black beans. Garth likes this version of ricotta cheese better than the dairy version. Here is another example of friends, a beautiful couple, cooking and enjoying a delicious and healthy meal together. Continue reading
Baked Penne with Sausage and Kale by Casserole Queens
This video contains a great candidate recipe for a makeover. The Casserole Queens prepared this recipe with turkey sausage, dairy milk and cheese. The sausage can be replaced by vegan sausage, and the dairy milk and cheese can be replaced with non-dairy plant based alternatives. There is a lot of cheese in this recipe. I’ll bet if it were made with less non-dairy cheese, it would still taste wonderful.
Vegetarian Enchiladas by Hilah Johnson
Cooking with friends is a lot of fun. In this video, Hilah and her friend, Carlos, prepare Vegetarian Enchiladas together. This recipe can easily be converted to a vegan recipe by replacing the dairy based components, cream and cheese, with vegan alternatives. These enchiladas could easily become a regular item on your menus. Try making them with and for your friends too. Continue reading
Black-Bean and Green-Chili Casserole by Nancy S. Hughes
Nancy Hughes demonstrates a fast (15 minute) and healthy casserole. It is made with canned black beans, fresh onions and tomatoes, packaged steamed rice, some seasonings and cheese. This recipe really is fast, easy to make, healthy and delicious. Continue reading
Lasagna Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms (Main Dish) by Rocky Barragan
Portobello mushrooms are a favorite ingredient in many healthy vegan recipes. They have a meaty flavor, good texture, and can be included in many types of preparations and with different toppings. This delicious recipe includes ingredients typically found in lasagna recipes, including several different cheeses. These cheeses can easily be replaced by vegan alternatives. Try it. I know you’ll like it. Continue reading
Vegan Tacos by Hilah Johnson
Hilah replaces the meat in traditional tacos with tempeh in this recipe, which requires a simple sauteing of the tempeh with some other fresh vegetables, spices and seasonings. It’s easy, fast and delicious. Try it. Continue reading