Julie Marie demonstrates how to make a healthy mushroom gravy without any oil or dairy. She uses this gravy as a sauce over pasta layered on a bed of spinach. It can also be used as a gravy on meatloaf, mashed potatoes, etc. Continue reading
Category Archives: Sauces, Spreads and Dips
Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce by Candice Hutchings
Candice demonstrates a quick and simple dip, made with djon mustard, yellow mustard, vegan mayonnaise, rice vinegar, hot sauce, and maple syrup. Just wisk all these ingredients together, and use as a dipping sauce. Enjoy. Continue reading
Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus Recipe by Jason Hill
Chef Jason Hill shows how his wife kicks up a hummus recipe by adding cilantro and jalapeno peppers to a typical hummus recipe (examples here and here), which blend garbanzo beans with a mixture of different spices, lemon juice, garlic, tahini and a little olive oil. Hummus is delicious and healthy. Use it as a sandwich spread, in wraps, or as a dip. Combine it with some bread and fresh vegetables and it makes a nice appetizer, lunch or snack. Continue reading
Vegan” Mac and Cheese by Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Isa has created a recipe for a creamy, gooey, melty, lucious “cheese” that can be used in a mac and cheese type meal. Her “cheese” recipe could also be used with other recipes such as a portobello or seitan “cheesesteak” sandwich. It’s made with onions, garlic, vegetable broth, cornstarch, tomato paste, nutritional yeast, spices, and cashews. It’s not hard to make. Simply saute the vegetables, combine all the ingredients and blend everything together, then, place it in a pot and cook it until it thickens and resembles melted cheese. Isa mixes this “cheese” with pasta and tops it with roasted brussel sprouts for her version of “mac and cheese”. Continue reading
Vietnamese Vegetable Spring Rolls with Orange Almond Sauce by Jaden Hair
Do 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
Tropical MANGO SALSA by Deronda
A mango salsa is simply made with fresh chopped vegetables, primarily mangoes, red onions, and red peppers. In this recipe demo, Deronda also squeezes lime juice on her freshly chopped mangoes to keep them from oxidizing. This is a common technique with avocados. This recipe makes a delicious dip as well as a topping for entrees. Continue reading
Chipotle’s Creamy Guacamole Recipe by the Brothers Green
In this video, the Brothers Green, Josh and Mike Greenfield, demonstrate the simple and easy steps to create the guacamole as served in the Chipolte restaurants and sold in supermarkets. It’s fast and delicious. Try it. Continue reading
White Bean Kale Dip by Heather Nicholds
In this video, Heather shows us how to make a very easy bean and kale dip, which can be used as a spread in sandwiches, or as a snack or appetizer with some crackers, fresh vegetables, etc. Beans are a favorite source of protein, fiber and other nutrients in vegan/vegetarian recipes. In addition to a mix of spices, this recipe includes kale, which is a healthy leafy green vegetable. It is extremely easy to make, just add the beans, kale, spices, and lemon juice to a food processor. No other cooking process is required. Continue reading
Spinach and Artichoke Dip by Chloe Choscorelli
This is a great appetizer video recipe demo by Chloe Choscorelli with her friend, Roberto Martin. The recipe contains healthy ingredients and is easy to make. Both Chloe and Roberto are chefs. You can see how much fun they have cooking together.
I’ve ordered a similar dish as an appetizer when dining out. It’s delicious. Try making it to enjoy with your family and friends. Continue reading
Vegan Sour Cream & Enchilada Sauce by The Vegan Zombie
In this video, Jon, the Vegan Zombie host, demonstrates how to make two basic sauces. The sour cream is cashew based and easy to make. The enchilada sauce is another easy to prepare tomato and chili pepper sauce. These recipes are part of the Vegan Zombie Mexican theme series. Continue reading