Recipes from Vegetarian Vegan Cooking Classes

We are potato lovers in our family. We're a big old mix of Northern European and it is likely our ancestors ate potatoes, cabbage, and turnips from times immemorial. Potatoes are in our DNA. If you are a potato lover, too, I know you probably already like potato pancakes-- but these are VEGAN so no eggy factor. Have you tried a potato waffle yet?  You'll fall in love with it when you do! The first recipe is shown in the picture above-- Wyona's healthy vegetarian (or vegan) potato pancake. Only one tablespoon of oil. The  egg-replacer listed here is ground flax, but you could also use ground chia seed or a commercial egg replacer powder.  Wyona calls for amaranth, millet or quinoa flour, but I'm pretty sure you could use a mixed Gluten-Free flour of your choice. Here are the ingredients you will need for Wyona's Potato pancake: 6 medium-sized peeled potatoes 1 fresh lemon tapioca starch amaranth  (or millet or quinoa flour) 1 onion, your choice salt 2 T. ground ...

4 C. Gluten-Free Bread Crumbs 1/4 C. Parsley 1 tsp. Sage 1 tsp. Thyme 1/2 tsp. Salt 1/4 C. Melted Margarine or Oil to SAUTE 1/2 C. chopped Onion,  1 C. chopped Celery Rice Milk to moisten OPTIONAL: Add 1 C. fine chopped nuts and use as stuffing for red bell peppers, tomatoes, or mushrooms. BAKE at 400F with timing as to what is stuffed until done.                                     Click here to see vegan turkey recipes                                         3 Classic Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes all in one place

Cashew French Toast: Breakfast Recipe 1 C. Water 2 T. raw Cashews 4 pitted Dates 7 pieces of Bread 1/2 C. Fresh Orange Juice (or 2 T. OJ concentrate plus water to equal 1/2 C. fluid) 1 T. Whole Wheat Flour Whiz all but bread in blender until smooth.  Pour into shallow bowl.  Dip slices of bread into it and place on cookie sheet.  Bake at 400F until golden brown.  Turn and brown the other side.  Top with Applesauce, fresh fruit or fruit topping.  Yield: 7 servings A Gluten-Free Version (as in the picture- adapted by Cynthia from Wyona's Recipe above) 1 C. Water 2 T. raw Cashews or 2 T. raw Sunflower Seeds 4 pitted Dates 8 pieces of Gluten-Free Bread (usually smaller) 1/2 C. Fresh Orange Juice (or 2 T. OJ concentrate plus water to equal 1/2 C. fluid) 1 T. Chia Seed ground up in a Coffee Bean Grinder Whiz all of the above except the bread until smooth.  Pour into shallow bowl.  Dip slices of bread into it and place on a co...

Baked Oatmeal: A delicious and healing breakfast!   No poured fats, dairy, eggs, margerine, or wheat! Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Measure out ingredients: 2 C. rolled Oats 1/8 tsp. Coriander 1/6 tsp. Cardamon 1    tsp. Baking Powder (optional) 1/2 tsp. Sea Salt 1 Flax Egg (1 T. flax meal stirred into 2 1/2 T. warm water)  OR 3 1/2 T . Chia Gel 2 C. Almond Milk, unsweetened 1 C. Apple Sauce, unsweetened 1/4 C. Maple Syrup 1 tsp. Vanilla 1 large apple, peeled, and diced 1/2 C. Raisins 1/4 C. Coconut 3/4 C. chopped Walnuts or Hemp hearts (seeds) Zap the apple pieces for a minute or two in the microwave to soften them.  Set aside. Mix together oats, spices, baking powder and sea salt in a small dish.   In a larger bowl, combine the flax egg, almond milk, apple sauce, maple syrup and vanilla.  Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and combine well. Stir in the apples, and bake at 350F for 40-45 minutes i...

COMBINE IN THE SAUCEPAN: 1 C. Millet 4 C. Water 1 tsp. Salt Bring to boil.  Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in: 1/2 C. Unsweetened Coconut 1/2 C. Toasted Sunflower Seeds 3/4 C. chopped, pitted Dates Yield: 4 servings

MIX 1 C. fine Corn Flour and 1 C. Water ADD 2 C. Boiling Water IN SEPARATE PAN put 1/3 C. AgarAgar-- Soak in 1/2 C. Warm Water ADD: 1/4 C. finely ground Cashews 1/4 C. fine Nutritional Yeast 1/4 tsp. Salt Pinch of Garlic Powder 1 T. Onion Powder 2 T. Lemon Juice WHIZ all ingredients in blender and pour into a mold to cut into squares when chilled. Other Cheesy Sauce or Spread Recipes in this Blog include: American Cheese Golden Sauce Melty Cheese Another Melty Cheez

BLEND: 2/3 C. Non-Dairy Milk                1/2 C. Oil,                 2 Medium Apples, cored and quartered DRY INGREDIENTS (Mix Separately):                 1 1/2 C. Flour                 1 C. Bran Flake Cereal                 1/2 C. Brown Sugar                 1 tsp. Baking Powder (alum-free)                 1 tsp. Baking Soda                 1 tsp. Cinnamon,                 Pinch of Cloves                 1/4 C. Soy Flour or Chickpea Flour                 1 C. pre-soaked ...

Wyona Hertwig was a wonderful person, baker, cook and developer of fine recipes, like this one. ROLL out Savory Pastry (see next line) LINE any pie or Quiche Pan with pastry ( Recipe for vegan Barley-Rice Pastry here ) or alternate recipe of your choice (example, a gluten-free pastry). FILLING: 2 T. vegan  Chicken-style Seasoning  (if you are reading this recipe in advance of making it, you will save money by making a jar of your own chicken-type seasoning mix-- you will know what's in it and you can adjust the seasonings to suit your preferences and needs) 1 T. Mrs. Dash Original or Spike Seasoning PLACE small pieces broccoli florets and thinly-sliced mushrooms  and 1 chopped Red Bell Pepper, 1 chopped Onion onto savory pie crust. MAKE cashew sauce:  ADD  into blender carafe and  BLEND  until smooth: 2 C.      Water 1/4 C.   Cashews 2 T.       Starch 1/2 tsp.  Salt COOK  on Medium, sti...

POLENTA is thick corn mush you can buy OR make this EASY recipe: BOIL 6 C. Water ADD  2 tsp. Celtic Sea Salt WHISK in  1 1/2 C . Organic Yellow CornMeal** LOWER HEAT and cook, stirring to keep from clumping and sticking to pot, for 15 minutes-1 hr. depending on the cornmeal-- fine meal cooks quickly, coarser meal takes longer.  Stir continually. TURN OFF HEAT and stir in 3 T. Vegan Butter (like "Earth Balance") POUR into a casserole pan, and COOL (it will continue to thicken while it cools) FILLING :  In skillet, SAUTÉ  until still crisp, but hot:                                          2 T. Oil ,                                          2 cloves Garlic , minced                  ...

Sweet Potato Chili Boats 4 Medium Sweet Potatoes, cut in half, length-wise Place the potato boats on baking sheet and cover with foil BAKE at 400 degrees F. until done.  Remove from oven to cool. Sauté 1 T. Oil,           2 cloves Garlic, minced           1 Onion, chopped           1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped           1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped  ADD:           1 can Black Beans           1 C. Corn Kernels           1/2 tsp. Chili or Cajun-type Seasoning           2 T. Tomato Purée or Paste MASH (gently) with a Fork:            Insides of Sweet Potatoes (maintain skins in boat shapes) TOP boats with Chili SERVE with Endive or Very Green Salad

Delicious, nutritious corn and barley casserole This hearty casserole is also a roast vegetable stew-- it can be baked at 350F or just stir-fried on the stove-top and then put in a casserole pan to serve. A perfect potluck casserole. IN HEAVY SKILLET, sauté the following: 1 T. Coconut or other Oil 2 cloves Garlic, minced 1 Onion, chopped 3 C. Water (or Vegetable Stock) 1 C. Pot Barley 2 Carrots, diced COVER and Bake at 350F or Simmer about 1 hour ADD: 2 C.    Kernel Corn 1/2 C. Fresh Parsley, chopped 2  T.     Chicken-Style Seasoning , or Salt and Pepper to taste If baking, continue to bake until hot through (maybe 10-20 minutes for the corn depending on your oven) Health Note:  According to Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), consuming at least 3 grams of barley beta-glucan daily  can help lower blood cholesterol levels , which is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Whole-grain barley,...

Here is a lovely standby recipe for barbecue tofu and vegetables that uses familiar ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. MARINADE:  1/4 C. Soy Sauce / Tamari 1/2  tsp. Chili Powder 1/2  tsp. Pepper 1     tsp. Mustard 2     blocks Firm Tofu, diced small (approx. 1/2- 3/4 inch pieces) SIMMER UNTIL TENDER: 1 C. Water 2 medium Carrots 2 stalks Celery 1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped coarse 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped coarse 2 large Potatoes, diced IN ANOTHER POT, Steam: 4 Leaves & Stems Fresh Chard, chopped 1 C. Water ADD: Marinated Tofu to other Vegetables Steamed Chard (or other leafy greens) ADD: Barbecue Sauce of choice to taste Simmer all until tender.