Recipes from Vegetarian Vegan Cooking Classes

Here is another of Wyona's Hertwig's delicious adaptations of ethnic yumminess -- corn tamales.  I discovered that this recipe can be made without any oil (just saut é  with a little water) and if you don't have fresh tomatoes on hand, 3/4 C. of a favourite tomato salsa can make up for the missing tomatoes.  This dish pairs nicely with some baked beans and a cabbage salad.  (I also included a great little Youtube video of the making of more 'traditional' tamales-- but gluten-free and vegan). Enjoy! SAUT Ē : *1 T. Oil *1 large Onion , chopped *1 green Bell Pepper , chopped *1 red Bell Pepper , chopped *2 cloves Garlic , minced ADD : *3 diced Tomatoes *1 C. Cornmeal *1/2 C. Water *1/2 tsp. Salt *1/2 C. chopped Olives *Pinch Cayenne or any other Chili Pepper Seasoning you prefer POUR into well-greased dish BAKE at 350F for approximately 30 minutes How To Make "World's Best Tamales" (Gluten-Free; Vegan)

Butternut Squash Steamed Nut and Fruit Pudding-- with Maple Syrup and Coconut Whipping Cream IN MIXING BOWL: *1 C. grated Butternut Squash *1/2 C. Raisins *1/2 C. Currents *1/2 C. Dates, chopped *1 C. Nuts, chopped (Pecans, Hazelnuts, etc.) *2 T. Lemon Rind *1/2 C. Brown Sugar *1/2 C. Oil *1/2 tsp. Salt *1/2 C. Water *1 C. cooked Millet *1 C. Brown Rice Flour *1/2 tsp. Cinnamon *1/2 tsp. grated Ginger MIX all ingredients LET STAND 15 Minutes POUR into a greased mold PLACE in water bath BAKE at 300F for approximately 2 hours or until a toothpick comes clean out of center.

IN BLENDER WHIZ together: *1/4 C. Oil Delicious Pumpkin Bread  *1 Apple, chopped *1/2 tsp. Salt POUR into Mixing Bowl STIR IN: *1 C. mashed or canned Pumpkin In a Second Mixing Bowl, combine: DRY INGREDIENTS: *1/2 C. Slivered Almonds *1/3 C. Raisins *1 1/2 C. Whole Wheat Flour *3 tsp. Non-Aluminum Baking Powder ADD the wet ingredients above to the dry ingredients. POUR into well-greased loaf pan or muffin tins. BAKE at 375F for 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. COOL in pan and turn out. Nutritional Chart (Per Slice, Approximate): Macronutrients: Calories: ~30-38 kcal Protein: ~0.6-1g Carbohydrates: ~3.8-5g Dietary Fiber: ~0.6-1g Sugars: ~1-1.5g Fat: ~1.5-1.9g Saturated Fat: ~0.1-0.2g Monounsaturated Fat: ~0.9-1.1g Polyunsaturated Fat: ~0.4-0.5g Micronutrients: Sodium: ~19-25mg Potassium: ~31-44mg Calcium: ~10-12.5mg Iron: ~0.25-0.38mg Vitamin A: ~250-375 IU

This veggie hot pot has the usual root veg, celery AND turnip and apple in it! Yum! PARBOIL 2 large Potatoes, sliced The bottom layer before the potatoes go on RESERVE for topping SAUTE in 2 T. Oil: *1 Leek OR 1 bunch of Green Onions, coarsely chopped *2 cloves Garlic, minced ADD the following chopped vegetables: *1 large Carrot *2 Celery Stalks *1 Turnip, medium *2 C. Water *Salt and Pepper to taste SIMMER a few minutes ADD: *1 Apple, sliced *1 tsp. Sage or Savory *2 T. Lemon Juice PUT into the casserole dish COVER with parboiled potatoes SPRINKLE with Parsley Flakes and grated Non-Dairy Cheese BAKE at 350F to heat through and melt cheese. The top layer of parboiled potatoes, chopped parsley and a few Daiya 'cheese' shreds 

Curried Carrot and Cashew Cream Soup SAUTE in large sauce pan in 2 T. Oil or Margerine: *1 medium Onion, chopped *2 cloves Garlic, minced *6 C. grated Carrot COVER above and let sweat 5 minutes BLEND: *4 C. Vegetable Stock or Water and Bouillon Cube *1 inch Ginger root, grated *1 tsp. Curry Powder *1/2 tsp. Salt *1 C. raw Cashews ADD to sauce pan and SIMMER on medium heat 10 minutes GARNISH with some grated Nutmeg ADD slurry of Cornstarch to thicken if needed (Alternatively, for a smoother, creamy soup, use 6C. chopped cooked or roasted carrots at the outset and add them to the blender along with the saute'd onion and garlic and other items. Simmer everything together, stirring to maintain smooth consistency.)

Fresh Green Pea Soup COMBINE the following over medium heat: *4 C. shelled Peas, (if frozen, thaw first) *2 Romaine Lettuce Hearts, chopped *1 tsp. Basil *4 C. Water or Vegetable Stock BRING TO A BOIL and SIMMER, covered, on LOW for 30 minutes with 2 Bay Leaves REMOVE Bay leaves and BLEND with a stick blender, or with a regular blender. ADD TO ABOVE: *2 T. rice Miso *1 c. chopped Green Onions *2 T. Chicken-Style Seasoning (No MSG)  Serve with a dollop of Cashew Sour Cream made as follows in clean blender: CASHEW SOUR CREAM: *1 C. Water *1 C. raw Cashews *1 T. Lemon juice *1/2 tsp. Celtic Sea Salt *1 T. Coconut Oil, melted over hot water  ~Recipe by Wyona

Delicious Chop Suey-- make it with the vegetetables you prefer and add in your fave vegan protein. Recipe from Wyona Hertwig PREP ALL VEGETABLES: SLIVER: *2 Carrots *2 Celery Stalk *Handful of Green Beans BREAK UP: *Broccoli Florets, cutting lengthwise PRE-HEAT Wok or Deep Skillet ADD: *2 T. Grapeseed or Sunflower Seed Oil *1 Onion, chopped *3 cloves Garlic, sliced, browning slightly (May also substitute or add in: tiny corn cobs, water chestnuts, bell pepper, mushrooms, pineapple chunks, tiny chunks of faux meat, baby bok choy, snow peas, etc.) ADD: *1 C. Vegetable Broth or Stock *2 tsp. Brown Sugar (or 2 tsp, Maple Syrup) *1 T. Soy Sauce ADD the all the vegetables up above STIRRING CONSTANTLY to heat through ADD 3 C. Bean Sprouts TOSS Cover for 2-3 Minutes TOSS and serve over rice or quinoa (May want to substitute some of our luscious sauces  instead of the above sauce: Shriley's sweet and sour pineapple sauce , Shirley's peanut sauce , Shirley's ...

Beautiful Cabbage and Walnut Stirfry! COARSELY SHRED: *1/4 medium Red Cabbage *1/4 medium White Cabbage CHOP: 2 large Leeks (including greens) SAUTE in 2 T. Oil: *2 cloves Garlic ADD: *1/4 C. Lemon Juice *2 tsp. Dijon Mustard *1/2 C. Water ADD: *Cabbage and Leeks Cook 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly ADD: * 1 T. Chicken-Style Seasoning (No MSG) *1 T. Honey ADD: *1 C. Walnut Pieces *2 T. Poppy or Sesame Seeds

DRY ROAST: 2 C. Slivered Almonds PRE-HEAT WOK or Deep Skillet SAUTE IN 1 T. Oil: 1 Onion, chopped ADD (stirring constantly to heat through): *1 Green Pepper, chunked *1 Red Pepper, chunked *1 Yellow Pepper, chunked *1 Zucchini, slant-cut pieces ADD: *1 C. Water * Chicken-Style Seasoning (No MSG) *ADD 1 package of Steam-Fried Noodles (or cook brown rice instead) COVER and Steam for 2-3 minutes ADD the slivered Almonds to serve (OPTIONAL: ADD 1 T. Oil to pan and 2 C. Sliced Mushrooms, as in picture) ~Recipe by Wyona Hertwig with Additions by Cynthia Zirkwitz

Spiced Spinach and Potatoes IN DEEP SKILLET saute in 3 T. Oil: *1 Onion, diced *2 cloves Garlic, minced *1/2 tsp. Chili Powder *2 tsp. Coriander, ground *1 tsp. Cumin, ground ADD: *1 C. Vegetable Stock or 1 C. Water and Bouillon Cube *4 C. Potatoes, diced (may add diced turnips, carrot, precooked chick peas/ lentils, your choice of vegetables now) COOK until potatoes are done ADD: *1 bag Baby Spinach or chopped Kale FOR MORE COLOR ADD: *1 c. Tomatoes, chopped MIX in a cup of dry roasted Nuts or Pinenuts

Greek Bean Bake- Lentils and Pintos over Sweet Potatoes in this particular dinner (above). SAUTE in 2 T. Olive Oil: *3 cloves Garlic, minced *1 Onion, chopped *1 red or yellow Bell Pepper, chopped *1 C. sliced Mushrooms ADD: *1 C. Vegetable Stock or Water and Bouillon Cube *Juice of 1 Lemon *2 T. Tomato Paste *1 tsp. Oregano *2 C. cooked Kidney Beans (or other beans) *1/2 C. pitted Olives *1 C. Zucchini, diced OR 1 C. Eggplant, sliced and diced *Salt and Pepper to taste BAKE in shallow dish at 375F about 15 minutes until heated through TOP with fresh chopped Parsley SERVE on rice, sweet potatoes, toasted buns or crusty bread Our farmer son was able to grow healthy sweet potatoes right on his acerage on           BC's Sunshine Coast!  You probably can too!  See the article here that describes          how to do that:   GROW YOUR OWN SWEET POTATOES

Spicy Peas (hot hot!) and Spinach SAUTE in 2 T. Oil: *1 tsp. Ginger, grated *2 cloves Garlic, minced *1 tsp. ground Cumin *1 tsp. ground Coriander *1/2 tsp. Chili Powder ADD: *1 C. Vegetable Stock OR Bouillon Cubes and Water ADD: *4 c. Green Peas *2 handsful of Spinach, chopped *2 T. Lemon Juice *Zest of 1 Lemon SERVE as a side dish or over cooked brown rice For great GREEN PEA PESTO Recipe, go Here .

Definitely the Gourmet Burger in the Vegan Burger World:  Mushroom-Walnut Burger Hi-- for years now, I have run the following recipe. Please see a bit of an update/alternate recipe (using a food processor instead of grating, and a couple of other subs that might make it easier or folks== the "updated" or alternative recipe follows this one: IN FOOD PROCESSOR, COARSELY GRIND: *1 C. raw Walnut Pieces GRATE: *5-6 Mushrooms of choice *1 medium onion *1 raw potato MINCE: *2 cloves GARLIC COMBINE ALL ABOVE with: *2 T. Soy Sauce *1 T. Caflib (chicory coffee) *4 C. fresh Bread Crumbs LET STAND as the moisture in the grated Mushrooms will release into the bread crumbs in about 30 minutes FORM into burgers GRILL in Sunflower Seed or Grapeseed Oil for about 5 minutes per side (Makes about a dozen bun-sized burgers) Your favourite Burger Spices.   Here is a make-ahead recipe that has enough spices for several burger recipes: Combine together in a glass jar with an a...

Delicious Barley-Rice Pastry for Quiche and other Savory Pies This recipe is in memory of its creator, Wyona Hertwig, who was a lovely human, a splendid baker and vegan cook, and an artist. MIX TOGETHER in BOWL: *1/2 C. Barley Flour *1/2 C. Brown Rice Flour WHIZ TOGETHER: *1/2 C. Oil *1/4 C. Water *1/2 tsp. Salt STIR above into Flour Mixture, mixing lightly. PAT into pie plate PRICK with a fork. BAKE at 400F for 10 minutes until golden brown FILL with any savory quiche or pie filling such as this vegan broccoli-mushroom quiche recipe 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, a fiber-rich grain, also helps regulate blood sugar by reducing the glucose response after meals. Regular consumption of barley-based breakfast cereals over sever...

                           IN MIXING BOWL: *3 C. cooked Millet (or Quinoa) *1/2 C. ground Pumpkin Seeds *1/2 C. ground Nuts (Walnut, Hazelnut, Pecan) *1/2 C. Onion, finely chopped *1/2 tsp. Savory or Sage *1 T. Oil *1 tsp. Cajun Seasoning or pinch of Cayenne *1 tsp. Mrs. Dash Original MIX WELL, form patties, pan fry or bake on well-greased sheet at 400F for 10 minutes on one side and turn over for 5 minutes.

Winter Vegetable Pie with Gluten-Free Crust (see bottom GL recipe)-- and my friend gave me some local-grown Bay Leaf! SAUTE: *2 T. Oil *2 medium Onions, chopped *2 Potatoes, diced *2 Carrots, diced *1 Parsnip, diced (or, as in picture, dice an additional carrot if you have no parsnips) ADD: *1/2 C. - 1 C.Water *2 Tomatoes, diced *1 C. Frozen Baby Peas *2 Bay Leaves (discard after heated) *1/2 tsp. Salt *1/2 tsp. Savory *1/2 tsp. Cumin *1/4 tsp. Nutmeg SIMMER until veggies are tender, then thicken with slurry of: *1 T. Flour (or 1 T. Potato or other Starch if Gluten-Free) *1/2 C. Water POUR into BAKED Savory Pastry pie shell and hold in warm oven until serving time. ALTERNATE: GLUTEN-FREE SAVOURY PIE CRUST Ingredients ½ cup Coconut Oil or other solid, all vegetable non-dairy shortening 2 to 4 T. ice water *1¼ cups All Purpose Gluten Free Flour Blend (and 1 tsp. Xanthan  Gum if there is none in the mix) plus more for rolling 1 tsp. Celtic Sea Salt 1 ...

Date Tarts (Gluten-Free version) TART SHELLS: MIX TOGETHER: *3/4 C. Oil (optional: 1/2 C. melted Coconut Oil) *2 T. Brown Sugar *2 C. Flour KNEAD until an oily ball. PINCH off pieces and press into muffin tins to make a thin shell. BAKE at 400F for 15 minutes. GLUTEN FREE TART SHELLS: Put together in Food Processor: 1 1/2 C. Gluten-Free Flour + 1/2 C. Coconut Shreds 2 T. Coconut Palm Sugar 1/4 C. melted Coconut Oil Pinch off (as above) and press into tins.  Bake as above. FILLING: *2 packed C. Dates, pitted, chopped *1/4 C. Brown Sugar *1 1/2 C. Water *1/4 C. Lemon Juice BOIL until dates are mushy. SPOON into shells. COOL and ICE with a CITRUS ICING: *1 1/2 C. Icing Sugar *1/2 C. Margerine *1 tsp. Vanilla *2 T. Lemon Zest *about 1 T. Rice or Soy Milk to make a soft icing. ~Recipe by Wyona

Here is a simple recipe for a yummy, healthy veggie burger, along with my adaptation for a delish savory waffle (scroll down to the bottom of this recipe).  GRATE together: *1 Zucchini Home-made BBQ Sauce (Click) *8 medium button mushrooms *1 large Onion *1 Carrot *1 Potato ADD: *4 c. packed Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs *1 T. Parsley *1 tsp. Paprika *1 tsp. granulated or minced Garlic *1/2 tsp. Savory *1/2 tsp. Oregano or Poultry Seasoning *1 tsp. Salt *1 T. Mrs. Dash Original or Cajun MIX ALL THE ABOVE together and LET STAND. Mushrooms will release their moisture. If too wet to form burgers, ADD some cracker crumbs. BAKE about 15 minutes at 450F or fry on griddle. Savory Veggie Waffle Recipe Adaptation for the Savory Veggie Waffle INGREDIENTS: *8 medium button mushrooms *1 large Onion *1 Carrot *1 Potato *1/2 to 1 cup of broth or carrot juice or celery juice, etc. *2 c. rolled oats *1 T. ground flax or chia seed OR 1 tsp. ground Psyllium seed (OPTIONAL) *1 T...