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Vegan Spring Rolls - 3 Ways

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    Here are 3 fresh, low-fat, vegan spring roll recipes inspired by traditional Asian flavors, each with a unique twist on the filling, wrapper, and dipping sauce. None are fried—they’re all served fresh, preserving both flavor and nutrients. 🥒 1. Vietnamese-Style Fresh Spring Rolls                                                  with Tofu & Vermicelli Wrapper: Rice paper Filling: Rice vermicelli noodles (cooked and cooled) Firm tofu (pan-seared or baked, lightly salted) Julienned carrots Cucumber sticks Fresh mint & Thai basil Romaine lettuce or butter lettuce leaves Dipping Sauce: Peanut Hoisin Sauce 2 tbsp hoisin sauce 1 tbsp natural peanut butter 1 tsp rice vinegar Splash of hot water to thin Optional: crushed peanuts and chili flakes on top Tip: Soften rice paper one at a time in warm water for 10 seconds, then roll tightly with a damp cl...

Vegan Potato Casserole (egg-free, dairy-free)

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Vegan Potato Casserole - real comfort food  *Approximately 6 Cups peeled, cooked potatoes *Cool and DICE the potatoes with 2 Cups of Cashew Sour Cream (recipe follows): 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 ADD TO ABOVE: *1 c. chopped Green Onions or Chives *2 T.  Chicken-Style Seasoning (No MSG) *Fake Bacon Baco-Bits or diced organic smoked tofu (optional) MIX WELL, and then turn into a shallow casserole dish. SPRINKLE on 1 or more cups Toasted Cashew pieces and seasoned Croutons *Heat through in the oven Other DIY Sour Cream Recipes (Dairy Free) Almond Sour Cream Soya Tasty (Tofu) Sour Cream

The Sabbath Potluck (Fellowship Meal)

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Quite often if you arrive unannounced at an Adventist Church-- anywhere, in my experience-- you will be invited to stay for the "fellowship meal" following the service.  For Christians from other denominations or non-Christians, there is often a sort of gasp-look when they realize that there is not only no "unclean" meats, but no "flesh foods" served.  This 'rule' is not universal (or not universally enforced..lol).  In the Philippines under a tent gazebo attached to the church we were served fish, a staple in this community.  Sometimes a member who is also a First Nation's  Elder brings smoked salmon as an offering to the fellowship meal.  The occasional time I have been invited to someone's home after Church and have been offered a chicken dish.  But in general you can expect a vegetarian (ovo-lacto) potluck-- or less frequently, a strictly vegan meal-- at the Sabbath Fellowship. Yummy Vietnamese Vegetarian Recipes I persona...

ANOTHER Melty Cheez Recipe (Vegan, Egg-free, Dairy-free, Gluten-Free)

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There are already several recipes for Vegan Cheez recipes on this site, each a little different from the other, so why another one?  Well, I was thinking about my fave store-bought vegan cheese (Daiya brand) and recall that its main ingredient is tapioca starch.  I thought I could make a pretty nice melty cheese with that in mind, and I did!  Here is a picture of the ingredients: 1. In a pot on medium heat, measure in the following and whisk together for about 30 seconds or so: 4 T. Coconut Oil 5 T. Tapioca Flour/Starch 2. Slowly add in: 2 1/2 C. non-dairy Mylk (I used the Coconut-Almond Milk Combo) 3. When the mix is blended and bubbly, turn the heat down to low and whisk in the following: 2 T. , rounded, Nutritional Yeast 1 T. Garlic Powder 1/2 tsp. Celtic Sea Salt 1/2 tsp. Dijon Mustard 1 T. fresh Lemon Juice 1/2 tsp. Turmeric 1 T. Almond Butter Blend until smooth -- it will thicken even more as it cools. You could well add ...