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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...
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Vegan Turmeric Latté Recipe

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This is such a soothing and healthy drink to have a little while before bedtime.  I have begun to use the fresh organic Turmeric root that our local health store, Edible Island, carries, but the recipe is written for the dry ground turmeric, so you have your choice.  I would suggest plastic gloves to handle turmeric-- I had a thumb nail that was fluorescent yellow for a day after my first venture (in spite of lots of scrubbing). This drink has anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties!  VEGAN TURMERIC LATTE RECIPE INGREDIENTS: 1 Cup   Unsweetened Almond Milk 1/2 Cup Full-Fat Coconut Milk 1 Tbsp.  Coconut Oil Optional: 2 Tbsp. Protein Powder (boost for those with poor appetites) 2 Cardamom Pods, crushed open 1 1/2 tsp. powdered Turmeric (or 1 Tbsp grated fresh Turmeric) 1 tsp. Ceylon Cinnamon 1/2 tsp. powdered Ginger or 1 tsp. fresh Ginger, sliced thin Optional: 1 Tbsp. Honey Whisk all ingredients over Medium Heat for ...
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