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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...

BEAVER TAILS recipe (egg-free, dairy-free)

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Here is Wyona's VEGAN recipe (i.e., no eggs, no lard). At the bottom of the page you can find the traditional beaver tail recipe on Pinterest -- yummy as well, and a remembrance I have of Newfoundland! IN LARGE BOWL or MIXER: *1 C. Warm Water *1 tsp. Brown Sugar *2 tsp. Granular Yeast *1 tsp. Vanilla *1/4 C. Oil LET STAND while mixing dry ingredients: *2 C. Flour *1/2 tsp. Turmeric Powder *1/2 tsp. Salt *1/4 C. Sugar ADD above to the wet mixture and KNEAD until dough is soft and smooth. LET RISE until double in bulk. PINCH off golf-ball size pieces and roll out into think oval shapes. PLACE on well-greased cookie sheets, prick with fork and sprinkle with Cinnamon-Sugar mixture. BAKE at 350F on middle rack until golden.