Posts

Showing posts with the label comox valley

MOST RECENT POST...

Sausage Recipes for the New Vegan

Image
  Giving up sausage can feel like a tough ask when you first go vegan. The savoury, spiced, satisfying chew of a sausage is something many of us grew up with and crave. The good news? Vegan sausages are surprisingly easy to make at home, and they can be just as hearty and flavourful as the real thing—without the meat. These three easy vegan sausage recipes each use a different plant-based protein: lentils, tofu, and vital wheat gluten. They're perfect for new vegans looking to recreate old favourites without sacrificing taste or texture. 1. Vegan Breakfast Sausage (Lentil-Based) Vegan Sausage Patties- Generated by Fire.fly AI These little patties are perfect for a weekend breakfast or a hearty brunch. They’re mildly sweet, spiced with sage, and made with nutritious lentils. Ingredients (makes 8 small patties): 1 cup cooked green or brown lentils ½ cup rolled oats 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed 1 tablespoon maple syrup 2 teaspoons soy sauce ½ teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground...

Cashew French Toast: Breakfast Recipe

Image
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...

Company Baked Oatmeal: Breakfast Recipe

Image
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...

Delicious Millet: Breakfast Recipe

Image
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

Alpine "Cheese" Spread Recipe

Image
Make your own vegan cheese squares with this easy, dairy-free recipe! Made with corn flour, agar agar, cashews, and zesty seasonings—perfect for snacking, platters, or melty comfort food! MIX 1 C. fine Corn Flour and 1 C. Water ADD 2 C. Boiling Water IN SEPARATE PAN put 1/3 C. AgarAgar powder-- 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