Recipes from Vegetarian Vegan Cooking Classes

  Crabapples and rhubarb are two often-overlooked ingredients that pack a punch in both flavor and nutrition. With their tart and tangy profiles, they can add a unique twist to various dishes. But what do they have in common, and what are the pros and cons of incorporating them into your diet? Taste: Tartness with a Twist Crabapples: These small, sour apples can be a challenge to eat raw due to their tartness. However, when cooked or pickled, they develop a complex flavor that pairs beautifully with spices and sweeteners. Rhubarb: Known for its sharp, tangy taste, rhubarb is often paired with sweet fruits or sugar to balance its sourness. It’s a favorite in pies and desserts but can also be used in savory dishes. Nutrition: What They Have in Common Crabapples and rhubarb share some key nutrients: Vitamin C: Both are rich in Vitamin C, supporting immune health and skin vitality. Fiber: High in dietary fiber, they promote digestive health and help regulate blood sugar levels. Pot...

  This will likely seem so simple as to be silly-- but the fact is that sometimes we all have brain freeze (under stress, sick, tired, etc.) and it is nice to have a recipe that does not require a bunch of A to Z ingredients and steps, that you can just take leftovers from yesterday-s dinner, open a can or two, and pop the recipe into a small oven (or a big one). That is the way with this yummy Mexican quickie casserole. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups cooked quinoa or rice 1 can (1.5 - 2 cups) black beans (or other beans on hand) 1 - 15oz. can (or 2 cups) tomatoes 1-2 tablespoons Taco herbs and spices .5 (1 half) cup of frozen corn niblets up to .5  (1 half) cup of any or all the following: sliced olives, chilies, fresh pepper, diced onion and or minced garlic 1 cup salsa (optional) corn chips or taco bowls sour cream (vegan or natural) (optional) lime slices (optional) cheese shreds (optional) METHOD: Line an 8 inch x 8-inch cake pan with parchment Layer rice or quinoa, then a layer of ...

Warm German Potato Salad My husband's mother was German from Silesia.  His favourite food in the world is German Potato Salad. The recipe here is a contribution from the Alberni Veg Supper Club's recipe collection for May 23, 2019 (see more details under the recipe).  We made it up last night for supper and it was a big hit.  I have to report that we ate it AS supper, so that should justify our eating about 8 of the 12 servings? This is a vegan version of the traditional German Potato Salad.  Instead of 'real' bacon bits, the recipe calls for Tempeh (a vegan product that is a mix of both soy and wheat proteins).  We think that Ed's mom fried up the onions in butter, but this recipe uses Extra Virgin Olive Oil. (EVOO)  We cheated a bit on the Tempeh crumbles (a recipe included here) when we came across Smoky Tempeh in the organic cooler at our local Walmart.  You might find it there as well (yes, shocking I know!)  I used ...

Potato Cutlets Stuffed with Mushrooms Germany's varied landscapes result in different key crops according to geography, for example, apples, pears, cherries, and peaches are common fruit crops and vegetables like cabbage, potatoes, asparagus and beets are grown in most house gardens.  But grapes for wine production are imported crops from Southern Germany.  Tomatoes are also best grown in the South.  German cultures mostly focus on healthy eating and festival foods allow season departures for a short celebratory time.  These stuffed cutlets are sometimes called croquettes or Kartofelin Zrazy in Russian-German.  I have "veganized" the recipe with a Flax Egg--  whisking 1 T. finely ground flax seed with 3 T water= 1 vegan egg  and a recipe for a quick vegan sunflower seed sour cream HERE . INGREDIENTS: 6 large Potatoes , peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces Kosher salt , to taste (for boiling) 1 Flax Egg   1 T. All-Purpose Flour Fres...

On Friday March 27th until Sunday March 29th, 2015, our Comox Valley Adventist Church hosted a "Healthy Choices Wellness Weekend" with gracious, much respected, and well-seasoned presenter, Dr. Darlene Blaney.  Darlene has been involved with showcasing the "Adventist Health Message" for many years.   I recall her speaking at a Camp Meeting in Saskatchewan in the '90s when I was a recent convert to the faith, and how impressed I was with her knowledge then.  Since that time she has been involved in the CHIP health and lifestyle outreach  , obtained her Ph.D. in Nutrition, and established Total Health School of Nutrition   where you can study nutrition by correspondence, learn about the vegetarian lifestyle, and receive counseling about any of a legion of modern diseases that often are not properly diagnosed or reversed by orthodox medicine, but that frequently respond to Dr. Blaney's knowledgeable application of traditional and lifestyle methods...

PREPARE 3 Zucchini by cutting lengthwise and scooping out center. SAVE flesh from center to add to filling. FILLING: *2 C. cooked Rice or Quinoa *2 C. Brown Bread Crumbs *1 C. Pecans or Walnuts, chopped *1 C. Celery, finely chopped *1 Onion, grated *1 T. minced Garlic *1/2 tsp. Basil *1/2 tsp. Summer Savory *1/s tsp. Sage *2 T. Nutritional Yeast WHISK together: 1 C. Hot Water 2 T. Caflib (or 1 T. Soya Sauce) ADD above to the crumb mixture and stuff the Zucchini Boats. BAKE on well-greased cookie sheet at 400F for about 45 minutes. Above image shows a garnish of fresh tomato salsa