Recipes from Vegetarian Vegan Cooking Classes

Delicious Barley-Rice Pastry for Quiche and other Savory Pies This recipe is in memory of its creator, Wyona Hertwig, who was a lovely human, a splendid baker and vegan cook, and an artist. MIX TOGETHER in BOWL: *1/2 C. Barley Flour *1/2 C. Brown Rice Flour WHIZ TOGETHER: *1/2 C. Oil *1/4 C. Water *1/2 tsp. Salt STIR above into Flour Mixture, mixing lightly. PAT into pie plate PRICK with a fork. BAKE at 400F for 10 minutes until golden brown FILL with any savory quiche or pie filling such as this vegan broccoli-mushroom quiche recipe Health Note:  According to Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), consuming at least 3 grams of barley beta-glucan daily  can help lower blood cholesterol levels , which is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Whole-grain barley, a fiber-rich grain, also helps regulate blood sugar by reducing the glucose response after meals. Regular consumption of barley-based breakfast cereals over sever...

4 C. Gluten-Free Bread Crumbs 1/4 C. Parsley 1 tsp. Sage 1 tsp. Thyme 1/2 tsp. Salt 1/4 C. Melted Margarine or Oil to SAUTE 1/2 C. chopped Onion,  1 C. chopped Celery Rice Milk to moisten OPTIONAL: Add 1 C. fine chopped nuts and use as stuffing for red bell peppers, tomatoes, or mushrooms. BAKE at 400F with timing as to what is stuffed until done.                                     Click here to see vegan turkey recipes                                         3 Classic Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes all in one place

BLEND: 2/3 C. Non-Dairy Milk                1/2 C. Oil,                 2 Medium Apples, cored and quartered DRY INGREDIENTS (Mix Separately):                 1 1/2 C. Flour                 1 C. Bran Flake Cereal                 1/2 C. Brown Sugar                 1 tsp. Baking Powder (alum-free)                 1 tsp. Baking Soda                 1 tsp. Cinnamon,                 Pinch of Cloves                 1/4 C. Soy Flour or Chickpea Flour                 1 C. pre-soaked ...

Wyona Hertwig was a wonderful person, baker, cook and developer of fine recipes, like this one. ROLL out Savory Pastry (see next line) LINE any pie or Quiche Pan with pastry ( Recipe for vegan Barley-Rice Pastry here ) or alternate recipe of your choice (example, a gluten-free pastry). FILLING: 2 T. vegan  Chicken-style Seasoning  (if you are reading this recipe in advance of making it, you will save money by making a jar of your own chicken-type seasoning mix-- you will know what's in it and you can adjust the seasonings to suit your preferences and needs) 1 T. Mrs. Dash Original or Spike Seasoning PLACE small pieces broccoli florets and thinly-sliced mushrooms  and 1 chopped Red Bell Pepper, 1 chopped Onion onto savory pie crust MAKE cashew sauce:  ADD  into blender carafe and  BLEND  until smooth: 2 C.      Water 1/4 C.   Cashews 2 T.       Starch 1/2 tsp.  Salt COOK on Medium, stirri...

POLENTA is thick corn mush you can buy OR make this EASY recipe: BOIL 6 C. Water ADD  2 tsp. Celtic Sea Salt WHISK in  1 1/2 C . Organic Yellow CornMeal** LOWER HEAT and cook, stirring to keep from clumping and sticking to pot, for 15 minutes-1 hr. depending on the cornmeal-- fine meal cooks quickly, coarser meal takes longer.  Stir continually. TURN OFF HEAT and stir in 3 T. Vegan Butter (like "Earth Balance") POUR into a casserole pan, and COOL (it will continue to thicken while it cools) FILLING :  In skillet, SAUTÉ  until still crisp, but hot:                                          2 T. Oil ,                                          2 cloves Garlic , minced                  ...

Sweet Potato Chili Boats 4 Medium Sweet Potatoes, cut in half, length-wise Place the potato boats on baking sheet and cover with foil BAKE at 400 degrees F. until done.  Remove from oven to cool. Sauté 1 T. Oil,           2 cloves Garlic, minced           1 Onion, chopped           1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped           1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped  ADD:           1 can Black Beans           1 C. Corn Kernels           1/2 tsp. Chili or Cajun-type Seasoning           2 T. Tomato Purée or Paste MASH (gently) with a Fork:            Insides of Sweet Potatoes (maintain skins in boat shapes) TOP boats with Chili SERVE with Endive or Very Green Salad

Delicious, nutritious corn and barley casserole This hearty casserole is also a roast vegetable stew-- it can be baked at 350F or just stir-fried on the stove-top and then put in a casserole pan to serve. A perfect potluck casserole. IN HEAVY SKILLET, sauté the following: 1 T. Coconut or other Oil 2 cloves Garlic, minced 1 Onion, chopped 3 C. Water (or Vegetable Stock) 1 C. Pot Barley 2 Carrots, diced COVER and Bake at 350F or Simmer about 1 hour ADD: 2 C.    Kernel Corn 1/2 C. Fresh Parsley, chopped 2  T.     Chicken-Style Seasoning , or Salt and Pepper to taste If baking, continue to bake until hot through (maybe 10-20 minutes for the corn depending on your oven) Health Note:  According to Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), consuming at least 3 grams of barley beta-glucan daily  can help lower blood cholesterol levels , which is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Whole-grain barley,...