Cashew Roast

Ingredients: 1 lg. onion (diced fine) 3 stalks celery (diced fine) 3 c. cashews (toasted, ground fine) 2 c. vegeburger 3 T. canola (or olive oil) 1 c. soy milk 2 T. cornstarch 3 t. McKay’s Beef-Style Seasoning 1 T. Bragg’s Liquid Aminos 1/2 t. salt 1/2 c. Grapseed Vegenaise (mayonnaise substitute) Directions: Saute onions […]

Black Bean-Avocado Salad

Ingredients: 2 T. lemon juice 2 T. olive oil pinch salt 1 c. black beans (drained, rinsed) 1 c. corn (fresh, frozen, or canned) 1 med. avocado (diced) 2/3 c. sweet red pepper (diced) 1/2 c. cilantro (coarsely chopped; save one piece for garnish) 1/4 c. celery (diced) 1/2 c. edamames (shelled soybeans – cooked) […]

Tofu Mayonnaise

Ingredients: 1/2 c. soft tofu 1/2 t. salt 1/4 t. turmeric 2 t. Chinese sesame oil 2 T. lemon juice Directions: Blend tofu, salt, and turmeric. Slowly add oil while blending. Stir in lemon juice. Yield: 2/3 cup. Serves 6. Nutritional Information: Calories per serving: 54; protein: 1.4 grams; carbohydrate: 0.8 grams; fat: 5 grams; […]

Pasta Putenesca

Ingredients: 2 t. garlic (fresh, minced) 1 T. extra virgin olive oil 2 c. tomatoes (fresh, diced) 1 T. oregano leaves (fresh, chopped) 1/2 c. Italian black olives (sliced) to taste salt Directions: In medium saucepan, saute fresh garlic in olive oil for two minutes. Add rest of ingredients; simmer 10-15 minutes. Serve hot over […]

Buckwheat Pancakes

Ingredients: 1 cup water 1/8 t. salt 1 t. oil 1/4 apple 1/2 cup buckwheat flour 3/4 cup oats egg replacer to equal 1 egg nonstick cooking spray Directions: Blend the first four ingredients until the apple is well blended. On low speed, add the last three ingredients, increasing the blender speed as necessary until […]

Smoky Split Pea Soup

Ingredients: Chipotles are smoked jalapeno peppers. You can find them in the Mexican or International food aisle of large grocery stores. 1 head garlic 1/2 t. dried thyme 1 t. dried rosemary 1 lg. onion, quartered 2 c. spit peas, rinsed and sorted 6 c. water 3 canned chipotle chilies 1 c. vegetable stock salt […]

Rice Mushroom Pilaf

Ingredients: 2 t. McKay’s Chicken-Style Seasoning 1 c. hot water 1 c. uncookedbrown rice 1 lg. onion, chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped 1 3-oz. can undrained sliced mushrooms dash of savory seasoning salt to taste 1/2 c. slivered almonds Directions: Dissolve seasoning in hot water. Combine remaining ingredients, reserving some almonds to garnish top. […]

Quick Savory Pasta Primavera

Ingredients: 2 14.5-oz. cans diced tomatoes 1 1/2 c. sliced onion 5 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 lb. linguine 2 c. sliced red, green and yellow bell peppers 2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms 1/4 lb. snow peas (Chinese pea pods) 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil 1/3 c. pine nuts, toasted Salt to taste Directions: Drain diced […]

Mexican Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 2 lg. tomatoes, chunked 1/4 c. lemon juice 1/4 c. cilantro, diced 1/2 c. cucumber, coarsely chopped 1/2 onion, diced 1/4 c. sliced olives Directions: Combine all ingredients. Allow to marinate at least one hour to develop flavor. Serve chilled. Serves: 6. Nutritional Information: Calories per serving: 25; protein: 0.8 grams; carbohydrate: 4 grams; […]

Cantaloupe Raspberry Cooler

Ingredients: 4 c. cantaloupe, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch pieces 2 c. frozen raspberries 1 c. orange juice ice (optional) Directions: You may have to do this in batches. In a blender, blend 2 cups of the cantaloupe, all the raspberries, and the ice (if desired) until the mixture is almost smooth. Add the remaining […]