Lavosh (Armenian Thin Bread)

Ingredients: 2 c. water (very warm) 1 T. yeast (active dry) 1 c. sesame seeds 1 c. wheat germ (or bran) 1/4 c. soy margarine (melted) 2 t. salt 1 T. honey 1/2 c. pecan meal 4 c. whole-wheat flour (or more if needed) Directions: Mix all ingredients in a bowl; then divide into 8 […]

Pizza Dough

Ingredients: 1 package active dry yeast 1 cup warm water 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons oil 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour Directions: 1. In a large bowl, combine yeast and water. Let sit for 5 minutes. Add salt, sugar, and oil. 2. Add flour and whole-wheat flour. […]

Breakfast Frittata

Ingredients: Smashed Potatoes 6-8 red bliss potatoes, boil until tender (add soy milk to moisten) 1/2 t. onion or garlic salt (if desired) Scrambled Tofu 1 lb. tofu (firm, water-packed), rinsed and drained 1 pkg. Mori-Nu tofu, firm or extra firm 1/4 c. brewers yeast flakes 1 1/2 T. McKay’s Chicken-style Seasoning (or other brand) […]

Pineapple Coconut Noodles

Ingredients: You can get all the ingredients for this recipe in the Asian foods section of any well-stocked supermarket or natural foods store. 12 ounces Asian noodles (see note) 1 tablespoon light olive oil 4-6 cloves garlic, minced 1 14.5-ounce can light coconut milk 1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple, lightly drained ½ teaspoon Thai red […]

Eggless Egg Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 16-oz. pkg. firm tofu, rinsed and mashed 1 1/2 T. Bill’s Best Chik’Nish Seasoning 1/4 c. minced onion 2 T. pickle relish (optional) 1/3 c. soy mayonnaise Directions: Did you know that eating 25 grams of soy protein a day could reduce your risk of coronary heart disease? Here is a recipe that […]

Pitas From the Garden

Ingredients: 1/2 c. cauliflower, chopped 1/2 c. zucchini, finely chopped 1/2 c. cucumber, finely chopped 1/2 c. tomato, finely chopped 1/2 c. mushrooms, thinly sliced 1/2 c. carrots, thinly sliced 1/3 c. lemon juice 1 T. sugar 1 T. vegetable oil 1/4 t. basil 1/8 t. salt 2 6-inch whole-wheat pita bread rounds, cut in […]

Taco/Burrito Filling

Ingredients: 1 c. water 1 c. textured soy protein (TSP) 1 T. vegetable oil 1 t. garlic salt 1 t. onion powder 1 t. oregano, ground 1/2 t. cumin, ground 1 T. ketchup 4 taco shells or tortillas Directions: Boil water in a medium-size saucepan, and add TSP to rehydrate. Mix in oil and seasonings. […]

Cheeseless "Cheese" Sauce

Ingredients: 1 c. roasted cashews 1 c. water 1/2 c. pimientos and/or roasted red peppers 1/4 c. yeast flakes 1/4 c. sesame seeds 1/4 c. lemon juice 1/2 to 1 t. salt 1 t. onion powder 12 t. garlic powder Directions: Blend all the above ingredients until smooth. *Recipe is from Very Innovative Parties, Loma […]

Creamed Spinach à la Taters

Ingredients: 1/2 c. cooked spinach (or 10 ounces frozen spinach) 1 T. olive oil 2 cloves garlic (pressed) 1/4 c. chopped onions 1/4 c. water 2 t. cornstarch 3/4 c. soy milk 2 t. basil Directions: Drain cooked spinach. In a saucepan, add oil and sauté garlic and onions. In a measuring cup, combine water […]

Texas "Caviar"

Ingredients: 1 qt. water 1 1/2 cups dried black-eyed peas 2 large tomatoes (1 pound), chopped 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 1 jalapeño chili, stemmed and seeded 2 T. lemon juice 1/8 t. salt cilantro sprigs Directions: In a 2-quart pan, bring 1 quart of water to a boil. Add peas. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer […]