tofu saag.

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acorn squash alfredo.

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coconut pudding.

{pudding made by pureeing coconut meat and water, freezing for 

20 minutes and sprinkling raw sugar and cinnamon}

hummus.

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pumpkin molasses cookies.

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almond milk.

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avocado mint chocolate chip ice cream.

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"everything" granola.

This may be my best invention yet. I've had a hankering for a healthier, cheaper granola than what I can find in the store, so I looked up recipes for making my own version. The only problem was that I liked ALL of the ingredients listed in ALL of the recipes. Also, I wanted to find a way to sweeten the granola without added sugars. And thus, it was born.

"Everything" Granola

 This granola is extremely versatile and depends on what you have on hand. 

You can use any or all of the listed ingredients in the quantity you choose. 

The starred items are the most essential for a granola-like taste.

Try experimenting with various combinations to get a recipe you like.

Oats*

Nuts*/Seeds (almonds, walnuts, sesame, flax, pumpkin, hazelnut)

Shredded Coconut

Cinnamon*, Nutmeg, Ginger

Coconut Oil* (or canola)

Cocoa (optional)

Pureed Fruit* (banana, apple, nectarine, peach, pumpkin)

Salt

Additional Grains (quinoa, millet, wheat bran/germ)

Vanilla*/Almond Extract

Honey/Molasses/Maple Syrup (optional for additional sweetness)

Dehydrated Fruit* (apple, nectarine, peach, banana, strawberry)

Nut Butter (almond, peanut, cashew--make your own by soaking and then pureeing the nuts)

Spread in clumps on a baking sheet. Bake at 325°F for about 20 minutes or until golden brown, turning the mixture halfway through.

Splash on some soymilk and enjoy as a breakfast cereal.

eggless salad sandwich.

Eggless Salad Sandwich with Spinach on Whole Wheat Bread with Kale Chips and Carrot Sticks.

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meltaway.

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kale chips.

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muffin.

I tried a new recipe last night. It was a compilation of recipes in an attempt to get rid of some very ripe bananas. It turned out pretty well, but I didn't add any sugar, so it may be too unsweet for others. I thought it worked out perfectly.

{Vegan} Banana Nut Muffins

4 medium ripe bananas

a dash of baking soda

cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger to taste

a few tablespoons ground flaxseed

a tablespoon (or so) coconut oil

about half a cup nut milk

about 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
vanilla

oats until desired consistency

chopped walnuts

Bake at 350°F until done (15 minutes). They will be

very moist, but will stiffen up after cooled.

UPDATE: I made these again and used riper bananas, almond meal in place of the flour (leftover from my homemade almond milk), a tablespoon of cocoa, wheat bran, coconut flakes, and a handful of dark chocolate chips. The result was a sweeter, tastier muffin that won compliments quite readily.

alfredo.

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quinoa maki.

This sushi replaces white rice (iron: 1%, protein: 4g, folate: 0%) for quinoa (iron: 15%, protein: 8g (complete), folate: 19%). I added avocado, red bell pepper and cucumber and topped it with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger. This was a success even with my meat-eating roommates.

fruit roll-up.

{strawberry and apple}

carrot pancakes.

These were a good way to use up the millions of pounds of carrots I still have. Plus, they are delicious. See?

spring rolls and salads.

As you know, I've been trying out lots of new recipes lately in an effort to make veganism tasty and fun (besides the fact that I absolutely love to cook). These spring rolls were incredible and the original recipe can be found here (I added avocado, which I recommend). The salad has a new dressing that can be found here (I added ground flax seed for flavor and nutritional value and was happy with the results). Both concoctions received rave reviews by family.

summer popsicles.

I like to make these all-fruit popsicles during the summer for a sweet, quick treat. Yum!

a dinner for two.

Last night after babysitting my niece while my sister and her husband went to the temple, AC and I had a fabulous dinner of Zucchini Alfredo and a Caesar Salad with strawberries. Quite delicious, if I do say so myself. The salad was the real winner, though.

tomato soup.

AC and I got this recipe from the bagger at Buy Low. Stuff garlic cloves into tomatoes and broil them until browned (but not burned!). Puree until smooth in a blender and add salt and pepper. I added thyme, oregano, and onion powder since they were on hand and if I had to redo it, I would bake the tomatoes for a longer period to get the garlic more incorporated and less potent, but, overall, it was a really tasty and surprisingly simple recipe.