Cuscan Beans

Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. dried white beans (soaked in water overnight) 1 qt. water 2 garlic cloves, chopped 6 sm. tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped 1 t. basil 1 t. oregano 1/2 t. sage 1 t. salt 1 T. lemon juice Directions: Drain and rinse beans that have been soaked overnight. Place all ingredients in […]

Salsa

Ingredients: 6 ripe but firm Roma plum tomatoes, chopped 1/2 med. red onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped juice of 1 lime 3 tomatillos (Mexican green tomatoes), peeled and chopped 1/4 c. fresh cilantro, minced 1 jalapeño chile (roasted, peeled, seeded, and chopped) or 1 T. canned jalapeño chilies, chopped Directions: Place all ingredients in […]

Longhorn Caviar

Ingredients: 7 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 T. cilantro, chopped 1 can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained 3 T. lime juice 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. ground cumin 2 t. olive oil Directions: Stir together all ingredients in […]

Rotelle Primavera

Ingredients: 2 c. eggplant, peeled, diced 1 t. sea salt 2 T. olive oil 1 c. onions, diced fine 1 c. carrots, julienne cut 1 c. broccoli florets 1 c. cauliflower florets 3 c. spaghetti sauce 1 t. garlic powder 2 t. all-purpose no-salt seasoning 1 t. onion powder 1 t. Italian seasoning 4 c. […]

Mushroom Gravy

Ingredients: 1/3 c. raw cashew nuts 1 c. hot cooked brown rice or cooked garbanzos 2 T. dried onions 1 T. Chicken-style Seasoning 1 T. Bragg Liquid Aminos 1/2 t. garlic powder 3 T. cornstarch (or arrowroot powder) 3 1/2 c.s water 1 4 oz. can mushrooms Directions: Rinse cashews well. Place all ingredients except […]

Green Pea Picnic Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb. petite green peas (frozen), thawed but not cooked 1 c. cucumber, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 c. fresh dill, chopped 1 med. red bell pepper, chopped 1 med. onion, chopped, sauteed until clear 2/3 c. tofutti better than sour cream 1/3 c. Vegenaise (grapeseed variety) 2 T. fresh lemon juice salt […]

Bean and Corn Salad

Ingredients: water 4 c. fresh or frozen corn kernels 2 15-oz. cans black beans, drained and rinsed 3 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped 1/4 c. cilantro, minced 1/2 c. minced red onion 1/3 c. lemon juice 1 T. olive oil 2 t. sugar 1 t. dry tarragon leaves 1 clove garlic, minced Directions: In a large saucepan, […]

Tofu Eggless Salad

Ingredients: 1 14-oz. package firm tofu 1/4 c. raw onions, finely chopped 1/4 c. celery, chopped 1/4 c. thawed frozen peas 1 small baked potato, chopped 1/3 c. Nayonaise 1 T. lemon juice 1 T. turmeric, ground 1 t. paprika 1/2 t. salt Directions: Drain and mash tofu in a medium-size bowl. Mix in chopped […]

Mini-Lemon Trifle

Ingredients: 1 12-oz. pkg. Silken Tofu 1 4-oz. pkg. Mori-Nu Mates Lemon Creme Pudding 2 T. maple syrup 2 T. water 1 c. granola 1 c. raspberries or strawberries (fresh) Directions: Put first four ingredients in blender; blend until smooth. Layer pudding, granola, and fresh fruit in parfait glasses. Top with fresh fruit and a […]

Melon Sorbet

Ingredients: 10 c. watermelon, cubed and seeded 2/3 c. sugar 1 1/2 c. unsweetened apple juice 1/2 c. lemon juice dash of salt Directions: Process watermelon in food processor or blender until smooth. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, apple juice, lemon juice and salt, if desired; cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. […]