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Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up For--From Asparagus Omelets to Pumpkin Pancakes
By Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Da Capo Lifelong Books - 2009
Banana Flapjacks : page 80
Delicious and fluffy pancakes with great banana flavour and a hint of cinnamon.
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Classic Broccoli Quiche : page 41
The first time I made this recipe I used firm tofu as was called for and was not happy with the moisture level and over-firmness of the quiche. I thought the texture would be greatly improved by using silken tofu instead and am happy to report that after making this for the second time, implementing that change, it was fantastic. Even before I popped it in the oven as I was spooning the mixture into the pie shell it was creamy versus dry and crumbly the first time.
A note about the flavour, the recipe contains only ½ teaspoon of dried tarragon but I found the flavour quite dominant so if you don’t like tarragon then you might consider reducing the amount or leaving it out.
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Cocoa Raspberry Muffins : page 161
I'm so glad I finally decided to give this recipe a try! The combination of chocolate and raspberry is fantastic here and the muffins aren't too sweet. Perfect for a tea or coffee break, you can indulge in more than one without feeling too guilty. The crumb is tender and the bits of raspberries add a nice juicy contrast. Really yummy!
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East Coast Coffee Cake : page 172
The cake had a light, tender crumb and was not too sweet. The topping was a disappointment and I found it far too floury tasting. I added the jam option swirled through the cake which definitely improved the recipe.
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Perfect Pancakes : page 87
Fluffy and tasty. I prefer a thinner, crepey type pancake but these were good. I sometimes thin out the batter to achieve the consistency I like and serve them with fruit and maple syrup.
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Pumpkin Pancakes : page 85
I enjoyed these pancakes much more than the perfect pancake recipe from the same book. They have quite a strong flavour from the spices (cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg) and reminded me of her pumpkin muffins which are delicious. Next time I will slightly reduce the spice mix.
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Red Flannel Hash : page 119
A delicious and simple combination of beets, potatoes and onions pan fried and then roasted. Perfect as an accompaniment for a hot breakfast. Yum!
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Samosa Mashed Potato Pancakes : page 125
An interesting way to use left-over mashed potatoes with Indian spices. Good flavour, a little difficult to handle.
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Scones : page 180
The dough was very dry and I wasn't sure if they were going to turn out but they held together in the oven and were tender enough. I added a cup of raspberries but you could use any fruit.
September 20, 2011
I made these a second time and they were awesome. This time I added chopped peaches and strawberries. The dough wasn't the least bit dry, I'm not sure what I did wrong the first time around but this time everything was perfect.
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