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Vegan Fusion World Cuisine: Healing Recipes and Timeless Wisdom from our Hearts to Yours
By Mark Reinfeld, Bo Rinaldi, Tae Hamamura, Jane Goodall
Beaufort Books - 2007
These muffins have a lovely, mildly sweet and fruity flavour. My only reservation is with the texture which was on the chewy side. I don't know if this had to do with the absence of oil or if it was overmixing on my part although I was careful not to overdo it. I will definitely make these again. I'm happy to find a recipe for muffins sweetened entirely with fruit, juice and maple syrup.
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These no bake cookies were fast and easy to prepare. Chock full of goodies like pecans, raisins, coconut and melted chocolate chips, they almost taste like a firm, textured fudge. The entire family enjoyed these rich treats. I recommend making them small.
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I love the earthy flavour of hummus and the roasted red pepper adds a wonderful undertone to this dip. I made this recipe for a party and served it with fresh veggies and tortilla chips and it was a big hit - two or three people asked me for the recipe.
Once the red pepper is roasted and the skin removed, all the ingredients are just whizzed up in a food processor, very simple and delicious!
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Moist, delicious and mildly sweet. Sweetened with just the mashed banana, apple sauce and 1/2 cup of maple syrup. I omitted the dates and nuts at my daughter's request but next time will include them because I'm sure it would have been even more yummy. Even plain this banana bread was a big hit with the whole family.
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This is a simple strawberry sauce with a hint of cinnamon. I left out the pinch of cardamom because I am not a fan. The recipe makes a small amount, I will double it next time. I served it on pancakes and it was very good.
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Very easy to prepare, just mix wet and dry, no beating inolved. The dough was not too sweet (only 2/3 cup maple syrup), the chocolate chips provided plenty of sweetness and the mint was a nice change and not too overpowering. I substituted all purpose flour because I didn't have any spelt flour and left out the walnuts.
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I liked the fresh flavours in this salad but am not a fan of couscous. I think any other small grain would provide a better base for this dish. The cucumbers add a nice crunch and the fresh herbs and simple dressing taste like summer!
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Awesome, fast and easy.
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I've made this salad several times this summer and absolutely love it! I serve this on toast, in a tortilla or lettuce wrap, or scooped on top of tomatoes and salad greens. I generally whip up a batch to have in the fridge and can eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The dill makes me happy and it only takes a minute to whip up the home-made veganaise dressing (in the blender) that accompanies the recipe.
I've adapted this recipe to suit my taste by adding chopped sweet or dill pickles, and one day when I didn't have any celery, I tried grated carrots instead which were delicious.
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Vegan on the Cheap: Great Recipes and Simple Strategies that Save You Time and Money
By Robin Robertson
Wiley - 2010
I love apple pie but hate making pastry so I love discovering desserts with an apple pie type filling. This was a simple and homey dessert almost like eating upside down apple cake. I did not have applesauce on hand to use in the batter so had to use a cup of extra soy milk instead. It turned out just fine but I am curious to see how different it will be next time with the applesauce.
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These burgers were perfect for a fast supper. I loved the short ingredient list with nothing exotic required and black beans are my favourite. Very tasty!
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Website: Vegan Planet
With not many veggies in the fridge apart from some fresh corn, I was looking for a recipe to fill our bellies and happened across this one. The ingredients are onion, celery, potatoes, corn, stock, a bit of soy milk, salt and pepper. It can be dressed up with different garnishes at the end. I added some chopped fresh chives.
Overall an easy soup with simple flavours. You can leave it chunky or puree it in the pot. It won't rock your world but it's comfortable and satisfying.
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Vegan Planet: 400 Irresistible Recipes with Fantastic Flavors from Home and Around the World
By Robin Robertson
Harvard Common Press - 2003
This is a delicious and slightly sweet chili that even my daughter enjoyed. I substituted peach juice for the called for apple juice because we didn't have any and it added an interesting flavour. I think next time I will use the apple juice and a slightly smaller squash or just more beans.
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Simple and tasty but could use a little more zing.
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The sesames and cumin sprinkled on top added a wonderful flavour to this flatbread. Instead of using all purpose flour as the recipe called for I substituted Indian Durham Atta flour. As a result, the flatbread was a little sturdier and chewier. I will definitely make these again and perhaps mix the flour half and half.
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I've always wanted to make Hot and Sour Soup at home and this was my first attempt. I was very pleased with the result. I used an Indonesian Chili paste and with only one teaspoon added it was plenty hot enough for me. I also upped the sugar from 1/2 teaspoon to about 1 1/2 teaspoons. The soup is chock full of tofu strips, bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms and finished nicely with a bit of sesame oil, cilantro and scallions. Yum!
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Delicious smooth coconut flavour combines with chili, lime and ginger. I love this flavour combination and there are tofu and mushrooms to sink your teeth into as well.
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Nice sesame flavour and simple to make. I added tofu and mixed in rice noodles at the end to make a complete meal out of it.
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I like a little sweetness in my savoury dishes and this hearty tempeh and rice dish fits the bill. I use an entire package of tempeh instead of just one cup. Next time I will add more napa cabbage to up the veggie content and make this a one pot meal.
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Creamy and rich with a hint of sweetness from the butternut squash.
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This was good, but for me there was something a little off about the spice mix. My husband rates it a five and I have a feeling this will taste better the next day once the flavours have more time to meld.
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The perfect soup to warm up chilled bodies in the middle of winter. This pureed medley of root vegetables featuring parsnips as the star, was warmly received even by my five year old who is notoriously selective with her veggies. I found the parsnip flavour to be quite strong but will gladly make this again if my child will actually eat it.
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Easy pancakes, nice texture. The flax seed mixuture is a pain to get out of the blender though.
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This pudding was far too rich for my taste. It took me three days to eat one portion and I have a sweet tooth. I think cutting the one cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips by a third or even one half would still make for a nice pudding. On the plus side, it's very simple to make with only four ingredients.
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Vegan Soul Kitchen: Fresh, Healthy, and Creative African-American Cuisine
By Bryant Terry
Da Capo Press - 2009
Really tasty cabbage with a touch of spice and easy to prepare.
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The Vegan Table: 200 Unforgettable Recipes for Entertaining Every Guest at Every Occasion
By Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
Fair Winds Press - 2009
I loved this recipe even though it didn't taste much like traditional Pad Thai. The sauce was a more of a sweet and slightly spicy peanut sauce. Instead of adding chili flakes, I used Thai spice blend because my family can't take the heat.
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Very flavourful dish. I allowed the potatoes and cauliflower to cook longer than the recipe recommended so the flavours would have more time to meld. The cauliflower flowerets broke down and were very soft but we didn't mind. I added a little more than the teaspoon of brown sugar called for as well as more salt.
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Hearty Stew is aptly named. Simple ingredients - potatoes, carrots, onions and tempeh seasoned with thyme, marjoram and tarragon in a savoury broth. Good stuff. Preparation was uncomplicated and cooking time relatively short at 25-30 minutes. It would be almost impossible to mess this recipe up.
The only thing that had the potential to turn me off was the disctinctive smell of the tarragon while cooking but that's just one of those personal things. Tarragon and I don't always get along. Thankfully, when I tasted the stew, the flavour was not at all overpowering.
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Vegan with a Vengeance : Over 150 Delicious, Cheap, Animal-Free Recipes That Rock
By Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Da Capo Press - 2005
These muffins are so delicious and moist, even my super picky four year old will eat them. They are my absolute favourite muffins and are perfect for an afternoon snack or really anytime as they are not too sweet.
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Very tasty and sweet with a kick. I left out the jalapenos and the cayenne provided enough spiciness for my tastebuds.
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I don't like my pancakes too fluffy and these with a tiny bit more liquid make the perfect consistency. I also enjoy the hint of cinnamon. We enjoyed them covered in peaches and maple syrup.
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Yum! I added sesame seeds and salt to this recipe which complemented the cumin, coriander and peeper nicely. A thumbs up from my 4 year old.
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I baked these adorable cookies for a vegan potluck event and they were really fun to make. I actually didn't get to taste one, they were gone before I made it to the dessert table so my four star rating is based solely on looks.
While rolling these into small balls, be sure to take the advice of the authors and keep your hands damp or you will have very sticky cookie dough all over your fingers.
I used the stick of a spatula that was fat and round to make the "thumbprint" half way through baking because I didn't want to burn my thumbs. It worked fine but I put a little too much jam in the centres and it bubbled over a bit. No worries though, the cookies still came out looking delicious and they were snatched up at the dinner!
I will definitely make them again and update my review with notes on the flavour.
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Website: Vegan Yum Yum
I've had a cold for a few weeks that I can't seem to shake and though this soup might help clear out my sinuses. I loved the tangy-sourness of the broth. I added garlic and two tablespoons of grated ginger for extra zip and flavour and was happy with the results. The spiciness was just right and the pepper ground on top gives a great kick.
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Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday
By Lauren Ulm
HCI - 2009
These were good but next time I will cook the sprouts in a combination of apple juice and apple cider vinegar instead of all vinegar which was quite overpowering.
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This was a few more steps than I normally like for a fast dinner but apart from the snow peas, the ingredients are all staples in our house. it was very tasty and I will definitely make it again. I also added mushrooms while pan-frying the tofu.
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This recipe has become a staple in our house. I end up making it at least once a week. It is delicious, simple, fast and nutritious. This sauce is full of flavour without being full of cream and fat. The cashews add a touch of nuttiness and texture. All the ingredients are simply thrown into the blender and then poured on either pasta or vegetables. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an alternative to tomato based pasta sauce!
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Easy to whip up in the blender the night before. Thin, fairly light pancakes a little on the sweet side perhaps because I used sweetened soy milk for half the amount called for.
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Tangy, spicy goodness and very easy to prepare. Next time I will double the recipe because it made less than expected and I like to have soup ready to go in the fridge for a few days.
ETA: I left out the chili flakes and subbed paprika so it would suit my daughter's palate. The experiment was successful. I also stirred in a spoonful of sugar at the end.
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This tasted better the second day when reheated.
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I was missing a few ingredients to make the tofu crispy and simply pan fried it but since I had everything for the sauce I am confident the next I make this it will be even better. The sauce was more sweet than sour but I have a tendency to like sweet sauces so it worked for me.
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I wasn't so keen on this dish because it didn't taste anything like mac and cheese to me but my husband really liked it. The sauce was too thick and strong tasting. I'd have to play around with the ingredients, perhaps leave out the miso to make it more appetizing.
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Sadly, these fritters did not live up to our expectations. Both my daughter and I found them too heavy and a bit greasy for our tastes. The photo accompanying the recipe looked fabulous but the taste did not measure up.
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A fairly easy recipe with few ingredients still makes a creamy sauce with fresh tomato flavour. I sauteed some onion and mushrooms along with the garlic to add to the sauce and then threw some kale in the pasta pot at the end because I like more veggies.
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I like the citrusy, sweet glaze on the tofu.
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The ingredients are simple and roasting the eggplant before adding it to the sauce results in pure bliss for an eggplant lover like me. I used fresh tomatoes instead of canned. This will definitely become a staple dish in our house.
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This is a fantastic way to get greens into kids! Very tasty but watch that you don't over-roast the kale or it becomes bitter.
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This simple, warming soup was a big hit with everyone in our house. I liked it's velvety texture and the fact that few ingredients were required. Next time I will reduce the amount of salt and season at the end if required.
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A delicious combination of finely chopped broccoli and onion with red lentils and Indian spices such as mustard and cumin seeds. At the end, soy milk, turmeric and a bit of lemon juice are added. The turmeric gives it a really lovely colour. I ate a bowl of this after eating a plate of spicy noodles and amazingly was still able to appreciate all the flavours.
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