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From: powell, OH usa

Joined: January 22nd, 2015

About me: I live in Ohio. I'm vegan. I love cooking, reading, dogs, music and naps. I enjoy chatting about cooking with others, and love reading the reviews on this site.

Favorite cookbook: Chloe's kitchen


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August 3rd, 2016

Flaked Almond Tuna Salad from Oh She Glows

This turned out pretty well. I didn't have kelp granules, so I added dulse flakes. It tasted good, I don't know that it lent a fishy taste. I should try it with kelp next time. Her mayonnaise suggestions... read more >


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Betty Goes Vegan: 500 Classic Recipes for the Modern Family

By Dan Shannon, Annie Shannon
Grand Central Life & Style - 2013

1st December 2015 (edited: 29th February 2016)

Smoky Collard Greens with Vegan Bacon : page 281

Made these for Thanksgiving, they were delicious. I feel like even kids would eat these (those that aren't immediately put off by the word "green.") The "bacon" is either vegan bacon bits (fairly common, actually) or smoked tempeh. There are plenty of ingredients that add flavor: liquid smoke, lemon juice, cooking wine.

One thing worth mentioning: although I know this, I was still surprised how 6 cups of collards cooks down to next to nothing. Be aware you may need to double it. Three of us easily wiped out what I had made.

Equipment needed: Dutch oven or tall stockpot, skillet

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10th January 2016 (edited: 29th February 2016)

Garlic Shiitake Mushrooms and Green Beans : page 268

I love shiitake mushrooms, but this recipe was just ok for me. On the plus side, every recipe in this book has exceptional instructions, and complex flavors.

Equipment needed: steamer, cast-iron skillet.

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