Monday, March 31, 2014

Great Tasting Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Amazing Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
and gluten free.
Recipe from Vegan kitten with some changes.

Ingredients:
2 1/4 - Cups of gluten free flour (Bob's red mill, Big lots)
1 - Tsp Baking soda.
1/2 - Tsp salt.
1 - Cup of Vegan Butter melted. (Earth balance)
1 1/2 - Cups brown sugar.
2 - Tbsp Vanilla extract.
3/4 - Cup vegan chocolate chips (Ghirardelli  semisweet, Giant eagle)

Preheat oven to 375 
Mix all dry ingredients in large bowl. Excluding the chocolate chips.
Stir in the wet ingredients. Mix together with your hand. 
Mix in chocolate chips 
It may seem like it will never be moist enough but is should be If not
 add 1 tbsp of soy milk.
Grease cookie sheet roll into tbsp spoon size balls place 2" apart on cookie sheet
 and press down on them with spoon lightly. 
Bake for 9 minutes place on cooling rack let cool.
Makes about 36 medium size cookies.
Taste Great.
I did make a few small changes. Best Cookies Ever.
Said my Vegan daughter Amber.

 

Walking Dead Season Finale Vegan Dinner and Dessert

Zombie Wraps

Ingredients:
1 - Pack of 10" flour tortillas.
1 - 25 oz or smaller container of Tuscan herb hummus.
1 - Fresh tomato. (optional)
(Heart)
2 - 8oz Packages of sliced Portobello mushrooms.
(Intestines)
1 - Bag of fresh spinach. (add raw to tortillas)
(Skin)
1 - Can of spinach. (cooked if preferred)
(Ligaments)  
3 - Fresh green peppers. (cut off tops and wash out seeds cut into small pieces)
(Facial flesh)
2 - Small zucchini's. (wash and cut into small pieces)
(Jugular veins) 
10 - Cloves of garlic. (sliced thin)
(Eyes)
1 - Bottle of franks original red hot. (add it you like spicy)
(Blood)
1/4 - Cup of olive oil.
Prep time 15 minutes.
cook time 15 minutes.

Heat olive oil in wok or frying pan.
Then add to wok  raw facial flesh, jugular veins, 
 Eyes, skin (yes or no) and intestines .
 green peppers, zucchini, garlic, Spinach (yes or no) and mushrooms.
Heat on medium flame until zucchini is soft.
In medium frying pan cook caned spinach if you want cooked instead of fresh.
Take a tortilla wrap lay on plate. Spread Tuscan hummus down the center
about 2" from the bottom of wrap. Add cooked vegetables to the center of the wrap.
Add some fresh Skin or ligaments 
Add the fresh or cooked spinach.
Diced up Heart (optional)
Diced up tomato (optional)
Sprinkle with Blood (optional)
Sprinkle red hot (optional)
Dinner is served 
 





Sunday, March 30, 2014

Dinner With My Brother And Sister Inlaw

Slightly Spicy Tofu and Pasta

Ingredients:
2 - Packages of firm tofu.
1 - Pound of pasta.
1 - Large red onion.
2 - Green, red or yellow Peppers.
5 - Cloves of garlic.
1 - Can of turnip greens.
1 - Can artichoke hearts.
1 - Can of chop asparagus.
1- Small bag of fresh spinach.  
1 - Cup Boiling water.
1/2 - Cup of soy sauce.
1/2 - Cup vinegar.
1 - Tbsp of crushed red peppers.
1 - Tbsp of cornstarch. 
3 - Tbsp brown sugar.
1/3 - Cup of virgin olive oil.

Open and drain tofu well. then cut into triangles of squares.
Bake in oven at 400 degrees for 20 - 30 minutes. until nice and brown. Heat olive oil in in 
wok or large frying pan until hot.
Chop red onion, Peppers, garlic and add them to wok. Stirring on high heat. 
until peppers are starting to soften up. Add in spinach. mix until spinach cooks down.
Mix  in turnip greens, artichoke hearts and asparagus, 
Add in tofu and mix thoroughly.

In medium size bowl mix soy sauce, vinegar, crushed red peppers, 
cornstarch, and brown sugar mix thoroughly and then add boiling water.
(use measuring cup over sink the pour into coffee mug so you don;t burn yourself)
then pour in bowl and mix with a whisk.
Pour mixture over tofu and vegetables mixing then reduce heat and let simmer.
Cook your preferred Pasta I made Angel hair this time. After pasta is done.
Add to a bowl the top off with tofu and veggies. 
Pow Dinner is served





   



Friday, March 28, 2014

Omnivore My Egg White Mushroom, Pepper Breakfast Sandwich 03/28/14

My Egg White Mushroom, Pepper
Breakfast Sandwich
Ingredients 
1 - 1/3 cup of Egg white comes in carton. 
1 - English muffin or toast
1 - Piece of american cheese.
1 - Mushroom.
1 - Bottle of franks original red hot.(Optional)
1 - Small green, red or yellow sweet pepper.
1 - Empty house coffee cup. large preferred. 
1 - Can of spray canola oil spray.
Prep time 5 minutes 
Cooking time 2 minutes
I like to keep in baggies chopped up peppers and mushrooms.Cuts down on prep

Peel mushroom and cut into small pieces. 
Cut about 2" off the pepper and cut into small pieces.
Spray inside of the coffee cup with Canola oil. 
Pour 1/3 cup of egg whites into coffee cup.
Then add peppers and mushrooms to egg whites
Put in microwave on high for 1 minute and 20 seconds.
take our and flip egg over in cup and cook for 25  seconds more 
so there is no raw egg left. Take out egg and put on a small plate
If your using an English muffin do not cut the egg into two pieces.
If your using Toast then cut the egg in half lay your cheese across the two pieces.
microwave on high for 20 seconds or less depends on how you like your cheese melted.
Slide off plate onto the muffin put other side of muffin or toast flip over and add hot sauce. if you like 
Breakfast is served


 

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Omnivore Fast Garlic Chicken in Sauce over Angel Hair W/side Spinach 03/27/14

 Fast Garlic Chicken in Sauce
 over Angel Hair W/side Spinach 

Ingredients 
2 - 28oz Cans of red pack tomato sauce.
2 - Boneless chicken breast.
1 - Bag of fresh spinach.
3 - tbsp Basil.
3 - tbsp Parsley.
3 - tbsp Italian seasoning.
3 - tbsp crushed red peppers (Optional) for spicy
4 - tbsp Garlic powder.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook time 40 minutes

Pour 2 cans of sauce into medium to large pot.
cut chicken breast into 1/2"  slices then into 1" Pieces
Pour 1/4 cup of olive oil or vegetable oil into frying pan until hot.
Put  in chicken in frying pan and  sprinkle with garlic powder and black pepper.
cook until chicken is cooked through and then add it to sauce.
Add all your spices and Let cook for about 40 Minutes. 
While cooking you can start your Pasta I made Angel Hair tonight , you can choose 
what ever pasta you like.
You can use oil or butter to fry up spinach  Add small bag of spinach to frying pan 
Adding a sprinkle of garlic powder and a little black pepper.until it cooks down 
after Pasta is done. Add to a Bowl or Plate.
Dinner is served.


 




Wednesday, March 26, 2014

What is a Vegan ? who and when was it started

Just what is a Vegan. 
?
Somebody that does not eat animal products and does 
not eat meat, fish, dairy products or eggs
or
( Anything that comes from anything with a Face)

            The term vegan was coined in 1944 by Donald Watson. When he co- founded the British vegan society at first to mean "Non- Dairy vegetarian" and later refer to "The doctrine that man should live without exploiting animals. Interest in veganism increased in the 2000s and vegan food became increasingly available in supermarkets and restaurants  in many countries. Several top athletes in endurance sports  such as the iron-man traithlon, and ultra-marathon  Began to practice veganism. and raw  veganism.     

          A 2009 review of recent research indicated that vegan diets tend to be higher in dietary fiber, magnesium, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin D, calcium, zinc and vitamin B12.Well planed vegan diets appear to offer protection against certain degenerative conditions, Including heart disease and are  regarded  as appropriate for all stages of the life-cycle. By the American Dietetic Association. The Australian National Health. and Medical Research Council and Dietitians of Canada






Tuesday, March 25, 2014

My Vegan Stuff Cabbage

My Super Tasting Vegan Stuff Cabbage

Ingredients :
1/2 - Can of Leaf Spinach or 5oz of fresh.
1/2 - Can of Artichoke hearts.
1/2 - Turnip greens.
1/2 - Small head of broccoli.
2 - Hot banana peppers.
2 - Cups of instant rice.
1 - Medium head of cabbage.
1 - 28oz Red Pack whole peeled tomatoes. 
3 - 28oz Red pack sauce.
3 - tbsp of oregano.
3 - tbsp of crushed red peppers.
3 - tbsp of parsley.
3 - tbsp of onion powder.
3 - tbsp of black pepper
4 - tbsp of garlic powder.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes 


Making the sauce take the rest of caned vegetables and add to large pot.
Add in 2 cans of sauce and  a can of whole tomatoes heat on medium heat 
until its hot stirring often don't let it burn. Add your seasonings in
oregano, crushed red peppers, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder.and black pepper
Mix thoroughly and let simmer for about 1  hours
Make the 2 cups of instant rice and let cool.
Start the water in big pot and bring to a boil. Add head of cabbage to 
boiling water. For about 10 minutes outer leafs should start falling off.
Remove and let cool. for a couple on minutes just long enough your
 not burning your hands. Carefully remove each layer of cabbage and layout on a flat surface.
Large plate of a cutting board.
Cut tops off and slice down the side of the hot banana peppers and rinse out seeds.
Cut into small pieces. and to a medium size bowl.
Wash the broccoli and cut into small pieces and put into bowl
Mix in rice, 1/2 can of spinach, 1/2 can artichoke hearts, and turnip greens.
The rest of the cans add to a large pot for the sauce.
 Mix rice and all the vegetables thoroughly. 
Layout a piece of cabbage and take an put in rice mixture.
fold in sides and roll tightly and place in a roasting pan of baking dish.
Cover with can of  Sauce

   



 
  
 
Let cook for 40 - 45  minutes or until cabbage is soft.
You can have a side dish with it. Any kind of pasta you choose or we we had vegan haluski.
That recipe is for another day.
Dinner is served Enjoy.



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Sunday, March 23, 2014

Very good Dinner for the Herbivores (Vegans)

Vegan Super spicy tofu and rice

Ingredients : 
2 - Packages of extra firm tofu.
1 - tsp lime juice.
1/2 - tbsp of soy sauce.
1 - tbsp Thai chili sauce.
1 - tbsp Louisiana (extra hot) hot sauce.
1/2 - Cup Franks original red hot.
1/4 - Cup of peanut oil.
1 - Large red onion
2 - Green, red or yellow peppers.
2 - Fresh  Jalapeno Peppers.
1 - 8oz package of mushrooms.
1 - Large head of fresh broccoli.
4 - Cloves of fresh Garlic.
1/2 - Cup hot water.
1/4- Cup of vinegar.
1/4 - Cup of soy sauce.
1 1/2 - tbsp Brown sugar.
1/2 - tbsp Crushed red peppers.
1/2 - tbsp Cornstarch.

Open and drain tofu.Both packages. Stand on side and cut two time 
To have 3 pieces about 1/2"  thick, 4" wide.
 Cut into triangle pieces. Put into two 1 gallon zip lock bag. 
Add to bowl  lime juice, soy sauce, Thai chili sauce, Louisiana hot sauce.and
Franks original red hot sauce. Mix well and add to both bags and marinate for about 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Then bake tofu about 20 to 30 minutes. until nice and crisp.

Mix in medium bowl 1/2 Cup of hot water, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, 
cornstarch and crushed red peppers and let sit.

Cut and wash out seeds from the green and jalapenos peppers. 
Cut green peppers into 1/2 pieces. and jalapenos into small pieces.
Peel and slice mushrooms thick. wash broccoli and cut into small pieces.

Add 1/4 Cup of peanut oil to wok or large frying pan. High heat until oil is hot.
Reduce heat to Medium. 
Add the broccoli, peppers, mushrooms, Jalapeno peppers and Garlic.
Cook until broccoli and peppers are tender and add in tofu.
Heat on high for 5 minutes. Keep stirring  until tofu is mixed in. Pour vinegar mixture
over tofu and vegetables. Mix thoroughly and  Lower heat and let simmer.
Until the sauce thickens some.

Make your rice i use instant.
Dinner time.  
  







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Omnivores My Own Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Pasta and Sauce 03/23/14

 My Own Garlic Parmesan Chicken 
with Pasta and  Sauce


Ingredients :
4 - Boneless Chicken Breast. 
2 - Eggs. 
2 - Cups of seasoned bread crumbs. 
2 - Cups of Parmesan Cheese.
6 - Pieces of Provolone cheese. 
1 - Box (12 oz) Angel hair or any Pasta 
My Sauce
2 - Cans (28 oz) Tomato Sauce 
1 - Can  (28 oz) Whole tomatoes  in thick puree
5 - tbsp Garlic powder. 
3 - tbsp Black pepper.
3 - tbsp Parsley.
3  -tbsp Oregano.
4 - tbsp Crushed red pepper 
3 - tbsp Basil
2 - tbsp Packages (8 oz) Mushrooms.(optional)


In large pot pour in 2 cans of tomato sauce.
and add whole tomatoes. 
take 2 packages of mushrooms and peel off outer layer and slice thick.
and add to pot.
then add seasonings to pot. 
let cook on medium heat stirring occasionally for about 15 minutes  
reduce heat to lowest heat setting on your stove and  let simmer.

Chicken take breast and cut off any excess fat. then wash off and pat dry.
put eggs, in one medium bowl and mix bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese  in separate medium size bowl.
Heat 1/3 cup of olive oil.in frying pan until hot. Medium heat Place 4 chicken breast in frying pan.
Sprinkle  with Garlic powder. and only brown 4 minutes and turn over and repeat 
Garlic powder and 4 minutes. remove and let cool 5 minutes. 
after chicken cools a little dip into the egg then into bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
Place in a Baking dish cover with foil and cook about 30 minutes and uncover and 
place the provolone cheese on each piece (I use 1 and 1/2 Pieces on each breast) and 
replace foil  and cook 15 minutes  or until Juices run clear and no pink.
after you place the cheese on the chicken you can make your pasta. 
 Dinner is served 
  







Saturday, March 22, 2014

Vegan Breakfast Easy made pancakes 03/22/14

Tasty, Easy-Made Pancakes For Everyone
 Vegan or the Omnivore 
 Every one will love it.

Ingredients :

3 - Cups all purpose flour I prefer Gluten free flour ( from the Monroeville Pa Big Lots.)
2 - Tbsp Baking powder
3 - Tbsp Sugar 
1/4 - Tsp Sea salt
1 - Tsp Cinnamon ( Optional ) 
3 - Cups of Almond Milk (Vanilla or regular or unsweetened) 
4 - Tbsp Canola oil.


Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl with a whisk. after add the milk and oil 
and mix until batter is mixed thoroughly 


Heat oil in frying pan until hot. and add mix to frying pan  
What ever size you prefer.


When they start to bubble up, check and see if they are brown and
 flip them over.

Put on plate and serve Herbivore (Vegan) Earth balance and maple syrup or
Omnivore (Meat Eaters) Butter or margarine and maple syrup 

Breakfast is served






Friday, March 21, 2014

Instead of Fish Fridays in Lent Try a Tasty Vegan Dish

Vegetables and Rice Delight 

Ingredients:
1/2 - Cup of olive oil
1 - Cans of Spinach or 2 hand fulls of fresh spinach
1 - Box of instant rice
1 - Can of Artichoke hearts
2 - Green or red peppers
2 - Hot banana peppers
1 - 8oz  package of mushrooms
1 - Medium onion or 2 - 3 small ones
1 - Head of broccoli 
2 - tbsp Parsley flakes
2 - tbsp Oregano
2 - tbsp Italian seasoning
4 - tbsp Garlic powder of salt
2 - tbsp Crushed red peppers
2 - tbsp Hot green seasoning (optional)
2 - tbsp spoons Black pepper
1 - Frying pan 12" by 1/2" deep or a wok
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook time 25 minutes   
Start by heating 1/2 cup of olive oil to Frying pan or wok
 Peel and chopping onion into nice size pieces. 
and add them to a large container

 
 Green and red peppers slice off tops and wash out the seeds. Then cut into nice size pieces.
and add them to the container with onions.


 

Hot banana peppers slice off the tops and wash out seeds 
(If the peppers are hot you might want to wear plastic food prep gloves, So they don't irritate you skin)
If you don;t wear gloves wash hand real good before touching Face, eyes or bathroom break.
add all vegetables to a large frying pan or a wok.

 

Take mushroom's and peel off  the top skin instead of washing.
mushrooms they will retain water and lose their taste. 
Slice into thick pieces. and add to pan.or wok
wash and cut the broccoli into small piece and add to pan or wok.
Open and drain the can of artichoke hearts and the can of spinach.
Slice the artichoke hearts and add them and the spinach to the pan or wok.

  

 

 
Add in all seasonings. 
On a  medium heat keep stirring until everything is mixed thoroughly 
Reduce the heat to low 

Let simmer on a low heat while you make your rice
.
Dinner is served