(Vegan) Ginger Cupcakes (makes 12)
wet:
*1 1/4 c soy milk
3 T candied ginger, chopped
1 t vanilla extract
1/3 c vegetable oil
*1 t distilled white or apple cider vinegar
2 T blackstrap molasses
dry:
1 2/3 c flour
1 c sugar
1 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
1/2 t each ground cinnamon and ground cardamom
2-3 t ground ginger
*if you don’t have or like soy milk, you can substitute regular milk. Buttermilk would be lovely, but thicker and more acidic, so add some water and omit the vinegar.
Soak the ginger in the soy milk to soften.
Grease/line cups in a muffin pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine the dry ingredients. Add the soy milk to the rest of the wet ingredients in a separate bowl. Mix wet and dry until thoroughly combined. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full and bake till toothpick poked in center comes out clean. Cool completely before icing.
Icing (nonvegan)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
8 oz mascarpone cheese
1 c powdered sugar
1 t vanilla extract
Combine all ingredients and whip until fluffy. Chill until ready to use.
Optional: fold in 1 cup heavy cream, whipped, to make a lighter, fluffier icing
06 October 2009
12 July 2009
Guinness Stout Ginger Cake
Epicurious | October 2001
by Claudia Fleming
The Last Course: The Desserts of Gramercy Tavern
1 cup Guinness stout
1 cup molasses
1/2 tablespoon baking soda
3 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup grapeseed or vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 tablespoon grated, peeled fresh gingerroot
preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9- X 5-inch loaf pan, line the bottom and sides with parchment, and grease the parchment. Alternatively, butter and flour a 6-cup Bundt pan.
2. In a large saucepan over high heat, combine the stout and molasses and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and add the baking soda. Allow to sit until the foam dissipates.
3. Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together the eggs and both sugars. Whisk in the oil.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and cardamom.
5. Combine the stout mixture with the egg mixture, then whisk this liquid into the flour mixture, half at a time. Add the fresh ginger and stir to combine.
6. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 1 hour, or until the top springs back when gently pressed. Do not open the oven until the gingerbread is almost done, or the center may fall slightly. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
by Claudia Fleming
The Last Course: The Desserts of Gramercy Tavern
1 cup Guinness stout
1 cup molasses
1/2 tablespoon baking soda
3 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup grapeseed or vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 tablespoon grated, peeled fresh gingerroot
preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9- X 5-inch loaf pan, line the bottom and sides with parchment, and grease the parchment. Alternatively, butter and flour a 6-cup Bundt pan.
2. In a large saucepan over high heat, combine the stout and molasses and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and add the baking soda. Allow to sit until the foam dissipates.
3. Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together the eggs and both sugars. Whisk in the oil.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and cardamom.
5. Combine the stout mixture with the egg mixture, then whisk this liquid into the flour mixture, half at a time. Add the fresh ginger and stir to combine.
6. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 1 hour, or until the top springs back when gently pressed. Do not open the oven until the gingerbread is almost done, or the center may fall slightly. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
03 June 2009
mango salsa
1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
1/4 c diced red onion
cilantro leaves
juice of 1/2 lime
pinches of salt and sugar
Thanks Meg!
1/4 c diced red onion
cilantro leaves
juice of 1/2 lime
pinches of salt and sugar
Thanks Meg!
30 May 2009
Tahini cookies
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup tahini
2 Tbsp canola oil
2 Tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp lemon extract
1 large egg
Flatten into discs 3 inches in diameter and 1/4 inch thick (cookies do not spread much) Bake 10 minutes in 350 degree oven.
* try this with a dash of cloves ...
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup tahini
2 Tbsp canola oil
2 Tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp lemon extract
1 large egg
Flatten into discs 3 inches in diameter and 1/4 inch thick (cookies do not spread much) Bake 10 minutes in 350 degree oven.
* try this with a dash of cloves ...
20 May 2009
Chewy ginger cookies
2.5 c. all-purpose flour
2 t. ground ginger
1.5 t. baking soda
0.5 t salt
1 t. ground cinnamon
.25 t. ground cloves
.5 t ground cardamom
.75 c oil
.75 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
.25 c. molasses
1/4 c chopped candied ginger
coarse sugar for rolling
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift together dry ingredients. Set aside. Mix oil, sugar, egg and molasses. Add dry ingredients (1/2 amount at a time). Roll into 2 inch balls. Roll balls in granulated sugar. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 10-12 minutes. Cool on rack and store in an airtight container. Freezes well.
2 t. ground ginger
1.5 t. baking soda
0.5 t salt
1 t. ground cinnamon
.25 t. ground cloves
.5 t ground cardamom
.75 c oil
.75 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
.25 c. molasses
1/4 c chopped candied ginger
coarse sugar for rolling
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift together dry ingredients. Set aside. Mix oil, sugar, egg and molasses. Add dry ingredients (1/2 amount at a time). Roll into 2 inch balls. Roll balls in granulated sugar. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 10-12 minutes. Cool on rack and store in an airtight container. Freezes well.
09 May 2009
peanut butter cookies
www.havecakewilltravel.com
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon (63 g) granulated sugar
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon (69 g) packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup (63 g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (60 g) whole-wheat pastry flour
2 teaspoons Ener-g egg replacer or cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons (45 ml) plain soymilk or other nondairy milk
3 tablespoons (45 ml) peanut or canola oil
3 tablespoons (45 ml) whiskey or more nondairy milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (96 g) crunchy or creamy natural peanut butter
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat, such as Silpat.
In a large bowl, sift flours, egg replacer or cornstarch, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder. Add sugars.
In a medium bowl, whisk soymilk, oil, whiskey or extra milk, vanilla, and peanut butter, until emulsified.
Fold wet into dry ingredients, using your hands if you have to and adding milk if the dough is dry/crumbly, until the dough is combined and manageable.
Divide the dough into 12 equal portions, place on cookie sheet. Flatten the cookies as they do not spread while baking.
Bake for 14-16 minutes, until the cookies are set and golden brown on the edges.
Wait a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Yield: 12 cookies
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon (63 g) granulated sugar
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon (69 g) packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup (63 g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (60 g) whole-wheat pastry flour
2 teaspoons Ener-g egg replacer or cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons (45 ml) plain soymilk or other nondairy milk
3 tablespoons (45 ml) peanut or canola oil
3 tablespoons (45 ml) whiskey or more nondairy milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (96 g) crunchy or creamy natural peanut butter
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat, such as Silpat.
In a large bowl, sift flours, egg replacer or cornstarch, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder. Add sugars.
In a medium bowl, whisk soymilk, oil, whiskey or extra milk, vanilla, and peanut butter, until emulsified.
Fold wet into dry ingredients, using your hands if you have to and adding milk if the dough is dry/crumbly, until the dough is combined and manageable.
Divide the dough into 12 equal portions, place on cookie sheet. Flatten the cookies as they do not spread while baking.
Bake for 14-16 minutes, until the cookies are set and golden brown on the edges.
Wait a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Yield: 12 cookies
28 April 2009
sugar cookie icing
-allrecipes.com
* 4 cups confectioners' sugar
* 1/2 cup shortening
* 5 tablespoons milk
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* food coloring
* 4 cups confectioners' sugar
* 1/2 cup shortening
* 5 tablespoons milk
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* food coloring
vegan Wonton Wrappers
-Vegweb.com
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
2 cups flour (your choice)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup warm water
cornstarch
Directions:
I haven't seen vegan wrappers anywhere, so I make them myself.
Sift together flour and salt in a bowl.
Slowly stir in warm water - dough will be very stiff. Knead dough on floured surface till smooth, about 15 minutes. Cover with towel and let stand for 20 minutes.
This part takes some elbow grease, be warned. Roll about a half of the dough out, as thin as you can. I'm not that strong so mine stay a little on the thick side. It should make thirty-two 3-inch squares but I'm lucky to get sixteen. Repeat for other half of dough.
To store (if there are any leftovers, anyway) just sprinkle with cornstarch and keep in an airtight bag in the fridge or freezer.
To make "eggless" or spring rolls just cut bigger squares, 6-8 inches or so.
Serves: 8 servings of 4
Preparation time: 1 hour
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
2 cups flour (your choice)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup warm water
cornstarch
Directions:
I haven't seen vegan wrappers anywhere, so I make them myself.
Sift together flour and salt in a bowl.
Slowly stir in warm water - dough will be very stiff. Knead dough on floured surface till smooth, about 15 minutes. Cover with towel and let stand for 20 minutes.
This part takes some elbow grease, be warned. Roll about a half of the dough out, as thin as you can. I'm not that strong so mine stay a little on the thick side. It should make thirty-two 3-inch squares but I'm lucky to get sixteen. Repeat for other half of dough.
To store (if there are any leftovers, anyway) just sprinkle with cornstarch and keep in an airtight bag in the fridge or freezer.
To make "eggless" or spring rolls just cut bigger squares, 6-8 inches or so.
Serves: 8 servings of 4
Preparation time: 1 hour
Butternut Squash Rice Paper Rolls
-NYT 24 Jan 2007, adapted from Isa Chandra Moskowitz
FOR THE ROLLS:
1 pound butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces vermicelli rice noodles or rice sticks
12 8-inch round rice paper wrappers
1/3 cup roasted salted pumpkin seeds or peanuts, coarsely chopped
1 cup cilantro leaves and thin stems, torn into bite-size pieces
FOR THE DIPPING SAUCE:
1 to 2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons Asian hot chili oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil.
1.
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place squash on a baking sheet, drizzle with oil and spread in a single layer. Roast 15 minutes, toss gently and return to oven until tender and caramelized, about 10 more minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
2.
Meanwhile, prepares noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Turn off heat, add noodles, and allow to sit for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water; set aside.
3.
To assemble rolls: Fill a large pie plate or shallow bowl with very warm tap water. Lay a clean, damp kitchen towel on counter to use as a work surface; this will prevent wrappers from sliding. Submerge two paper wrappers in the water to soften, about 1 minute. Gently transfer one wrapper to towel.
4.
In lower third of circle, place a small handful of noodles, leaving about an inch and a half of empty wrapper on either side. Place two or three pieces of squash on top of noodles, and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and cilantro. To roll, fold left and right sides of wrapper snugly over the filling. Lift the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, tucking it underneath, then roll up firmly but gently. Place seam side down on a plate, and continue with remaining wrappers and filling. Cut in half when ready to serve.
5.
For dipping sauce: In a small bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon soy sauce, the vinegar and sugar. Add chili oil and sesame oil, and taste. If desired, add additional soy sauce.
Yield: 12 rolls.
FOR THE ROLLS:
1 pound butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces vermicelli rice noodles or rice sticks
12 8-inch round rice paper wrappers
1/3 cup roasted salted pumpkin seeds or peanuts, coarsely chopped
1 cup cilantro leaves and thin stems, torn into bite-size pieces
FOR THE DIPPING SAUCE:
1 to 2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons Asian hot chili oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil.
1.
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place squash on a baking sheet, drizzle with oil and spread in a single layer. Roast 15 minutes, toss gently and return to oven until tender and caramelized, about 10 more minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
2.
Meanwhile, prepares noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Turn off heat, add noodles, and allow to sit for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water; set aside.
3.
To assemble rolls: Fill a large pie plate or shallow bowl with very warm tap water. Lay a clean, damp kitchen towel on counter to use as a work surface; this will prevent wrappers from sliding. Submerge two paper wrappers in the water to soften, about 1 minute. Gently transfer one wrapper to towel.
4.
In lower third of circle, place a small handful of noodles, leaving about an inch and a half of empty wrapper on either side. Place two or three pieces of squash on top of noodles, and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and cilantro. To roll, fold left and right sides of wrapper snugly over the filling. Lift the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, tucking it underneath, then roll up firmly but gently. Place seam side down on a plate, and continue with remaining wrappers and filling. Cut in half when ready to serve.
5.
For dipping sauce: In a small bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon soy sauce, the vinegar and sugar. Add chili oil and sesame oil, and taste. If desired, add additional soy sauce.
Yield: 12 rolls.
12 March 2009
extra savory miso soup
1 tsp powdered Korean beef stock (Dashi-da)
2 cloves garlic, smashed
slivered white parts of 10 scallions (or 5 whole scallions, but I was simultaneously making scallion pancakes with the green parts so I used the white parts for this soup)
1 quart water
1 cup thinly sliced mildly flavored mushrooms (I find dried reconstituted shittake overwhelms this soup)
Combine all of the above, bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. While the soup simmers, cut 1/3 block of tofu into 1 cm cubes and divide cubes between 6 earthen bowls. Sprinkle a few pieces of dried wakame over each pile of tofu cubes.
Remove soup from heat and whisk in 1/4 cup miso. Pour soup over tofu cubes, cover bowls to keep warm and let sit for five minutes, stirring once, to hydrate seaweed. Serve immediately with an optional sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper on top.
You can put the seaweed directly into the soup pot, but I don't like the way this makes the soup taste.
2 cloves garlic, smashed
slivered white parts of 10 scallions (or 5 whole scallions, but I was simultaneously making scallion pancakes with the green parts so I used the white parts for this soup)
1 quart water
1 cup thinly sliced mildly flavored mushrooms (I find dried reconstituted shittake overwhelms this soup)
Combine all of the above, bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. While the soup simmers, cut 1/3 block of tofu into 1 cm cubes and divide cubes between 6 earthen bowls. Sprinkle a few pieces of dried wakame over each pile of tofu cubes.
Remove soup from heat and whisk in 1/4 cup miso. Pour soup over tofu cubes, cover bowls to keep warm and let sit for five minutes, stirring once, to hydrate seaweed. Serve immediately with an optional sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper on top.
You can put the seaweed directly into the soup pot, but I don't like the way this makes the soup taste.
sundried tomato balsamic vinaigrette
1 small red or yellow bell pepper, diced
1 clove garlic
4 sundried tomatoes, softened
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp brown sugar (try molasses or maple syrup)
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
water
Blend all together in a blender. Add water 1 tbsp at a time until dressing reaches desired consistency.
1 clove garlic
4 sundried tomatoes, softened
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp brown sugar (try molasses or maple syrup)
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
water
Blend all together in a blender. Add water 1 tbsp at a time until dressing reaches desired consistency.
04 March 2009
Turkey Meat Loaf with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Bon Appetit
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from soft white bread
2/3 cup chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
2 teaspoons dried rubbed sage
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground pepper
Ketchup
preparation
Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease 9x5x3-inch glass loaf pan. Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion; sauté 5 minutes. Add celery; sauté until vegetables are very tender, about 15 minutes longer. Transfer to large bowl.
Add all remaining ingredients except ketchup to vegetables in bowl. Mix thoroughly. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 1 hour. Brush with ketchup and bake until thermometer inserted into center registers 165°F, about 15 minutes longer. Cool 5 minutes. Slice and serve.
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from soft white bread
2/3 cup chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
2 teaspoons dried rubbed sage
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground pepper
Ketchup
preparation
Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease 9x5x3-inch glass loaf pan. Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion; sauté 5 minutes. Add celery; sauté until vegetables are very tender, about 15 minutes longer. Transfer to large bowl.
Add all remaining ingredients except ketchup to vegetables in bowl. Mix thoroughly. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 1 hour. Brush with ketchup and bake until thermometer inserted into center registers 165°F, about 15 minutes longer. Cool 5 minutes. Slice and serve.
25 February 2009
Couscous with Winter Vegetables and Beans
-NYTimes 25 FEb 2009
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 leeks, white and light green parts only, cut in thick slices and cleaned
4 large garlic cloves, minced
Salt, preferably kosher salt, to taste
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1 teaspoon caraway seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1/2 teaspoon cayenne (more to taste)
2 cups white beans, soaked in 2 quarts water for 6 hours or overnight
A bouquet garni consisting of 8 sprigs each parsley and cilantro
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 to 2 tablespoons harissa (more to taste), plus additional for serving
1 1/2 pounds winter squash, peeled, seeded and cut in large dice (about 4 cups diced)
1 pound turnips, cut in wedges or carrots, cut in thick slices (or 1/2 pound each)
1 pound greens, stemmed and washed thoroughly, blanched in salted boiling water and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, or a combination
2 2/3 cups couscous, preferably whole wheat couscous
1. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, and add the onion and leeks. Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes, then stir in the garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the spices. Stir together for about one minute. Add the beans and soaking water, an additional one quart water and the bouquet garni. Bring to a gentle boil, add salt to taste, reduce the heat, cover and simmer one hour. Add the harissa, tomato paste, squash, turnips and/or carrots. Bring back to a simmer for 45 minutes, or until the squash is beginning to fall apart and the beans are tender. Stir in the blanched greens, chopped parsley and/or cilantro. Simmer another 10 minutes. Taste and adjust salt. The stew should be spicy and flavorful.
2. Reconstitute and steam the couscous. Serve the couscous in wide bowls, or mound onto plates. Top with the stew and a generous amount of broth. Pass more harissa at the table.
Yield: Serves eight generously
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 leeks, white and light green parts only, cut in thick slices and cleaned
4 large garlic cloves, minced
Salt, preferably kosher salt, to taste
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1 teaspoon caraway seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1/2 teaspoon cayenne (more to taste)
2 cups white beans, soaked in 2 quarts water for 6 hours or overnight
A bouquet garni consisting of 8 sprigs each parsley and cilantro
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 to 2 tablespoons harissa (more to taste), plus additional for serving
1 1/2 pounds winter squash, peeled, seeded and cut in large dice (about 4 cups diced)
1 pound turnips, cut in wedges or carrots, cut in thick slices (or 1/2 pound each)
1 pound greens, stemmed and washed thoroughly, blanched in salted boiling water and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, or a combination
2 2/3 cups couscous, preferably whole wheat couscous
1. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, and add the onion and leeks. Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes, then stir in the garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the spices. Stir together for about one minute. Add the beans and soaking water, an additional one quart water and the bouquet garni. Bring to a gentle boil, add salt to taste, reduce the heat, cover and simmer one hour. Add the harissa, tomato paste, squash, turnips and/or carrots. Bring back to a simmer for 45 minutes, or until the squash is beginning to fall apart and the beans are tender. Stir in the blanched greens, chopped parsley and/or cilantro. Simmer another 10 minutes. Taste and adjust salt. The stew should be spicy and flavorful.
2. Reconstitute and steam the couscous. Serve the couscous in wide bowls, or mound onto plates. Top with the stew and a generous amount of broth. Pass more harissa at the table.
Yield: Serves eight generously
16 February 2009
Joyful Heart Chip Fudge Muffins
-Glamour.com
Cooking spray
1 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 cup turbinado sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup oat flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup semisweet dairy- and gluten-free chocolate chips (such as Sunspire)
Powdered sugar (optional)
Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 350A?. Place 8 paper liners in muffin tin; coat with cooking spray.
2. Combine applesauce and next 4 ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the next 6 ingredients. Add oat mixture to applesauce mixture; stir until blended. Stir in chocolate chips.
3. Spoon batter into muffin cups. Bake for 20-22 minutes, rotating the pan a half-turn after 10 minutes. Muffins are done when tops are firm to the touch.
4. Cool slightly. Top with powdered sugar, if desired. (Serving size: 1 muffin)
Nutrition facts: Calories 154 (24% from fat); Fat 5g (sat 2g, mono 1g, poly 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Protein 2g; Carbohydrate 30g; Sugars 21g; Fiber 3g; Iron 2mg; Sodium 331mg; Calcium 86mg.
Cooking spray
1 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 cup turbinado sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup oat flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup semisweet dairy- and gluten-free chocolate chips (such as Sunspire)
Powdered sugar (optional)
Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 350A?. Place 8 paper liners in muffin tin; coat with cooking spray.
2. Combine applesauce and next 4 ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the next 6 ingredients. Add oat mixture to applesauce mixture; stir until blended. Stir in chocolate chips.
3. Spoon batter into muffin cups. Bake for 20-22 minutes, rotating the pan a half-turn after 10 minutes. Muffins are done when tops are firm to the touch.
4. Cool slightly. Top with powdered sugar, if desired. (Serving size: 1 muffin)
Nutrition facts: Calories 154 (24% from fat); Fat 5g (sat 2g, mono 1g, poly 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Protein 2g; Carbohydrate 30g; Sugars 21g; Fiber 3g; Iron 2mg; Sodium 331mg; Calcium 86mg.
11 February 2009
Chili Sambal
to go with the spicy coconut soup
daily chili sambal
6 fresh red chilies, seeded
4 T water
3 T rice vinegar
1.5 T castor sugar
0.5 t salt
Blend in food processor.
daily chili sambal
6 fresh red chilies, seeded
4 T water
3 T rice vinegar
1.5 T castor sugar
0.5 t salt
Blend in food processor.
Spicy Coconut Soup
-The Asian Vegan Kitchen via Etsy.com
1. Using a food processor, grind the spice paste ingredients together until smooth, using a little water if needed.
2. For the soup, heat the oil in a saucepan and sauté the ground spice paste for 2–3 minutes over medium heat, until fragrant. Stir in the lemongrass, lime leaves, galangal, and tofu.
3. Add the coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for 6–8 minutes. Add the tomato to the simmering broth.
4. Arrange the garnishes on the table. Immerse the noodles in boiling water for a few seconds. Drain and divide between individual bowls. Pour a ladleful of the hot coconut broth into each bowl. Invite your guests to add their favorite garnish.
FOR THE SPICE PASTE
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
6 candlenuts or cashews
5 fresh red chilies
2 cloves garlic, crushed
¾ inch (2-cm) cube galangal, sliced
½ teaspoon turmeric
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
FOR THE SOUP
3 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil
1 stalk lemongrass, halved and crushed
3 kaffir lime leaves
2 slices galangal
7 ounces (200g) atsuage deep-fried tofu, sliced
2 cups (480ml) coconut milk
1 cup (240ml) water
²⁄³ teaspoon salt
1 medium tomato, cut into 8 wedges
11 ounces (310g) wheat flour noodles or thin spaghetti, cooked
FOR THE GARNISHES
2 scallions, finely sliced
½ cucumber, sliced
Celery leaves
Bean sprouts
Lettuce leaves, shredded
Sambal (see below)
Krupuk deep-fried crackers
1. Using a food processor, grind the spice paste ingredients together until smooth, using a little water if needed.
2. For the soup, heat the oil in a saucepan and sauté the ground spice paste for 2–3 minutes over medium heat, until fragrant. Stir in the lemongrass, lime leaves, galangal, and tofu.
3. Add the coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for 6–8 minutes. Add the tomato to the simmering broth.
4. Arrange the garnishes on the table. Immerse the noodles in boiling water for a few seconds. Drain and divide between individual bowls. Pour a ladleful of the hot coconut broth into each bowl. Invite your guests to add their favorite garnish.
FOR THE SPICE PASTE
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
6 candlenuts or cashews
5 fresh red chilies
2 cloves garlic, crushed
¾ inch (2-cm) cube galangal, sliced
½ teaspoon turmeric
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
FOR THE SOUP
3 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil
1 stalk lemongrass, halved and crushed
3 kaffir lime leaves
2 slices galangal
7 ounces (200g) atsuage deep-fried tofu, sliced
2 cups (480ml) coconut milk
1 cup (240ml) water
²⁄³ teaspoon salt
1 medium tomato, cut into 8 wedges
11 ounces (310g) wheat flour noodles or thin spaghetti, cooked
FOR THE GARNISHES
2 scallions, finely sliced
½ cucumber, sliced
Celery leaves
Bean sprouts
Lettuce leaves, shredded
Sambal (see below)
Krupuk deep-fried crackers
09 February 2009
Vegan chocolate cake
-Instructables.com
Cake Ingredients
1 1/4 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup warm water
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp distilled white or apple cider vinegar
Chocolate Glaze
1/2 cup sugar
4 tbsp margarine
2 tbsp soy milk
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp vanilla extract
Cake Ingredients
1 1/4 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup warm water
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp distilled white or apple cider vinegar
Chocolate Glaze
1/2 cup sugar
4 tbsp margarine
2 tbsp soy milk
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp vanilla extract
Miso Soup with Sweet Potato Dumplings
-Shawn McClain via SELF recipe of the week
Serves 4
Ingredients
* 1 pound sweet potatoes
* 1 tablespoon canola oil
* 2 cloves garlic, chopped
* 1 shallot, chopped
* 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspon freshly ground black pepper
* 4 cups sliced bok choy
* 1 cup bean sprouts
* 1 cup edamame, shelled
* 12 wonton wrappers
* 3 tablespoons white miso, plus more to taste
* 2 scallions, thinly sliced
Preparation
Heat oven to 375°. Prick holes in potatoes. Bake on a baking sheet until soft, turning once, about 1 hour. Cool, then peel and mash. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic and shallot, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add pepper flakes. Stir garlic mixture, salt and pepper into potatoes. Place bok choy, sprouts and edamame in a pot with 2 cups water and set aside. Lay 1 wonton wrapper in palm of hand. Drop a heaping tbsp of potato mixture in the center and make a fist to gather edges. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. Set dumplings on top of vegetables in pot. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, until wrappers are translucent, 3 to 6 minutes. Divide veggies and dumplings among 4 bowls. Add 4 cups water to pot. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add miso, stirring until it dissolves. Divide among bowls; top with scallions.
Serves 4
Ingredients
* 1 pound sweet potatoes
* 1 tablespoon canola oil
* 2 cloves garlic, chopped
* 1 shallot, chopped
* 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspon freshly ground black pepper
* 4 cups sliced bok choy
* 1 cup bean sprouts
* 1 cup edamame, shelled
* 12 wonton wrappers
* 3 tablespoons white miso, plus more to taste
* 2 scallions, thinly sliced
Preparation
Heat oven to 375°. Prick holes in potatoes. Bake on a baking sheet until soft, turning once, about 1 hour. Cool, then peel and mash. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic and shallot, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add pepper flakes. Stir garlic mixture, salt and pepper into potatoes. Place bok choy, sprouts and edamame in a pot with 2 cups water and set aside. Lay 1 wonton wrapper in palm of hand. Drop a heaping tbsp of potato mixture in the center and make a fist to gather edges. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. Set dumplings on top of vegetables in pot. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, until wrappers are translucent, 3 to 6 minutes. Divide veggies and dumplings among 4 bowls. Add 4 cups water to pot. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add miso, stirring until it dissolves. Divide among bowls; top with scallions.
Chickpea soup
Easily made vegan with the omission of the chicken and the use of veggie broth.
-2 medium or 1 large potato, diced
-1 medium onion, chopped
-1 large carrot, chopped
-1 T olive oil
-2/3 cup cilantro, chopped
-2 cans chickpeas
-1 large can (20 oz I think) diced tomatoes
-1 cinnamon stick
-1 t freshly ground pepper
-1 t ground turmeric
-0.5 t celery seed
-6 cups chicken broth or veggie broth
-chopped leftover chicken meat (optional)
-salt to taste
Saute carrot, onion and potato in olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat till softened. Add remaining ingredients except for salt and turn heat up to high. Bring to a boil and cook till vegetables are tender. Serves 8.
-2 medium or 1 large potato, diced
-1 medium onion, chopped
-1 large carrot, chopped
-1 T olive oil
-2/3 cup cilantro, chopped
-2 cans chickpeas
-1 large can (20 oz I think) diced tomatoes
-1 cinnamon stick
-1 t freshly ground pepper
-1 t ground turmeric
-0.5 t celery seed
-6 cups chicken broth or veggie broth
-chopped leftover chicken meat (optional)
-salt to taste
Saute carrot, onion and potato in olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat till softened. Add remaining ingredients except for salt and turn heat up to high. Bring to a boil and cook till vegetables are tender. Serves 8.
04 February 2009
Crispy Salmon in Vegetable Broth
-from Jamie Oliver (Naked Chef) via Self magazine
Serves 4
Ingredients
* Aioli (makes 1 cup)
* 1 small egg yolk (use pasteurized egg)
* 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
* 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
* 1/2 cup olive oil
* 1/2 cup olive oil
* 1/4 clove garlic, peeled and smashed into a paste
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* Lemon juice
*
* Salmon
* 3 cups fat-free chicken (or vegetable) broth
* 8 bulbs baby fennel and leafy tops
* 4 salmon fillets (about 5 oz each)
* 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
* Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
* 1/2 cup diced parsnips
* 1 handful each fresh basil and mint, chopped
Preparation
For aioli
Whisk egg and mustard in a bowl. Blend in oils. Add garlic, salt, and lemon juice to taste. Season with pepper.
For salmon
Bring broth to boil in a large pan; add fennel and cook 4 minutes. Pat salmon with 1/4 tsp oil per side, season with salt and pepper to taste and place skin side down in a frying pan. Cook on medium heat 4 minutes. Flip and cook until fish turns light pink. Remove from heat. Add parsnips to broth and cook 2 minutes. Spoon vegetables and broth into 4 bowls; place 1 fillet in each bowl and top with basil, mint, and 1 1/2 tsp aioli sauce.
Serves 4
Ingredients
* Aioli (makes 1 cup)
* 1 small egg yolk (use pasteurized egg)
* 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
* 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
* 1/2 cup olive oil
* 1/2 cup olive oil
* 1/4 clove garlic, peeled and smashed into a paste
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* Lemon juice
*
* Salmon
* 3 cups fat-free chicken (or vegetable) broth
* 8 bulbs baby fennel and leafy tops
* 4 salmon fillets (about 5 oz each)
* 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
* Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
* 1/2 cup diced parsnips
* 1 handful each fresh basil and mint, chopped
Preparation
For aioli
Whisk egg and mustard in a bowl. Blend in oils. Add garlic, salt, and lemon juice to taste. Season with pepper.
For salmon
Bring broth to boil in a large pan; add fennel and cook 4 minutes. Pat salmon with 1/4 tsp oil per side, season with salt and pepper to taste and place skin side down in a frying pan. Cook on medium heat 4 minutes. Flip and cook until fish turns light pink. Remove from heat. Add parsnips to broth and cook 2 minutes. Spoon vegetables and broth into 4 bowls; place 1 fillet in each bowl and top with basil, mint, and 1 1/2 tsp aioli sauce.
27 January 2009
Roasted Garlic Lentil Stew
chock full o'goodness, and it makes a lot
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 tsp olive oil
2 cloves fresh garlic, chopped
white cooking wine
1 bunch kale, chard or spinach, washed and chopped (ribs removed if necessary)
1/2 bulb roasted garlic
1 bag dark lentils
1 small can tomato paste
veggie stock or water
1 bay leaf
Spices:
1 tsp whole cumin (2 tsp pre-ground)
8 peppercorns (1 tsp pre-ground)
3 whole cloves (1/2 tsp pre-ground)
Saute carrots and onion in olive oil over medium-high heat till just beginning to brown. Add garlic and saute briefly till softened but not browned.
Deglaze with a little bit of white wine. Transfer to crock pot or stew pot. Add greens, peeled roasted garlic, lentils, tomato paste, bay leaf, and ground spices. Add enough water or stock to cover everything. Bring to a boil and then simmer till lentils are soft and stew is thickened. (About 1 hour on stovetop, 6 hours on high in the crock pot). Check midway through cooking and add water if needed.
Remove bay leaf. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve over rice or with toasted pita and with lemon or lime wedges on the side.
Serves 10 (or 6 very hungry vegan athletes).
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 tsp olive oil
2 cloves fresh garlic, chopped
white cooking wine
1 bunch kale, chard or spinach, washed and chopped (ribs removed if necessary)
1/2 bulb roasted garlic
1 bag dark lentils
1 small can tomato paste
veggie stock or water
1 bay leaf
Spices:
1 tsp whole cumin (2 tsp pre-ground)
8 peppercorns (1 tsp pre-ground)
3 whole cloves (1/2 tsp pre-ground)
Saute carrots and onion in olive oil over medium-high heat till just beginning to brown. Add garlic and saute briefly till softened but not browned.
Deglaze with a little bit of white wine. Transfer to crock pot or stew pot. Add greens, peeled roasted garlic, lentils, tomato paste, bay leaf, and ground spices. Add enough water or stock to cover everything. Bring to a boil and then simmer till lentils are soft and stew is thickened. (About 1 hour on stovetop, 6 hours on high in the crock pot). Check midway through cooking and add water if needed.
Remove bay leaf. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve over rice or with toasted pita and with lemon or lime wedges on the side.
Serves 10 (or 6 very hungry vegan athletes).
24 January 2009
vegan mayonnaise
-recipezaar.com
* 2 1/4 cups safflower oil
* 1 cup soymilk
* 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar
* 3/4 teaspoon sea salt (to taste)
* 2-2 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar, raw or lemon juice, fresh squeezed
* 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Directions
1. Combine all ingredients except vinegar or lemon juice in blender, blending until smooth.
2. Slowly add vinegar or lemon juice until liquid thickens.
* 2 1/4 cups safflower oil
* 1 cup soymilk
* 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar
* 3/4 teaspoon sea salt (to taste)
* 2-2 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar, raw or lemon juice, fresh squeezed
* 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Directions
1. Combine all ingredients except vinegar or lemon juice in blender, blending until smooth.
2. Slowly add vinegar or lemon juice until liquid thickens.
18 January 2009
Dana Sly's blue ribon vegan cornbread
-kosherblog.net
2 Tbsp. ground flax seed
6 Tbsp. water
1 C all-purpose flour
1 C cornmeal
1/4 C sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. table salt
1 C soy milk
1/4 C canola oil
1. Adjust oven rack to middle position; heat oven to 425 degrees. Spray 8-inch-square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the ground flax seed, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer the ground flax seed in the water for 3 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well-combined.
4. Add the ground flax seed mixture, soy milk, and canola oil to the flour mixture. Beat just until smooth (do not overbeat.)
5. Turn into prepared baking pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
6. Cool on wire rack 10 minutes; invert cornbread onto wire rack, then turn right side up and continue to cool until warm, about 10 minutes longer. Cut into pieces and serve.
Per recipe: 2100 calories
2 Tbsp. ground flax seed
6 Tbsp. water
1 C all-purpose flour
1 C cornmeal
1/4 C sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. table salt
1 C soy milk
1/4 C canola oil
1. Adjust oven rack to middle position; heat oven to 425 degrees. Spray 8-inch-square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the ground flax seed, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer the ground flax seed in the water for 3 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well-combined.
4. Add the ground flax seed mixture, soy milk, and canola oil to the flour mixture. Beat just until smooth (do not overbeat.)
5. Turn into prepared baking pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
6. Cool on wire rack 10 minutes; invert cornbread onto wire rack, then turn right side up and continue to cool until warm, about 10 minutes longer. Cut into pieces and serve.
Per recipe: 2100 calories
17 January 2009
African Sweet Potato-Peanut Stew
-Good Housekeeping
3 clove(s) garlic
2 cup(s) (loosely packed) fresh cilantro leaves and stems
1 can(s) (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
1/2 cup(s) creamy or chunky peanut butter
2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground red pepper (cayenne)
Salt
1 cup(s) water
3 pound(s) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
1 can(s) (15 to 19 ounces) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 package(s) (16 ounces) frozen whole or cut green beans
DIRECTIONS
1. In blender or food processor with knife blade attached, blend garlic, cilantro, tomatoes with their juice, peanut butter, cumin, cinnamon, ground red pepper, and 3/4 teaspoon salt until pureed.
2. Into 4 1/2- to 6-quart slow-cooker bowl, pour peanut-butter mixture; stir in water. Add sweet potatoes and garbanzo beans; stir to combine. Cover slow cooker with lid and cook as manufacturer directs on low setting 8 to 10 hours or on high setting 4 to 5 hours or until potatoes are very tender.
3. About 10 minutes before sweet potato mixture is done, cook green beans as label directs. Gently stir green beans into stew.
3 clove(s) garlic
2 cup(s) (loosely packed) fresh cilantro leaves and stems
1 can(s) (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
1/2 cup(s) creamy or chunky peanut butter
2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground red pepper (cayenne)
Salt
1 cup(s) water
3 pound(s) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
1 can(s) (15 to 19 ounces) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 package(s) (16 ounces) frozen whole or cut green beans
DIRECTIONS
1. In blender or food processor with knife blade attached, blend garlic, cilantro, tomatoes with their juice, peanut butter, cumin, cinnamon, ground red pepper, and 3/4 teaspoon salt until pureed.
2. Into 4 1/2- to 6-quart slow-cooker bowl, pour peanut-butter mixture; stir in water. Add sweet potatoes and garbanzo beans; stir to combine. Cover slow cooker with lid and cook as manufacturer directs on low setting 8 to 10 hours or on high setting 4 to 5 hours or until potatoes are very tender.
3. About 10 minutes before sweet potato mixture is done, cook green beans as label directs. Gently stir green beans into stew.
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