Monday, December 5, 2011

Pumpkin pancakes


Ingredients:

1/2 c almond milk
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
2 1/2 c flour
2 1/2 c water
1 c almond or coconut milk
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup pumpkin
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking soda

Directions:

1. Combine 1/2 c. almond milk with tsp vinegar in a separate bowl. Allow to sit 5 min to curdle (making vegan buttermilk.)
2. Stir all remaining ingredients together, including additional 1 c. milk. Add "buttermilk" mix. Stir well until moist.
3. Allow to sit 5 min to rise, and lightly stir. Cook over medium heat, and serve with vegan butter, pure maple syrup,etc!

Pumpkin muffins


Ingredients:

1 cup pumpkin (I used canned organic)
1/2 c almond milk
2 egg replacers (I use 1 Ener G egg replacer and 1 Tbsp flax 3 Tbsp water)
1/4 c coconut oil
1/4 c applesauce
1/4 c honey
1/4 c pure maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/4 c whole wheat flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp ginger
1 Tbsp baking powder

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 deg. Lightly oil a muffin pan.
2. In large bowl, mix all ingredients well. Beat until blended.
3. Pour batter into muffin pans, filling 2/3s full. Bake for 25-35 minutes, until inserted toothpick comes out clean. Voila!

Caveat: I had some leftover white icing from a cake I made the day before. Tasted DELICIOUS on these muffins!

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Bow-tie pasta with Mushroom and Spinach


Ingredients:

12 oz dried farfalle (bow-tie pasta)
1 Tbsp coconut oil
1 med onion, chopped
10 oz sliced portabello or other fresh mushrooms
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 cups fresh spinach
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp basil
1 tsp black pepper
salt to taste
2 tsp Parmesan cheese or cheese substitute (add to a finished plate, can be eliminated for vegan recipe)

Directions:

1. Cook farfalle according to package directions. Drain well.
2 In large skillet, heat oil. Add mushrooms, onion, garlic and cook for approximately 5 min over med heat until mushrooms are nearly tender. Stir in spinach and seasoning. At this point you can continue to cook on very low heat for 1-2 min. What I like to do is turn the heat off and cover the pot and let the spinach wilt slightly. Stir in cooked pasta and toss to mix. You may also want to add a bit of olive oil (1/2 Tbsp?) if the mix is too dry.

Friday, December 2, 2011

Veggie Quesadillas


Ingredients:

1 zucchini, sliced
1/2 yellow squash, sliced
1/4 c red onion, chopped
1 can organic black beans, rinsed
handful of spinach leaves
organic cooking spray
4-6 whole wheat tortillas
1 cup organic cheese
salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin to taste

Directions:
1. In nonstick pan, saute vegetables in coconut oil, adding salt to taste. Meanwhile, in small pot, heat black beans with a few Tbsp water. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, chili to taste.
2. Remove veggies from pan.
3. In same pan, coat with cooking spray, add tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, vegetables, and beans. Cook until golden on both sides.

Pork Stir Fry


Ingredients:

1-2 cups uncooked brown rice or jasmine rice
8 oz snap peas
1-2 cups broccolli
1 c sliced zucchini
1/3 c chopped onions
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 Tbsp coconut oil
1 lb organic pork, trimmed of fat and cup into 1/2" thick strips
1 Tbsp EVOO
3 tsp freshly ground ginger
1/4 c low sodium soy sauce
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
2 Tbsp honey and/or 2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 orange--zest and juice
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
1. Cut meat and place in marinade of 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp orange juice, 1 tsp ground ginger, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. Marinate 1 hour to overnight.
2. Cook rice according to package directions.
3. Fill medium pot halfway with water. Bring to boil. Add peas, reduce heat to simmer, and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Heat coconut oil in sauce pan. Add pork and cook for 3-4 minutes. Turn over and for an additional 3-4 minutes.
5. Meanwhile in large bowl, combine orange juice, orange zest, ginger, soy sauce, salt, honey, brown sugar. Mix well and set aside.
6. Once pork is done, add zucchini, peas, broccolli, onions, garlic, bell peppers and steam over meat to preferred tenderness. Add orange juice mixture and cook on low for an additional 5 min to "set" the flavors. You may add the rice in or simply serve over the rice.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Brownies!


Ingredients:

1 1/2 c unbleached flour
1/2 c whole wheat flour
1tsp flax
3/4 c unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 c sugar or 1 c stevia
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup water
1/2 c coconut oil
1/2 c applesauce
2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, salt. Pour in water, oil, applesauce, and vanilla. Mix well until blended. Spread evenly into 9x13 pan.
3. Bake for 25 to 30 min until the top is no longer shiny. Cool before cutting!

Strawberry Muffins


Ingredients:

1 cup unbleached flour
1/2 c whole wheat flour
1/2 c organic sugar
1/4 c agave nectar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 Tbsp cocoa (optional)
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 c almond milk
1/4 c coconut oil
1/4 c applesauce
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 c strawberries

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375. Grease muffin pan.
2.Mix dry ingredients in large bowl.
3. Gently stir in agave, milk, oil, applesauce, vanilla. Be careful not to over mix.
4. Fold in strawberries and pour into muffin tins.
5. Bake for 15-20 min. Enjoy!