Veganized Toll House Cookies

October 4, 2024Leave a comment

The next time you are craving some homemade chocolate chip cookies, here is a veganized version of recipe of Nestle’s Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies. Enjoy.

Ingredients

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegan butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 Tablespoons chia seeds (soak a couple minutes in 6 Tablespoons of warm water)
2 cups vegan semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup oatmeal and/or nuts (optional)

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F

Step 2: Beat butter, white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, chia seeds and water in a large mixing bowl until creamy and fluffy.

Step 3: Add salt, baking soda and gradually add flour. Mix well.

Step 4: Add chocolate chips and optional oatmeal/nuts.

Step 5: Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 9 to 11 minutes

Step 7: Cool and enjoy

Tofu – Yummy Protein

February 6, 2024Leave a comment

Tofu is a good source of plant-based protein, rich in essential amino acids. It’s also a good source of iron, calcium, and magnesium. Additionally, tofu is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, making it a heart-healthy protein alternative. Some studies suggest it may have potential benefits for bone health and reducing the risk of certain chronic diseases.

You can make various dishes with tofu, such as tofu stir-fry, tofu scramble, tofu curry, or even marinated and grilled tofu. It’s versatile and can be used in both savory and sweet recipes.

My personal extra firm tofu favorite dishes are crispy tofu, coated pan fried or baked tofu or tofu “egg” salad. Throw them on a green salad, bread or wrap or eat them on their own.

Be creative and enjoy the benefits of this wonderful plant protein.

Quite Simply “Chicken” Enchiladas

October 28, 2016Leave a comment

Some ingredients used in this recipe.

Preheat oven 325 degrees.

5 ounces vegan cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup vegan sour cream

2 cups salsa

1 jalapeno pepper, chopped

2 cup shredded vegan cheddar cheese, divided

2 cup shredded vegan mozzarella cheese, divided

2 cups vegan chicken strips, chopped

1/2 cup black olives, sliced

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon cumin

Salt and pepper

5-8 tortillas (depends on what size you use)

In a medium bowl cream together cream cheese and sour cream. Stir in jalapeno pepper. Stir in 1/2 cup salsa. Stir in 1/2 cup of each type of cheese.
In a second bowl toss together the chicken, olives, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper.
Add the chicken mixture to the cheese mixture and stir to combine.
Spread about 1/2 cup salsa in the bottom of a baking dish. Place ½ to ¾ cup filling on a tortilla (depends on size of tortillas you use) roll up and put in dish seam side down. Repeat process for remaining tortillas.
Pour remaining salsa over enchiladas, spreading to coat all of them. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Transfer to preheated oven and bake 25 to 35 minutes until hot and vegan cheese is melted.

(Please note: vegan cheese has less fat than regular cheese so the melted cheese may have a different “melted” appearance. The vegan cheese used in my example is a vegan nut cheese and does not have your typical “melted” cheese appearance.)

I used 5 large tortillas with 3/4 cups cheese and chicken filling.

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Chocolate Chip Cookies

October 22, 2016October 22, 2016Leave a comment

Some ingredients used in the recipe.

Preheat oven 375 degrees

2 TBLS flaxseeds – grounded

3 TBLS warm water

¾ cup sugar

¾ cup brown sugar

1 cup vegan butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

½ package Vegan chocolate chips

Mix flaxseed and water in small bowl and let stand a few minutes.

Combine sugars, butter, vanilla extract and flaxseed mixture and beat until light and creamy. Add flour, salt and baking soda. Mix well. Stir in ½ package chocolate chips (or full bag, I like ½ package).

Bake 8-12 minutes, or until golden brown.

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Quite Simply Blackberry Cobbler

October 16, 2016October 16, 2016Leave a comment

Some ingredients used in recipe.

Preheat oven 375 degrees

5 Cups frozen blackberries

1 Cup Flour

1/2 Cup Sugar

1TBLS Baking Powder

1/2 Cup Vegan Butter, melted

1/4 Cup Coconut (or Almond) Milk

Pinch of Salt

Place blackberries in baking dish.

Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Add and stir in melted butter and coconut milk. Evenly spread over blackberries.

Bake for 55-65 minutes.

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Baked Spaghetti

October 1, 2016October 14, 2016Leave a comment

I have never made baked spaghetti. In all honesty, I have never even thought about making it. One morning I was looking at recipes online and came across a recipe for the traditional baked spaghetti with beef. I thought that looks easy to make and to create it vegan. Add what spices you like. I added the ones I do. I hope you enjoy it!

Preheat oven 350 degrees

2 TBLS Olive Oil

1 Medium onion – chopped

12 oz Frozen Vegan meat crumbles

1 tsp Garlic powder

1 tsp Rosemary

1 tsp Thyme

1 tsp Basil

16 oz Spaghetti noodles

1 1/2 24 oz jar of Pasta Sauce

2 Cups Vegan Mozarella cheese

Sauté Olive Oil, onions, vegan crumbles, garlic, rosemary, thyme and basil until onions are translucent and crumbles are hot.

Prepare Spaghetti noodles as indicated on the package. Drain.

In a large bowl add: cooked noodles, sautéed onion and crumble mixture and one and a half jar of pasta sauce (Or if you like more or less sauce add what you like). Mix all together. Pour mixture into a baking pan. Sprinkle vegan cheese on top and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

(Please note: Vegan cheese has less fat in it so it will have a slightly different appearance than traditional melted mozzarella)

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