The Reluctant Vegetarian

Recipe: Simple Sugar Cookies

simple sugar cookies ingredients: 2 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 stick earth balance, softened 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 egg 2 tsp vanilla extract 3 tbs hazelnut oil {optional} directions: preheat oven to 375 degrees in a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking [...]

Recipe: Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Recipe: Sweet Potato Gnocchi ingredients: 1 medium to large sweet potato 1-2 cup unbleached whole wheat flour [more or less depending on size of potato] 1/8 tsp salt salt and pepper to taste optional: caramelized onions garlic basil directions: fill a pot with water, large enough to hold potatoes. peel and cut potatoes into smaller [...]

Happy Tofurkey Day! and a Recipe

butternut squash risotto v2.0 ingredients: 1 small butternut squash, diced into 1/2-inch cubes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion (red or white), chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice 1/4 cup dry white wine 4 1/2 cups vegetable stock [365 brand is nightshade free] sea/kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper [...]

Greens, Glorious Greens!

for your reference: the following recipe is vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, nightshade-free, soy-free, egg free, cinnamon free, and contains no msg. it can also be made wheat-free and/or gluten-free depending on the pasta you choose. Pasta With Summer Squash, Arugula And Herbs Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 12 oz pasta 3 Tbsp. [...]

Review and Giveaway: Luna & Larry’s Coconut Bliss

imagine my surprise when no one but two amazing companies contacted me around the same time asking if i wanted to do a review for them. now, i have been contacted before, and have gotten my hopes up, only to never receive the products or hear back from the company. and that’s okay…i guess. but [...]

Recipe: Peanutty Noodles

this recipe is vegetarian and vegan and is nightshade-free, dairy-free, cinnamon-free, and contains no msg. it also is egg-free and can be made gluten-free depending on choice of noodles. Peanutty Noodles adapted from Cooking Light ingredients: peanutty sauce 2  tsp  grated peeled fresh ginger 3  garlic cloves, minced 1  cup vegetable broth [365 brand is [...]

Recipe: Strawberry Blueberry Pie

strawbaby blueberry pie ingredients: pie crust 2 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 3/4 cup vegetable shortening 6 tbs ice water filling 4 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced 2 cups blueberries 1 cup raw sugar 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tbs lemon juice directions: in large bowl mix flour and salt. with [...]

Recipe: James Beardish Banana Bread

james beardish banana bread ingredients: 2 cups sifted unbleached all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup [or 1 stick] earth balance or spectrum vegetable shortening 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 cup mashed, very ripe bananas (about 2 bananas) 1/3 cup soy milk 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar directions: [...]

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