Madeline's Mocheesi Sticks
I have been super excited about posting this recipe all month! I just had to wait until I had mochi to make it.Mocheesi Sticks are the invention of my amazing, incredibly talented friend, Madeline...
View ArticleSaturday Sustenance 11-20-2010
As usual, Central Market doesn't have anything in their ad for vegans, but they do have some gorgeous produce. We stopped in yesterday, and they had some new items, including black garlic, beautiful...
View ArticleIron Chef Challenge #3: Portabello Mushrooms and Chipotle Peppers
I was really excited about the ingredients for this week's Iron Chef challenge, unfortunately I worked all weekend, and didn't have time to experiment.I ended up doing a variation of a dish I used to...
View ArticleProduct Review: Gardein BBQ Skewers
These skewers are another perfect example of something not being what I was expecting. Based on the picture, I was expecting four separate cubes on each skewer. Instead, each skewer has one long beef-y...
View ArticleFramboise Lambic Float
I had heard about beer floats and chocolate stout milkshakes and such for a couple of years, and while I was vaguely intrigued, dairy and alcohol seems like a pretty gross combination to me, so vegan...
View ArticleGuide to a Vegan Vanguard Thanksgiving, Part 1 and 2
I'm feeling pretty awful right now, so sore and headachy and just sick that I'm not even feeling up to cooking anything for Thanksgiving at the moment. I'm reposting my guide from 2 years ago because I...
View ArticleThanksgiving 2010 Recap
I thought we were going to have to cancel Thanksgiving because of how awful I felt yesterday. But JD helped prep everything, we scaled back the menu a bit, and made a few things in advance, so we were...
View ArticleSurvey Says
I'm still feeling under the weather, and now I've lost my voice. Argh. I didn't cook at all, and am a bit lacking for inspiration, so I'm going to do the MoFo survey that everyone's been posting.What...
View ArticleRecipe Review: Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
I'm not sure how I stumbled onto the best recipe for vegan double chocolate cookies, but I am so glad I did! I have not met anyone who didn't love these decadent, luscious cookies, and I love making...
View ArticleVegan Vanguard's Austin, Texas Top Ten
Okay, I'm cheating a little bit because this isn't a list of top ten dishes, but these are the top places in Austin where I enjoy eating on a regular basis, and the items I typically order.This has an...
View ArticleProduct Review: Gardein Mandarin Orange Crispy Chick'n
I went to the store after work, hungry, and worried about what I'd make for dinner, when I happened upon this, which I'd never seen before. It looked good, sounded better, and I knew I had to try it...
View ArticleSo Long, and Thanks for All the Laverfish
This is the last post of Vegan MoFo 2010. Sad day, but I feel very accomplished. This is the third MoFo I've signed up for, but only the first I've actually completed. October and November have always...
View ArticleVegan MoFo 2011: It's the Most Wonderful Vegan Time of the Year
Vegan MoFo 2011 has begun! Last year was great, and I'm so excited for this year's edition. Since it's Sunday, I wanted to share one of my favorite lazy Sunday brunch dishes, Cheesy Spinach Grits....
View ArticleVegan MoFo: Chickpea Frittata
Last week, when I was shopping, I noticed a new line of Italian convenience foods, Lucini Italia. I had never heard or the brand, but one item that caught my eye was their Tuscan Chickpea Frittata...
View ArticleVegan MoFo: Lebanese-Inspired Green Beans
All the Vegan MoFo posts I've seen so far have been amazing! Have you seen the official round ups? I'm already beginning to feel overwhelmed by new ideas. I could barely decide on what to make....
View ArticleVegan Mofo: Tempeh Sticks
I've written about tempeh before. I love it. Sometimes I feel like I could eat it everyday and never tire of it. These tempeh sticks are a great, fun way to prepare it. They're sort of like a vegan,...
View ArticleVegan MoFo: Zombie Cakes
I posted about these last year when I took them to the VRA Halloween potluck. But I wanted to talk about them again since Halloween is coming up. I will definitely make these again, since they were...
View ArticleVegan MoFo: Sushi Bowl
I love sushi. There are endless combinations, flavors and textures to try, but sometimes, I just can't wait to for the rice to cool to make rolls, or the rice is leftover and not sticky, or I'm just...
View ArticleVegan MoFo Review: Gardein Buffalo Wings
I've never had buffalo wings. I became a vegetarian before I started enjoying spicy foods. So, I sort of understood the dynamic of buffalo wings, celery and blue cheese dressing, while still not...
View ArticleVegan MoFo: Agave Beer Pizza Crust
On Tuesday, I wrote about our and pizza, beer and wings night, but I didn't show the pizza. Here it is! We often make our own pizza, and about half the time, we use this crust. I love the soft,...
View ArticleVegan Chopped: Pseudo Persian Fail
Black Eyed Pea Cutlets in Chocolate Blackberry Walnut Stew with Mint, Basil, and Parsley over Jasmine Rice On Thursday afternoon, I saw a post on Facebook from Isa about a Vegan Chopped contest she...
View ArticleVegan Chopped: Black Eyed Pea-Stuffed Blackberry Arepas with Chocolate Mole...
After my pseudo-Persian fail, I decided mole was the way to go for this challange. I've only had mole a few times, both when I was very young, and I hated it--though my tastes have changed--so I'm not...
View ArticleVegan Mofo 2012: 10 Minute Soup
Some days you just don't want to spend an hour cooking. This is one of my answers to those days. It's not really a recipe, since it depends on what I have on hand. 1. Put about 2 cups of water or...
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