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70's Style Lemon Poppyseed Bundt Cake

This was a favorite when I was a kid and jello was plentiful. Easy to make and always a hit at parties. 1 package (3 oz) lemon jello 1 cup boiling water 1 package white cake mix 1/2 cup cooking oil 4 eggs 1 teaspoon lemon extract 1/4 cup poppyseeds Dissolve jello in boiling water, set aside to cool. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease well and flour lightly BUNDT pan. In large bowl...

Sep 4th

The Most Excellent Chocolate Cake

Naturally vegan, you don’t miss the eggs! Makes 12 cup-cakes, sheet cake or 2 small round cakes 1-2/3 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup both brown and white sugar 1/4 cup cocoa 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 tsp. vinegar 1/2 tsp. vanilla Pre-heat oven to 350. Mix all the dry ingredients, add the wet ingredients. Pour in cake or muffin pan. Bake...

May 28th

Broccoli Rabe Penne

Can’t take credit for this. My mama always makes this in the summer time, and she usually pairs it with some grilled summery entree of sorts. I love the broccoli rabe’s bitterness with hot pepper and pasta. Oh, summer. Bunch of Broccoli Rabe Tsp or more Hot pepper flakes Clove of garlic About a cup of hydrated dried white beans (or about half a can) *I added these for some...

Apr 17th

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Italian Gravy

1 can tomato puree (28 oz) 1 can tomato paste (3 oz) 1 - 16 oz can chicken or beef stock 1 cup dry red wine 1/8 cup olive oil 1 yellow onion, peeled and minced 3 large garlic cloves, chopped 1 rib celery with leaves, minced 1 small carrot, grated 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 tbsp crushed oregano 1/2 tsp dried rosemary 1 bay leaf 1/2 tbsp dried basil...

Apr 12th

Roasted Red Pepper and Pine Nut Rice Pasta

Rice pasta (I’m sure you can use semolina pasta, but rice pasta’s cooking liquid is really creamy and yummy to add to sauces. Trader Joe’s rice pasta is my favorite) 1 12oz jar of roasted red peppers (about 2 peppers if you’re roasting yourself) 1/2 cup (or more) pinenuts 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 large shallot 1/3 cup of rice pasta cooking liquid about...

Apr 3rd

Honey Whole Wheat Bread

1 lb whole wheat flour 12 oz hot water 8 ounces bread or all-purpose flour 1 5 oz can evaporated milk (more water or soy if you are vegan) 1/3 cup honey 2 teaspoons salt 3 teaspoons instant yeast an additional 1/2-1 cup flour, as necessary, to achieve the desired consistency makes 2 loaves of bread Directions: Mix the hot water and whole wheat flour together in a bowl. Cover...

Mar 30th

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Chickpea and Rosemary Soup

From here: Chickpea and Rosemary Soup 3 tablespoons olive oil , plus additional for drizzling 8 cloves garlic , finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves , minced 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 3 cans (15 to 19 ounces each) chickpeas , rinsed and drained 4 cups vegetable broth 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon sesame oil Sea salt In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium...

Mar 28th

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Chipotle-Honey Glazed Nuts

2 dried chipotle chilies 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons salad oil 3/4 teaspoon salt (if using unsalted nuts) 1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 3 cups nuts, 1 kind or an assortment Preheat oven to 300˚. Remove and discard chili stems. Whirl chilies, with seeds, in a blender or food processor until finely ground. In a bowl, mix ground chilies, honey, sugar, oil, salt and cayenne. Add...

Mar 14th

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Brownie Pudding Cake

1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tbsp plus 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa, divided (regular-type, dry) 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup milk (soy milk works too) 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp vanilla • optional walnuts 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 3/4 cups hot water Sift together flour, sugar, 2 tbsp cocoa, baking powder and salt; add milk, oil and vanilla; mix until...

Mar 13th

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Nantucket Cranberry Pie

My mama always makes this for Christmas breakfast, and it always goes so well with salty eggs and savory breakfast things. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or Earthbalance to make it vegan) For the topping: 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 1/3 cup sugar (I used a little less than this because I like my cranberries tart) 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, optional For the batter: ...

Mar 4th

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Tempeh Fajitas

Carlos made these yummy fajitas the other night, and they were ohhhh soooo good I thought I would share the recipe with you! Also, he made this recipe up, so big bonus points to him! 1 block cooked tempeh 1 large onion 1 red pepper 1 yellow pepper 1 green pepper 1 zucchini 1/2 cup salsa (we like the chipotle salsa from Trader Jose’s) 1 lime 1/4 cup vegetable or olive oil 1 tsp....

Mar 4th

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Mexican Chocolate Pots de Creme

1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon espresso powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa) 6 ounces finely chopped...

Mar 4th

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Grilled Green Beans with Warm Gorgonzola...

6 cups lightly salted boiling water 1 lb. green beans (about 5 cups) 3 tsp. olive oil (divided) 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese 1 tbsp. firmly packed brown sugar 1 tsp. chopped garlic 3/4 tsp. chopped shallots 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 tsp. dried 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh basil or 1/4 tsp. dried • salt and pepper In a medium saucepan, bring about 6 cups of...

Mar 4th

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Tomato-Coconut-Basil Soup

Makes 6 servings ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 ¾ cups diced onions ¼ cup whole peeled garlic cloves 2 - 28 oz cans diced tomatoes 1 - 14 oz can coconut milk 1 vegetable bouillon cube 3 tbsp evaporated can sugar or granulated sugar 1 tbsp sea salt, or to taste • extra-virgin olive oil • fresh basil leaves, chopped In a large saucepan, warm vegetable oil over medium heat and add onions and garlic; sauté...

Mar 4th

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West African Chicken Peanut Soup

4 tbsp sesame oil 2 cups diced cooked chicken breast 1 cup chopped onions 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp curry powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 6 cups canned or homemade chicken broth 1/2 cup tomato paste 1-15 oz can chopped stewed tomatoes 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter Boil chicken and shred to add to soup later. In large skillet, over medium heat, heat the...

Mar 4th

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Mmmushroom gravy

1/2 cup vegetable oil 3-6 cloves of garlic, squashed and minced very well 2-3 slices of yellow onion, chopped 1/2 cup all-purpose white flour 4 teaspoons nutritional yeast 4 tablespoons low- or reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 cups water (I think I substituted veggie stock) 1/2 teaspoon sage 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 or 6 white mushrooms, sliced (optional) extra...

Mar 4th