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Try making vegan versions of your favorite non-vegan foods!. For instance:

Grilled cheese with soy cheese
Quesadillas with soy cheese
Pizza with soy cheese
BLT with Smart Bacon
Pasta and Nate's Meatless Meatballs
Bagel with Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese

Vegan non-dairy products and fake meats:
http://www!.vegcooking!.com/guide-favs!.asp

Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes

1 ? cups unbleached all-purpose flour
3 Tablespoons sugar
1 Tablespoon baking powder
? teaspoon salt
? teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 ? cups soy milk or other non-dairy milk
1/3 cup canned pumpkin
1 Tablespoon corn oil

1!. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice and set aside!.

2!. In a food processor or blender, combine the soy milk, canned pumpkin, and corn oil and process until well blended!. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing with a few swift strokes until just combined!.

3!. Use a skillet to make pancakes as you would with regular pancake batter!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

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Chilli:
canned kidney beans
canned black beans
canned corn
canned sliced olives
tomato sauce
chips (Doritos Spicy Sweet Chilli is good)

(You can have kidney beans, black beans, or both!. You don't have to have both if you don't want!. And you don't have to have the corn, olives, or chips if you don't want!. You can put basically anything you want in it, this is just the way I like mine!.)

Basically all you have to do is heat up the tomato sauce and add the beans, corn, and olives (or whatever you want)!. Then scoop up the chilli with chips if you like!.

Vegetable and Tofu stir fry:
mixed vegetables
firm tofu
soy sauce

Put the vegetables in a pan!. If they are frozen, heat them untill they are unfrozen and hot!. If they are fresh, heat them untill they are hot!. Cut tofu into bite-sized chuncks and throw in the pan!. Add soy sauce and stir!. Put a lid on the pan, reduce heat, and let simmer for 5-10 minutes!.

Tofu Scramble:
firm tofu
mustard
soy sauce
pepper
nutritional yeast
soy cheese (opt)

Crumble tofu up in a pan and stir in mustard, soy sauce, nutritional yeast, and pepper!. Add soy cheese if desired!. Stir untill hot or untill soy cheese is melted!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

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- Rice and Soy Sauce or Sesame Oil (to cook a cup of rice, boil two cups of water, add the rice, turn the fire to low, cover the pot, and wait twenty minutes - the ratio of 1:2 rice:water remains constant for all amounts)
- Peanut Butter on Bread: add bananas, jelly, apples, or whatever strikes your fancy!.
- Noodles and tomato sauce
- Fresh fruit and veggies
- Tortillas filled with lettuce, tomatoes, and other veggies
- Enchiladas (tortillas and enchilada sauce)
- Tofu scramble: put some veggies in a pan with some oil, cook them a bit, throw in some tofu, scramble it around, add some sesame oil or other seasoning, enjoy!

@MessyKattt: I did not know that! I will be much more careful in my tomato sauce choices (or I'll just start with tomato paste and go up from there)!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

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* 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch chunks
* 2 medium Vidalia or other sweet onions, cut in 1-inch chunks
* 3 tablespoons olive oil
* 1/4 cup amaretto liqueur
* 1 teaspoon dried thyme
* Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
* 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted


DIRECTIONS

1!. Heat oven to 425 degrees F!.
2!. Toss first 6 ingredients in a shallow medium-sized baking dish!.
3!. Cover; bake 30 minutes!. Uncover; bake 20 minutes more!. Sprinkle with almondsWww@FoodAQ@Com

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my mother who follows a vadec(!?) diet similar to vegan, likes to make minestrone, she makes a pot of vegetarian broth and adds some 7 bean mix and any other lentils she likes or has, some pasta, tomatoes chopped up and squash, and any other vegetables she has on hand!.
here is a web site too for some more ideas
http://www!.kurma!.net/recipes/index!.html
they even have egg less cakes, and you can't tell the difference!.
also any local hari krisha group in your area will probably sell cookbooks for vegans, they are very good and cheap!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

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Looking through these recipes, a word of caution: Vegans can't eat tomato sauce unless it's organic!.

The standard ones contain flavorings, which usually include egg product!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

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No!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

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http://www!.your-vegetarian-kitchen!.com/h!.!.!.
has amazing vegan dishes for you to enjoy!. Check it out!.
For starters I'll drop a few
Tempeh Recipes here:

For some people Tempeh is love at first bite; for others it is a relationship that grows slowly!. I think that has a lot to do with the way it is prepared!. Here are some recipes that are real crowd pleasers!.


Semper Tempeh Fidelus (V)

This is a quick and delicious way to prepare tempeh!.

*another vegan tempeh recipe

1 package prepared Tempeh cut into ?” cubes
4 Tbs!. Canola Oil
1 Tbs!. Turmeric
? tsp!. Cayenne Pepper
1? tsp!. Bell’s Poultry Seasoning
3 - 4 Tbs!. Red Star Nutritional Yeast

In a fry pan heat half of the Canola Oil (2 Tbs!.) along with the Turmeric and Cayenne, Add the cubed Tempeh to the heated oil along with the Poultry seasoning!. Brown and turn adding the remainder of the oil as you brown the other side of the cubes!. When they are a golden brown in color, turn off the heat and dredge the tempeh in the nutritional yeast!.Serve with Quinoa and Cranberry relish!.

Mock Chickn' Livers in Tahini Sauce!.
Add this amazing Tahini Sauce to the above recipe for a scrumptious meal -- Serve it over Eden"s Parsley Garlic Flat Noodles or Brown Rice!.

The Sauce:
Add 1 Cup Boiling Reverse Osmosis water or No-Chicken Stock to one half cup Tahini in a sauce pan along with 2 tsp!. Bell's Poultry Seasoning Herbs and a Pinch of Cayenne Pepper Whisk until thoroughly!. When Smooth add one quarter cup Nutritional Yeast Whisk until thoroughly smooth and creamy!. Add more liquid slowly if you want a thinner sauce and adjust for salt with Sea Salt!. Pour over the Semper Tempeh Fidelus and serve over Eden"s Parsley Garlic Flat Noodles or Brown Rice!. Awesome!



Tricorns of Couscous and Tempeh (V)

tender triangles of savory couscous and tempeh stuffed phyllo

*pre-heat oven to 420o -- another vegan tempeh recipe


1 package prepared Tempeh cut into ?” cubes prepared as above!.
1 Cup mixed minced vegetables: Carrot, Onion, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Red, Yellow and Green Peppers
1 Tbs!. Turmeric
4 Tbs!. Vegetarian Chicken Stock Powder
2 Cups Pure Water boiling
1 tsp!. Sea Salt
? tsp Cayenne
? tsp Black Pepper
1 tsp Bell’s Poultry Seasoning
1 tsp Granulated Onion
1 Cup Couscous
? Cup Frozen Petite Pois
1 package Whole Wheat Phyllo Dough
? Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Mince vegetables and add to 2 cups boiling water along with the spices, vegetarian ‘chicken’ stock power and salt!. Cover and turn heat down, simmering for 2 minutes!.Put Couscous into a large bowl!. Pour hot water and vegetables over couscous!.Add Petite Pois and fluff with a fork!.Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rest for 5 minutes!. Remove plastic wrap add cooked tempeh!. Fluff with a fork!.Because it dries out very quickly, phyllo dough must be kept covered and handled as little as possible!.

Open Phyllo Dough package; remove product!. Place flat on a cutting board!.Cut in thirds; stacking the three pieces together!.Cover with a clean tea towel!.Using a clean pastry brush dipped into the Extra Virgin Olive Oil Brush the length of each of three strips of phyllo dough, stacking them on the cutting board as you go along!.Place 1 heaping spoonful of the couscous tempeh mixture on the corner of the phyllo strip!. Flag fold, brushing the top of the packet with the oil!.Place Tricorns on a cookie sheet!.Bake at 425o for 12 minutes until golden!.Plate and serve as a savory or main dish with a crisp mixed green salad!.

*Note you will need to work quickly with phyllo dough as it dries out very quickly


Mellow Mango Tempeh (V)

2 package prepared Tempeh cut into ?” cubes
4 Tbs!. Canola Oil
1 Tbs!. Turmeric
? tsp!. Cayenne Pepper
1? tsp!. Bell’s Poultry Seasoning
1 Fresh Pineapple cut into ?” chunks
1? Cups Fresh Chachies Mango Salsa
1 Tbs!. Cornstarch or Arrowroot
? Cup of RO Water
Splash each of Tamari and Mirin

In a fry pan heat half of the Canola Oil (2 Tbs!.) along with the Turmeric and Cayenne, add the cubed Tempeh to the heated oil along with the Poultry seasoning!. Brown and turn adding the remainder of the oil as you brown the other side of the cubes!. When they are a golden brown in color add the fresh pineapple and sauté until they too are seared and golden!. Add the Mango Salsa and 1 Tbs!. Arrowroot dissolved into ? Cup of RO Water with a small splash each of Tamari and Mirin!. Continue to stir until the Tempeh and fruit is well coated, wonderfully fragrant and the glaze is clear!. Serve with Quinoa, Brown Rice, Basmati Rice or over Quinoa or Rice Pasta!.



Tempeh Cacciatore (V)

Cacciatore means hunter’s hence this dish has a good earthy taste!.

*another vegan tempeh recipe

2 packages prepared tempeh cut in half lengthwise and in thirds across!.
? Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 pound sliced wild mushroom mix – Crimini, Oyster, Portobello
1 package dried Morels (if you cannot find fresh ones) reconstituted in ? Cup Pure Spring or RO Water!.
2 Cups Fresh Tomato – peeled, seeded and chopped
1 Large Onion chopped
2 Tbs!. Minced Garlic
1 Tbs!. Tomato Paste
? tsp Allspice
? Cup Ariel – non-alcoholic – Chardonnay
1 tsp Thyme – rubbed between your hands into the pot
3 Bay Leaves
Sea Salt to taste

Topping:

3 Tbs!. Minced Flat Italian Parsley
1 Tbs!. Minced Garlic
Grated rind of 1 fresh Lemon
6 Fresh Basil leaves rolled and sliced very finely
Leaves of three sprigs of fresh Thyme


Heat the oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven!. Brown the mushrooms with the garlic and onion!. Brown the tempeh until golden!. Add the alcohol free Chardonnay and allow it to boil for a minute or two!. Add the tomatoes and their liquid, the tomato paste and herbs!. Cover and cook slowly over low heat for 40 minutes!. Plate on a serving platter with cooked Raddiatore, Penne or Fuseli!. Finish with topping mixture lightly sprinkled over the top of the dish!. Serve with grated Soy Parmesan Cheese



Pineapple Orange Tempeh (V)

a great company dish – good cold or reheated

*another vegan tempeh recipe

2 tbs!. Sesame Oil
1 Tbs!. each Minced Fresh Garlic and Ginger
1 Cup Pineapple Orange Juice
1 Package Tempeh Cut in 1” cubes
2 Tbs!. Eden Mirin
1 Tbs!. Rice Wine Vinegar
1 tsp!. Mugi Miso
1 tsp!. Toasted Sesame Oil
1 tsp!. Shoyu
1 tsp!. Garlic Chili Sauce

Sauté Garlic and Ginger in Sesame oil, add Tempeh and brown it on both sides!. Whisk together Miso and pineapple orange juice, along with Mirin and vinegar, Shoyu and toasted sesame oil!. Pour over tempeh!. Stir in Korean Garlic Chili Sauce Cover!. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes!. Plate and serve with Brown Rice!.

Variations on the Theme:


1) Add Celery, Onion and Carrot Nituke after browning the tempeh!.
2) Add chopped Baby Bok Choy and Red Pepper Strips at the end stirring through the sauce for 2 minutes!.
3) Add Arrowroot dissolved in ? Cup Coconut Milk Stir until thickened!. Top with Toasted Coconut



Barbequed Tempeh (V)

party food – good cold or reheated

*pre-heat oven to at 350o another vegan recipe


? Cup Mugi or Hacho Miso
? Cup Real Maple Syrup
? Cup Molasses
? Cup Tomato Paste
? Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
? Cup Grated Onion
1 Tbs!. Minced Fresh Garlic
2 Tbs!. Sesame Oil
? tsp!. Dry Mustard
? tsp!. Allspice


Whisk the above together!. (Any Barbeque Sauce which remains can be stored in the refrigerator in a covered jar for up to two weeks!.) Liberally coat 2 packages of Tempeh cut in ? thick strips the width of the cake!. Allow to marinate for 15 - 20 minutes!.Place the marinated tempeh on a parchment covered cookie sheet!.Bake at 350o for 10 minutes!. Turn the tempeh over and bake until done!. Serve with Eden’s Spinach Garlic Flat Noodles or Rice Noodles!.



Tempeh Jambalaya (V)

Louisiana’s favorite up-dated for your vegetarian kitchen

*pre-heat oven to 325o- another vegan recipe

3 packages of tempeh cut into strips 1” wide the width of the cake!.
4 Tbs!. Canola Oil
1 tsp!. Sea Salt
Freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
? tsp Cayenne Pepper
1 Cup diced Vege Chick'n Ham from Taiwan
1 Cup diced Red and Green Peppers
1 Cup diced Celery
1 Spanish Onion diced
2 Tbs!. Minced Garlic
5 Cups Vegetarian “Chicken” or Vegetable Stock
? Cup minced Flat Italian Parsley
3 Bay Leaves
1? tsp!. Old Bay Seasoning
1? tsp!. Thyme
1 Tbs!. Bacos Soy Bacon Crumbles
1 ? Cup chopped, skinned and seeded Tomato
2 Cups long grain Brown Basmati Rice


Heat the oil in a large skillet!. Brown the Tempeh piecesSprinkling them with Sea Salt, Black Pepper, Old Bay’s and Cayenne!. Remove from the pan and set aside!. Add Vege Ham and diced vegetables cooking lightly until the Onion is transparent and the Garlic, Peppers and Celery are softened!. Add the Stock and herbs, bring to a boil and cook until the broth has reduced to about 4 Cups!. Add the browned Tempeh, Tomatoes and Rice stirring until well mixed!. Pour into a Casserole and bake covered for an hour!. Check after half an hour to be sure that there is enough liquid in the dish so that it doesn’t dry out!.



Curried Tempeh (V)

a delightful dish in a spicy, yet creamy soy yogurt sauce

4 Tbs!. Canola Oil or Ghee
1 Tbs!. each minced Garlic, Ginger, Onion
1 tsp!. Mustard Seed
1 Tbs!. Cumin Seed
1? Tbs!. Garam Masala
? tsp Cayenne
2 Tbs!. Turmeric
1 small Tomato diced
1 Tbs!. Sea Salt
2 Packages Tempeh cut into ?” cubes
1 32 oz!. Can Plain Soy Yogurt
1 Cups RO Water or Vegetable Stock
1? Tbs!. Cilantro Leaves


In a heavy bottomed skillet cook over low heat the Ghee and Spices to develop their flavor!. Brown the tempeh pieces with the spices!. Add the Onion and Tomato cook until the Onion is soft and transparent!. Whisk the Yogurt and Stock together!. Add slowly to the pan stirring constantly until the sauce is thickened slightlyAdd Cilantro leaves at the end!. Serve with Peas Pilao or Lemon Coconut RiceWww@FoodAQ@Com

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