vegan essentials

This cashew cream recipe is a staple in vegan cooking. Use it for a creamy addition to soups like my Vegan Tortellini Soup, as the base for a creamy pasta sauce, a spread on toast, or the base of a creamy salad dressing. 

Cashew Cream Recipe

cashews (raw)

water (see instructions)

lemon (juiced)

tsp salt

garlic (for savoury dishes)

maple syrup (for sweet dishes)

Add the cashews to a bowl with boiling hot water. Allow to soak for at least 10 minutes, and up to an hour. Drain, reserving half a cup of the water to blend. 

Combine all listed ingredients in a blender until smooth. Add a clove of garlic if savory, and a teaspoon of maple syrup for sweetness. 

For an easy salad dressing, take 3 tablespoons of cashew cream, and dilute with 1 tablespoon of water, 1 tablespoon vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley.

A delicious warming vegan chicken broth made from leftover cobs of corn.

Vegan Chicken Broth

corn cobs (kernels removed)

bay leaves

garlic

poultry seasoning

tsp celery salt

turmeric

garlic powder

onion skin

Combine all ingredients in a large pot with 8 to 12 cups of filtered water.   Bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 1 to 3 hours. Drain the bay leaves, onion skin and leftover corn cobs for compost, and keep the reserved broth. 

Store in the fridge for up to 5 days, or in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.

Easy vegan flatbreads made with ONLY FOUR ingredients and a single food processor!

High Protein Flatbread

tofu

plant-based milk

all-purpose flour

olive oil

butter (melted)

fresh cilantro (chopped)

garlic (minced)

In a food processor, add the tofu and plant-based milk and blend into a smooth paste.

Add the flour to the food processor along with the oil, and combine until a dough is formed. 

Separate into four to six equal balls (depending on the size you want), and then using a pizza roller or a bottle of wine, roll into wrap sized flat breads.

In a skillet over medium heat, add a little bit of oil. Working one at a time, cook the flat breads for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden. 

Enjoy immediately, or store in a sealed container in your pantry for a few days.

An easy method to always have some sun dried tomatoes in your pantry!

How to Make Sun Dried Tomatoes

tomatoes

salt

Preheat the oven to 250F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment, or prepare a dehydrator tray. 

Slice the tomatoes in half, and lay them on the baking sheet cut side up. Sprinkle with a small amount of salt. Bake until dry, approximately 3 hours, or dehydrate until dry, approximately 48 hours. 

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks, dried. You can reconstitute the tomatoes in water or oil just before eating. Do not store the tomatoes in oil.

A two-in-one recipe for homemade green pasta a delicious whole-food vegan pasta sauce.

Homemade Green Pasta

all-purpose flour (or pasta flour)

tbsp extra virgin olive oil

greens (heaping, I used parsley)

water

tbsp cashews (or sunflowers seeds)

edamame (thawed)

If making your sauce, prepare it first. In a blender, add the greens, garlic, water, cashews and edamame, and blend until smooth.

For the pasta, in a food processor, add the flour, greens and oil. Process until you achieve a “dough ball”. 

Transfer to a floured surface, and knead for a couple of minutes, forming into a flat disk shape. 

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then using scissors, slice the disk into approximately 1 inch long “noodles”. Transfer to the boiling water, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until soft. 

Once cooked, transfer to a pan over medium heat with the sauce. Combine everything and then serve with black pepper, red chili flakes and vegan parm as desired. 

A delicious 15-minute recipe that created a warm and cozy topping for oatmeal or filling for a pie.

Healthy Stewed Apples

apples (cored and diced)

apple cider vinegar

tsp vanilla extract

maple syrup

tbsp coconut sugar (or brown sugar)

cinnamon

cornstarch

Add all ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat. Cook covered. Stir occasionally, until the apples are tender, approximately 15 minutes. 

Serve warm with oatmeal, yogurt and flax as desired, or as the base for a delicious apple pie.

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