Archive for October, 2011
Here are flavoring ideas for embellishing freshly made popcorn. These recipes make enough to flavor a 10-cup batch (from about 1/2 cup kernels). If you air-pop or use fat-free microwave popcorn, you might like to drizzle 2 tablespoons or so melted Earth Balance or coconut oil into the popcorn just before adding the seasonings. My favorite way to pop corn is in an Old Fashioned Popcorn Popper like the one made by Jacob Bromwell. Very low-tech, but it seems to bring out the best flavor from the popcorn. I like to start with 2 tablespoons or so safflower or organic virgin coconut oil per 1/2 cup of kernels. Read More→
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This is my healthy, gluten-free substitute for eggplant parmigiana. Not frying the eggplant saves time and calories, and both of those can be at a premium. Its very saucy and perfect over pasta. Recipe from The Vegan Slow Cooker by Kathy Hester, reprinted by permission of the author. Photo by Cara Lyons of Cara’s Cravings. Read More→
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If you’re a popcorn fan, here’s a kitchen (or fireplace) tool you’ll enjoy using. Microwave popcorn might be a smidgeon easier, but it doesn’t compare with the deep, delicious flavor produced by this old-fashioned popcorn popper. Made by Jacob Bromwell, the oldest cookware company in the U.S. (founded in 1819), this popper is composed of a simple metal box with a ventilated lid and a long handle. Read More→
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This recipe is a great way to use up what you have on hand. You can also incorporate leftover veggies, sausage, or beans. Recipe from The Vegan Slow Cooker by Kathy Hester, reprinted by permission of the author. Photo by Cara Lyons of
Cara’s Cravings.
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I’d like to take a quick poll. Three Questions.
How many of you are vegan or vegetarian, and think the slow cooker is not your friend?
How many of you are full-fledged carnivores and think your tummy and tastebuds wouldn’t be satisfied without meat or cheese? Read More→
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Not just a cookbook, Unprocessed: How to achieve vibrant health and your ideal weight, by Chef Abbie Jaye is not only loaded with recipes but tells a moving and inspiring life story of the author and how an unhealthy diet can affect every aspect of your life. The foods you eat can alter how you feel and look as well as cause or prevent disease. Read More→
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Here’s a sampling of recent posts on VegKitchen:
Video:
- Vegan Break demonstrates Mock Chicken Noodle Soup
from Vegan Soups and Hearty Stews for All Seasons
Recipes:
- Corn Pudding
- Veggie Bhaji
- Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips
- Cider-Braised Brussels Sprouts
- Peanut Butter Dip for Apples or Veggies
- Black Bean Sloppy Joes
Meatless Monday Musings:
Book Reviews:
- Appetite for Reduction by Isa Chandra Moskowitz
- My Sweet Vegan by Hannah Kaminsky
- Speed Vegan by Alan Roettinger
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