Archive for June, 2012

Kid-Friendly Baked Tofu Nuggets

By · On Jun 13, 2012 · Comments (0)

These breaded nuggets become firm and chewy as they bake. Kids enjoy dipping them into their favorite sauce. Read More→

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Tofu Fajitas

By · On Jun 13, 2012 · Comments (0)

In this super-easy, nearly-instant tortilla recipe, chewy baked tofu stands in for chicken. This recipe is great for adults but it is also fun for kids by letting them make their own fajitas. Read More→

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Kale and Cabbage Slaw

By · On Jun 12, 2012 · Comments (0)

kaleI find this simple raw kale and cabbage salad to be positively addictive. It goes with just about any kind of meal and is good year around. Read More→

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Sopa seca, or “dry soup,” is a common course in traditional Mexican meals, is not really a soup at all, though making it does start with a broth that is then entirely cooked away. Often, fideo (a type of vermicelli that resembles a small nest made of fine noodles) is used. Fideo noodles are available in specialty markets and in well-stocked supermarkets.

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Vermicelli with Broccoli, Raisins, and Pine Nuts

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This dish is great for a family dinner but would also be a good addition to a pot luck or barbecue. For a colorful meal, serve with a Chickpea Salad with Roasted Red Peppers, Tomatoes and Basil Read More→

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Vegan Potluck Recipes Especially for Summer

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Three potato salad with arugulaSummer is prime season for informal parties, where the operative word in food is sharing. And even if you’re the only vegan at the potluck, everyone will want to try your dishes and ask for your recipes, so bring plenty! The fare that appeals most during warm weather is fresh, seasonal, and tastes best at room temperature. Here’s a selection of such dishes that you’ll find here on VegKitchen. Read More→

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Instant Middle East Feast

By · On Jun 11, 2012 · Comments (1)

Tribe hummus 1Here’s a no-cook menu for those days when you can’t stand the thought of cooking at all but don’t want to buy expensive take-out food. Hummus is to current culture what yogurt was in the seventies. And there are so many great flavors to choose from in the supermarket. Here’s what you’ll need: Read More→

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asparagusThis simple pasta dish, filled with flavorful asparagus and artichokes,  is sure to please at the dinner table in late spring and early summer. Serve with a salad featuring chickpeas (I especially like this with Chickpea Salad with Roasted Peppers, Tomatoes, and Basil) and fresh corn on the cob. Read More→

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