Vegan Chef April

Happy Easter! Easter is one of those holidays where a special meal, that takes hours to make, is expected on the table. I was getting really bored making the same sides every year so this year, I decided to shake it up. Instead of a Tofurkey, I purchased a Field Roast (yes already prepared, I just heated it in the oven). As it didn't come with any sort of gravy or dressing I decided to make my own, which you can find here. For sides, I made my traditional sweet potato casserole, I purchased some rolls, and I tried something new this year, citrus glazed carrots and beets. And they turned out amazingly! They make a great spring side dish. Citrus Glazed Beets and Carrots Serves: 4  Takes 40 minutes Finished beets, onions, and carrots. What you will need: 1 bag Sweet Pearl Onions (peeled with ends cut off) 3 Garlic Cloves (minced) 1 Orange (cut in half, one half peeled) 1 Bunch Rainbow Carrots (peeled, with tops cut to 1 inch) 4 Beets (peeled with tops and...

This is a great recipe to top mashed potatoes, lentil loafs, roasts, biscuits, or any other food you can think of to put gravy on.  Easy Gravy  Serves: 8-10 Takes: 5-8 minutes Thickened gravy.  What you will need: 1/2  Cup Unbleached Flour  1  TBS Vegan Butter 3  Cups Vegetable Broth 2  tsp Soy Sauce 1  tsp Onion Powder 1-2 tsp Fresh Ground Pepper To Make: Melt butter on medium heat. Add flour and stir. Add broth and spices. Whisk until thickened (about 5 minutes). Serve and enjoy! Pictured: served with Field Roast for Easter dinner.   

A delicious variation on a classic vegan scramble. Tonight, we decided to have breakfast for dinner. You can add whatever vegetables you would like to your scramble, as different veggies equal different flavors. The spices are from a general scramble, the southwest flavors come from the added veggie, beans, and soyrizo. Also, if you want even more of a kick, you can top it with a spicy salsa. Southwest Scramble Serves: 4 Cook Time: 20 Minutes Southwest Scramble topped with Avocado and served with cinnamon raisin english muffins.  What you will need: 1 Package Soyrizo* 1/2 Can Black Beans (drained and rinsed) 1 Green Pepper (diced) 1 Med. Tomato (seeded and diced) 1 Cup Spinach 1 Avocado (diced) 1/2 Yellow Onion (minced) 1/4 Cup Corn 1 Cup Broccoli (chopped into bite sized pieces) 1 Package Clamshell Mushrooms (bottoms removed, and separated) 2 Green Onions (minced) 1lb Firm Tofu (drained and pressed) 1/4 Cup Nutritional Yeast 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp Grou...

Being an Irish girl, St. Paddys day in the US is huge. What do most American-Irish eat on this glorious holiday? Corned beef and cabbage and Irish soda bread. Of course corned beef isn't anywhere near vegan, but my husband (who has been vegan a lot longer then I) has never had this Irish staple. I decided I was going to make it for him. Corned beef and cabbage topped with gravy, served with Irish Soda Bread.  Vegan Corned Beef and Cabbage and Homemade Gravy  Serves: 6-8 Takes: 1 Hour What you will need: 1/2 TBS Coconut Oil 1 Onion (cut into eighths) 1/2 Head of Cabbage (cut into eighths) 5 Carrots (chopped into thirds) 5 Golden Potatoes 2 Cans Veggie Broth (4 cups) 1 TBS. Mustard Seed 1/2 TBS Ground Mustard  1 tsp Vegan Horseradish 1 1/2 TBS Champagne Vinegar 2 Packages Gardein Beef (or other beef substitute, or seitan) 1/2 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp Pepper 1/4 Cup Unbleached Flour 1/3 Cup Water To make: Defrost beef (If using a beef that ...

What goes better with corned beef and cabbage on St. Pats Day then Irish Soda Bread? Homemade Irish Soda Bread fresh out of the oven. This bread is perfect for your St Patricks Day celebration with corned beef and cabbage, or just to eat any time of the year. Homemade Irish Soda Bread Makes: 2 Loaves Serves: 8-12 When the bread is done, it will be golden brown and crispy on the outside, soft on the inside.  What you will need: 1½ Cups Original Hemp Milk 1½ TBS Lemon Juice 4 Cups Unbleached Flour 1 Cup Sugar 3 tsp Baking Soda 1 tsp salt 4 TBS Vegan Butter (at room temperature) 1 Cup Raisins Bread before its put in the oven.  To Make: Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease a baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine hemp milk and lemon juice. Set aside. In a large bowl, sift together flours, sugar, baking soda, and salt. With a whisk mix butter into dry mixture. Create a well and pour in soy milk mixture and currants. On a lightly floured surfa...

I love veggie burgers, however, they have to be made right in order to taste delicious. Many veggie burgers are dry and have a "cardboard" taste. Beet burgers, on the other hand, are moist and have a more earthy taste. When combined with the right ingredients, they are the best tasting veggie burgers with a great texture. Worlds Best Beet Burger Makes: 6 Burgers Takes: 1 Hour What you will need: 3 Medium Sized Beets (peeled) 1/4 Cup Cilantro 4 Green Onions (ends cut off) 1 Cup Fresh Spinach Cooked Farro 1/4 Cup Farro (cooked) 1/2 Cup Nutritional Yeast 1/2 Cup Dry Oats (not quick oats) 1 TBS Pepper 1 TBS Sea Salt 1 TBS Garlic Powder 1/2 TBS Onion Powder 1/2 TBS Mustard Powder 2 TBS Ground Flax Powder 1 TBS Liquid Hickory Smoke What to do: 1) Preheat oven to 350. 2) Place farro, oats, nutritional yeast, flax, salt, pepper, and garlic, onion, and mustard powders into a food processor. Blended oats, farro, nut yeast, flax and spices 3) Pul...

When its cold and rainy in SF, all I want to do is sit inside, curl up in a blanket, and eat warm comfort food. Whats more comforting then a warm brownie? I hate making a whole pan, because, lets face it, I would end up eating the whole pan. I know these mug cakes have been circling the internet lately, so I figured I would give it a try. After experimenting on a few different recipes, I made one that worked really well: Mug Cake - Hazelnut Brownie Serves: 1 Time: 5 minutes What you will need: 2 TBS Coconut Oil (Refined) 4 TBS Flour 4 TBS Sugar  2 TBS Cocoa Powder (unsweetened) 2 TBS Water Pinch Salt 1 tsp Powder Sugar for topping Mug (make sure the mug is even all around from top to bottom, otherwise it won't work as well) * 1 TBS Chopped Hazelnut (or or other favorite nut) * Favorite Brownie Topping *Optional How to make: Melt Coconut in microwave for 1 minute. In a mug, combine all dry ingredients and whisk together with a fork. Add the wet i...