Vegan Chef April

So the other day I was making lunch, and my recipe called for almond milk. However, I didn't have any almond milk, but I have a lot of cans of coconut milk in my cabinet (thanks to amazon fresh who delivered 3X the amount I ordered :) ) so I decided to substitute that. I only used a 1/4 of the can and didn't want to waste the rest, so I decided to use it to make a soup for dinner: Coconut Curry Soup  Serves 5-6 Cook time: 20 minutes What you will need: 1 TBS Coconut or Olive Oil 1 Yellow Onion (diced) 4 Cloves Garlic (minced)  1 TBS Fresh Grated Ginger  (1 tsp ground) 1 Cup Broccoli florets  1 Red Pepper (diced) 1 Yellow Pepper (diced) 1/2 cup Carrots (chopped) 1/3 cup Snap Peas 1 8oz Package Baby Bella Mushrooms (whole) 1 Can Chickpeas (drained and rinsed) 1 1/2 Tbsp curry powder 2 14-ounce cans Coconut Milk (use full fat for richer texture) 1 Can Vegetable Broth Sea salt and black pepper to taste To  Mak...

My husband and I finished having a hardy dinner the other night (my famous mac and cheese casserole-see recipe) and as soon as I had cleared the plates, he asked what was for dessert. I proceeded to tell him that I didn't make any, to which he repeatedly asked me to make something. After a million "no's" I finally gave in and asked him what he wanted. He had seen the bag of chocolate chops I had ordered from amazon fresh, on the counter and insisted I make chocolate chip cookies. They came out of the oven perfectly soft and melt in-your-mouth delicious. Addictive Chocolate Chip Cookies Makes:12-15 Medium cookies Cook Time: 8-10 Minutes What you will need: 1/2 Cup Smart Balance Light (or favorite butter substitute) 2 Cups Flour 1 Cup Light Brown Sugar (packed) 1 tsp Baking Soda 1 tsp Baking Powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 Cup Vegan Chocolate Chips 1/4 Cup Original Almond Milk (or other nut milk) 1 TBS Vanilla Batter should be well combined but st...

I was craving that taste of the holiday season the other day! I know the holidays are long over, but that cold chill is still in the air? What better way to warm up and satisfy a sweet tooth then with peppermint fudgey deliciousness! Fudgey Peppermint Brownies Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 25 Minutes Makes: 12-15 brownies What you will need: Brownies: 2 Cups Unbleached Flour 2 Cups Sugar 3/4 Unsweetened Hersheys Cocoa Powder 1 tsp Baking Powder 1 tsp salt 1 Cup Water 1 Cup Coconut Oil (melted) 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 1 tsp Peppermint Oil Icing: 1 Cup Powdered Sugar 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 1 tsp Peppermint Extract 1/2 - 2 TBS Original Almond Milk *Optional: Sprinkles, chopped nuts, or favorite brownie topping. To make: Preheat oven to 350. Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Whisk dry ingredients together. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until well combined. Pour mixture into a lightly greased baking dish. Bake 25-30 minutes unt...

Whats better on a cold rainy day then a big bowl of hearty stick to your bones soup? Nothing I can think of. This comfort food is easy to make and ready by the time you get home from running all those errands you always seem to have to do when it rains. Easy Crockpot Loaded Baked Potato Soup Makes: 5-6 Large Bowls Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 4-8 Hours What you will need: 1 Red Onion (diced) 3 Celery Stocks (chopped) 5 Medium or 3 Large Russet Potatoes (washed and chopped into 1" pieces) 4 Cloves Garlic (peeled) 1 Cup Broccoli 1 Green Pepper (cut into four) 3 Stalks Green Onion (Chopped) 1/2 Cup Frozen Corn 1 Can Vegetable Broth 1 Can Coconut Milk 1 TBS Sea Salt 1/2 TBS Fresh Ground Pepper 1/2 TBS Paprika ( add an additional TBS if you want it spicy) 1/3 Cup Nutritional Yeast 1 TBS Organic Olive Oil 1 Tub Sour Supreme (or favorite vegan sour cream) 1/2 Package Lightlife Bacon Strips (chopped) *Optional: Mozzarella Shreds for topping; Sou...

My favorite pie? Pumpkin! I would eat it everyday if I could, but for that reason, I only make it 2 times a year, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Its the best Pumpkin Pie you will ever have. Period. Perfectly seasoned, smooth, and perfectly balanced, this pie will leave you wanting more. Mouthwatering Pumpkin Pie Makes one 8" Pie Pie should be lightly browned on top when it comes out of the oven. What You will need: 1 8oz can Pumpkin Puree 1 Premade Crust (I used Wholly Wholesome) 1 Tub Vegan Cream Cheese (I used Toufetti) 1 Cup Natural Sugar 1 1/2 TBS Cinnamon 1 TBS Pumpkin Pie Spice 1/2 tsp Allspice 3 TBS Whole Wheat Unbleached Flour 1/4 tsp Baking Soda 1/8 tsp Salt All ingredients pureed together. To Make: Enjoy! Pre-heat oven to 350.  Place pumpkin puree and cream cheese into food processor and mix until well blended. Add sugar, flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Puree 30-45 seconds until well blended.  Pour all mixture into...

We don't eat these often in my house due to the fact that we try to stay away from too much soy, but when we do, they are an absolute treat! The perfect replacement for an omelet and really customizable. You can use any veggies you like such as spinach, peppers, mushrooms, corn and even black beans. The base recipe and spices are the same, however. Here is what I used in mine today: Veggie and Cheese Breakfast Scramble Makes 2 large portions Adding veggies to the pot  What you will need (base recipe): 1 Package Firm Tofu (drained) 1/2 Package Daiya Mozzarella Shreds 1 Red Onion (diced) 1/4 Cup Cilantro (minced) 2 Green Onion Stalks (chopped)  1 TBS Olive Oil  1 TBS Curry Powder 1/2 TBS Tumeric 1 1/2 TBS Garlic Powder 1 tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper 1 TBS Sea Salt Veggies used in this recipe: 4 Dino Kale Leaves (stems removed and chopped) 1 Package of Bunapi Mushrooms (bottom removed and mushrooms separated) 1 Tomato (chopped) 1/2 Cup Broc...

I concocted this recipe by trial and error, simply out of need. Every year on Christmas Eve, I make a spiced rum cider. However, a couple years ago, I looked everywhere for those prepackaged mulling spices, but everywhere I looked, they were out. I decided that t I would just grab some whole spices and make my own. After all, there isn't actually anything magical in those prepackaged spices, except maybe some added chemical preservatives. The first time I made it, I didn't put enough spices in, the second time, I forgot to put the sugar, but the third try was a charm, and that is the recipe I have stuck with ever since. Perfect Holiday Cider     Makes 8-10 Glasses What you will need: 1/2 gal 100% Organic Apple Cider (you can juice your own apples, if you want..) 1/3 Cup All Natural Cane Sugar Peel of 1 Orange (you need the whole peel, including the rind) Peel of 1/2 Lemon 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice 1 TBS Whole Cloves 1.5 TBS Whole Allspice 4 Cinnamon Sticks 1 TBS ...