vegan

Yum Taohu – Tofu salad

So now what to do with the other half of that block of tofu? Well, how about a summer salad? . Tofu salad or Yum Taohu. This recipe features sweet and sour notes from sweet onion and fresh squeezed lime juice and the refreshing coolness of mint and that tofu. Tofu salad goes well withContinue reading “Yum Taohu – Tofu salad”

Vegan – Noodles with Tomato sauce and Garbanzos

When I think of making something quick, I often turn to noodles. And with noodles I like to make a sauce. In this noodle dish I used fresh tomatoes and garbanzo beans. I like to add lots of veggies. Basil and garlic chives make the sauce really flavorful. Note: I like to experiment with differentContinue reading “Vegan – Noodles with Tomato sauce and Garbanzos”

Summer’s End Sorbet Cake

Do you like apples and cinnamon? My sorbet cake is a kind of dessert that doesn’t only taste the sweetness from the apple but also a nice fresh seasoning from cinnamon work so nice together in this cake. This is a nice dessert to welcome the new season of Fall. Ingredients For the crust 2Continue reading “Summer’s End Sorbet Cake”

No-bake Vegan Cheesecake

Make this easy cheesecake with ingredients that you have right at hand, or close by. So simple to make – fewer than 10 ingredients – and delicious! Ingredients Crust -1/3 cup dried fig pieces -2 tbsp coconut milk Filling -6 oz soft tofu -3 tbsp almond butter -1 tbsp coconut milk -3 tbsp maple syrupContinue reading “No-bake Vegan Cheesecake”

Sweet and Sour Veggies Stir Fried

We planted a tomato plant this year, it turned out to be a huge one. So now is the time of reckoning — the harvest. This is a perfect recipe to use up some of those ripe tomatoes. It’s quick and easy to prepare also delicious. Ingredients🌱 – 1 tbsp, olive oil – 3 clovesContinue reading “Sweet and Sour Veggies Stir Fried”

Tom Yum Hed – Hot and Sour Soup

This nice hot and sour soup is full of spices and herbs, so full it might sound a bit complicated. But it’s actually pretty easy to prepare and downright refreshing. Ingredients To make the tofu topping 1/2 block tofu, sliced thin (firm tofu works best for me) 1 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, smashedContinue reading “Tom Yum Hed – Hot and Sour Soup”

Khao Man Tau Hu – Seasoning Tofu on Rice

Khao Man Tau Hu (tofu), my vegan version of a well-known dish in Thailand. I cooked the tofu briefly in water, seasoned with soy sauce and onion powder. Served it with rice cooked in veggie broth. Seasoned to individual taste with a sauce made of ginger, chilis, garlic, bean paste(I used miso), fresh squeezed limeContinue reading “Khao Man Tau Hu – Seasoning Tofu on Rice”

Eggplant – Summer Salad

For those who love eggplant, this dish might be what you’ve been looking for. This salad is really nice as part of the meal or as a starter. It’s easy to make and delicious, with a nice ting from fresh lime juice and accents of cilantro, green onion and fresh chilis. Ingredients 1 big eggplantContinue reading “Eggplant – Summer Salad”

Golden Crispy Spring Rolls

Crispy golden brown spring rolls stuffed with veggies and glass noodles. They’re tasty and fun to prepare. They make a good snack or appetizer for gatherings with friends and family. And a nice side dish. Ingredients – 1 cup olive oil – 1/2 cup sweet onion, chopped fine – 2-3 cloves garlic, minced – 1/2Continue reading “Golden Crispy Spring Rolls”

Summer Cucumber Salad

This cucumber salad is filling and filled with a nice variety of fresh and local veggies. A squeeze of fresh lime juice add a terrific ting to the dish. Ingredients 2 cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/2 block tofu, sliced thin 2-3 tbsp olive oil a quarter of a sweet onion, julienne cut 1/4 cup sweetContinue reading “Summer Cucumber Salad”