Monthly Archives: April 2007

Aunt Martha’s Bean Salad

So she’s not my aunt, but she is someone’s. Growing up I would never even dare taste a bean salad let alone make one. However, starving while out at the beach one day, I was cornered with this, my only sustenance and can I say that since that moment I was not only a convert...

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Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup

VEGAN CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP 2 Tbsp oil 1 Onion diced (red if you can) 3 Cloves of garlic, minced 3/4 C Dried porcini or shitake mushrooms 4 C Sliced mushrooms – white, porcini, portabello, shitaki approx. 2 medium portabellos and 6 cremini. (the earthier the mushroom the richer the flavor) 3T Cognac (optional) 1...

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Vegan Oatmeal Cookies

VEGAN OATMEAL COOKIES 1/2 Cup Unbleached All Purpose Flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 Cup Margarine 3/4 Turbanado (raw) Sugar 2 Tablespoons Molasses 1 Mashed, Ripe Banana 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 Cups Oatmeal (regular, not quick) 1 teaspoon Cinnamon (use when adding dried fruit, not chocolate) 1/2 Cup Dried Apricots (chopped)...

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Granola Bars

Yummy. Can we say waay better than store bought? And the kids like ‘em too. GRANOLA BARS 1/4 Cup Vegan Margarine 1/2 Cup Dark Brown Sugar (packed) – Check your source 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup 1 teaspoon Vanilla 3 Cups Rolled Oats (regular, not quick) 1 Cup Rice Krispies 1/2 Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips 1/2...

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