Curried Lentil Soup in a Jar

I made these Curried Lentil Soups in a Jar as Christmas gifts.  I am actually thinking that maybe I will make some just to have on hand at home.  Click here to get the recipe.

Caramel Apple Cake

 

Caramel Apple Cake

serves 8

 

1 Box Duncan Hines Spice Cake Mix

1 21oz can apple pie filling

Caramel Agave Sauce

 

Mix cake mix and pie filling in a mixer and pour into prepared 7x11 pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes.  Drizzle with caramel sauce and serve warm.

Pumpkin Chia Pudding

 

Okay, so this picture does not do this pudding any justice, but trust me, it is really good.  It was so good, I didn't even realize I had eaten it all in so few spoonfuls!  It is a healthy dessert that satisfied my sweet tooth.

 

Pumpkin Chia Pudding

makes 1-2 servings

 

1/2 Cup canned pureed pumpkin

1/2 Cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

1Tbs maple syrup

1 tsp cinnamon

3 Tbs chia seeds

 

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.  Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and enjoy!

 

Veggie and Biscuit Pot Pie

I quadrupled this recipe to make this hearty biscuit pot pie.

 

Herbed Biscuits

makes 12-24, depending on size

 

4 Cups whole wheat flour

2 Tbs baking powder

1 tsp salt

1/2 Cup unsweetened applesauce

1 1/2 Cups unsweetened original almond milk

1 tsp dried oregano

1 dried thyme

1 tsp dried dillweed

 

Mix all ingredients in bowl by hand.  Drop by spoonful on to baking stone and bake at 450 degrees for 12 minutes.

 

 

Cinnamon Glazed Almonds

 

For a special holiday treat this year I made cinnamon glazed almonds and walnuts.  The recipe I followed is so simple and it takes only 5 minutes to make.  They make a great gift!  Click here for the recipe.

Chickpea Potato Salad

I followed this recipe for the most part.  And even though I was tired and didn't feel like cooking when I got home from work today, I still made it and it really wasn't that time consuming at all.  It is very tasty and surprisingly filling!

 

 

Chickpea Potato Salad

serves 4

 

4 medium potatoes, cubed

15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 cucumber, diced

3 handfuls of cherry tomatoes, halved

1 6oz  can black olives, sliced

1/4 cup capers, drained and rinsed

1/4 cup pepperoncini peppers, drained and sliced

2 1/2 Tbs chili garlic sauce

1 Tbs apple cider vinegar

2 cloves garlic, minced

 

Boil potatoes until tender-crisp.  While potatoes are boiling, place remaining ingredients in a large bowl.  Add drained potatoes to bowl and combine.

 

Notes:  This can be as spicy or as mild as you like, just add more or less of the chili garlic sauce.  My daughter can't handle much heat at all, so I didn't put any chili sauce on hers and she liked it just fine.

Garlic Fries

 

Garlic Fries

 

8 Potatoes, scrubbed and sliced or pressed into fries

1/2-1 Tbs olive oil

10-12 Garlic cloves, minced

1/2 Tbs dried parsley

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

 

Place all ingredients in a large bowl and toss to coat.  Place on a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 30-45 minutes.

 

Notes:  We used our new fry press to cut these.  While we had the oven on today, we baked 12 potatoes for 20 minutes.  We are going to use the press to make fries out of these potatoes later this week.  I'm hoping this will decrease the baking time some.  I will update later.

Hot Chocolate Party 2012

On Saturday, we had our friends over for a hot chocolate party.  There was food, games, and, of course, hot chocolate!  Everything was Vegan and really yummy!

 

Apple Nachos

 

7-8 Apples, sliced

1/4-1/2 Cup dark chocolate chips, melted

Caramel agave sauce,

1/2 Cup walnuts, chopped

 

Arrange sliced apples on a large plate.  Drizzle melted chocolate and caramel over apples and top with walnuts.

 

Notes:  I used an apple corer/slicer that makes 8 apple wedges, which I then cut in half to make slices.  Peanuts, pecans, or almonds could also be used. 

 

Colorful Veggie Tray

Served veggies with spinach dip made with Tofutti Better Than Sour Cream.

 

Gingerbread Cookies

I followed this recipe, with a few exceptions.  I quadrupled the recipe, the dough did not need refrigerated, and I only used 11 cups of flour, instead of 12.  It makes a huge batch.  Now I have leftover dough in my fridge that I will bake later this week.

 

Creamy Vegan Crockpot Hot Chocolate

 

12 Cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk

2 Cups French vanilla coconut milk creamer

1 Cup turbinado sugar

1 Cup cocoa powder

1.5 Tbs vanilla extract

A pinch of salt

 

Whisk all ingredients together in crockpot.  Cook on low for 4-6, stirring occasionally.

 

Raspberry Chocolate Baked Oatmeal

picture from speedyremedies.com

 

 

Raspberry Chocolate Baked Oatmeal

serves 10-12

 

4 Cups thick rolled oats

2/3 Cup brown sugar

2 tsp baking powder

2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp salt

1 Cup chopped walnuts

1 Cup slivered almonds

2 Cups raspberries, fresh or frozen

2 Bananas, sliced

1 Cup vegan chocolate chips

4 Cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or other non-dairy milk)

2 Tbs flaxseed meal + 6 Tbs warm water, let thicken for a minute or two

6 Tbs unsweetened applesauce

2 Tbs vanilla extract

 

 

In a large bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, walnuts, almonds, raspberries, bananas, and chocolate chips.  Pour into 9x13 stone baking pan.  Next, whisk together almond milk, flaxseed meal mixture, applesauce and vanilla in a bowl.  Pour mixture over dry mix in pan.  Bake for about 40 minutes at 375 degrees.

 

Notes:  I created this recipe after reviewing several recipes on the internet.  It is an easy filling breakfast.