Seven Layer Mexican Polenta Pie
This Polenta Pie is delightful. It’s pretty to serve to guest and for holidays. It has mild to no spice so it’s great for kids too. It’s seven layers of delishesness and fairly easy to make. It’s just layered like a lasagna Instead of boiling…
Vegan Italian Prosciutto and Peas Pasta Alfredo (no cholesterol)
**NOW WITH A FAT FREE/NUT FREE ALFREDO VERSION** Prosciutto (or as my grandfather pronounced it Pra-jewt! complete with the classic italian hand gestures) is Italian dry-cured ham. Traditional Prosciutto and Peas Pasta is made with lots of butter and heavy cream making this delicious Italian…
Mediterranean Millet Bowl
All in ONE POT! Done in 30 minutes. Healthy, Protein Packed, Microutrient Rich, Low Calorie Density ,and Low Fat. serves 4 INGREDIENTS: 2 Garlic Cloves, minced 1 yellow Onion, diced 1 small Sweet Potato, skinned & cubed 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced 1 14 oz…
Oil-Free Marinara
Oil-Free Marinara This Sauce is Great with our Vegan Penne di Crema Pomodoro recipe link HERE INGREDIENTS: 24 ounces plain tomato sauce (no salt added preferred) 1 can petite diced tomatoes (no salt added preferred) 1/2 diced medium yellow or sweet onion 3 cloves garlic…
Oil-free Tahini Roasted Broccoli
Ingredients: 6 stalks of raw broccoli (4 cups of florets) 1 Tbs raw tahini** 3 Tbs unsweetened plant milk 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 1/2 tsp mustard seed flour* 1 Tbs garlic powder 2 tsp sea salt Squeeze of lemon juice *mustard seed brings out the…
Vegan Red Lentil Curry
This red lentil curry is packed with protein from the green peas and lentils. It’s also a great soy-free, gluten-free, low fat, low carb meal. This meal is extremely easy to make and takes little culinary skill. If you want to jazz it up you…
Vegan Penne di Crema Pomodoro
Take your favorite jarred marinara and jazz it up with this pink sauce recipe for the family! loaded with yummy veggies and protein packed beans! I used 3 of these zucchinis and saved one for fudgy zucchini brownies for dessert! http://thevegan8.com/2017/04/14/vegan-zucchini-fudgy-brownies/ INGREDIENTS: 3 Zucchinis (medium sized)…
Cheesy Tofu Cashew Mac and Peas
This is a great dish for kids (husbands too!) So Filling. Packed with plant protein and made with healthy whole fats for growing brains. Creamy and Delicious. True Comfort Food. The vegan cheese sauce is made using coconut milk, cashews, and roasted garlic! Yum! The…
Vegan Double Decker Beef Tacos
Makes 12 very filling tacos. Husband can only eat 3! Leftovers are still great. Just heat taco part in toaster oven and then fill (Put all filling away separately). Ground Beef Crumbles INGREDIENTS: 2 blocks extra firm tofu 1 tsp liquid smoke 5 tsp tamari…
Baked Vegan Eggplant Parmesan Like Mama Used to Make
This was an emotional dish to make tonight because i grew up making eggplant parmesan in my italian kitchen with my mother. It’s one of the more complicated dishes she taught me to make and became a dish i took over making for big family…