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Tofu Crumbles for Pasta Bolognese

February 6, 2020 Gran

Meat-based pasta Bolognese is very popular in our family, especially Dan's version. But what about our vegetarians? I found a great way to add extra protein to pasta. It's certainly not the same as meat, but it makes a fine substitute for those times when you want some pasta … [Read more...]

Mains, Miscellaneous, Recipes, Vegan Main Dishes, Veggie Main Dishes tofu crumbles

Fresh Black-Eyed Peas – Instant Pot

January 1, 2020 Gran

As the New Year gets closer in the Carolinas you start to see containers of fresh black-eyed peas in the grocery store. Like many other people who live in the South, we eat black-eyed peas at the New Year. "Collards are for a steady supply of folding green in the coming … [Read more...]

Instant Pot, Mains, Recipes, Vegan Main Dishes, Vegetables, Veggie Main Dishes

Pumpkin Chili

January 31, 2019 Gran

Adapted from a Plated recipe, here is a quick chili with amazing flavor and texture. You can tailor the "meat" to your audience. For example, the plant-based Beyond Burger can be crumbled and sautéed, then added to this chili. You can add grated cheese and dollops of full-fat … [Read more...]

Mains, Meat Main Dishes, Recipes, Tex-Mex, Vegan Main Dishes, Veggie Main Dishes Tex-Mex

Chilaquiles in Pumpkin Salsa Roja

November 4, 2018 Gran

From Purple Carrot, the vegan meal kit people. I would not have thought of using pumpkin in Mexican food and it works beautifully here. This recipe makes a great healthy meal for our Mexican food fans. Amazingly delicious. Picture credit Purple Carrot 3 cloves garlic1 red … [Read more...]

Mains, Recipes, Tex-Mex, Vegan Main Dishes, Vegetables Purple Carrot, Tex-Mex, vegan

Tofu Scramble

September 9, 2018 Gran

Zada Jane's Corner Cafe in Charlotte has a great tofu scramble. I've tried several recipes but this one, from The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook by America's Test Kitchen (2015), is the best. Soft tofu is recommended. It's important to get the tofu as dry as possible. 14 ounces … [Read more...]

Breakfast, Mains, Miscellaneous, Recipes, Vegan Main Dishes, Vegetables America's Test Kitchen, vegan

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