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Green Crostini

2007-07-09T07:30:00.000-07:00

At Desert Candy, Mercedes has came up with a Fava Bean Crostini. It looks really good. If you like lima beans (which I really do), then you will love this dish.

Ingrediants: fava beans, pecorino cheese, slivered mint leaves, olive oil, sea salt

source: Desert Candy

Red, White, and Blue Fruit Terrine

2007-07-09T06:44:00.000-07:00

This is a delicious, beautiful , but not to sweet dessert that will have you coming back for more. This recipe is very easy to do and will have any patriotic guest oohing and awing at your marvelous culinary skills.

Ingredients: white grape-peach juice (or juice of choice), agar powder, agave nectar (optional--use only if your fruit is not very sweet), strawberries, bananas, blueberries.

source: FatFree Vegan

Schezwan Green Beans

2007-07-09T06:24:00.000-07:00

Here is another great recipe from VegWeb, Schezwan Green Beans. This is a nice Asia Style dish if pared up with sticky rice and mushrooms.

Ingredients: frozen green beans, sesame oil, tahini, pureed ginger, garlic, soy sauce, serano peppers, dried chili peppers, pepper to taste

source: Veg Web

Solar Quesadillas

2007-06-24T13:17:00.000-07:00

Here is a nice and yummy treat for shutdownday. Quesadillas made in a solar oven. These ovens are not only great for shutdown day but would be great for camping or when the power goes out.

source: The Hippy Gourmet & Blog

Stuffed Summer Squash

2007-06-21T21:07:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
small summer squash, goat cheese, romesco sauce, olive oil, bread crumbs, salt and pepper

source: Food Wishes

Creamy Mashed Cauliflower

2007-06-15T21:39:00.000-07:00

A nice creamy alternative to mashed potatoes but a hole lot better for you.

Ingredients:

cauliflower , soy milk, garlic clove, italian seasoning, vegetable broth, salt, black pepper, cornstarch

source: FatFree Vegan Recipes

Baked Doughnut Nuggets

2007-06-14T20:56:00.000-07:00

Delicious donuts with no yeast or frying. :)

source: Baked Doughnut Nuggets

Ingredients:

all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground nutmeg, salt, soy butter at room temperature, sugar, egg substitute, soy milk

Marvelous Marbled Mookies

2007-06-14T20:33:00.000-07:00

This is a chocolate chip cookie to the max. Lushes chocolate intermingled with crunch cookie bites. Yum-Yumm :P

source: Marvelous Marbled Mookies

Ingredients

applesauce, brown sugar, white sugar, molasses, firm silken tofu, purpose flour, baking soda, salt, peanut butter, chocolate or carob chips, carob or cocoa powder

Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms

2007-06-14T19:43:00.000-07:00

This recipe combines two very delicious and savory foods, spinach & mushrooms. I love the taste of saute mushrooms and well seasoned spinach. This combines both of those savory / lushes flavors.

source: Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients:

lg white mushrooms, chopped shallots or onion,
chopped garlic, balsamic vinegar, chopped spinach

Peas, Potato, and Eggplant Curry

2007-06-11T04:57:00.000-07:00

This recipe looks so good and hearty. It definitely resembles good old cold weather comfort food. You can see chunks of potatoes, egg plant and little peas that add a nice splash of color.

Ingredients:
potatoes, eggplant, peas, garlic, ginger, hot chili or chili powder, onion, tumeric powder

Go to VegWeb to get Peas, Potato, and Eggplant Curry's full recipe.

Refreshing Pasta Salad

2007-06-10T16:50:00.000-07:00

I saw this lovely pasta salad from Once Upon a Tart . It is pretty much vegan except for the cheese. I love how it uses fresh peppers, cucumbers and black olives. This dish is perfect for long hot summer nights.

Ingredients:
small pasta, garlic cloves, red pepper, cucumber, black olives, mozzarella balls, basil leaves, chive, white wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper

Go to Once Upon A Tart for Refreshing Pasta Salad's full recipe.