Crisis in Tahrir

Section: Side Dishes

Zucchini cakes to fool the meat eaters.

Recipe: Zucchini cakes

3 April 2012 | Comments (0)

So you have those pesky meat-eating friends and you just can’t get around their always demanding meat dishes. Well, try this one and see if they are complaining. This is for the vegan who wants the “crab” cake hold the crab experience. Enjoy! Ingredients: 3 cups zucchini (about 1 medium), grated 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 [...]

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Cauliflower Poppers

Recipe: Cauliflower Poppers

1 April 2012 | Comments (0)

Anyone with tastes buds is going to love this cauliflower poppers recipe. Unlike anything you’ve ever had before, grab those fresh cauliflower and try at home. Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower, chopped to florets juice of 1 lemon 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon [...]

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Vegan mozzarella

Recipe: Vegan mozzarella cheese

1 April 2012 | Comments (0)

Who doesn’t enjoy a little cheese, especially of the amazing cruelty-free variety. This little recipe is certain to get the taste buds a flowing. Enjoy! Ingredients: Vegan heavy cream: 8 tablespoons soy milk powder 1/2 cup hot water 2 tablespoons canola oil Vegan Mozzarella cheese: 3/4 cup vegan heavy cream (recipe above) 14 ounces silken [...]

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Cheeseless Cheese Sauce

Cheesless Cheese Sauce

4 November 2011 | Comments (0)

Who would have thunk it? Well, now you can have that great cheese sauce without the cheese. This is so tasty, you’ll be shocked. Really, try it and see. Enjoy! Ingredients:     2 tablespoons vegan margarine (Earth Balance is good)     2 tablespoons unbleached all purpose flour     1 cup unsweetened nondairy milk [...]

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Cauliflower Poppers

Cauliflower Poppers

1 November 2011 | Comments (0)

It’s World Vegan Day today! What better way to start the celebration that with an amazing side of this exquisite cauliflower poppers dish. Try it and get those pesky meat eaters to do the same. Enjoy! Ingredients:     1 large head cauliflower, chopped to florets     juice of 1 lemon     3 cloves [...]

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A perfect vegan naan.

Recipe: Vegan Naan

15 September 2011 | Comments (0)

Everyone loves some Indian food and nothing is better than naan. Make it vegan and it will be so tasty you won’t believe it. Trust us, try this and be as good as your local restaurant. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast 1 cup warm water 1/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons nondairy [...]

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Amazing vegan mayo.

Recipe: Soymilk vegan mayo

7 September 2011 | Comments (0)

An amazing dish you can easily create anywhere in the world. A perfect addition to the vegan diet when those vegan essentials are unavailable in your local supermarkets. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1/3 cup soy milk 3/4 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, distilled white vinegar, or lemon juice 1 tablespoon dijon or yellow mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional [...]

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Artichoke and red onion hummus.

Recipe: Artichoke and Red Onion Hummus

6 September 2011 | Comments (0)

An amazing combination of ingredients that certainly will get those taste buds going. The artichoke delivers a nice little punch to this hummus recipe that plays off the traditional side dish. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 can chick peas, drained and rinsed 1 can artichoke, hearts chopped 2 cloves chopped garlic 2 tablespoons chopped red onion juice [...]

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A great tasty bread for any occasion.

Recipe: Sweet Vegan Challah Bread

16 August 2011 | Comments (0)

A great bread choice with some challah bread. It is guaranteed to get the mouth watering and wanting more. Who would have thought that about bread. This is just that tasty and sweet. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons)  dry yeast 1 cup warm water 3 to 4 tablespoons agave or maple syrup 3 [...]

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Recipe: Vegan Ranch Dressing

Recipe: Vegan Ranch Dressing

26 July 2011 | Comments (0)

While it might be difficult, nearly impossible, in places across the Middle East to find vegan mayonnaise, if you do, this is a perfect dish for any occasion. Great for dipping and putting on sandwiches. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1/2 cup nondairy milk (I use Edensoy vanilla or regular flavor) 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise (I use Nasoya [...]

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Recipe: Fatoush Salad

Recipe: Fatoush Salad

24 July 2011 | Comments (0)

A perfect Middle Eastern dish in honor of the Syrian uprising and the ongoing battle for freedom and justice in the region. Try this and it will be a great Sunday afternoon in the sun. Enjoy! Ingredients: approximately 1/2 head romaine lettuce 2 roma tomatoes diced 1 small cucumber peeled, diced 1 red bell pepper, [...]

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Recipe: Raw Spinach Dip

Recipe: Raw Spinach Dip

24 July 2011 | Comments (1)

A perfect side dish as you sit and watch the uprisings of the Middle East, or your favorite film. This in all-purpose dip that is certain to be enjoyed. Now you go try! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cashews 1 lemon, juiced 1/3 cup water 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced sea salt or pink himalayan [...]

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Recipe: Amazing Onion Rings

Recipe: Amazing Onion Rings

18 July 2011 | Comments (0)

This is the perfect side dish for any all American meal. Get those vegan burgers out and cook up some immaculate onion rings and there will be no disappointment. In fact, it will shock those meat-eaters in your midst, if any are present. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1/4 cup flour salt, to taste pinch baking powder 1/8 [...]

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Recipe: Simple Hummus

Recipe: Simple Hummus

17 July 2011 | Comments (1)

A little Middle Eastern dish to get the day going. Try this as it is extremely quick and easy and full of the flavor and taste one expects with hummus. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1/4 cup unsweetened nondairy milk 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon cumin 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon ground [...]

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Tofu “Egg” Salad

Tofu “Egg” Salad

5 July 2011 | Comments (0)

No sensation brings me back to my childhood more readily than the flavor of food. I can remember sitting on the back porch of my mom’s house on the gold course, eating an egg salad sandwich, watching the afternoon golfers hit balls across the fairway. Since transitioning to a vegan diet, I don’t get to [...]

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Nutritional Yeast Queso Sauce

Nutritional Yeast Queso Sauce

3 May 2011 | Comments (0)

So you’re looking for that cheese sauce alternative? Look no further than this one, it will be to die for. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt dash garlic powder 1 cup water 2 tablespoons margarine 1 1/2 cups salsa or 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced [...]

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Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Spinach and Artichoke Dip

2 May 2011 | Comments (0)

A great side for the coming summer parties. This dip is certain to appeal to a wide number of people and won’t disappoint. Enjoy! Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 red bell pepper, chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup nondairy milk 1 (15 ounce) can artichoke hearts, chopped 1 (8 ounce) package vegan cream [...]

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Vegan Chipotle Sauce

Vegan Chipotle Sauce

19 April 2011 | Comments (0)

A perfect dip for the big game, for the family, or just lounging around the house. Try it and you won’t be disappointed. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise 1/2 cup soy yogurt or vegan sour cream 2 teaspoons canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, pureed 1 tablespoon lime juice 1-1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, chopped [...]

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Irish Nachos

Irish Nachos

20 March 2011 | Comments (0)

Nachos are that great equalizer. For March Madness, why not go vegan and get a little Ireland in the mix. This recipe is certain to ease any cravings. Enjoy! Ingredients: 5 white potatoes, diced, and fried or boiled until soft 1 small tomato, diced 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced 1 cup vegan mayonnaise 1/2 cup [...]

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Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry Sauce

16 March 2011 | Comments (0)

While it’s not Thanksgiving, this cranberry sauce will make all desires for the food heavy holiday disappear with the first spoonful (or forkful). It just melts in the mouth. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) package fresh or frozen cranberries 1 orange, zested and juiced 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup maple syrup, or other unrefined sweetener [...]

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