Carrot Pesto and Trumpeter Mushroom Gnocchi

Looking for something hearty? This carrot pesto and gnocchi is bold with just a small amount of zip. Perfect for a cold fall or winter dinner. Ingredients 1 package gnocchi2 tsp olive oil 4 oz carrot pesto (or substitute what you have on hand) brussel sprouts, halved6 oz trumpeter mushrooms, thinly sliced (substitute portobello or …

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Hearty Onion and Mushroom Soup

For a cold fall day, we were looking for a heartier vegan onion soup. This recipe uses a combination of spices, amino acid, maple syrup and porcini mushrooms to bring a wonderful robustness to a classic soup. If you don't have the "beef roast spice", substitute 3 tsp of your own mix of paprika, mustard, …

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Russian Green Beans with Ground Beef (Vegan)

This is a hearty fall dish that combines a variety of savory flavors, including cinnamon and cumin. Ingredients 3 cloves garlic, finely minced½ tsp paprika½ tsp cinnamon½ tsp cumin1 tsp dried parsley 1 lb vegan hamburger12 oz diced tomatoes12 oz green beans salt to taste feta cheese (optional) Preparation Over medium heat, brown hamburger. Add …

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Hearty Black Garlic and Turmeric Stew

We were looking for something to warm us up on a chilly fall day. Don't be afraid to think about creative ways to use what you have in your refrigerator! This hearty vegan stew started out with a bunch of ingredients and spices that we just happened to have on hand. We supplemented with a …

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Grilled Watermelon Tuna with Wood Ear Mushrooms and Turmeric

Having recently tried watermelon burgers very recently, we were struck by how much the watermelon looked like sushi-grade ahi tuna. This is our first effort at grilled "tuna" with wood ear mushrooms, turmeric, ginger, garlic and a bunch of other stuff! Ingredients 2 tsp sesame oil2 tsp balsamic vinegarszechuan peppercorn saltdried wood ear mushrooms2-3 scallions, …

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Grilled Watermelon Burger with Fennel and Goat Cheese

If you look around, you'll see that a few folks are starting to talk about grilled watermelon burgers and how amazing they are. And we have to agree! However, you should know some things. First, these are not hamburgers. They are amazing sandwiches, but there's no reason to compare them to meat. Next, a few …

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Banana Blossom Fish and Chips with Mango Tartar Sauce

We thought we would try something completely new tonight. The banana blossoms and nori have the same texture and flavor of fish. Fish The fish is banana blossom, which you can find online. Note that it is packed in salt brine, so be sure to rinse it well before using it. The blossoms have remarkably …

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Avocado Flat Bread and Seared Spinach

We were looking for something a little different tonight, and cobbled this together from a few seemly random ingredients in the refrigerator: avocado flat bread, and wok seared spinach with turmeric, ginger and green onion! Ingredients - Flat Bread 1 ripe avocado1 ⅓ cup flour (regular or gluten free)1 tbsp fresh parsley1 tsp curry powdersalt …

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Vegan Pesto and Fresh Garlic Flat Bread

Summer time means lots of fresh basil! Our favorite combination is fresh pesto and home made flat bread. The Pesto Ingredients 2 cups, fresh basil 2-3 cloves, garlic 3 tbsp pine nuts ½ cup olive (or avocado) oil ⅓ cup vegan parmesan Preparation Combine basil, garlic and pine nuts in food processor until finely chopped. …

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