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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Cashew and Shitake Mushroom Stew
Ingredients ¼ cup cashews6 oz sliced shitake 2 tbsp amino acids2 tsp balsamic vinegar1 tsp sesame oil¼ cup water 3 stalks celery, sliced 2 tsp brown sugar1 tsp cumin1 tsp onion powder1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp white pepper½ tsp cardamom Directions Heat oil over medium heat, add shitake and celery. Cook for approx. 4 minutes. …
Portabella Mushrooms, Asparagus and Cream Cheese Toast
Ingredients 8 oz asparagus4 oz portabella mushrooms, sliced2 cloves garlic, minced1 tomato, seeded and diced1 tsp oil (we used sesame)½ tsp dillsalt and pepper, to taste toastcream cheese PreparationHeat oil over medium heat. Sauté mushrooms, garlic in oil until lightly browned. Add asparagus, small amount of water and cover for about 5 minutes, until asparagus …
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Fiddlehead Fern Egg Scramble with Mozzarella
A great morning breakfast with fresh fiddlehead ferns and wild mushrooms.
Hearty Vegetable Pot Pie
Tonight, we were looking for something hearty, and comfort-food-ish. So we concocted this pot pie, with potatoes and lots of vegetables. Spices ½ tsp cumin½ tsp white pepper1 tsp rosemary Ingredients 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce (vegan)1-2 tsp avocado oil (or your choice)Vegetable broth, as needed 3 potatoes peeled and sliced4-6 carrots, sliced2 celery ribs, sliced½ …
Oyster Mushroom, Fresh Vegetable and Black Garlic Stir Fry
Ingredient List 2 tsp oil¼ red onion, sliced1 clove black garlic, minced½ c. diced carrots½ c. sliced cauliflower½ c. quartered brussel sprouts½ c. spinach¼ c. cashews¼ c. raisins4 oz. oyster mushrooms1 c. vegetable broth 2 tsp. mushroom powder1 tsp. cilantrosalt and pepper to taste cooked rice Preparation Saute onion and garlic in oil, until onion …
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Mango Oyster Mushroom Gravy with Black Garlic
This is a hearty gravy that you can adjust based on how spicy you like it. We used a spicy mango chutney to turn up the heat just a little. This gravy is just the right combination of earthy, sweet and salty! Ingredient List 4 oz oyster mushrooms, thinly sliced (we get ours from Segura …
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The Vegan Trough 