Category Archives: Vegan

Vegan Panna Cotta

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

This is a simple vegan panna cotta which I’m serving with fruit salad. There are innumerable variations I can make with this recipe, though, and I look forward to trying some of the ideas simmering in my brain: almond, ginger-lime, … Continue reading →

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Almond Blueberry Lemon Layer Cake

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

Special thanks to An Opera Singer in the Kitchen for her original recipe. Crust 1 cup dates 1 cup raw almonds Soak dates and almonds in just enough water to cover them for 1-2 hours. Strain, saving 1 tablespoon of … Continue reading →

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Chickpea Curry

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

I have a fairly large herb and spice collection so I didn’t use pre-packed “mild curry powder” but it can certainly be used in place of the spices in this recipe. 2 15oz cans of chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 2 medium … Continue reading →

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Easy GF Apple Cherry Crisp

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

I’m in a good mood and have a clean kitchen so I just have to cook. LOL! 4 Granny Smith Apples, peeled, cored & sliced 1/4 cup dried cherries 1 Tbs lemon juice 1/4 cup toasted almonds 1/4 cup brown … Continue reading →

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Asparagus Risotto

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

This was a time consuming recipe but well worth if you’re going to be in the kitchen doing something anyway (I was cleaning the kitchen while making it). Remember to stir it often so it doesn’t stick to the bottom … Continue reading →

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DF Apple Moscato Wine Ice Cream

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

1 750ml bottle of Moscato or Muscat wine 1 13.5oz can of coconut milk 1/2 cup agave nectar 2 small Granny Smith apples, finely grated In a saucepan, reduce bottle of wine by half. Once reduced, chill wine. When chilled, … Continue reading →

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DF Sweetened Condensed Milk

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

I made this as a substitute for coconut milk. My recipe called for 3/4 of a cup and this recipe made exactly that amount. 2 cups almond milk (1/2 cup of it set aside) or your choice of non-dairy milk … Continue reading →

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DF Salted Caramel Sauce

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

1 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 2 Tbs light agave syrup 3/4 cup coconut milk (not lite) 4 Tbs vegan margarine 1 1/2 tsp course gray sea salt, crushed In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water and agave syrup … Continue reading →

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DF Butterscotch Pudding

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

I found a recipe for almond milk pudding online the other day. I cut back on the sugar, though, because while I like sweet, there is such a thing as too sweet. The texture was a bit off. It had a … Continue reading →

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Roasted Broccoli with Garlic & Lemon

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

1 head broccoli, separated into florets 1 Tbs olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp lemon juice Salt Pepper Preheat the oven to 375*. In a large bowl, toss broccoli florets with the extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper … Continue reading →

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