Category Archives: Vegan

Moroccan Carrot Soup

Posted on April 4, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

At a business client’s open house I won a jar of Moroccan spice blend that I have been dying to use. Carrot soup seemed like the perfect opportunity. If you can’t find a Moroccan spice blend, you can substitute: paprika, … Continue reading →

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Cauliflower Puree

Posted on April 3, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

1 head cauliflower 1 cup stock (chicken or vegetable) 2 Tsp Tahini (or unsweetened peanut or almond butter) 1 Tsp olive oil Salt & pepper to taste Combine cauliflower and stock in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil over … Continue reading →

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Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Cashews

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

1 1/2 lbs brussel sprouts, cleaned & quartered 1/2 cup chopped cashews (or any other nut of your choice. I had cashews on hand) Olive oil, enough to coat Sea Salt Black Pepper Preheat oven to 350*. Place quartered brussel … Continue reading →

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Creamy Vegan Asparagus Soup

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

2 cups vegetable broth (I used mushroom) 1/2 cup cashew cream (I used liquid leftover from cashew cream cheese – it has more of an acidic flavor) 1 lb asparagus, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces 1 Tbs olive oil 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Cashew Cream Cheese

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

When one is sensitive to gluten and dairy finding a viable substitute for decent baked goods, and especially such things as cheese cake, can be difficult. Someone on Twitter mentioned cashew cream and cashew cream cheese. I found several recipes … Continue reading →

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Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

I paid a visit to my parents’ favorite fruit/vegetable stand and even though it’s either late or early in season (depending on what you’re looking for), I found a lot of great produce. Among the things I purchased was a … Continue reading →

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Lemon Ginger Sauce

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

I made this recipe to accompany my roasted apples, chicken & potatoes. I cobbled it together from a recipe I found online and what I had in my cupboard. 3 Tablespoons corn starch 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup rice wine … Continue reading →

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Pear Ginger Honey Mead Sorbet

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

2 ripe pears, peeled, cored & cubed 2 cups hot water 4 packets of instant pre-sweetened ginger tea (I used T.A.S. brand from the Asian Market) 1 cup semi-sweet Honey Mead Puree pears, water and ginger tea powder in blender. … Continue reading →

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Tomato Free Italian Vegetable Sauce

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

I’m allergic to tomatoes so my ND suggested this recipe to me as a substitute for tomato sauce. If I’m up to it, tomorrow I’m gonna pour it over eggplant and bake it. Too bad I can’t have cheese or … Continue reading →

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Amaretto Sour Sorbet

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

I’ve decided that before I make any more citrus sorbets, I need to get a reamer. Squeezing lemons and limes by hand is a messy and annoying task. Luckily the results have been so worth it! Today I made a … Continue reading →

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