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Wild Blueberry Date Pie

April 26, 2013
Care of Amy Symington

Wild Blueberry Date Pie 2

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups spelt flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 1 cup coconut oil
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 3 cups wild blueberries
  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup chopped almonds
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • ½ a lemon, zested

Directions:

In a large bowl add the flour, baking powder, salt and flaxseed and fully incorporate.  Cut in the coconut oil using a fork or potato ...

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Nutty Chocolate Hemp Milk

March 28, 2013

Care of Laura Wright

Serves: Makes 3 cups

TVA_hemp2Notes: The best thing about this recipe is that you can make a nutritious, non-dairy milk without having to soak anything for at least 4 hours prior. The seeds are ready to go! Having said that, you can leave out the cocoa if you would like a plainer/more versatile milk.

Ingredients

1/2 cup hulled hemp seeds
3 cups filtered water
2 tbsp agave ...

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Vegetarian Passover Recipes

March 24, 2013

Without the right resources, being vegetarian in an omnivorous family can be challenging. With two holidays this month, Easter and Passover, we thought we’d pass on some tips for making sure you’re not following the way of the Easter Bunny and just munching on some carrots while everyone else enjoys a flavourful feast!

  • First, try our chocolate matzo bark recipe, below. If you use egg-free, whole wheat matzo, it’s simple, vegan, and healthy too!
  • Second, check out Oy Vegan’s Top ...
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Fresh bowl with pomegranate & ginger vinaigrette

February 28, 2013

 

Care of Amy Symington

Makes 4-6 portions

Fresh bowl with pom. & ginger vinaigretteTofu marinade:

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened concentrated pomegranate juice
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, pureed

Fresh bowl ingredients:

  • 350 g organic firm tofu, sliced into ½ inch thick triangles
  • 4-6 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
  • 1 large red pepper, julienned
  • 2 small beets, grated
  • 2 medium carrots, grated
  • 2 cups cabbage (any kind), thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch fresh basil, stemmed
  • 1 ...
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Gingered Sweet Potato Dal with Coconut Leeks

February 05, 2013

DalCare of Laura Wright

Serves: 4

Notes: Every recipe I’ve read for dal tells you to add the salt at a different time (to avoid toughness or the lentils breaking down too soon etc). I add a solid pinch at the beginning when I pour the water and then adjust it at the end to my liking.

Dal ingredients:

  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • pinch of chili flakes
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 ...
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Flax Crackers: No Dehydrator Required!

December 19, 2012
  • 3 cups golden flax seeds soaked in 3 cups of water for 4 – 6 hours, or overnight (they absorb water quickly, but won’t matter if they soak longer)
  • 4 – 5 ripe medium to large tomatoes
  • 2 jalepeno or other hot peppers (more if you want them really spicy)
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 1 clove fresh garlic (optional)
  • 2 limes, juiced (or 2-1/2 to 3 if you want them really tangy)
  • 1 tsp Celtic, Himalayan or other high mineral content salt
  • 2 – 3 tsp salt-free ...
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Kale Chips

December 18, 2012
 Kale Chips
 Photo care of blog.fatfreevegan.com
Kale chips are a fantastic snack and a great way to get everyone eating more greens. Kale chips can be baked in your oven or dehydrated. You can easily vary the flavour by following these simple directions:
1. If you’re using an oven preheat to 350 degrees.
2. Wash and dry your kale. Tear each leaf into bite size pieces and add to a large bowl.
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Vegetarians and the Winter Holiday Season

December 17, 2012

Whether it is Christmas, Chanukah, Solstice, or Kwanzaa – enjoy a vegetarian feast. We have links to the best recipes, tips on what to serve, gift suggestions, and E-card links.

Avoid stress when vegetarians and meat eaters will be at the same meal. See our Surviving a holiday dinner page for suggestions on:

  • Catering to vegetarians (when you aren’t one yourself)
  • Being invited to a home where meat is being served
  • Inviting non-vegetarians to your home

Celebrating in Toronto

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Raw Mango Pie with Coconut Crust care of Brenda Davis’ Becoming Raw

December 17, 2012

Care of Lisa Pitman from Brenda Davis’ Becoming Raw

 Pie

Ingredients

Crust (for 9 inch pie):

  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded dried coconut
  • 1 1/2 cups walnuts or macadamia nuts (I used walnuts)
  • 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup pitted medjool dates

Filling:

  • 3 cups chopped fresh mango
  • 1 cup chopped dried mango (soaked for 10 minutes and drained well)
  • 1 cup or more sliced strawberries or other fruit

To make the crust, put ...

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Pumpkin Dal

December 17, 2012

Pumpkin Dal (as posted on vegancookbookcritic.blogspot.com)

 Pumpkin

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds (optional)
  • 1 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp hot curry powder
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp shredded coconut
  • 2 kale leaves, finely sliced

Directions

Rinse the red lentils in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear. In a small saucepan over medium ...

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