I came across these recipes in two cookbooks and had to make the spread! Homemade Tofurky? Mashers with a hearty gravy? Yum! The Tofurky recipe comes from How It All Vegan!, on page 122. After making it I realized a couple of things - the marinade needs salt, the tofu needs pressing and the marinade… Continue reading A Dinner Spread: Homemade Tofurky with Mashers and Gravy
Tag: side dishes
Quinoa, Black Bean, Corn and Pepper Salad
This delicious and very easy salad makes an easy start to a light dinner. I made (vegan friendly cheeze) quesadillas to go with the salad. Quinoa, Black Bean, Corn and Pepper Salad Ingredients: Dressing - 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar ¼ tsp chili powder ¼ tsp kosher salt ¼ tsp ground black pepper… Continue reading Quinoa, Black Bean, Corn and Pepper Salad
BLT Pasta Salad
On the birthday theme my brother and I got talking this past week about a deli salad that was sold for a couple of years at a grocery store when I lived on the Island (where my brother still resides). It was a neat salad: bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and pasta and of course a ton… Continue reading BLT Pasta Salad
Mexi Rice
I made soft tacos for dinner and for a side dish we had this: Mexi Rice Ingredients: 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 medium sweet onion, peeled and diced 1 cup tri-color bell pepper strips, diced (frozen) ¼ tsp roasted garlic (jarred) 1 tsp ground cumin ½ tsp chili powder 14.5 ounce can diced… Continue reading Mexi Rice