This salad can be eaten warm or chilled beforehand. Season to taste with salt, my version isn't heavy on it. Couscous and Chickpea Salad Ingredients: 2 cups lower sodium vegetable broth (or chicken for a non-vegan version) 1½ cups couscous 15-ounce can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) rinsed and drained 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted and cooled… Continue reading Couscous and Chickpea Salad
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Faux-Alfredo Sauce
I came across the idea for this recipe online - I am always looking for new pasta ideas. It is vegetarian friendly and if one used soy or rice milk and vegan cheese it can be done vegan. The sauce only takes a couple of minutes to prepare and is smooth, thick and most of… Continue reading Faux-Alfredo Sauce
Peanut Sauce with Vegetables
I was starving after a hard workout and a peanut sauce sounded fab. I made up a package of tiny eggrolls to go with it so we went sans protein in the main dish. If I were to make it again I would add in a package of my favorite pre-cubed tofu and pan-fry it… Continue reading Peanut Sauce with Vegetables
Food Find: Pizza Crust Yeast
Came across Fleischmanns Pizza Crust Yeast in the traditional 3 pack a couple weeks ago in the baking aisle. So what is the difference between it and regular baking yeast? It is an easy and fast way to make homemade dough - mix the dough up and a 4 minute kneading session and you are… Continue reading Food Find: Pizza Crust Yeast